Tag: Strategy

  • 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…

  • Commandos: Origins – A Triumphant Return to Form, Brimming with Tactical Depth and Explosive Satisfaction

    Commandos: Origins is a masterclass in tactical stealth, a brutal but ultimately rewarding experience that perfectly captures the spirit of the original series while bravely introducing welcome modernizations. For veterans of the franchise, it’s a nostalgic homecoming. For newcomers, it’s a challenging but compelling introduction to a genre demanding patience, planning, and a healthy dose…

  • The Stone of Madness: A Beautiful Canvas, Marred by Technical Stumbles

    The Stone of Madness is a game that tantalizes with its artistic vision and intriguing premise, but ultimately falls short of its potential due to frustrating technical shortcomings. The game boldly attempts to fuse the tactical depth of the Commandos series with parts of the nature of roguelikes, all while wrapped in a truly breathtaking…

  • Frostpunk 2: The perfect mix of misery, politics and survival.

    As a lover of strategy and management simulations, I was thrilled to get my hands on Frostpunk 2. The original Frostpunk was a masterpiece of the genre, challenging players to survive in a harsh, post-apocalyptic world by managing resources, making tough decisions, and keeping their citizens happy. With Frostpunk 2, developer 11 Bit Studios has…