Disciples: Liberation
Release Date: October 21, 2021
Strategy, fantasy, turn-based, RPG elements, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
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Steam
The fourth part of the series of RPG and turn-based strategy games launched in 1999. In Disciples: Liberation we find ourselves in the land of Nevendaar, where we complete tasks, expand the city and take part in turn-based battles with the enemy forces.
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Videos and Screens
[2:08] Disciples: Liberation launch trailer
[2:54] Disciples: Liberation trailer #2
RageQuit.GR: 86 / 100 by Alexandros Gekas
Disciples is back with a very interesting campaign and addictive turn-based battles. A clear recommendation if you are interested in this genre.
TechRaptor: 7.5 / 10
Disciples: Liberation suffers from some predictible AI and difficulty spikes. Despite this, it still manages to be a very deep and engrossing strategy RPG.
Player2.net.au:
A world-spanning epic with a meaty, varied and satisfying strategy battle system. While it takes a while for the steam engine that is Disciples: Liberation to pick up speed, once it’s off, the journey is well worth taking.
The main pros of the game
- Turn-Based Combat: Many users praised the combat system as engaging and well-executed, providing a satisfying tactical experience.
- Visuals and Design: The game features beautiful graphics and elegant designs that enhance the overall experience.
- Rich Lore and World-Building: The game is set in a detailed dark fantasy world, Nevendaar, with an interesting story that captivates some players.
- Diverse Races and Characters: Players appreciate the variety of races and characters available, allowing for different team compositions.
- Lengthy Gameplay: Several reviews noted that the game offers a substantial playtime, with many hours of content.
The main cons of the game
- Story and Writing Issues: Many users criticized the story as poor or lacking depth, with some mentioning that it felt tedious or unengaging.
- Pacing and Game Speed: Several reviews pointed out that the game feels slow, particularly in terms of combat and exploration, leading to a tedious experience.
- Lack of Customization: Players expressed disappointment over the inability to customize the main character's race or gender, as well as the limited evolution options for units compared to earlier titles in the series.
- Technical Issues: Some users reported bugs and performance problems, including slow loading times and issues with the world map.
- Comparisons to Previous Titles: Longtime fans of the *Disciples* series felt that this game deviated too much from the original formula, leading to dissatisfaction.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- Character Customization: Players wanted more options for customizing the main character, including race and gender selection.
- Unit Evolution and Building Mechanics: Many expressed a desire for a return to the more complex unit evolution and building mechanics present in earlier *Disciples* games.
- Faster Gameplay Options: Users requested options to speed up combat and exploration to reduce the feeling of tedium.
- Improved Storytelling: A call for better writing and a more engaging narrative was prevalent among reviews, with players wanting a storyline that resonates more with the legacy of the series.
- More Tactical Depth: Some players felt that the tactical elements of combat could be deeper and more rewarding, with a need for more strategic options.
Summary
- Overall, while Disciples: Liberation has its strengths, particularly in combat and visuals, it faces criticism regarding its story, pacing, and departure from the beloved mechanics of earlier titles in the Disciples series.
Summary generated on:
GAMERS Score
Average score from 133 votes. 155 players anticipated the game.
Disciples: Liberation Description
Disciples: Liberation is the fourth installment of the cult series of RPG and turn-based strategy games, launched in 1999. The game was developed by Frima Studio team (authors of such games as Carcassonne: Tiles & Tactics and Chariot) and published by Kalypso Media.
Plot
Disciples: Liberation takes us on a journey to the dark, fantastic land of Nevendaar. We take on the role of the magically endowed Avyanna, whose task is to liberate the country. In order to do so, the heroine has to uncover the country's dark secrets, forge alliances with the factions that control it and make decisions that will shape both the future of Nevendaar and her own fate. The story told in the game can end in five ways, and which ending we see is determined by our actions and choices.
Mechanics
Disciples: Liberation shows the action from a top-down view. Exploring different regions of the vast land (including The Plains of Widows, Heurik, Grayleaf and Whitelands), we perform various tasks; among more than 270 missions you will find both those that push the plot forward and side quests. As we progress, we establish more or less friendly relations with the inhabitants of Nevendaar and various factions such as the empire of humans ruled by religious extremists or the undead led by a mad queen. The town of Yllian's Castle also plays an important role in the game as both a base and a safe haven. For this we need resources, which we get in exchange for completing tasks, we can find on the world map, receive from our allied forces or obtain from production buildings.
Avyanna can represent one of four different classes. Despite the fact that she deserves to be called powerful, and that we develop her abilities over time and gain better and better equipment for her, she wouldn't be able to liberate the land on her own. So we need to recruit companions and raise as impressive an army as possible, for which it is possible to recruit more than fifty types of units fighting with cold and ranged weapons or combat magic. Battles with enemies take place in turn-based mode, and during them we have to show a tactical sense and skilfully use the strengths of our troops. Apart from regular enemy soldiers, much more powerful bosses stand in our way, and defeating them requires developing an effective, unique strategy.
Disciples: Liberation features 3D graphics in a slightly less dark style than previous installments of the series.
Game length
According to the developers, the completion of Disciples: Liberation is a task of over 80 hours. However, the time can be reduced a bit by taking advantage of the automatic resolving of some fights.
Game modes
The core of Disciples: Liberation is an extensive story campaign. In addition, there is a PvP mode, in which we can try our hand in multiplayer battles with another player.
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Game Series
Disciples Series
Maintained in the dark fantasy convention, turn-based strategy series created by Strategy First studio. The series is considered to be one of the biggest competitors of the saga Heroes of Might & Magicon which it is clearly modeled.
5 video games
Disciples: Liberation Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Developer: Frima Studio
Publisher: Kalypso Media
Disciples: Liberation System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: (30 fps / 1080p) Intel Core i5-6402P 2.8 GHz / AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 960 / Radeon R9 380 or better, 8 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended: (60 fps / 1080p) Intel Core i5-7600K 3.8 GHz / AMD Ryzen 7 1700 3.0 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / 8 GB Radeon RX 590 or better, 8 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit
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