PlayTM writes: "Let's get this out of the way so you know what to expect before reading any further. Lost Empire is not a simple game, it's not a game you can drop into for five minutes and have an enjoyable time not using your brain. Even in a genre that is often quite complex, Lost Empire: Immortals takes "complex" to a whole new level and then makes each mission excessively long just to make sure that you know this is 'hardcore'. Also, don't start thinking it's a sequel or an expansion pack to Lost Empire, it's not, it's a 'new game inspired by the old one' according to the developers Pollux Game Labs. If you're still reading by now, then well done. You're obviously a real fan of either Lost Empire or turn-based strategy games; and I say well done to you. There are many great turn-based strategy games in this world, not least of all the Civilization series and the Total War series; both admirable examples of a genre that although often slightly daunting at first, turns out to produce some marvelously addictive gaming. However, in the case of Lost Empire, it's a real test of even the most hardened of turn-based strategy fans."
Paradox Interactive has issued a new patch for Lost Empire: Immortals, updating to v1.0.8.0 the 4X strategy game developed by Pollux Gamelabs.
Game Revolution writes: "What is the measure of a fine pint of beer? Is it the amber color that tips the scales? Can you know the beer's quality with the first sip? Some beers are best at certain temperatures, and some even need to be drunk from the right kind of glass to get the right persistence of foam. Determining the quality of a fine glass of beer is indeed an interesting question… but one of the nice things about beer is that even if you haven't developed a fine degree of snobbery, you can still pop open a can of Bud and have yourself a good ol' time.
Turn-based strategy games - and especially Lost Empires: Immortals - need to learn from the example set by beer. In a genre rife with much better games, Immortals carves out a unique niche for itself by being a game that ultimately tastes too skunky to be truly palatable.
The turn-based strategy game is notorious for its addictive qualities, its ability to make hours pass in the blink of an eye. Indeed, the time-compressing effects of playing such a game is commonly referred to as the 'just one more term' syndrome."
+ Hours of gameplay
- Poor graphics and sound
- Minimal interactivity in combat
- Wonky UI decisions
- Lots of broken or half-functional systems
- My ears will never be the same
From the article: "A new patch is in development for Paradox's Lost Empire Immortals, and it is being helmed by a modder! bman654 (on their forums) is said to be an experienced gamer and hobby developer. The patch will be released in phases (with beta releases, etc)..."
