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Peter Molyneux is a rather controversial figure in the video games industry. While the creator is known best for having developed the classic RPG series Fable, many of Molyneux’s more recent efforts have fallen short of their lofty claims. Representing the most promising project in quite some time, the self-funded Masters of Albion is officially out now in Early Access on Steam – launching to ‘mixed’ reviews.
Masters of Albion is said to be “a bold reimagining of the God Game genre, from the creator who defined it…Mixing strategy with simulation, town management and tower defence”. For the uninitiated, a god game is one in which the player has near-complete control of the world and its people, allowing you to shape it to your liking.
In Masters of Albion, players are able to observe and affect the world through a bird’s eye view while also being able to directly possess NPCs in order to control them in a 3rd-person format. With a day and night mechanic necessitating different strategies, Masters of Albion does look to be a fun time. Unfortunately, it appears as though the game’s ambitions have not quite been met.
Currently sitting at a mixed reception on Steam, some users have expressed their satisfaction with the product, claiming it to be a solid mix of Molyneux’s previous works. On the other hand, the game has also been criticised for its relative lack of control during the game’s early hours alongside a monotonous focus on cooking mechanics.
Of course, Masters of Albion only just launched into Early Access, and so some leniency must be given with regards to its imperfections. With promised improvements said to be planned across combat; quest design; progression; UI and more over the next 12 months, here’s to hoping that Masters of Albion winds up being exactly as Molyneux envisioned.
KitGuru says: Are you planning to give Masters of Albion a chance? Could it be a solid God game by the time it leaves Early Access? Let us know your thoughts down below.
