Topic: Disciples III -- Update: Resurrection expansion announced

[MysterD]

NEW:
Disciples III: Resurrection
Akella -> Disciples III: Resurrection expansion announced.


OLD:
Disciples III: Renaissance
4 GB demo released.:
GameSpot -> E3 2009 impressions on Disciples III: Renaissance

[Quemaqua]

I always hate hearing about expansions being planned in advance of the release of a game, but if the stuff we get with the shipping version of Disciples III is anything like what we got with II, I don't think there's reason to care.  They gave us a ton of game before, and the expansions were just gravy.

[MysterD]

If a game is littered with content and is quite time-consuming, I don't mind knowing ahead of time that there will be DLC and/or expansions.

When it's severely lacking in the stock-game knowing an expansion is coming, I might just wait for a Gold Edition Pack or something.

[MysterD]

Akella signs a DRM deal w/ Byteshield.

[Quemaqua]

I know nothing about Byteshield or their methods, but the little blurb there is relatively reassuring.

[MysterD]

I know nothing about Byteshield or their methods, but the little blurb there is relatively reassuring.

I was hoping someone would know something about this Byteshield, since I don't...

[MysterD]

Kalypso to publish this in NA, Western Europe, and Asia Pacific.
Planned to be coming Summer 2010.

[MysterD]

BTW, a 4 GB demo is out for download...

[Quemaqua]

Damn, that snuck up on me.  I might have to actually give that look.

[MysterD]

GameSpot - 5.5 (out of 10)
Video Review.
Written Review

[Quemaqua]

Yowch.  That's not so good.  Hmm... I'll have to watch that the next time my virus doesn't kill my sound drivers.

[MysterD]

Yowch.  That's not so good.  Hmm... I'll have to watch that the next time my virus doesn't kill my sound drivers.

The graphics look gorgeous in that GS video, I must say.
Damn shame the complaints of monotony run rampant from GS, once you get to the later 3rd of the game.

Also, its Metacritic score is only 55.

The reviews that are out there listed and linked on Metacritic - wow, they're just all over the place...

[Quemaqua]

Hmm, I'll likely get it.  The art design was some of what I loved most about the past games, and this one just looks fucking gorgeous.  And honestly, I could go for it being a little easier.  Disciples II was fucking hard.

[MysterD]

Akella -> Disciples III: Resurrection expansion announced.

4/28/2011 Disciples 3: Resurrection, the large-scale sequel to Disciples 3: Renaissance is announced!

Akella announces Disciples 3: Resurrection, the large-scale sequel to the turn-based RPG strategy "Disciples 3: Renaissance"

This is a new landmark in the history of Nevendaar, when a new race ascends to power - the ruthless and merciless Undead Hordes. It is the story of selfless love and unfading glory. Heroes of the past, who had lost their lives, but not their sentience, are exacting their revenge in the name of Mortis, the Goddess of Death.

Key features:

    The most expected race - The Undead Hordes, which has been the mostly anticipated by gamers and fans of the Disciples series
    Over 70 hours of gameplay. This is even more than in the previous game in the series - Disciples 3: Renaissance!
    2 storyline characters, 4 leaders of the Undead Hordes, 2 bosses and over 50 new units.
    Revised gameplay balance.
    Famous distinct gothic atmosphere. Unique style and design. Detailed and realistic world.
    The plot of the game was written by Ekaterina Stadnikova, the author of the most popular book based on the series.
    Dramatic and intriguing plot and quests.