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strategy video game
Conquest of Elysium 3
By Illwinter Game Design, released 1 Jan 2012
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- macOS
What it is
Conquest of Elysium 3 is a turn-based fantasy strategy game from Illwinter Game Design. Its factions use distinct mechanics and pursue different goals: druids can build forest and jungle empires to gather ingredients for summoning creatures, while dwarves focus on mines and steadily produced units that are difficult to replace. The game has 18 factions and six scenarios, with scenarios that shape the world and help randomize the map. Random events add further uncertainty. The store description presents a game that can seem simple at first but develops into one of complex decisions and risky undertakings. It supports single-player and multiplayer, including co-op, shared or split-screen play, cross-platform multiplayer and Remote Play Together. Listed platforms are Windows, Linux and macOS. It was released in 2012.
What players like, and what they don't
- 18 factions with distinct mechanics and goals
- Six scenarios help vary maps
- Random events add uncertainty
- Includes co-op and cross-platform multiplayer
- Listed release date is 2012
- Faction mechanics and goals differ substantially
Who it suits
It suits players who want turn-based fantasy strategy with factions that play and pursue different goals. Multiplayer options include co-op, shared or split-screen play, cross-platform multiplayer and Remote Play Together.
Conquest of Elysium 3 centers its strategy on factions that play by different rules, with scenarios and random events varying the contest. It offers both single-player and several multiplayer options across Windows, Linux and macOS.
