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Sacrifice (2000)
Released On: Nov 5, 2000
89
8.5
All Platforms
Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 31 Critic Reviews
89
90% Positive
28 Reviews
28 Reviews
10% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 31 Critic Reviews
89
90% Positive
28 Reviews
28 Reviews
10% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Gorgeous, polished, groundbreaking, and a lot of other impressive-sounding adjectives, but it's also chaotic and lacking in the precise micro-management and complex planning that endears many people to the genre.
No matter how smooth, pretty or great sounding a game is, if it ain't got that swing it ain't got a thing. Sacrifice has swing, oh lordy, it has swing.
User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 165 User Ratings
8.5
82% Positive
136 Ratings
136 Ratings
11% Mixed
18 Ratings
18 Ratings
7% Negative
11 Ratings
11 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 165 User Ratings
8.5
82% Positive
136 Ratings
136 Ratings
11% Mixed
18 Ratings
18 Ratings
7% Negative
11 Ratings
11 Ratings
A hugely robust game overflowing with character and creativity. Sacrifice shines like a freaky star in a field of overused ideas and clones. Go get it.
The AI is sharp, and even if it wasn't, you'd have to admire the tight multiplayer coding and thrilling multiplayer games offered on Sacrifice's free server.
From its open-ended campaign and mind-searing graphics to its wide variety of multiplayer options, Sacrifice is one of those few games that manage to do just about everything right.
The camera view is frustrating, the controls are frustrating, the AI is frustrating, the resource system is frustrating, the missions are frustrating, and above all the fact that this game isn't half as good as we were all hoping it would be is very, very frustrating.
Mar 13, 2024
"Most underrated game of all time" has been overused to death... but Sacrifice is a strong contender for the title. Of course people who played it loved it (as the ratings here shows) but it's a mostly forgotten game with no chance of an HD remake, sadly. It's such a shame because the atmosphere, music, design and *especially* the gameplay are truly unique. It mixes action RPG with RTS elements to perfection. Each solo campaigns are unique because you can choose a different god each time and gain a unique set of spells and units by the end of the game. The controls are really smart and well before its time. Having a RTS game controlled from the ground without being a complete mess is a tour-de-force. (bonus point for the death and save/loading having an actual in-game, it's part of the many clever things of this game) PLEASE PLEASE make an HD remake of that game.
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PC Oct 27, 2018
Long ago this game was released and I installed in onto my PC. Little did I know I was about to have the most memorable gaming experience of my life. I remember staying home 'sick' and playing this ALL DAY. The single player is fantastic, the story is fun, and the multiplayer was one of the first of its kind. In fact, the multiplayer exist till this day. The Steam community has kept this game alive. In a nutshell, this game was similar to a early World of Warcraft but much more streamlined and simplified. In fact, WoW didn't come out till 2 years after Sacrifice. I think WoW stole some ideas. Nonetheless, give this game a shot. Even today it holds up.
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PC Jan 26, 2017
Fantastic experience working on this game and I still play it every Christmas holiday. It's one of those games that you can play again and again. i have worked on many games but I keep coming back to this one. It has everything you need from great gameplay to strategy. Admittedly the learning curve for a beginner is steep but once over that curve it's pure pleasurable gameplay.
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PC Aug 9, 2016
With an impressive story, phenomenal and unique gameplay, Sacrifice is easily one of the best and most underrated games of all time. The storyline is intriguing backed up by splendid voice acting. The player can make various choices throughout the game that impact the path you're taking and the spells you'll be able to acquire. A memorable soundtrack fitting to the game backs up the fun gameplay and the scale of the spells you'll be able to perform. Massive battles, interesting Wizards and Gods to choose from, one who plays this game won't forget it easily. The Scapex Editor that comes along with the game it's also a very impressive feature that allows the player to create his own scenarios to the game. For me it's a 10/10 and I highly recommend it to anyone out there that wishes to try something new.
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PC Summary Sacrifice provides a truly fresh approach in the 3-D RTS genre, allowing players to act as both commander and combatant over huge, real-time, generated landscapes in single or multiplayer modes. Wizards will not be disappointed as Sacrifice serves up over 50 spells and creatures. [Interplay]
Rated M for Mature
Platforms:
- PC
Initial Release Date: Nov 5, 2000
Developer:
- Shiny Entertainment
Publisher: Interplay
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