Reviews and Post-Release Press

[PDF]

In Cyberstratege issue #5 (available in France...), Dom3 gets 9/10 and "golden laurels" prize, , at the end of a thorough, 7-pages (!) review by our famous author, Pocus !
The game gets a 7/10 for previous Dom2 players, because Dom3 isn't much different.

Here's the translation (mine, don't be too picky) of the last, conclusive paragraph :

"We expected much more, but maybe too much, from this new Dominions version. Many improvements were made on the contents, that is new races and spells, but not much on the game mechanisms. We can dream of everything that could have been done yet wasn't done... We've already talked of the combat module, which would really have benefited from more attention, but why not have upgraded map orders (ie waypoints to give orders lasting more than one turn), ability to create real, themed scenarios, a more involved diplomatic system (with at least alliances), more buildings to build, etc...
Illwinter may have lacked of ambition ... or of resources (they are still only two guys !). Still the game is significantly cooler and more accessible. Without reinventing itself, Dominions 3 is a beautiful evolution from Dom II, that is, a huge game !"

[PhilD]

PDF said:
In Cyberstratege issue #5 (available in France...)

Is it really available in France? I mean, if I try to buy it tomorrow morning, will I be able to find it?

(Mental picture of students asking for help on their code, while I'm pretending to read some obscure documentation)

[PDF]

PhilD said:

Is it really available in France? I mean, if I try to buy it tomorrow morning, will I be able to find it?

(Mental picture of students asking for help on their code, while I'm pretending to read some obscure documentation)

Sure it is, you should even have bought it *yesterday* !

Edit : oops, in fact only subscribers have it, but it'll be in shops just tomorrow !

[Annette]

Thanks, PDF!

Sci Fi, the official magazine of the Sci FI Channel, gives Dominons 3 a quick nod in it's December issue (p.88) now on newstands. Reviewer Tom Chick writes,

It doesn't get much more epic than this... Dominions isn't going to wow you with graphics. Instead, it's going to immerse you in one of the deepest, widest fantasy worlds ever squeezed onto your computer.

[PhilD]

PDF said:
In Cyberstratege issue #5 (available in France...), Dom3 gets 9/10 and "golden laurels" prize, , at the end of a thorough, 7-pages (!) review by our famous author, Pocus !

Found it, read it (even BEFORE I saw my students). Of course it left me wanting more, since I already knew what the Dom series was about...

[suit]

first? review in german language is online
http://www.rebell.at/?site=r5&cnt=artikel&id=630 (3 pages, german and a few screenshots)
try google translation click for the horrible translated article

btw: the rating (6 out of 10) is no too bad
rebell.at uses a different rating system, we use the score more as it is - 5 is exact mid-range (like the 70/80% ratings at other magazines)

[Annette]

Welcome to our forums, Suit, and thank you for your review.

The editor of ExtremeTech.com, Lloyd Case, gives his impressions of Dominions 3 in their Podcast #57, October 16. You'll find a link to listen HERE.. The Dom 3 segment is about three-quarters into the podcast.

[Annette]

Recently posted at Entertainmentwise.com:

With fifty playable nations to choose from, this is probably the widest arching game in terms of sheer gaming experience that we’ve ever seen. This is not one for the casual gamer; it’s a super geeky title with a lovely interface that anybody can understand once they grasp the tutorial. If you’re a hardcore gamer who loves board, tabletop, fantasy and strategy titles, then you will love this...

What it does, it does better than anything we’ve ever seen ... This is for the gaming elite, and for them, Heaven has arrived.

[DominionsFan]

They have some very good points in that review.

[Annette]

Inside Mac Games gives Dominions 3 a score of 8.25:

Gameplay - 9
Sound - 8
Graphics -7
Value - 9

Remi Stebenne writes:

With over 600 spells to cast, 1500 units to command and over 300 magical items to use as you see fit, you will never play the same game twice. I keep saying I’ll stop, but hours later I’m still trying to squeeze another turn in...

With a random map generator and all those nations to play as, this game can last you a very long time. Add to that the various multiplayer modes and you are set for life...If you like deep strategy, then this game is definitely for you. It might overwhelm first-time players, but if you can get past that first step, you won’t be able to put it down.

Read the full review HERE.