SOG: Vietnam

[h3]RANKING:[/h3] [table] [tr] [td] [h3][strike]AVOID | FLAWED | MAYBE | WORTHWHILE[/strike] | [b]COMPELLING[/b] | [strike]UNMISSABLE [/strike] [/h3] [/td] [/tr] [/table] [h3]SYNOPSIS:[/h3] [table] [tr] [th][b]ASSESSMENT:[/b][/th] [/tr] [tr] [td] SOG Vietnam is a fabulous tactical roguelite with a jungle crawler feel. Gameplay is invigorating due to a expansive game loop, many thematic tactical options & fun turn-based combat. Alongside numerous fire support options are mechanics that bring the gameworld alive with stealth, tunnel events & civilians that can be both friend or foe. Mission generation & the resetting of stats dulls what could have been a repetitive & formulaic experience. While perks, weapons & stats allow the adoption of several viable playstyles. The Vietnam era atmosphere is wonderfully recreated through both audiovisuals & writing that brings emphasis to a relevant backstory. A well made game that is a [b]COMPELLING[/b] play, but could do with more modes, QoL to the UI & have its few issues attended to. [/td] [/tr] [/table] [table] [tr] [td][b]STATUS:[/b][/td] [td]Released a few months ago & received its only update this summer [/td] [/tr] [tr] [td][b]APPEAL:…

This game was charming and I could tell care was put into it. But within 30min a slur appeared that felt out of place and unnecessary. Therefore I've refunded and cannot recommend.

Love the smell of napalm in the morning..... smells like turn based strategy. Really awesome Turn based combat, resource management Rougelike. (if the movie "go tell the Spartans" had a child with jagged alliance) Works well on Deck if you're into that sort of thing. Wont pull its punches, just like charlie.( hard difficulty is intense AF, VC and NVA don't stop coming) balances skills and tactics with item procurement and stealth. (can grab the enemy by the belt buckle, blast from a distance, move around sneaky like or utilize artillery, napalm or explosives) or tick all the above! A whole Firebase of lore, story, easter eggs. Meta character skills/perks and base/support progression. Unique enemy troops with their own unique Tactics and Behaviour. if i had one minor suggestion needs heaps more guns and items (in like 20 hours ive unlocked like 4 guns... like to see the m14, owen, thompson, slr, bar, like 5 different types of shotguns, grease gun, bren, french rifles, german rifles etc. willy pete, flamethrower, mines, m79...) Its really good, hidden gem gets thrown around a lot, it is absolutely worthy of that title. Fun with plenty of replay value. if you like Vietnam …

Recently, I've been refunding some indie games and having some difficulty to find a good one. Well, Seems that I've found a gem here. I've posted my feedback in the game forum if anyone is interested, Really fun game, with some adjusts, this will be one of those games you play every now and then (like Battle Brothers).

Absolutely phenomenal

I think this game has great Potential, I feel like it needs More Style of "Danger's" like some New "traps" you can Disarm, and, a P.O.W Camp, where we can Save people, like "Spies" and "American Soldier's" and some "Spies" like villager's we can Hire, and send to different Area's, to get new Loot- by the way, would love to hear what you all think.