Art of Guile

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Art of Guile is a single player and multiplayer tactical role playing game with a warfare theme. It was developed by Unphysical Machinery and was released on August 11, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Customize your armyGain experience and spend level up points to increase your units' offense, defense or speed. Upgrade your infantry with new equipment to make them powerful against different unit types.Navigate the worldEach unit has their advantages and disadvantages in the terrain of Art of Guile. Will you use rivers as an advantage to slow the enemy down or swamps and their long grass to prep…

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The game offers a fun and addictive RTS experience with familiar mechanics such as suppression, cover systems, and unit veterancy, appealing especially to fans of classic RTS titles.
It provides both multiplayer and single-player modes, allowing for engaging gameplay with friends or against AI.
While currently unpolished, the game has strong potential and promising concepts that could make it a worthy alternative to mainstream strategy games after further development and improvements.

The game feels unfinished and lacks polish, with issues in visuals, UI design, and tutorial implementation making it difficult for new players to learn.
Some players find it confusing and frustrating, citing inadequate in-game explanations and tutorials that are inconveniently handled outside the game.
The player base appears small or inactive, which may affect multiplayer experience and long-term community engagement.

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The gameplay combines elements from classic RTS games like StarCraft and Command & Conquer with mechanics reminiscent of Company of Heroes, emphasizing strategic control of resource points for base building and unit production. It also incorporates features from the Wargame series, such as unit suppression and panic under heavy fire, adding tactical depth and realism.
- “Visually, units look like they were inspired by StarCraft, Command & Conquer (the Tiberium era), and Act of War, with gameplay feeling very similar to Company of Heroes, where gathering resources for base building and unit production requires you to capture and hold strategic points. The game also incorporates some mechanics from Focus Entertainment's "Wargame" series, where units can get suppressed under overwhelming fire or panicked when bombarded by large explosives.”