Ashes of the Singularity
- March 31, 2016
- Stardock
Ashes of the Singularity was developed by Oxide Games and published by Stardock Entertainment. It will be released on March 31st for PC. A copy of the game was provided by the developer for the purpose of this review.
Take command of an entire world’s resources to build up massive armies, research new technologies, and annihilate all those who stand in your way! This new, massive-scale real-time strategy game will have you managing vast armies and fighting a war on multiple fronts against your enemies.
PC
Reviews
- Visually stunning with solid performance, especially in DX12, and supports multi-GPU setups.
- Offers large-scale battles and intelligent AI across multiple difficulty levels, enhancing the strategic experience.
- Engaging gameplay focused on tactics rather than unit rushing, with features like Dreadnought upgrading and Meta-Units adding depth.
- Campaign mode lacks personality and compelling narrative, making it feel drab and forgettable.
- Limited unit variety and repetitive maps may frustrate players seeking a deeper strategic experience.
- Gameplay can feel overly simple and formulaic, potentially leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story in "Ashes of the Singularity" is generally considered weak, with reviewers noting that it lacks depth and engagement, which detracts from the overall experience despite the game's strategic gameplay and numerous units.
“Ashes of the Singularity delivers thoughtful real-time strategy with tons of units in play, but the story is drab and unengaging.”
“The narrative in Ashes of the Singularity feels lackluster and fails to draw players into the experience.”
“While the gameplay is solid, the story in Ashes of the Singularity is poorly developed and uninspired.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is praised for its strong performance, maintaining smooth gameplay even during intense action sequences. The visual design of units is well-executed, and the focus on tactical gameplay over unit rushing enhances the overall experience. Additionally, features like dreadnought upgrading and meta-units contribute to a strategic depth that is enjoyable in both single-player and multiplayer modes.
“The visual design is on point for units, and the strong performance throughout the game is impressive, even as the action becomes chaotic. The gameplay is refreshingly focused on tactics rather than just unit rushing. Dreadnought upgrading and meta-units add even more layers of strategy, making multiplayer a fun pastime.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its tactical depth, moving away from unit rushing and incorporating strategic elements like dreadnought upgrades and meta-units. Players appreciate the strong performance and visual design, even during intense action, while multiplayer offers an enjoyable experience.
“The visual design is on point for the units, and the performance remains strong throughout, even as the action becomes chaotic. The gameplay is refreshingly focused on tactics rather than just unit rushing. Dreadnought upgrading and meta-units add even more layers of strategy, making multiplayer a fun pastime.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised as exceptionally beautiful, making it one of the most visually impressive strategy games in recent memory. Players can witness large-scale battles with thousands of units engaging in visually captivating and destructive clashes.
“One of the most aesthetically stunning strategy games to come out in recent times, offering some outstandingly destructive battles as you can literally watch thousands of units clash in a symphony of destruction.”
“The graphics are breathtaking, with beautifully detailed environments that immerse you in the game world.”
“Every frame is a work of art, showcasing vibrant colors and intricate designs that enhance the overall gameplay experience.”
Critic Reviews
A Revolution of RTS - Ashes of the Singularity Review
Ashes of the Singularity may be a technical triumph, but it also delivers an experience we’ve not seen in this genre for at least a decade. The single player may lack a bit of personality, but the skirmish mode and seven AI levels take RTS to the next level.
85%Ashes of the Singularity Review
Ashes of the Singularity is a challenging, engrossing, and cerebral exercise in true strategy over skirmish tactics.
77%Ashes of the Singularity Review – Wartorn
Ashes of the Singularity is truly a mixed bag of RTS goodies. Its strategy tactics and large scale battles draw you in but the lack of unit variety and drab campaign really keep from engaging you. Though a fun past-time for new players, strategy veterans may not find much lasting appeal.
70%
