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Spellforce: Universe Edition packs the five games and expansions in the series onto two discs and if you're a fan of fantasy-based RPGs, action/RPGs and/or real-time strategy games, you'll like much of what's here. There are a few annoyances in the collection that keep it from perfection, but most are addressed in the sequels or by tinkering with the installation process. First off all I'd buy the disc collection here over the download versions simply because you can fix the horrible freezing and sound issues the may occur in a few minutes with the retail versions. I've heard that some who downloaded the game are having issues getting it to run at times. With the boxed retail version you can install the game then reboot your system before going back to Disc One and selecting the "Repair" option. Once this is done, you can reboot and play through both discs will no problems other than a bit of slowdown if your PC can't run the game at the highest settings. As to the games themselves, the Spellforce series combines hack 'n slash action with turn-based elements, the ability to play from different viewpoints (top-down to third-person), recruit small to large armies of heroes and soldiers to do battle for your cause. You can play as a few different character types (some good some evil) and who you choose as your avatar also dictates what types of spells, weapons and gear you can use. The tutorials are excellent, getting you into the gameplay quickly while allowing you to experiment with each element as you go. You'll need to be a fast learner, as the main game rarely gives you much chance to breathe when things get busy and even less room for error once you're facing heavy enemy opposition. The RTS elements aren't as dense as many popular games on the market, but you'll still need to be on the ball when you start building structures and placing troops. In the first game, you're given just enough time and leeway to do a few things your way, but there's generally one or two "best" methods to defeat a stage. Visually, all the games look great, with the later installments offering up more polish. Spellforce 2 (presented as the Gold Edition here) has a number of improvements (including even more impressive visuals). Unfortunately, both games have an odd camera system that doesn't allow you to properly rotate the camera freely unless you play from the third-person perspective. You get used to this after a few maps, but the omission of complete camera control from every angle is a sore point for me. Other presentation elements such as sound, voice acting and menu design are fine to great. Despite the issues, if you let yourself be charmed by the good points, expect to really feel a solid sense of immersion the the game world Phenolic has created. Bottom line: if this sort of fantasy/strategy hybrid is your cup of tea, absolutely give Spellforce: Universe Edition a buy - you won't be disappointed.Read full review
Another great package from Jowood and Phenomic...this was the complete series from the game title of Spell Force. It has the 1st Spellforce with 2 add on and the 2nd Spellforce. Even though the package are not exclusive or elegant as Blizzard Battle Chest series (Diablo, Starcraft and Warcraft) and other's collector edition thats others publisher made but this one is the most valuable one if you're fan of spellforce you should buy this package. Classic but worth to buy, coz the price only $14.99 it's so damn cheap dude for 5 game in one. If you could find another combo with the price under $20 you should buy it fast or you will regret it, seriously dude buy it while you can. I can wait to play now.
This game is a great RPG. I've played some horrible ones and incredible ones and this one falls towards incredible. Full of mythical races and a story that keeps you intrigued most of the time (especially later in the series Spellforce 2 (included in this package). If you love fantasy and RPGs this is definately worth the purchase! Happy gaming!
I love this game, the RPG with base building is alot of fun. I haven't been able to put it down for over week now.
i bought this game because it was very cheap and came with all the spellforce games w/expansions! great game, great graphics, fun to have at a LAN partay.