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Wizards and Warlords

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2020

Should you play it?

Wizards and Warlords is an indie turn-based strategy game, where you play in a randomly generated fantasy world, contending with rival wizards, warlords, roaming marauders and hidden ancient evils. Create a customized sovereign or choose from one of many predefined templates.

What works
  • Deep and complex gameplay systems
  • Strong procedural generation and replayability
  • Active and responsive solo developer
  • Rich fantasy setting and lore
  • Customization and emergent storytelling
Things to keep in mind
  • Steep learning curve and poor ui
  • Weak ai and lack of multiplayer
  • Slow early game pacing
  • Some mechanics under-explained or incomplete
  • Click-heavy micromanagement at scale

What to play next

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Wizards and Warlords: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Idle, Leadership, Competition.

Why this game works

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