A perfect example of how RTS aspects in a game can work on a console format
I dont get the reasons behind saying the control system is hard. alright i agree its hard to learn but i never found myself fighting agaisnt them after a learnt how to play properly (Problems may arise when commanding multiple minion types for the first time, though)
Excellent humour that wouldnt be quite so funny if not for the semi-evil Goblin voices. also the fact that it inverts fantasy stereotypes like hobbits being evil. also slapstick like bouncing sheep is hillarious
It is in my opinion the first successful strategy game to grace a console. others like BFME and CaC3 are frustrating in comparison due to the controler. Its also a free roaming RTS. not something you see every day eh?
Option to become good(ish) or bad allows you to change armour and play style. also how peasnats etc interact with you.
A huge array of enemy types, far greater than expected.
Incredable play length from start to finish and it has good replay value. To put in perspective, after about 20 hours (When most games are ending or finished), i had killed only 1/6 bosses. perhaps im just slow but that really is something isnt it?
I must have been playing this now for about 45 hours and still have only killed Melvin and Oberon (2/6 Bosses)
The bad
Scenery Graphics dont look entirley up to date when compared with other Xbox 360 games such as oblivion. nothing to big to ignore though.
The story line isnt particuarly clear. EG why would the humans of spree agree to open their gates? are halflings not enough for them to deal with? why does everyone think that this opposing overlord and his band of miscreants are arriving to aid them rather than murder them?
It has a learning curve that lasts about 10 hours until u learn about all of the minions.
The game is too easy. even if u die theres not much to worry about.
The fact that townsfolk respawn when you leave a level means that you dont have to worry about harvesting souls, when you should.