1812: Napoleon Wars
- October 17, 2019
- First Games Interactive
Get on Steam"1812: Napoleon Wars" is a Tower Defense strategy game that lets you experience the Napoleonic Wars. Fight in historical battles, upgrade weapons, and progress from cornet to general. With a non-linear plot, varying weather and seasons, and two difficulty levels, this game offers a challenging and immersive experience.
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Reviews
- The game offers a solid tower defense experience with over 100 levels and various unit upgrades, making it engaging for fans of the genre.
- It features interesting mechanics and a historical theme that adds depth to the gameplay, appealing to those with an interest in the Napoleonic era.
- The graphics are simple yet functional, making it accessible for players with weaker computers, and the music enhances the overall experience.
- The game suffers from poor localization, with broken English that can confuse players, especially younger audiences.
- There is a lack of strategic depth, as unit placement is limited and some units do not function as expected, leading to frustrating gameplay.
- The game feels like a mobile port with shallow mechanics and limited options, which may disappoint players looking for a more robust tower defense experience.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its interesting mechanics and clear design, while others find it lacking. Notably, the stealth mode and connection to the story have been highlighted as commendable features. Overall, players appreciate the graphics and find the gameplay enjoyable, despite some criticisms.
“Nice mechanics and cool gameplay, very clear.”
“The game is top; the graphics and gameplay are very pleasant. I definitely do not regret meeting her!”
“An interesting game with simple, uncomplicated gameplay.”
“Gameplay itself, well, it's bad.”
“An interesting game, with simple, uncomplicated gameplay.”
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's story is woven into its engaging missions, where players utilize gems to acquire weapons and receive assistance from AI-controlled allies, enhancing the tactical experience. While the narrative may include some historical inaccuracies, the diverse level designs and interesting mission objectives keep players entertained and invested in the gameplay. Overall, the story adds a layer of enjoyment, making the game highly recommended.
“One nice touch is that during certain missions, allied units controlled by the AI will lend a hand in helping turn the tide of battle, while others (such as baggage convoys) must be protected at all costs.”
“All in all, and despite the odd unwanted Americanism creeping in (the term 'ranger' was not adopted for skirmishers by any of the European Napoleonic armies - think riflemen, jaegers, and voltiguers instead!), the game is enjoyable to play with various level designs (including winter and night missions) and is therefore highly recommended!”
“Interesting missions will not let you get bored.”
“It’s just possible to teach a story :)))”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by a simplistic, cartoony style that suits lower-end computers, making it accessible to a wider audience. While some may find the visuals lacking in depth, they are generally considered pleasant and effective for the gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's charm, despite their simplicity.
“Graphically, the game is fine with various levels of zoom.”
“The game is top; the graphics and gameplay are very pleasant. I definitely do not regret meeting it!”
“It's got cartoony graphics, a shallow Napoleonic theme, and cartoonish mobile app popup characters that are needed for mobile players to understand what's going on, all that kind of dross.”
“The graphics are simple, even very simple, and this is a big plus for weak computers.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for being inspiring and fitting well within the game's atmosphere, though some users feel that the soundtracks could be improved. Additionally, the game offers various settings for music and sound controls, enhancing the overall experience.
“I also really liked the music - it is very inspiring and fits harmoniously into the game.”
“Pleased with the necessary characteristics, but the soundtracks leave much to be desired.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game's optimization is solid, with good performance noted by fans of the genre.
“I advise fans of this genre, the performance of the game is good.”
“The optimization is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I've noticed significant improvements in loading times and frame rates after the latest update.”
