Battle of the Bulge
- September 17, 2015
- Shenandoah Studio
Get on Steam"Battle of the Bulge" is a turn-based strategy wargame set in the Ardennes Forest during World War II. Players can command either the Allied or Axis forces, managing resources, movements, and battles in intense historical combat. With multiple scenarios, detailed graphics, and realistic gameplay mechanics, it offers a rich and engaging experience for strategy enthusiasts.
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Reviews
- The game is easy to learn and provides a fun, engaging experience for both newcomers and seasoned players.
- It features a colorful map and well-designed mechanics that capture the essence of the Battle of the Bulge, making it enjoyable for strategy enthusiasts.
- The game includes historical context and details, enhancing the overall experience and providing educational value.
- The AI is inconsistent and can be frustrating, often making poor decisions that detract from the challenge of the game.
- There are significant bugs and performance issues, particularly on Mac systems, which can hinder gameplay and enjoyment.
- The game is overly simplistic, with limited replayability due to the lack of scenarios and depth in strategy.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring straightforward mechanics reminiscent of old-school tabletop games, but it requires a significant investment in learning the rules and systems to make informed decisions. While some players appreciate the depth and challenge, others find the user interface and certain mechanics poorly designed, which can hinder the overall experience. Overall, the game appeals to those who enjoy strategic gameplay but may not be suitable for casual gamers due to its complexity and reliance on RNG elements.
“A fun game with no obvious bugs or gameplay issues.”
“If you're into the old-school sort of tabletop-style gameplay that this game provides, then you might enjoy it.”
“Clear tutorial, simple but good game mechanics, clear interface, nice graphics, fun and thought-provoking gameplay.”
“Besides the annoying RNG, the rest of the game isn't that bad, but when you take into account the gameplay as well as the mechanics of the game itself, you can easily tell this is not really a game made for casuals.”
“Another factor is that unlike some computer-based wargames I’ve played, you really have to read the manual and learn the game mechanics (like the movement rules and combat system and modifiers), victory conditions, game clock, calendar, and reinforcement schedule, etc. You can’t make informed in-game decisions without that level of understanding.”
“But the game is almost unplayable with the really poor UI and poorly thought out game mechanics.”
- replayability10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is mixed; while it offers interesting challenges and variations in difficulty and unit placements that enhance replay value, many players feel limited by the single scenario and overall low replay options. Co-op play and different AI personalities can provide some variety, but the overall consensus suggests that replayability largely depends on how players engage with the available options.
“The game presents a number of interesting challenges with variations to difficulty and unit starting locations adding to replay value.”
“It performs well and provides reasonable replayability as it is playable from both opposed sides with a varied play style that depends on the AI personality you may choose (represented by a different general on either the Axis or Allied sides).”
“Also, the full campaign has an option for initial random distribution of units, thus adding to replay value.”
“The game is not bad, but just one scenario severely limits replayability.”
“Replay value is low.”
“Ai is comparable to sister game Drive on Moscow, meaning any replayability past your first win lies in co-op.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their quality, contributing to a visually appealing experience. However, several users have reported graphical and interface bugs, such as sudden shaking and erroneous popups, indicating that these issues should have been addressed prior to release.
“Nice graphics.”
“Clear tutorial, simple but good game mechanics, clear interface, nice graphics, fun and thought-provoking gameplay.”
“There are also some graphics issues.”
“Various graphical and interface bugs (sudden shaking, erroneous popups) should really have been ironed out before release.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as straightforward yet effective, contributing to an enjoyable experience within the wargame context.
“A simple yet hilarious wargame that keeps you laughing.”
“The humor in this game is both clever and entertaining.”
“I love how the game combines strategy with laugh-out-loud moments.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find that the achievements in the game are not overly grindy and can be obtained with relative ease, making the progression feel rewarding rather than tedious.
“The achievements are not grindy and are reasonably easy to come by.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have reported stability issues, particularly noting that enemy AI frequently freezes at the beginning of their turns, which disrupts gameplay.
“I keep experiencing issues where the enemy AI freezes up at the start of their turn.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I've encountered multiple bugs that disrupt gameplay and cause instability.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its coolness and effective integration, contributing significantly to the overall immersion experience.
“The music is cool, the effects are nice, and I personally can maintain the immersion.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its excellent atmosphere, contributing to a well-balanced and immersive experience.
“This game is very well balanced, has a great atmosphere, and is very well scaled.”
