ShemHaMephorash

The best Strategy about the Great Game out there. Which isn't saying much since there aren't any games about 19th Century Afghanistan (Paradox Grand Strategies don't count imho). It's very ambitious. What I appreciated was that: -The maps are all handcrafted and feature landmarks (like lakes etc.) that can be seen from the World Map -Because the maps are handcrafted, they have unique designs with points that can be exploited strategically -Because the maps have unique designs, they all feel visually distinct. It's worth mentioning, because almost all the maps are some variation on "Afghanistani Mountains". It takes subtle but hard work to make one mountain look different from another. -Every faction has its own unit roster, that is unique both aesthetically and strategically. (For example: The British Infantry that can be hired from Day 1 features Pashtun Militias (cheap, fast, crowd control), Vampire Golems (cheap, good upgrades), Indian Recruits (???, didn't use), British Marines (expensive, tanky)) -Every unit has 2+ abilities that are (at least situationally) useful. The ability amount can be confusing: British Light Cavalry has 4 different attack skills to choose from. -All a…

I'll write a more detailed review once I get the courage to fully explore this but God I can't stop thinking about it. What a world... Such an unbelievably inspired setting and fun systems. Game is quite hard and requires some save scumming but at the same time finding solutions to seemingly impossible odds is very satisfying. Ultimately the most important thing is, what a world... Soulful...

Underrated Gem, you would love this if you also play other Vahrenturga Game.

One of the funnest RTS games I've played. It's like Total War and schizocore Touhou fangames had a baby. You'll have fun, engaging tactical battles where the better strategist wins. You'll have your beautiful engagements shredded by a little anime girl calling down hellfire on your troops. You'll have a huge entrenchment of line infantry and gatling guns battling a swarm of zombies, demons and guerilla fighters as they slowly swarm and take your position. The battles are some of the most fun I've had with an RTS, coming from a big time Brood War player and line warfare enthusiast. The soundtrack is insanely groovy, the overworld/diplomacy gameplay is decent (not great and a bit confusing, but pretty out of the way once you get used to it.) The story seems interesting, but unfortunately, the translation is so poor that I can't really tell exactly what's happening. Little tidbits pop up and really pique my interest, so if the developers ever read this, please consider re-translating this game. 9/10, try the demo and see if you like it. If you like Total War there's a good chance you'll like this.

This is a very underrated game. The story and world is compelling and draws you in, and if you enjoy a RoTK-lite experience with quaint graphics this will be a beloved game.

kino