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Hinterland

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2008

Should you play it?

June 11, 2009 - Update Two new playable Orc classes: Lord (Warrior) or Shaman. Expanded gameplay: Orcs consume twice as much food, learn martial skills faster, manufacture items slower, and the Shaman uses totems to summon creatures. Several new items regardless of character class.

What works

  • Unique blend of action rpg and town building
  • Good replayability with different classes and settings
  • Nostalgic old-school feel
  • Low system requirements and smooth performance
  • Engaging strategic and tactical gameplay

Things to keep in mind

  • Clunky ui and controls
  • Limited depth in city building and combat
  • Poor graphics and presentation
  • Lack of tutorial and guidance
  • Some balance and polish issues

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Hinterland: 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 Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story, Sensation.

Last update: 23/08/2026