Elven Legacy (2009)

Developer: 1C:InoCo
Publisher: Fulqrum Publishing
Genres: RPG, Strategy
Rating: 3.7 of 5, 191 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 6.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A deliberate, tactical fantasy strategy game where you methodically move your elven units across grid-based battlefields, with a serious story about ancient secrets unfolding between skirmishes.

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What players say

Players praise Elven Legacy for its challenging turn-based strategy with strict mission step limits and punishing difficulty, even on normal mode. However, opinions split on pacing, with some finding missions slow and generic. A significant complaint is that the game may not work properly on Windows 11, with some players unable to progress past a few turns.

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