Battle for Vera

About

THE NEW OLDBattle for Vera is a Real-Time Strategy game that draws inspiration from beloved classics, and improves upon many of their ideas to create an exciting new experience. Veterans of the genre should feel right at home, while newcomers will enjoy a more focused approach and the addition of many quality-of-life features.BATTLE RAGES OVER VERAThree distinct factions are fighting over the rich…

Genres & Tags

Strategy

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

story4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and challenging RTS experience with engaging gameplay and a good balance of strategy.
Visually appealing with great sound design, including excellent music and voice lines that enhance the overall experience.
Factions are distinct with unique units, and the economy system is interesting, providing a fresh take compared to the original Dune 2.

Pathfinding issues lead to units blocking each other and taking unnecessarily long routes, especially in combat situations.
The game lacks multiplayer and skirmish modes, limiting replayability and social interaction.
UI can be clunky and difficult to navigate, and there are no options to rebind controls or adjust difficulty settings.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
The gameplay is characterized by a heavy emphasis on micro-management, which some players view as a flaw compared to classic titles like Dune 2 and Command & Conquer. While the mechanics are fundamentally simple, mastering the balance between economy, expansion, and military strategy offers an engaging challenge that can be rewarding.
- “The gameplay is genuinely super simple yet a bit hard to master. Balancing the economy for defensive buildings, knowing when to expand, and when to build your military army can be engaging and feels great when you master it.”
- “I hate micro-management and see it as a gameplay defect rather than a feature. This game is much heavier on micro than Dune 2 or Command & Conquer were.”
- “I find the gameplay overly reliant on micro-management, which detracts from the overall experience compared to classic titles like Dune 2 and Command & Conquer.”
- “The heavy emphasis on micro-management in this game feels like a flaw in gameplay, especially when compared to older strategy games.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is well-received, with players appreciating its quality and mission variety, despite the simplicity in gameplay elements like units and technology. However, it is noted that the game is single-player only.
- “The story was also really good!”
- “Its single player only, but I enjoyed its mission variety despite being simple in terms of units, buildings, and tech.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised, with many users highlighting its quality and the effectiveness of the voice lines. Overall, the audio elements contribute positively to the gaming experience.
- “The music is great, and the voice lines are nice.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are characterized by a simple aesthetic that complements the game's complex strategic elements, creating an engaging visual experience.
- “I loved the simple graphics mixed with the complex strategy.”