Rating: Summary: Read this correction:Fine game needs description corrected Review: This game is exactly as described in the original review but there is a very important fact which has been omitted from the description.The description really should begin as follows:"Disciples 2:Dark Prophecy is a game that TURN BASED strategy fans should own"The turned based aspect of the interface is one that should not have been omitted in the online review.Turn based games can be very tedious and some just don't enjoy the style.If you are a fan of turn based games then this is a game you should not miss,but if you like real time then it's not for you.If you missed the first in the series this is a great place to jump in with no need to go back to the first[unless you feel the need;)]There are many who say that turn based games are dead,but this offering does a great jopb of saying "not so".The graphics are gorgeous and that's where this game really shines,although there have been improvements in the interface and general gameplay.The core game is still the same as the original.Not much more to add to the product review,just be advised this IS a turn based game.To check me out just read reviews by Gamespy or other reputable game sites.A 4 star game for lovers of the genre.
Rating: Summary: great gameplay combined with SUPERB graphics Review: To be honest, the heroes of might and magic series have always offered very addictive gameplay, but their graphics have always been too cartoonish. Then I played the demo of Disciples 2 and I noticed how magnificent the graphics are. They are just the best in the slew of games in its genre. The unit animations on the map as well as in the battle sequences are smooth and professional. The map is great also with its waterfalls flowing into lakes and lava pools boiling. The best part of the graphics is the battle scenes. You get a very close view of each battle depicting the monsters and heroes in their full might. The units are big and sometimes downright huge but they are prerendered beautifully. Then the battle animations... The only way I can describe them is by saying WOW! The graphics are accompanied with great gameplay. You really have to use strategy and think in a tactical way to succeed in this game. The town screens aren't confusing at all which is the case with heroes of might and magic 4. With just a right click, you can gain access to all the information you need about what your cursor happens to be pointing at at that moment. The interface is clean and intuitive. The unit potraits are works of art!! They are all hand-drawn and the overall design of the game is dark and epic. The stories for each of the 4 clans are very satisfying and besides these 4 sagas, there are a lot of stand-alone maps and quests that you can play. The objectives are almost always interesting, other than destroy the enemy all the time, which a lot of games base their campaigns on. One time you need to protect a certain town, another time you need to protect a certain unit from the enemy. These types of different campaigns require the gamer to use different kinds of strategies every time. This is why the game doesn't get old and tiresome at all. It always finds a way to get interesting and make you want to play. Besides all that ready-to-play stuff, the game has an editor included, which allows gamers to create their own sagas and stories. This is one of those games which make you want to play "just one more turn!" Its gorgeous graphics combined with the addictive and extremely fun gameplay make this game a MUST-HAVE for turn-based strategy gamers out there. Even if you haven't played any turn-based game, this would be a good start because Disciples 2 presents the BEST in the genre so far.
Rating: Summary: Never had 3 hours go by faster... Review: Very engrossing game, you get sucked in and keep telling your self "next turn I'll take a break." If you're a fan of turn based strategy, this is definately worth the dough. Stunning visuals, great story, which compliment each other during this epic game. I would only say 1 flaw might be that your time for other things will be strictly limited once you get your copy of this game, it's a real time eater. But then again isn't that the point??
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