Disciples III: Renaissance
{{Short description|2009 video game}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = Disciples III: Renaissance
| image = Disciples III.jpg
| developer = .dat
| publisher = {{vgrelease|RU|Akella|EU|Kalypso Media|NA|Kalypso Media|AUS|Auran Games}}
| producer = Alexey Ilyin
| designer = Dmitriy Demyanovskiy
| programmer = Dmitriy Demyanovskiy
| artist = Andrey Ivanchenko
Nikolay Kovalec
| composer = Daniel Sadowski
| platforms = Microsoft Windows
| series =
| released = {{vgrelease|RU|December 11, 2009{{cite web |url=http://ru.akella.com/Game.aspx?id=378 |title=Игра |publisher=Akella |access-date=2009-02-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101202040306/http://ru.akella.com/Game.aspx?id=378 |archive-date=2010-12-02 |url-status=dead }}|EU|June 25, 2010{{cite web |url=http://www.kalypsomedia.com/en/games/disciples3/index.shtml |title=Disciples III: Renaissance |publisher=Kalypso Media |access-date=2010-05-29 |archive-date=2010-07-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100724143959/http://www.kalypsomedia.com/en/games/disciples3/index.shtml |url-status=dead }}|NA|July 13, 2010{{cite web |url=http://www.gamershell.com/news_98994.html |title=Disciples III: Renaissance Ships to North America |publisher=GamersHell |date=July 13, 2010 |access-date=July 15, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100717070929/http://www.gamershell.com/news_98994.html |archive-date=July 17, 2010 |url-status=dead }}|AUS|July 22, 2010}}
| genre = Turn-based strategy
| modes = Single-player, multiplayer
}}
Disciples III: Renaissance is a turn-based strategy video game. The game developer is the Russian studio .dat and published by Akella and Kalypso Media. The project was in development since the summer of 2005.{{citation needed|date=September 2016}}
The player assumes the role of one of the lords of Nevendaar. This new episode contains three playable races, 'The Empire', 'The Legions of the Damned' and the 'Elven Alliance', with the remaining factions making an addition in planned expansions. The battle system is completely different from that of previous Disciples games. Units are able to move around the battlefield and make use of terrain for fortifications.{{cite web |url=http://disciples3.ru/thegame/battles_eng.htm |title=Disciples III: Battles |publisher=Akella |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070702155137/http://disciples3.ru/thegame/battles_eng.htm |archivedate=July 2, 2007}} The player's hero is highly customizable. His abilities as well as his armour and weapons can be changed. All of the equipment changes are noticeable on the actual character model.
Disciples III: Renaissance uses .dat's in-house Virtual Dream engine.{{cite web |url=http://www.strategyfirst.com/en/games/Disciples3/ |title=Disciples III: Renaissance |publisher=Strategy First |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070323103059/http://www.strategyfirst.com/en/games/Disciples3/ |archivedate=March 23, 2007}}
Story
The story follows a character deemed The Highfather, placed in the world of Nevendaar and its inhabitants. His mind is occupied with the coming fate of his world. During this time, a star falls on the border of the Empire and is seen as a sign by the people. While prophets and other scholars in the universe attempt to solve its mystery, other races such as humans, elves, and demons send their own heroes to find it. One such hero, Bethrezen, wishes to possess the heavenly messenger and use its power as his own.
Thus begins the journey of a mysterious messenger from the heavens named Inoel.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLkeeFusqcw&t=1699 Actual gameplay screen name with English interface], on the time 28:19 in the video. She becomes a symbol of hope for many inhabitants of Nevendaar. While traveling the world with representatives of three ancient races, Inoel begins to experience emotions previously unknown to her. The game follows her physical and emotional journey to both find the star and explore the world of Nevandaar while also exploring her humanity.
Expansion
The Russian-language version of Disciples III: Resurrection was released featuring the 'Undead Hordes' faction. It is available in either standard, gift pack, or deluxe editions. The English version was released in Europe on October 7, 2011, and in North America on February 7, 2012. Another iteration titled Disciples III: Reincarnation, is an updated version containing both the main game and expansion, featuring a new game engine and added content. The Russian version was released on April 11, 2012, while the English version was released via Steam on February 14, 2014.
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Reception
=''Renaissance''=
{{Video game reviews
| title = Disciples III: Renaissance
| MC = 56/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/disciples-iii-renaissance/critic-reviews/?platform=pc |title=Disciples III: Renaissance for PC Reviews |website=Metacritic |accessdate=July 22, 2017}}
| EuroG = 7/10{{cite web |last=Stone |first=Tim |date=July 8, 2010 |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/disciples-iii-renaissance-review |title=Disciples III: Renaissance |website=Eurogamer |accessdate=July 22, 2017}}
| GI = 5.5/10{{cite magazine |last=Biessener |first=Adam |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/games/disciples_iii_renaissance/b/pc/archive/2010/06/16/review.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190820010339/https://www.gameinformer.com/games/disciples_iii_renaissance/b/pc/archive/2010/06/16/review.aspx |url-status=live |archive-date=August 20, 2019 |title=Disciples III: Renaissance: Nothing Original In This Fantasy Empire |magazine=Game Informer |issue=209 |date=September 2010 |page=95 |access-date=July 22, 2017}}
| GameRev = D{{cite web |last=Hunt |first=Geoffrey |date=August 27, 2010 |url=http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/47253-disciples-iii-renaissance-review |title=Disciples III: Renaissance Review |publisher=Game Revolution |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140906020611/http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/disciples-iii |archivedate=September 6, 2014 |url-status=live |accessdate=July 22, 2017}}
| GSpot = 5.5/10{{cite web |last=Watters |first=Chris |date=August 4, 2010 |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/disciples-iii-renaissance-review/1900-6272308/ |title=Disciples III: Renaissance Review |website=GameSpot |accessdate=July 22, 2017}}
| GRadar = {{Rating|2|5}}{{cite web |last=Meunier |first=Nathan |date=July 28, 2010 |url=http://www.gamesradar.com/disciples-iii-renaissance-review/ |title=Disciples III: Renaissance review |publisher=GamesRadar |accessdate=July 22, 2017}}
| IGN = 6/10{{cite web |last=Steimer |first=Kristine |date=August 31, 2010 |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2010/09/01/disciples-iii-renaissance-review |title=Disciples III: Renaissance Review |website=IGN |accessdate=July 22, 2017}}
| PCGUK = 65%{{cite magazine |title=Disciples III: Renaissance review |magazine=PC Gamer UK |date=October 2010 |page=78}}
| PCZone = 71%{{cite magazine |title=Review: Disciples III: Renaissance |magazine=PC Zone |date=September 2010 |page=91}}
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The game received more "mixed" reviews than the first two original Disciples games according to the review aggregation website Metacritic. Game Revolution originally gave it an F, but due to the reports of the game crashing that were proven to be false, the grading has since been raised to a D.
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=''Resurrection''=
{{Video game reviews
| title = Disciples III: Resurrection
| PCGUK = 65%{{cite magazine |title=Disciples III: Resurrection review |magazine=PC Gamer UK |date=January 2012 |page=141}}
}}
The Resurrection expansion pack received "mixed" reviews, albeit a little more positive than the original Disciples III, according to Metacritic.
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=''Reincarnation''=
The Reincarnation expansion pack received "average" reviews according to Metacritic.{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/disciples-iii-reincarnation/critic-reviews/?platform=pc |title=Disciples III: Reincarnation for PC Reviews |website=Metacritic |accessdate=July 22, 2017}}
References
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External links
- {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100628193838/http://www.worldofdisciples.com/ |date=June 28, 2010 |title=Official website}}
- {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090907084716/http://www.dat-media.com/main_eng.htm |date=September 7, 2009 |title=Developer website}}
- [http://en.akella.com/Game.aspx?id=28 Disciples III: Renaissance] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120813221129/http://en.akella.com/Game.aspx?id=28 |date=2012-08-13 }} at Akella
- {{moby game|id=/windows/disciples-iii-renaissance}}
- {{moby game|id=/windows/disciples-iii-resurrection|name=Disciples III: Resurrection}}
- {{moby game|id=/windows/disciples-iii-reincarnation|name=Disciples III: Reincarnation}}
{{Disciples series}}
Category:Multiplayer and single-player video games
Category:Turn-based strategy video games
Category:Video games about angels