too addcitive!
It's just nice to play. because it's all turn based you never have to panic, you can just leave it there and go and make a drink and not worry. I like the challange of this game it well suited to all levels of skill.
The graphic are good even today. they're simple but pleasing, there's nothing better that watching your encampment grow as you buy new buildings. The music is brilliant too, very relaxing and the battle music is well suited to the battle scenes.
I've spent hundreds of hours on this game. and i loved every minute. In a way you could say it's just a massive version of chess, it's very strategic but not too brain taxing (and not boring like chess can be heh). You move your player exploring the world whilst building up your castle. having fights along the way fining chests and items completing quests. I like the level up system too, simple and easy to use but plenty there to keep you interested.
It's also great to play with friends. Especially when allied together. and you only need one computer and one copy of the game as you take turns. But you can also play online.