Attrition: Tactical Fronts
- February 14, 2017
- Cardboard Keep
Get on SteamAttrition: Tactical Fronts is a quick play, turn-based strategy game for 1-2 players. Matches can take as little as 5 minutes while offering strategic variety and depth.
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- 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.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
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.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
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.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
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.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
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.”
