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Review of Ancestors Legacy on PS4

by Tanya Krane Tanya Krane photo Aug 2019
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Gamefings Score: 7.7
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 13 Aug 2019
Genre: Real-time Strategy
Developer: Destructive Creations
Publisher: 1C Company

Introduction

If you've ever wanted to lead a Viking raid, fight for the Anglo-Saxons, command the Teutons, or represent the Slavs while feeling like a total badass, then Ancestors Legacy is here to quench your historical strategy thirst! Strap on your helmets (not the ones from school) and get ready to crush your enemies in this epic real-time strategy game that could make even the most casual gamer channel their inner warrior. Let's dive into the world of battles, tactics, and quite a bit of yelling at people who just won't listen to the battle plans!

Gameplay

Ancestors Legacy showcases its tactical prowess through a combination of history and strategy that draws you in while simultaneously making you wonder how you even got into this mess. You can choose one of four civilizations: the dauntless Vikings, the noble Anglo-Saxons, the fierce Teutons, or the clever Slavs. Each comes with its own campaigns that play like an episode of a historical drama-complete with betrayal, unexpected plot twists, and a lot of very bad decisions on your part. The single-player mode throws you into its rich campaigns with famous figures like Edward the Confessor and William the Conqueror, all of whom seem to be perpetually busy on a battlefield. The Vikings teach you some early raiding tactics with their first campaign focusing on the famous Lindisfarne raid, which serves as a glorified tutorial. The later campaigns dive deeper into the lore with characters like Rurik who apparently had an unfortunate habit of rallying armies against your unsuspecting foes. Multiplayer also makes an entrance like a Viking raid at the worst possible moment-think Domination and Annihilation modes where you can engage in intense battles against your buddies. And that's where the fun truly begins! You can command up to 10 squads of hardened warriors! Pro-tip: No, that does not mean you can yell at your screen, but it's worth a try!

Graphics

The graphics of Ancestors Legacy are like a fancy layered cake-you have your medieval environments beautifully rendered and packed with realistic lighting. The detail in the character models is impressive and makes each character feel like they've just walked out of a full-blown history documentary. The animators clearly had fun here with some over-the-top melee sequences and explorations of nature that show this game's battlefields are as breathtaking as they are brutal (just don't get sidetracked thinking about how pretty everything is when you should be strategizing!).

Conclusion

In conclusion, if you're into real-time strategy games and love a good blend of historical drama with a side of tactical wreckage, Ancestors Legacy will likely meet your expectations, with a few hiccups along the way. Think of it as a combination of a history lesson and war-time fun, with enough strategic depth to keep you coming back for more, even if you just want to yell at your screen like a knight in distress. With a score of 7.7 out of 10, it's worth trying, especially if you fancy grappling with history and strategy at the same time! Don your cape, grab your axe, and may your ancestors applaud your gaming prowess!

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