Armor Clash II
- April 4, 2017
- Windforce
Get on Steam"Armor Clash II" is a retro-style Real-Time Strategy game featuring base building, modern armors, air force, and navy. Play in single-player mode, local multi-player, or co-op against AI, with 2 main factions and 8 sub-factions, each with unique special units. The game offers continuous updates, with new units, maps, and features available for free, ensuring an enriched gaming experience with no inner purchases.
Reviews
- The game has a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic RTS games like Command and Conquer, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- The graphics and animations are well done, providing a visually appealing experience.
- The game has potential for future updates and improvements, with a solid foundation for gameplay.
- The game lacks depth and content, with limited modes and no campaign, making it feel barebones.
- Performance issues and lag are prevalent, even on lower settings, detracting from the overall experience.
- The AI is often unresponsive and the gameplay can become repetitive, leading to a lack of strategic engagement.
- graphics8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many users praising the modern 3D engine and realistic aesthetic, rating it around 7/10. However, some players have experienced lag issues at lower settings, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite this, the visuals are considered a strong point, contributing to the game's appeal as a fun and engaging RTS.
“Just an awesome game made by one man. Amazing game; the graphics and gameplay are among the best in RTS games ever!”
“Overall, if you enjoy a good, simple RTS without crazy micro-mechanics, good graphics, and fairly solid gameplay, give it a buy and enjoy.”
“It is a bit like a modern take on an old school Command and Conquer, but a little bit simplified and with a modern 3D engine and graphics behind it.”
“The game is laggy as hell at low graphics.”
“8-bit Armies is modern and almost a direct C&C clone but has a very different feel; this game has more of a 'realistic' aesthetic, as does the gameplay.”
“It is a bit like a modern take on an old school C&C, but a little bit simplified and with a modern 3D engine and graphics behind it.”
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users feel that the game lacks depth in its story and campaign elements, with no missions available to enhance the narrative experience. Many express a desire for more strategic gameplay and additional maps to better explore the story. Overall, the absence of a structured mission mode leaves players wanting more context and engagement with the game's narrative.
“I'd love to know more about the story as well!”
“The missions seemed to play too quickly for them to involve any real strategy other than just building units and charging.”
“Having said all that, what it lacks is story and campaign elements to give it substance.”
“I wish Armor Clash 1 had more maps and missions.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, offering a straightforward RTS experience with good graphics and solid mechanics, though it suffers from significant performance issues across various hardware. While it draws inspiration from classic titles like Command & Conquer, it presents a more realistic aesthetic and detailed animations, earning a mixed reception with a score of 7/10.
“Overall, if you enjoy a good, simple RTS without crazy micro-mechanics, good graphics, and fairly solid gameplay, give it a buy and enjoy.”
“The gameplay is solid, and the models and animation are good (in particular the animation, it's full of detail), but that's it.”
“8-bit Armies is modern and almost a direct C&C clone but has a very different feel; this game has more of a 'realistic' aesthetic, as is the gameplay.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted to be minimal, with many players expressing a desire for more in-game tracks rather than relying on external music. While the overall sound design is lacking, the game's quality is still appreciated, though improvements in both music and voice-acting are recommended.
“A really nice game which has some lacks like the limited resource gathering possibilities and missing music, but still for the price, it's excellent!”
“The voice acting could certainly use some improvement, and I'd love to have some in-game music as opposed to me playing whatever music I have on my computer.”
“There is almost no sound except the music.”
“No background music, and there are very few options available with limited skills.”
“The voice acting could certainly use improvement, and I'd love to have some in-game music instead of having to play whatever music I have on my computer.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues on both Windows and Linux, regardless of hardware specifications. While the gameplay is enjoyable, the severe performance drops detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration among players.
“Either way, the actual gameplay is pretty fun but not worth the abysmal performance drops on pretty much any hardware configuration.”
“While I enjoy the Command and Conquer feel, the performance is absolutely terrible on both Windows and Linux, regardless of the hardware.”
“Lately, developers have been sacrificing performance in order to lower the overall skills required to develop a decent video game by using the Unity engine, and this game is a shining example of this case.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game exhibits some stability issues, particularly with AI performance, but overall, players find it to be an enjoyable real-time strategy experience.
“The game is quite buggy, especially with the AI, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“I encountered frequent crashes that made it hard to enjoy the game.”
“There are numerous stability issues that need to be addressed for a smoother gameplay experience.”
