Arms Race: TCWE
- October 5, 2017
- Alina Digital
Get on SteamArms Race - TCWE is PC strategy game based on the historical conflict between the USA and the USSR
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and immersive experience set in the Cold War, with extensive historical detail and research that appeals to history enthusiasts.
- Gameplay is simple yet engaging, focusing on resource allocation and strategic decision-making, which can provide a fun challenge.
- The AI is well-designed, adapting to player strategies and providing a decent level of challenge even on easier settings.
- The game's reliance on random events undermines strategic gameplay, often leading to frustrating and uncontrollable outcomes.
- There are numerous bugs and glitches, including unresponsive buttons and crashes, which detract from the overall experience.
- The lack of in-game tutorials and a comprehensive manual makes it difficult for new players to understand the mechanics and enjoy the game fully.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Arms Race - The Cold War Era" features a mix of simple mechanics with a deep historical context, though some players find the random event mechanic overly powerful, undermining strategic depth. While the game improves upon its predecessors and introduces new elements, it is criticized for its graphics and simplicity compared to more complex titles like "Hearts of Iron." Overall, the mechanics are considered well thought out, and the AI presents a reasonable challenge.
“The gameplay is quite simple but interesting.”
“Arms Race - The Cold War Era is pretty promising with the way game mechanics work and the AI is good.”
“This game's random event mechanic is too overpowered and destroys any strategic elements.”
“Awful graphics, awful gameplay.”
“Very simple gameplay and extremely deep historical touch.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches reported by users, rendering it largely unplayable.
“It is buggy.”
“These bugs and glitches make the game unplayable.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics have been widely criticized as poor and shoddy, contributing to an overall negative impression of the game's visual presentation and gameplay experience.
“Awful graphics, awful gameplay.”
“Shoddy graphics; it talks about real-time or strategy, but that's literally only if you want the clock to run down in real time or you want to keep hitting 'next turn'.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users noting its immersive and engaging qualities.
“It's incredibly immersive and atmospheric.”
“The game creates a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that draws you in.”
“The atmosphere is rich and detailed, making every moment feel alive.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise from users, with many expressing admiration for the composer’s work.
“Lastly, mad props to whoever did the music for this game.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
While the game offers some replayability, it does not reach the extensive levels found in larger titles like those from Paradox, reflecting its indie development roots.
“The game offers a surprising amount of replayability, with different choices leading to unique outcomes each time.”
“I love how each playthrough feels fresh, thanks to the variety of paths and strategies available.”
“The random events and character interactions keep me coming back for more, making every session feel unique.”
“One warning is to not expect replayability on the level of Paradox games, as this is made by a small indie studio.”
“After completing the game once, I found little incentive to play through it again; the lack of meaningful choices really diminishes replayability.”
“The game feels linear, and once you've experienced the story, there's not much left to draw you back for a second playthrough.”
