Songs of Conquest (2024) represents a turn-based strategy game, developed by the company Lavapotion and published by the company Coffee Stain Publishing. The game was released into the early access state on Steam in May 2022.

Pros & ♥♥♥♥:

++ A highly addictive cycle where you level up your avatar, collect artifacts, manage resources, upgrade units and wage war against your mortal enemies. And once you have exhausted the four faction campaigns, simply jump into sandbox mode, play on pre-made or randomly generated map and push your avatar past level 35 to taste absolute power. My favourite map: The Lion's Den, it showers you with artifacts and opportunities for conflict.

++ Fame and glory await those who prove themselves in the arts of war on Overwhelming difficulty. Position your troops on elevated fields and earn increased damage and ranged advantages. Combine troops to maximize available spells and damage potential.
Or, forget spamming spells and tactical finesse entirely. Join the Oathbound legions – the unofficial necromancers’ guild – and fill your ranks to the brim with simple, ranged-resistant skeletons. Then learn the magic and ranged resistance skills and bath in the tears of your opponents. For no arrow or spell shall stop your undead tide in its wake for absolute dominance!

o I have ordered a gilded skeleton transformer for my emerging necropolis from a dubious, one-eyed mummy merchant. Alas, it was never delivered. My disappointment is immeasurable, and my night, raiding human villages for new vic… volunteers, is ruined.

- Why are you hiding the neutral creatures from me, dear devs? I would like to recruit some elementals or golems alongside my rotting hordes. After all, they are the only one who can tolerate the sweet odour of decay. That aside, what happened to my second favourite unit in form of vampires? As the leader of immortal horrors, I feel incomplete without them. I demand blood suckers… and death knights!

Summary:

The vibrant fantasy world with its gorgeous pixel art invites you to venture to lands unknown, hunt for powerful artifacts and ponder tactical choices in glorious battles. A perfect just-one-more-turn drug.

The last time I had so much fun in this genre was with Heroes of Might & Magic III (1999) and Disciples II (2002), and I tip my imaginary hat to Lavapotions’ modern interpretation of these timeless classics.

Achievements:

Estimated time for 100% completion: +80 hours

Singleplayer achievements: 54
Multiplayer achievements: none

[h1] "The ancient arts have brought me back, soon my companions will join me.” [/h1] Songs of Conquest (2024) represents a turn-based strategy game, developed by the company Lavapotion and published by the company Coffee Stain Publishing. The game was released into the early access state on Steam in May 2022. [i] Pros & cons: [/i] ++ A highly addictive cycle where you level up your avatar, collect artifacts, manage resources, upgrade units and wage war against your mortal enemies. And once you have exhausted the four faction campaigns, simply jump into sandbox mode, play on pre-made or randomly generated map and push your avatar past level 35 to taste absolute power. My favourite map: The Lion's Den, it showers you with artifacts and opportunities for conflict. ++ Fame and glory await those who prove themselves in the arts of war on Overwhelming difficulty. Position your troops on elevated fields and earn increased damage and ranged advantages. Combine troops to maximize available spells and damage potential. Or, forget spamming spells and tactical finesse entirely. Join the Oathbound legions – the unofficial necromancers’ guild – and fill your ranks to the brim with simple, ranged-resistant skeletons. Then learn the magic and ranged resistance skills and bath in the tears of your opponents. For no arrow or spell shall stop your undead tide in its wake for absolute dominance! o I have ordered a gilded skeleton transformer for my emerging necropolis from a dubious, one-eyed mummy merchant. Alas, it was never delivered. My disappointment is immeasurable, and my night, raiding human villages for new vic… volunteers, is ruined. - Why are you hiding the neutral creatures from me, dear devs? I would like to recruit some elementals or golems alongside my rotting hordes. After all, they are the only one who can tolerate the sweet odour of decay. That aside, what happened to my second favourite unit in form of vampires? As the leader of immortal horrors, I feel incomplete without them. I demand blood suckers… and death knights! [i] Summary: [/i] The vibrant fantasy world with its gorgeous pixel art invites you to venture to lands unknown, hunt for powerful artifacts and ponder tactical choices in glorious battles. A perfect just-one-more-turn drug. The last time I had so much fun in this genre was with Heroes of Might & Magic III (1999) and Disciples II (2002), and I tip my imaginary hat to Lavapotions’ modern interpretation of these timeless classics. [i] Achievements: [/i] Estimated time for 100% completion: +80 hours Singleplayer achievements: 54 Multiplayer achievements: none