Attrition: Tactical Fronts

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"Attrition: Tactical Fronts" is a hex-based, turn-based strategy game for 1-2 players, currently in open beta. The core game is playable in single and multiplayer, with a 12-mission single player campaign and AI skirmishes on randomly generated maps. The game offers a map editor, in-game stat tracking, and player progression in online multiplayer.

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

story1 negative mentions

The game features a well-designed tutorial that gradually introduces concepts and mechanics, making it accessible for new players.
The map editor allows for extensive customization and creativity, providing good replay value through user-generated content.
The game has solid graphics and sound effects, enhancing the overall tactical experience.

The AI is poorly developed, making it easy to defeat and leading to repetitive gameplay.
Campaign missions are very short, with some players finishing all content in under 30 minutes, resulting in low replay value.
The Linux version is poorly maintained, causing issues for users on that platform.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
50%
13%
The gameplay is praised for its superior mechanics compared to titles like Advance Wars and Panzer General, with a self-explanatory design that is accessible to most players. The introduction of victory positions adds an engaging "king of the hill" element, though some users suggest the addition of a mechanic to reinforce unused troops for improved strategy.
- “The game mechanics are much better than Advance Wars or Panzer General.”
- “Most of all, it is self-explanatory to most people, as is the gameplay.”
- “Victory positions are an interesting king of the hill mechanic.”
- “There should be a mechanic to reinforce unused troops.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
17%
17%
The graphics in the game are generally considered good enough, with enjoyable visuals that complement the small-scale scenarios featuring limited units. However, some users find the graphics to be unattractive, though this does not significantly detract from the overall experience. The hex-based maps across various terrains add to the visual appeal.
- “The graphics are pretty good in this game and the maps you play on are hex-based maps on different terrains.”
- “Enjoyable, good enough graphics, and each scenario is small, with only a few units on each side, making for a short and pretty enjoyable experience.”
- “Personally, I find the graphics to be kind of ugly; it's not a big deal.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, the game has mixed reviews regarding replayability. While some users note that the ability to create custom maps enhances replay value, others feel that the game offers little incentive to replay beyond this feature.
- “Replay value is good because you can create your own maps, and I think that is the best feature of the game.”
- “Little replay value.”
- “Little replay value.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for being extremely short, with players reporting that they completed all campaign missions in under 30 minutes, indicating a lack of depth and engagement in the narrative.
- “Finished all campaign missions in less than 30 minutes.”