Joystiq Previews Elemental: War of Magic

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Joystiq has taken a look at a preview of Elemental: War of Magic, and has published their preview of the game.

“There's a lot to deal with in Elemental -- it's the product of a man and a company that knows how to make solid and satisfying strategy games, and even on top of that, it's a wild mix of genres and gameplay conventions and customization options. Even if you're a die-hard Civ player, it will probably be easy to be overwhelmed by everything happening in this title.

But that's exactly what some players want. For those looking to dive in and get lost in a sea of fantasy-based strategy, Elemental will gladly provide the plank when it's released tomorrow. “

check out the full preview at Joystiq.

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Reply #2 from Elemental Forums Top

"like all of Stardock's titles, is as "homespun" as any video game can be, and Wardell's personality and preferences shine through almost all of its (sorry) elements."

 

Wow.  Sudden negativity.

 

Anyone know why there are NO reviews of Elemental out yet?

 

-Keith

Offworld Trading Company
Reply #3 from Elemental Forums Top

Wow. Sudden negativity.
Huh?

sounded more like he knows Stardock is a small indie developer that does things its own way  and  the reviewer see's it coming through into the game.

Reply #4 from Elemental Forums Top

Really?  Because usually when someone says "sorry" as an adjective they mean pathetic...

Reply #5 from Elemental Forums Top

he was apologizing for using the word elements (as in it was punny) least that's what it seemed like to me... 

Reply #8 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting keithburgun, reply 2


Anyone know why there are NO reviews of Elemental out yet?

 

 

I'd say that to do a proper review one needs to play the game for a while, as such it should be a few weeks before a review comes out.

 

Reply #9 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting Jandurin, reply 7
yeah he was apologizing for the pun, not saying it was a sorry game
To clear up the (unintentional) ambiguity, it should have read "elements (sorry)".  Perhaps with a strategically placed emoticon.  :)

Reply #10 from Elemental Forums Top

Well, it really is a preview. I wonder if they even played the game at all... Just a few quotes:

 

"...fantasy RPG with a deep and long story, and a tactical battle game.."

"It has a huge singleplayer campaign ... and even a multiplayer mode."

"Combat takes place on a completely different tactical screen, where you control individual units, each with their own spells and abilities."

 

Where can i get this game?

 

Reply #11 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting samurai160, reply 1
Previews? Isn't it time for reviews?

It's an older article. It was posted Aug 23.

Reply #12 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting Twohawks, reply 3

Wow. Sudden negativity.Huh?


sounded more like he knows Stardock is a small indie developer that does things its own way  and  the reviewer see's it coming through into the game.

I think he meant sorry for the pun.