Category: Strategy

  • Hearth and Hamlet: A Cozy Journey from Campfire to Capital

    I have never been a huge fan of incremental clicker games, aside from having something to do at boring meetings that still keeps my eyes on the person talking. However, something about the cozy retro look of Hearth and Hamlet caught my interest, and I am very happy it did, since it gave me a…

  • Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns – A Classic Reborn with a Roguelike Twist

    As someone born two years after the original Defender of the Crown first launched on the Amiga in 1986, I completely missed out on the cultural phenomenon when it was new. However, it is an undeniable titan of gaming history, a title with a massive legacy that has quietly influenced countless strategy games over the…

  • Sudden Strike 5: A Nostalgic Yet Flawed Return

    There is a unique, undeniable thrill in stepping into the role of a keyboard general. For those of us who grew up obsessed with the rigid, tactical landscape of historical warfare, the draw of a World War-themed real-time strategy game is almost magnetic. The prospect of commanding troops across historically inspired battlefields, managing supply lines,…

  • EverSiege: Untold Ages – A Promising Hybrid That Stumbles on Its Own Ambitions

    EverSiege: Untold Ages arrives with an intriguing premise: a MOBA‑style battlefield fused with RTS‑like resource management and wrapped in the unforgiving framework of a roguelike. From the moment you step onto the single‑lane map, the game thrusts you into a fast‑paced clash of heroes, minions, and towers that feels familiar enough to satisfy any MOBA veteran…

  • Disciples Domination: A Return That Gets the Balance Right

    The Disciples franchise has been a niche staple of the strategy‑RPG hybrid scene since its debut in 1999 with Disciples: Sacred Lands. Over the years the series has oscillated between ambitious attempts and occasional misfires, but each entry has retained a core identity: dark fantasy, heavy‑metal aesthetics, and a blend of turn‑based tactics with role‑playing…

  • Two Point Museum: Zooseum – A Wildly Safe DLC

    The Two Point franchise has consistently proven its ability to take management sim concepts and inject them with its signature brand of quirky humor and engaging gameplay. The Two Point Museum: Zooseum DLC is no exception, delivering a delightful menagerie of content that recontextualizes the museum experience. While it leaves one pondering why this wasn’t…

  • Jurassic World Evolution 3: Refining the Formula, But Lacking the Roar

    Frontier Developments returns to its prehistoric management simulator with Jurassic World Evolution 3. This third installment successfully integrates several key quality-of-life adjustments and maintains the series’ trademark visual splendor, officially making it the best version of the dinosaur park simulator to date. However, improvement does not necessarily equal innovation. Despite its technical prowess, Evolution 3…

  • Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Definitive Edition: A Legacy Forged in the Grimdark

    When Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War first burst onto the scene in 2004, it was nothing short of a revelation. For long-time fans of Games Workshop’s grimdark universe, it offered an authentic, brutal, and visceral interpretation of the 41st Millennium. Now, almost two decades later, and with a small but hopeful revival of the RTS…

  • Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream – A Stealthy Masterpiece in a City of Secrets

    From its very first reveal, Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream captured my intrigue. The promise of beautifully crafted cutscenes set against the backdrop of an alternate Swedish seaside town, infused with compelling stealth mechanics, immediately piqued my interest. Having finally delved into its shadowy alleys and bustling districts, I can confidently say that Eriksholm has not…

  • Against the Storm: A Roguelike City Builder That Bravely Defies Genre Norms

    In a market saturated with time-consuming city builders, Eremite Games’ Against the Storm arrives as a surprisingly refreshing and engaging alternative. By cleverly blending city-building mechanics with roguelike elements, it offers a unique experience that’s both strategic and perfectly digestible in shorter play sessions. This isn’t about building empires spanning centuries; it’s about surviving the…