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Read this correction:Fine game needs description corrected

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: February 05, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game is exactly as described in the original review but there is a very important fact which has been omitted from the description.The description really should begin as follows:"Disciples 2:Dark Prophecy is a game that TURN BASED strategy fans should own"The turned based aspect of the interface is one that should not have been omitted in the online review.Turn based games can be very tedious and some just don't enjoy the style.If you are a fan of turn based games then this is a game you should not miss,but if you like real time then it's not for you.If you missed the first in the series this is a great place to jump in with no need to go back to the first[unless you feel the need;)]There are many who say that turn based games are dead,but this offering does a great jopb of saying "not so".The graphics are gorgeous and that's where this game really shines,although there have been improvements in the interface and general gameplay.The core game is still the same as the original.Not much more to add to the product review,just be advised this IS a turn based game.To check me out just read reviews by Gamespy or other reputable game sites.A 4 star game for lovers of the genre.

Epic

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: July 10, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Disciples II is a good game. Most everything about it conveys a sweeping epic feel to it. Awe-inspiring music and graphics/artwork abound. During combat, the backgrounds change according to what type of terrain or location - if you fight on territory held by the Mountain Clans, you will be fighting on a cold wintry field; likewise, if you are fighting in lands held by the demonic Legions of the Damned your background will be a twisted, hellish place - and of course, if you attack an opponent's city your background will be, well...like a city and attacking an enemy on the water, your background will be as if on a ship.
The graphics during combat are always fun to watch - these are awesome pre-rendered artwork animations imported into the game, not pixellated blocky graphics. The music conveys a sense of both granduer and urgency - like a Conan the Barbarian-type movie with an epic score. The music really does enhance the overall feel and experience.
On the downside though, I've discovered that this game does get a bit boring and repetitive after a while. Playing only against the computer in single-player mode contributes greatly to this situation (in fact, every single computer game I've ever played falls prey to this conundrum). If I was to play real live humans via the internet, I imagine it would vastly and exponentially increase the fun factor.

Never had 3 hours go by faster...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: March 24, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Very engrossing game, you get sucked in and keep telling your self "next turn I'll take a break." If you're a fan of turn based strategy, this is definately worth the dough. Stunning visuals, great story, which compliment each other during this epic game. I would only say 1 flaw might be that your time for other things will be strictly limited once you get your copy of this game, it's a real time eater. But then again isn't that the point??

This is the best Turn Based strategy game available!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: July 15, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I thought Heros of Might and Magic was supposed to be the best strategy game available. However, this game's A.I. totally blows Heros 4's A.I. away. I can beat Hero 4's A.I. while watching T.V. and talking with dinner guests. However, Disciple's A.I. totally kicks my ... sometimes. I think that's what makes a game fun--when there is a possibility to lose! If you want a challenging game go with this game. IF you want a wimpy strategy game...go with another company's games.

Get this game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: November 29, 2004
Author: Amazon User

If you have money to buy ONLY one turn-based fantasy strategy game, there's only one that will suit your needs, Disciples II. The graphic, depth, artwork, gameplay and overall quality of this game is very high. I do not suggest you buy the two separate companion games, Guardian of Light and Servants of the Dark. They are each 1/2 of the original game. Instead, buy Disciples 2: Rise of the Elves. That game will include the core Disciple 2 game and the expansion, Rise of the Elves. Again, do NOT buy "Servants of the Dark" and "Guardian of Light."

Anyway, back to the game. In this game, simply choose one of the races (Demons, Dwarves, Human, Undead, and later Elves) and try to conquer the entire map. There are two main resources, gold and mana. You need the gold for buildings and hiring units. But you also need mana to cast some spells which can help turn the tide of battle. Remember, unlike Warcraft, gold and mana are in unlimited supply, so you do not have to worry about running out of resources.

Your units are grouped in a stack of 6 and get upgraded as you win battles. There are very different units for different races. For example, only humans have healer, while the dwarves and demons tend to have powerful melee fighters (like Giants and Greater Demons). Usually, you tend to have one very powerful stack and create a lot of weaker stacks for fodders. This is overall a very enjoyable game and quite addicting. Even if you can't find someone to play with in multiplayer mode, the campaign is fun and interesting. At the cost of this game selling today, get it now! You can thank me later.

I wouldnt call it "strategy"

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 3 / 9
Date: March 22, 2005
Author: Amazon User

A few people think Disciples 2 is the apex of strategy- but here's why it isnt.

1. Placing your units within their group (each group has 6 spaces). The guy who wrote a review before said this is a strategic element. Here's the strategy- Put your archers in back. Put your melee guys in front... I hope i didnt spoil it for you.

2. Combat- Yeah, you have to make sure you attack certain guys in a certain order to get rid of as many as fast as possible, but its not tricky. In fact, its not any more than common sense.

3. Missions- They're all "different" but the same. You start with the same leader. You have to rebuild your army each mission- and its exactly the same everytime. There's no need to switch up tactics. Essentially- you play the same mission over and over and over. Except the mission just gets longer. Or perhaps thats just the monotony that makes me thing that.

4. On each mission you build up your base, which isnt strategic either. Each building gives you access to a unit upgrade. You get 4 kinds of units that arent your leader- Fighter, archer/mage, big monster(ie dragon) small monster (ie werewolf). If you want your fighters to deal more damage, you biuld one biulding. If instead you want them to deal less damage but be immune to the first fire attack, you build a different one. And if you dont like your choice, deal with it. You cant get both trees in a single mission. So you get a variety of 4 units. And usually, only 2 are even worth using.

There's no deep strategy- its all common sense. Just make sure you dont pay for this. If you want real strategy- try starcraft, or close combat, or tetris, or pacman. Whatever.

Very disappointing.

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 13
Date: March 24, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game is a sad excuse for a game;(. It takes Lords of Magic and goes backwards several steps. If your intrested in a game of this type try Lords of Magic, or freeware Masters of Magic.

oh...disappointing...

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 17
Date: May 10, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I thought it would be better..
Now I think that it's not even better than it's precurser...

This game rocks

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: July 19, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I played this game once and I was addicted right then and there. Since then I have been looking for it and finally found it here.

Wow!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 26, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I was stunned at first that I had even picked up the game because in my past experance, any turn based stratedy game execept for Heros of Might and Magic series, didn't quite fit the bill. Well this one did. I am an extreme Strategist and I loved versitility such as was presented. I am a very staisfied customer, and I am sure any true fan of turn based strategy will want to add this trinket to their collection.

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