Summary
- Release Year: 2003
- Genres: Role-playing game (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Strategy First
Disciples II: Rise of the Elves is an expansion pack to Disciples II: Dark Prophecy, developed by Strategy First and released in 2003. It features a new playable race, the Elves, as well as a new campaign, new skirmish maps, various new artifacts, terrain types, music, and some gameplay enhancements.
Gameplay
Disciples II: Rise of the Elves is a turn-based strategy game in which the player controls a hero and a group of units on a hex-based map. The goal of the game is to defeat the enemy hero and their units, and to capture and hold key locations on the map.
The game features four different races: the Empire, the Legions of the Damned, the Undead Hordes, and the Elves. Each race has its own unique units, abilities, and playstyle.
The Elves are a new race added in Rise of the Elves. They are a nimble and agile race, with a focus on ranged combat and magic. Their units are weaker than those of the other races, but they make up for it with their speed and maneuverability.
The new campaign in Rise of the Elves follows the story of the Elven hero, Elara. Elara must travel across the land of Nevendaar to find a way to defeat the Legions of the Damned, who are threatening to destroy the world.
New Features
In addition to the new race and campaign, Rise of the Elves also introduces a number of new features to Disciples II. These include:
- New skirmish maps
- New artifacts
- New terrain types
- New music
- Gameplay enhancements
The new skirmish maps are designed to be more challenging and varied than the maps in the base game. The new artifacts provide new bonuses and abilities to the player who finds them. The new terrain types add new strategic elements to the game. The new music is composed by Inon Zur, and it helps to create a more immersive and atmospheric experience.
The gameplay enhancements in Rise of the Elves include a number of tweaks and improvements to the game’s mechanics. These enhancements make the game more balanced and enjoyable to play.
Reception
Disciples II: Rise of the Elves was well-received by critics upon its release. The game was praised for its new content, its challenging campaign, and its improved gameplay. However, some critics found the game to be too difficult, and they complained about the game’s AI.
Overall, Disciples II: Rise of the Elves is a solid expansion pack that adds a lot of new content and features to the base game. The new race, campaign, and skirmish maps are all well-designed and enjoyable to play. The game’s graphics and music are also top-notch. If you’re a fan of Disciples II: Dark Prophecy, then you’ll definitely want to check out Rise of the Elves.
Score: 8/10
Pros:
- New playable race: the Elves
- New campaign
- New skirmish maps
- New artifacts
- New terrain types
- New music
- Gameplay enhancements
Cons:
- Some players may find the game to be too difficult
- AI can be frustrating at times
Review Score
8/10
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