Elven Legacy Reviews
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The first is at Out of Eight, where the score is a 6/8:
For those unfamiliar with Fantasy Wars, Elven Legacy delivers pleasing turn-based strategic gameplay that's simple enough for novices to grasp, serving as an excellent introduction to the genre. However, it's more of an expansion pack than a true sequel, especially when you compare it to the dramatic changes found in other follow-ups: you get a slightly-new race (it's still elves), somewhat significant interface improvements, and Internet multiplayer. Is that worth $30? Clearly not, but I am assuming that most of you did not play Fantasy Wars; in that case, Elven Legacy is a great value if you take it as a whole. The relatively simple gameplay still yields some noteworthy strategic goodness, from upgrading units to specific defensive placements. Units have a specific purpose, and using the appropriate abilities and upgrades effectively will mean the difference between success and untimely death. The campaign provides some fun while it lasts, and Internet games and the occasional skirmish against the mixed-bag AI will fill other gaming voids. The map editor will also extend the life of the title, assuming, of course, that you remembered to install it. Owners of Fantasy Wars need not bother, but the rest of us will find some good strategic gaming to be had.
While the other is at That Videogame Blog, where no score is given:
Elven Legacy is a good turn-based strategy game. At times it's frustrating because the combat feels like an absolute crap shoot. While other times you will be surrounded by an army three times as big as yours, and you don't know where they all came from. However, most of these problems can be avoided by playing each level very slowly and carefully defeating each unit on the map before progressing too far. When you do beat a level, it will feel rewarding, because you earned it. But if you're not a strategy game fan, particularly a turn-based strategy game fan, then I would pass this one up because chances are you will end up getting angry with the game mechanics.
