Spellforce Universe
by Dreamcatcher Interactive
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Video Game Reviews of Spellforce Universe
Customer Review: Warning to potential customers:
Summary: 2 Stars
While I've greatly enjoyed the Spellforce games, it's important to note that some of the Spellforce Universe copies (perhaps all of them, though I'm uncertain) have a corrupted installation for Spellforce 2. Specifically, the file sf2_base05.pak is installed improperly. On trying to play the campaign for either Spellforce 2 or its expansion, the game simply crashes with an error message before loading.
To make matters worse, the company - despite shipping the game (or at least half of it) quite literally unplayable - has apparently abandoned its product, as it seems no patch is forthcoming.
Fortunately, a few gamers in the community have provided workable solutions, but it's a bit of a headache to fix, and not something that should ever have passed quality assurance.
For those crashing when trying to start a game of Spellforce 2, you have two solutions: search a torrent network to download a ~550 megabyte .pak file to replace the version that's installed with this compilation, or visit http://www.spellforce2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=50534&highlight=Universe
The second solution only requires a 14 megabyte download, but does involve some hex editing - a complete walkthrough is provided for those unfamiliar with the process.
Customer Review: Great set of games for a good price
Summary: 5 Stars
As a big fan of rts games and rpgs, this was a pleasant combination of both. It did a great job of balancing the heros abilities with the rest or your units. And for the price you can't go wrong with this game. It was an easy clean install and after the initial install the game played perfectly. The only complaint I have is with the first spellforce, there is now way to do a skirmish with just the computer so after you finish the campaign there is only online multiplayer and there really isn't any of that. However, skirmish mode has been added to spellforce 2 which is fine since I only played the first one for the campaign. Customer Review: Great Game
Summary: 4 Stars
This game is really fun for those who, like me, are into RTS and RPG games. (I also like FPS and think they should have added that one little Detail!)
You will have to overcome a few problems, there was a CD-Key issue, the latest patch fixed it. then there was a CD Not recognized issue (don't ask how i resolved it ;) My system is pretty powerful, so I maxed out all the settings, which included setting the Video to 1280x1024. every time i close the game and launch it again it says video not supported. so I have to manually edit the config file change a 5 to a 1, then relaunch the game and change the video back to 1280. I'm sure it is the intro videos that are making it pop.
All that aside, the game rocks! I am only 75% through the first campaign there is three in this 'Universe' plus the Version 2 campaigns.
I have spent 3 weeks or so. (I am a turtle when it comes to RTS)
My overall opinion, Great buy, Great game, just mail a boot to the programmers and ask them to kick themselves for you.
5/5 Story
5/5 Graphics
4/5 Controls (let me bind keys!)
5/5 RTS
4/5 RPG (I want First person, and right-clicking on spells toggles auto fire)
So far 4.6
:)
Customer Review: Great RPG, Adventure, Strategy Game!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excellent RPG, Adventure, Strategy game. it successfully combines all these game types into one game. i would suggest this game to anyone who enjoyed playing games such as Final Fantasy, or Star Craft, or Neverwinter Nights, or with any other game related to this very popular game titles.