I am surprised this game has not gained enough attention as I will have to spread the word out about this game.

Here is what I like about this game:

It has a very interesting Hero System meaning as you gain experience points you can spend experience points to improve a number of skills along with improving your main stats of your Hero like health, defense, attack, resist and moving around on the world map. It has at least 20-30 skills you can spend your experience on .

Other 4x games when you gain a level you get some increases based on that new level but in this game you spend your experience as you see fit so there really are no levels in this game so I think it is actually a better system.

For example one skill is about mining so you wanna earn more gold for your empire you can invest into skills to help the economy. Want to learn combat types of skills you can do that as well so there is many directions you can spend your experience on which I really think shines in Leylines compared to other 4x fantasy games.

The regular units I believe can only goto Level 3 the Elite Level so Heroes are the primary Core Elite Units in this game sorta like how Master of Magic has done their system except the Hero System is better in Leylines then Masters of Magic since you can spend experience on a host of different skills.

The Music is not to bad but not enough sound tracks but it is ok.

I have read somewhere that neutral cities build their own units and attack your cities sorta like how the A.I's do adding a extra lair of chalenge to the game.

This game is not as deep as Deity Empires being my favorite game but this game has a more interesting Hero System and it seems to have a descent dialog with other wizards you come into contact with to trade, demand or call a truce etc.

Another thing I love about Leylines is that the Heroes are much more unique then Deity Empires Heroes meaning they have a real portrait like Masters of Magic and how that games Heroes did their unique Heroes Portraits.

The Graphics in this game while not the best they are unique and pretty cool compared to Deity Empires Graphics.

The Battle System in Leylines is actually pretty cool, battles play out the same style as Warlords IV Heroes of Etheria where u get to control your units and which other unit to attack. This is a simple battle system but it is pretty cool actually compared to other 4x game battle systems.

I have only played the tutorial and it is actually really hard to beat so the A.I is great at defending that is for sure or maybe I am still learning.

Sadly, it would appear there are no items in this game or a crafting system to give items to your heroes but semi makes up for it with a unique hero system as mentioned in my above comment. Items for your heroes and a item crafting system is missing in this game and would be a welcome addition should they ever decide to continue developing this game.

I will post more information in a updated review as I continue to play along and I'll probably do a let's play series in the near future seeing how nobody else has done one.

I would ignore the negative reviews as this game is a pretty good 4x fantasy game it also has the charm of Age of Wonders the first game but with much better graphics that Leylines has.

Thanks for reading and I would encourage folks to support the developers and get the game and give it a chance it is a hidden gem for sure and if you like 4x fantasy games like Age of Wonders, Masters of Magic, Deity Empires, Eador Masters of the Broke World, Warlock 2 you will most certainly like this game so get it and enjoy. This game also has a cool multiplayer system as well with split screen as well so it is a perfect game to play locally I am not sure about on the internet but I am up for a game so feel free to add me as a friend if u wanna play sometime.

Take care and God Bless,
Ronnie

I am surprised this game has not gained enough attention as I will have to spread the word out about this game. Here is what I like about this game: It has a very interesting Hero System meaning as you gain experience points you can spend experience points to improve a number of skills along with improving your main stats of your Hero like health, defense, attack, resist and moving around on the world map. It has at least 20-30 skills you can spend your experience on . Other 4x games when you gain a level you get some increases based on that new level but in this game you spend your experience as you see fit so there really are no levels in this game so I think it is actually a better system. For example one skill is about mining so you wanna earn more gold for your empire you can invest into skills to help the economy. Want to learn combat types of skills you can do that as well so there is many directions you can spend your experience on which I really think shines in Leylines compared to other 4x fantasy games. The regular units I believe can only goto Level 3 the Elite Level so Heroes are the primary Core Elite Units in this game sorta like how Master of Magic has done their system except the Hero System is better in Leylines then Masters of Magic since you can spend experience on a host of different skills. The Music is not to bad but not enough sound tracks but it is ok. I have read somewhere that neutral cities build their own units and attack your cities sorta like how the A.I's do adding a extra lair of chalenge to the game. This game is not as deep as Deity Empires being my favorite game but this game has a more interesting Hero System and it seems to have a descent dialog with other wizards you come into contact with to trade, demand or call a truce etc. Another thing I love about Leylines is that the Heroes are much more unique then Deity Empires Heroes meaning they have a real portrait like Masters of Magic and how that games Heroes did their unique Heroes Portraits. The Graphics in this game while not the best they are unique and pretty cool compared to Deity Empires Graphics. The Battle System in Leylines is actually pretty cool, battles play out the same style as Warlords IV Heroes of Etheria where u get to control your units and which other unit to attack. This is a simple battle system but it is pretty cool actually compared to other 4x game battle systems. I have only played the tutorial and it is actually really hard to beat so the A.I is great at defending that is for sure or maybe I am still learning. Sadly, it would appear there are no items in this game or a crafting system to give items to your heroes but semi makes up for it with a unique hero system as mentioned in my above comment. Items for your heroes and a item crafting system is missing in this game and would be a welcome addition should they ever decide to continue developing this game. I will post more information in a updated review as I continue to play along and I'll probably do a let's play series in the near future seeing how nobody else has done one. I would ignore the negative reviews as this game is a pretty good 4x fantasy game it also has the charm of Age of Wonders the first game but with much better graphics that Leylines has. Thanks for reading and I would encourage folks to support the developers and get the game and give it a chance it is a hidden gem for sure and if you like 4x fantasy games like Age of Wonders, Masters of Magic, Deity Empires, Eador Masters of the Broke World, Warlock 2 you will most certainly like this game so get it and enjoy. This game also has a cool multiplayer system as well with split screen as well so it is a perfect game to play locally I am not sure about on the internet but I am up for a game so feel free to add me as a friend if u wanna play sometime. Take care and God Bless, Ronnie