Sengoku Dynasty
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Critic Reviews for Sengoku Dynasty
Sengoku Dynasty is a game I wanted to love. I see the pieces of something truly unique, but those pieces never come together. The constant grind, poor villager AI, empty world, and clunky systems overshadow the good ideas. It’s not unplayable; it just isn’t enjoyable for long stretches.
Unfortunately, at launch, the game will need to refine some important details, but the foundation is solid; it just needs the game to bear the right fruit.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Sengoku Dynasty is a game that could have, and dare I say should have, been so much more than it is. There's an inherent simplicity to its gameplay loop that lends it a sort of relaxing charm, but ultimately leads it to being an uninspiring take on an era in Japanese history that brings a lot of potential to the table.
Sengoku Dynasty is so diverse and bold that it will certainly offer dozens of dense hours of tasks and duties to be completed, but not necessarily with the fun and addictive way that the best games in the genre manage to do. There's no doubt about how grand and diverse the game manages to be even with a modest production scope, but it's the artistic and gameplay details that take away some of the shine it deserves.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Far Eastern farming game still has a lot going for it, and it's perhaps surprising that it bravely left Early Access and opened up to the world without much fanfare. The gameplay is fun, but the monotony and lack of variety only serve to highlight the imperfect strategic elements.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Sengoku Dynasty is an ambitious title that attempts to combine several genres in one game - with sometimes impressive, sometimes mixed results. The combination of survival, city-building and role-playing creates a unique gaming experience that particularly shines with its atmospheric depiction of the Sengoku era. The focus on authenticity in the design of landscapes and buildings as well as the clever use of sound and atmosphere make immersing yourself in the game a real experience. On the other hand, however, there are some weaknesses that cloud the overall picture. Technical problems such as performance drops and graphical glitches repeatedly slow down the flow of the game. The battles are solid, but could have done with more depth and variety. It is a particular shame that there is no voice acting, which could have made the game even more immersive. The simple presentation of the text boxes also seems rather unkind in comparison to the otherwise impressive game world. Despite these shortcomings, Sengoku Dynasty offers something that many games fail to do: A world that invites us to discover and shape it. If you are patient and don't mind the technical problems, you will have many hours of fun building your own dynasty - whether alone or with friends in co-op mode.
Review in German | Read full review
Sengoku Dynasty offers players a true escape from reality, giving them the chance to build a new life in feudal Japan. Despite some unpolished mechanics and an overall slow pace, the game delivers a vast and varied gameplay experience that, with enough patience, can definitely be rewarding.
Review in Italian | Read full review
