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PCGamer-Elemental: Fallen Enchantress Review

PCG:This might be the first game I’ve ever been given as penance. It’s a standalone expansion for the turn-based strategy game Elemental: War of Magic, which was released in such a shocking state of disrepair that Stardock decided to make this expansion free to everyone who bought the main game at launch. It’s an extreme gesture, but the right one. Elemental: War of Magic was patched drastically and often, but the constant state of flux made it hard to get into. Fundamental game mechanics were being changed, and savegames were usually incompatible between versions.

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Fallen Enchantress: Ultimate Edition Review - Gaming Nexus

From the review: "Like watching a hot new pitching prospect. Most of the time he is good, but every once in a while does something incredible. Worth picking up if you are a fan of 4X TBS fantasy. Otherwise, watch this space for the best new game of 2017."

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Doing It Right: Fallen Enchantress

Critically Sane's The Strategist takes a look at Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes, and the journey to get to the most recent stellar release.

"'If at first you don’t succeed, try and try again.'

It’s a great motto for a 12 year old learning to play the piano, but in game development, not succeeding on the first try can often mean utter disaster for the company involved. Frequently, it results in the death of a franchise and an effort to cut and run as far as possible by the publisher. There are a number of reasons why an awful title reaches market, however, and occasionally, just occasionally, there’s enough love and support that leaving an effort to wither and die on the vine simply is not an option."

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The not-quite-daily Steam Spotlight 10/05

It's the weekend again and Steam can't help themselves but sell cheap games!

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