Summary
- Release Year: 2015
- Genres: Strategy
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Amplitude Studios
- Publishers: Sega Games
Endless Legend: Guardians – A Triumphant Expansion to a 4X Masterpiece
Introduction
Endless Legend, the critically acclaimed 4X turn-based strategy game from AMPLITUDE Studios, has received its first expansion, Guardians. This substantial DLC introduces a wealth of new content and features, including the powerful Guardian units, Legendary Deeds, wonders, and a new playable faction, the Allayi. Guardians breathes new life into Endless Legend, offering a deeper and more engaging experience for both new and returning players.
New Guardian Units
The centerpiece of Guardians is the introduction of Guardian units. These massive, city-sized automatons are the ultimate expression of military might in Endless Legend. Each Guardian possesses unique abilities and can be customized with a variety of weapons and upgrades. Guardians are incredibly powerful, but they are also expensive to build and maintain. As such, players must carefully consider when and where to deploy them.
Legendary Deeds
Legendary Deeds are new quests that can be completed to earn powerful rewards. These deeds can be anything from defeating a certain number of enemy units to constructing a wonder. Completing Legendary Deeds will grant players access to new technologies, units, and resources.
Wonders
Wonders are special buildings that provide powerful bonuses to the empire that controls them. Guardians introduces several new wonders, each with its own unique effects. For example, the Academy of the Ancients increases the research speed of all units, while the Forge of the Gods provides a bonus to production.
New Playable Faction: The Allayi
The Allayi are a new playable faction in Guardians. They are a race of nomadic elves who have a deep connection to nature. The Allayi have several unique abilities, including the ability to move through forests without penalty and to summon powerful elemental creatures.
Other New Features
In addition to the major new features listed above, Guardians also includes a number of other improvements and additions, such as:
- A new strategic resource, Dust, which is used to build and upgrade Guardians
- A new victory condition, Supremacy, which is achieved by conquering all of the other empires on the map
- A new AI system that provides a more challenging and rewarding experience
- A number of new maps and scenarios
Conclusion
Endless Legend: Guardians is a triumph of expansion design. It offers a wealth of new content and features that breathe new life into the base game. The Guardian units are a powerful and exciting addition, and the Legendary Deeds, wonders, and new playable faction all add depth and variety to the gameplay. Guardians is a must-play for fans of Endless Legend and 4X strategy games in general.
Score: 9/10
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