Wisdom of War

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Wisdom of War is a "simple" top down RTS game where you build buildings and advance a tech tree, controlling a single unit. The simplicity here is only in the low effort graphics, gameplay is modestly complex but at the same time not that much fun, the game is really less involved than RTS games in the 1990's, and it's been almost 30 years since games like Command & Conquer, Warcraft and Dune. It's hard to recommend this when it's so mediocre compared to those ancient games, let alone modern ones.

Wisdom of War is an independent real-time strategy game that takes a different approach from the genre's traditional formula. Developed and published by Yang Sun, the game focuses on strategic planning and resource management while reducing the overwhelming micromanagement often associated with RTS titles. Instead of commanding countless workers and rapidly issuing orders across a sprawling battlefield, players take control of a central hero whose actions influence the growth and success of an entire civilization. This streamlined design gives the game a distinctive identity and makes it more approachable for players who enjoy strategy but are not necessarily fans of high-speed multitasking. The game's core objective revolves around building a thriving settlement, gathering resources, creating military forces, and eventually eliminating enemy bases. While these goals are familiar to strategy veterans, Wisdom of War introduces a unique twist by making the hero responsible for many crucial activities. Every action requires careful consideration because the hero's time and movement become valuable resources in themselves. Deciding whether to focus on construction, economic growth, de…

Wisdom of War is a straightforward top-down RTS game where players construct buildings and progress through a technology tree while managing a single unit. While the graphics may appear simple, the gameplay offers a moderate level of complexity, though it lacks the excitement found in classic RTS titles from the 1990s. It's been nearly three decades since iconic games like Command & Conquer, Warcraft, and Dune set the standard, making it difficult to recommend this game, as it feels quite underwhelming in comparison to both those classics and modern offerings. The game employs a rather controversial strategy. The 2D overhead graphics could be seen as a nod to retro games, but they likely stem from the developer's limited resources. Unfortunately, the art style comes off as lifeless, unappealing, and dull. Here are some notable aspects of the game: You must enter a building to perform any actions within it. On the bright side, there is a training mode available (a nice touch, considering the potential for laziness). Additionally, there is a decent variety of missions across different game types.

Wisdom of War is a "simple" top down RTS game where you build buildings and advance a tech tree, controlling a single unit. The simplicity here is only in the low effort graphics, gameplay is modestly complex but at the same time not that much fun, the game is really less involved than RTS games in the 1990's, and it's been almost 30 years since games like Command & Conquer, Warcraft and Dune. It's hard to recommend this when it's so mediocre compared to those ancient games, let alone modern ones.

I imagine playing this longer than I did would give a better impression of exactly what I was supposed to do. But from what I did play, it's a lite RTS where you're doing most of the work. So it's a weird mix of managing what you're building, creating an army of robots to defeat the other side of the map, and collect resources. That being said, it didn't manage to grab my attention at all so I'm moving on.