Loria

Loria is a nostalgic homage to classic RTS games like Warcraft 2 and 3, blending old-school mechanics with some modern improvements. The game features two balanced factions, hero units with leveling and item systems, and a campaign mode with a humorous storyline. The graphics and sound evoke the 90s RTS era, with detailed units and decent voice acting. However, the game currently lacks multiplayer, limiting its replayability and competitive appeal.

Players appreciate the developer's responsiveness to feedback and ongoing improvements, such as added world editor and item shop. The AI offers a reasonable challenge, especially on harder difficulties, and the gameplay includes familiar RTS elements like resource management and unit promotion. Despite these strengths, the campaign and mission design feel repetitive to some, and the story delivery loses momentum as it progresses. Bugs and pathfinding issues persist, occasionally disrupting the experience. Overall, Loria is recommended for fans of classic RTS seeking a polished throwback but may disappoint newcomers or those expecting modern polish and multiplayer.

Highlights

Players praise Loria's faithful recreation of Warcraft 2 and 3 gameplay, with improved unit selection and hero mechanics.

The game's graphics and sound deliver a charming nostalgic atmosphere, with well-done voice acting and music.

The campaign offers a fun, if sometimes cheesy, storyline with charismatic characters and mission variety.

Unit leveling and hero customization add strategic depth, and the AI provides a solid challenge on hard difficulty.

Developers actively engage with the community, adding features like the world editor and item shop.

Criticisms

Common criticisms include frustrating unit pathfinding and AI quirks, such as stuck units and poor navigation on ramps.

The campaign suffers from repetitive mission objectives and a lack of engaging story progression after early missions.

Controls and hotkeys are non-customizable and unintuitive for some players.

The game lacks multiplayer, which limits its longevity and competitive play.

Bugs such as building construction glitches, missing autosaves, and inconsistent UI elements detract from the experience.

Some players find the price high relative to content and polish, especially given the game's indie status and missing features.