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Athena Crisis

It’s not quite at the level of the games that inspired it, but Athena Crisis is a great effort with loads of customisation options.
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90%Game Brain Score
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92% User Score Based on 109 reviews
Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

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Athena Crisis is a single player and multiplayer tactical turn-based strategy game with a warfare theme. It was developed by Nakazawa Tech and was released on September 23, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

Athena Crisis is a modern retro turn-based strategy game, reminiscent of classics like Into The Breach and Advance Wars. Engage in single-player campaigns, sync and async online multiplayer, and utilize a full map and campaign editor. Gain resources by capturing structures, build more powerful units, and aim to defeat enemies, capture their bases, or escort them to escape zones. Your actions can impact other players' games, adding an extra layer of strategy.

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  • Athena Crisis is a fun and engaging turn-based strategy game that successfully captures the essence of Advance Wars while introducing new mechanics and a variety of units.
  • The game features a robust map editor and community-created content, allowing for endless replayability and customization, which enhances the overall experience.
  • The developer is highly responsive to player feedback, regularly implementing updates and improvements, making it a promising title for fans of the genre.
  • The game requires a constant internet connection, which can be frustrating for players wanting to enjoy it offline, especially during travel or in areas with poor connectivity.
  • There is a lack of local multiplayer options, which limits the ability to play with friends on a single device, a feature many players desire in turn-based strategy games.
  • The user interface can be unintuitive at times, and new players may struggle with understanding game mechanics due to insufficient tutorials and explanations.
  • gameplay
    59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Athena Crisis" is praised for its unique mechanics and expansion of the classic Advance Wars formula, introducing new unit types and a dynamic property construction/destruction system that enhances battlefield strategy. However, some players find the game lacks clear explanations for its mechanics, particularly for newcomers, and express frustration with certain gameplay elements like the deploy mechanic and healing units. Overall, the game is seen as a love letter to the genre, offering fast-paced and engaging gameplay, though it may require adjustments and updates to fully meet player expectations.

    • “The true evolution of the Advance Wars formula, Athena Crisis vastly expands the unit and building roster of the game, while the property construction/destruction mechanic in addition to the existing capture mechanic adds a welcome dynamism to the battlefield and makes each match even more different.”
    • “A clear love letter to the genre, expanding on unit compositions, gameplay, and unique multiplayer mechanics, and shuffling about a campy campaign makes it an easy pick up if you are even remotely interested in the genre.”
    • “Also, adding Dark Souls-style invasions to a turn-based strategy is one of the wildest gameplay decisions I've ever seen.”
    • “The game on its own would do a poor job of explaining the gameplay mechanics to those unfamiliar with this genre of game.”
    • “Game mechanics like capturing properties aren't explained well either.”
    • “The deploy mechanic is frustrating and slows down units with it, snipers and artillery, making them annoying to use.”
  • story
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the lighthearted tone and consistent character motivations in the prequel campaign, while others criticize the overall narrative as lacking depth and charm. Many find the campaign's storyline engaging enough to follow, but feel that it ultimately falls short, with poorly designed maps and nonsensical elements detracting from the experience. Additionally, the introduction of chaotic multiplayer elements has been noted, but it can lead to frustrating gameplay scenarios.

    • “The prequel campaign doesn't have any characters with inconsistent motivations or actions, and while I do understand it's a much more lighthearted story style so far, I vastly prefer Athena's Crisis' story over Wargroove's butchered potential.”
    • “I'm sure there is a lot more, but I'm only a few missions in.”
    • “Characters lack any charm, and the campaign story is nonsensical, with poorly designed maps.”
    • “The overall storyline of the campaign is not particularly gripping, but it certainly is engaging enough to follow along with the characters and see how it unfolds.”
    • “The prequel campaign doesn't have any characters with inconsistent motivations or actions, and while I understand it's a much more lighthearted story style, I vastly prefer Athena's Crisis' story over Wargroove's butchered potential.”
  • music
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally considered decent but unremarkable, with limited song choices that may appeal primarily to fans of lo-fi or jazz. Many players noted the repetitive nature of the soundtrack, particularly during battles, which detracts from the overall experience. Some users opted to create their own playlists to enhance their enjoyment, indicating that the in-game music may not fully meet their expectations.

    • “The soundtrack is decent as well.”
    • “Music isn't anything exciting, but it hits the right spots.”
    • “- the music slaps harder than my father”
    • “One song that plays throughout the whole battle.”
    • “The song choices are extremely limited.”
    • “There are other things like how the music doesn't swap when the opposing side takes their turn, which is surprisingly noticeable as it makes all the gameplay just mush into one repeating soup whereas other games mix up the turns with different themes.”
  • graphics
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "Athena Crisis" are praised for their engaging pixel art style, reminiscent of "Advance Wars," while also introducing unique elements in unit and map design. The game successfully combines a nostalgic aesthetic with modern gameplay mechanics, although some players find the sound design, particularly the attack sounds, to be grating and of low quality. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's fun and challenging experience.

    • “If you are interested in turn-based games and you like pixel graphics, do consider giving this gem a shot.”
    • “Really enjoyed the game so far, fun gameplay and engaging graphics.”
    • “Athena Crisis definitely hits the fundamental vibes of Advance Wars, while also providing some little wrinkles of its own in terms of unit design, property design, and map aesthetics.”
    • “Not just in a aesthetically boring or underwhelming way, but in an actually grating manner; the attack sounds are so horribly bit-crushed that I didn't want to attack things with my basic infantry because the sound of their rifles was physically grating to hear.”
    • “I understand that the point is to present a lo-fi aesthetic, but the developer's ear must be very different from mine, because I think the sounds they chose are way too low quality.”
    • “The game is hard, don't be misled by the pastel colors and cute graphics.”
  • replayability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers high replayability due to its depth and complexity in game systems, along with an infinite replay value provided by the scenario editor and community maps, despite the requirement for an online connection.

    • “There's enough depth and complexity to the game systems here that this will have plenty of replayability.”
    • “High replay value.”
    • “Although it always requires an online connection, there is a benefit in the way of infinite replay value thanks to the scenario editor and community maps.”
  • optimization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game demonstrates impressive optimization for an early access title, offering smooth performance even on large maps and no reported performance issues across various platforms, including the Steam Deck. Additionally, the robust map editor enhances the overall experience, allowing for extensive customization and creativity.

    • “The game is also quite polished for an early access game, with smooth performance even on large maps, and a map editor much more powerful than Advance Wars, with everything you need to create anything from simple PvP maps to entire campaigns with scripted events, custom win conditions, and secret triggers.”
    • “Happy with the performance on the Steam Deck.”
    • “No performance issues for me.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by absurd and exaggerated scenarios, such as a T-rex chomping on a tank, which consistently elicits laughter from players. This blend of unexpected elements contributes to a lighthearted and entertaining experience.

    • “A T-Rex chomping a tank is still so funny.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy primarily relies on advertisements, which users frequently mention, indicating a significant presence of ads in the game. Overall, this approach has led to mixed feelings among players, with some expressing frustration over the ad frequency.

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Athena Crisis is a tactical turn-based strategy game with warfare theme.

Athena Crisis is available on PC, Web Browser, Mac OS, Phone and others.

Athena Crisis was released on September 23, 2024.

Athena Crisis was developed by Nakazawa Tech.

Athena Crisis has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Athena Crisis is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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