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Chariots of War

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48%Game Brain Score
replayability, gameplay
graphics, grinding
69% User Score Based on 16 reviews
Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

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Chariots of War is a single player and multiplayer tactical turn-based strategy game with a historical theme. It was developed by Slitherine Ltd. and was released on October 13, 2022. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

Chariots of War is an operational real-time game where you can play one of 58 different nations on a huge historically accurate and beautiful map covering the entire Middle East! Build up your cities and keep their inhabitants happy.

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69%
Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews
replayability1 positive mentions
graphics2 negative mentions
  • Highly replayable and easy to learn but offers strategic depth, suitable for both beginners and experienced grand strategy players.
  • Strong nostalgic value with a unique historical setting and dynamic global economy that enriches gameplay.
  • Quick turns and relatively simple mechanics make it a chill and enjoyable experience without overwhelming micromanagement.
  • Technical issues on modern systems, including crashing during troop movement and launcher restarts, making the game unplayable for some.
  • Outdated graphics and interface compared to modern strategy titles, which may deter new players.
  • Some game mechanics lack clarity or balance, such as troop usefulness, diplomacy limitations, and occasional bugs affecting progression.
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics may appear outdated at first, but their unique aesthetic gives the game an artistic quality. While visuals are modest and the design simple, they effectively support the game's straightforward map scenarios.

    • “But something about the aesthetics of a game like this makes me feel that it is actually a work of art.”
    • “On the surface level, you could argue that the graphics of the game have aged poorly.”
    • “Visuals seem slightly better and the premise is still simple without any specific campaign, just map scenarios.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised as one of the best and most replayable strategy titles, with later games from the same studio offering improved quality-of-life features that enhance overall playability.

    • “This remains one of the best and most replayable strategy games ever.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay includes some mechanics that may require consulting the manual for full understanding, such as terrain types and happiness effects. Recent patches have introduced helpful automation features like auto-filling employers and automatic unit upgrades after movement, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “For some mechanics (like which terrain counts as rough or what exactly happiness does), you should read the manual.”
    • “Noticed that some auto mechanics are introduced in the patch, like auto-filling of employers when you have any and build a new level of building, or auto-change of units after moving forward.”
    • “For some mechanics (like which terrain counts as rough or what exactly happiness does), you need to read the manual.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding in the game is considered slow and somewhat tedious, particularly due to sluggish movement mechanics that may hinder the overall experience.

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60%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews
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Chariots of War is a tactical turn-based strategy game with historical theme.

Chariots of War is available on PC and Windows.

Chariots of War was released on October 13, 2022.

Chariots of War was developed by Slitherine Ltd..

Chariots of War has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked Chariots of War for its replayability but disliked it for its graphics.

Chariots of War is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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