Blocks: Richard III
- October 9, 2019
- Avalon Digital
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Blocks: Richard III" is a two-player wargame set in 15th century England, where players control the Lancaster or York dynasty in their struggle for the throne. The objective is to eliminate the enemy heirs or gain control of powerful nobles. The game features historical figures such as Richard III, Warwick, and Henry VII, and allows for 1-player-vs-AI and local-2-player gameplay. Will Richard III emerge victorious or meet his historical end in battle?
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Reviews
- The game is a fun and well-done adaptation of a classic board game, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- It is easy to learn, especially with the external PDF rules, and offers a good strategic experience.
- The graphics and overall presentation are decent, capturing the essence of the physical game.
- The AI is poorly designed and lacks challenge, making it easy for experienced players to win quickly.
- There are significant bugs and issues with the game engine, including freezing and incorrect rule implementations.
- The tutorial is inadequate, requiring players to rely on a lengthy PDF for rules, which can be frustrating for newcomers.
- graphics9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players finding them simplistic and lacking sharpness compared to other computer games. While a few appreciate the clarity and faithfulness to the tabletop experience, others criticize the graphical elements as cheesy and awkward. Overall, the visuals are deemed acceptable for the genre, but they do not stand out as particularly beautiful or atmospheric.
“As for the game, it plays extremely well, with intuitive controls (difficult for a board game translation!) and clear graphics.”
“Unlike the other reviews, I thought the artwork was fine and perfectly clear.”
“Still, it's a good game, good graphics, perfect music, and the feeling playing it is quite similar to that when playing the board game version.”
“The computer version is a little too simplistic in terms of graphics and gameplay to compete with other computer games.”
“While I appreciate the developers trying to be faithful to the tabletop experience, the graphical dice roll was cheesy.”
“Graphics are not sharp and the zoom is at an awkward angle.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay lacks clear explanations of key mechanics, such as charge and treachery, detailed movement, and battle systems, leaving players confused about how to effectively engage with the game.
“It doesn't explain the charge and treachery mechanic, detailed movement mechanics, or provide a full succinct explanation of battles.”
“It doesn't explain the charge and treachery mechanic, detailed movement mechanics, or provide a full succinct explanation of battles.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by minimal sound effects and less-than-stunning graphics, which some players feel could be improved for a more immersive experience. However, despite these shortcomings, the overall vibe is described as peaceful, aligning with the unique gameplay.
“The gameplay is quite different here, but the atmosphere is the same: 'peace!'”
“The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, making it hard to get immersed in the game.”
“Despite the interesting premise, the atmosphere is dull and fails to evoke any real emotion.”
“The game lacks a cohesive atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected from the world.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report that the multiplayer experience is plagued by significant bugs, impacting overall stability.
“Finally, the multiplayer is very buggy.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and disconnections during online matches.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, described as perfect and contributing significantly to the overall experience, evoking a similar feeling to that of the board game version.
“Still, it's a good game, good graphics, perfect music, and the feeling of playing it is quite similar to that of the board game version.”
