Gamespot review and #1 game

[diamondspider]

Originally posted by HJ:

IMHO, Disciples II had by far the best graphic of all fantasy TBS games, so it's not a fair comparison.

I'd say that Medieval: Total War is the best TBS in terms of graphics and interface.

I chose Disciples II as a comparison since it seems to more closely match the interface design and graphic goals of D2 and also has that "niche" feel that Total War managed to overcome with polish and high budget graphics. It also has a real time mode and this takes it slightly out of the pure TBS Category.

We have to face the fact that the typical user would still find D2 to be a bit of a nightmare as far as interface also. It is perfectly adequate if one is willing to put the time into learning how to use it, but it is far from easy.

What sets D2 apart from other TBSs is depth, flexibility, and a philosophical sensitivity and subtle treatment of the fantasy genre that will be lost on the average gamer.

In short, while the game design is AAA, the computer implementation is still in the B realm.

[ January 26, 2004, 10:34: Message edited by: diamondspider ]