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Of Orcs And Men

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 • 2012

Should you play it?

You have been appointed to fulfill an extremely dangerous mission, deep in enemy territory: to kill one man... the Emperor himself. Lead the revolution of the Orcs and Goblins!

What works
  • Unique fantasy perspective with orc and goblin protagonists
  • Engaging story with strong characters and dark themes
  • Tactical combat system requiring strategic planning
  • Complementary dual-character gameplay
  • Atmospheric music and sound design
Things to keep in mind
  • Linear level design with limited exploration
  • Somewhat clunky and slow combat mechanics
  • Limited equipment and customization options
  • Occasional ai and animation bugs
  • Short game length with low replay value

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Of Orcs And Men: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration.

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