Chieftain

About

Chieftain is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Splout Ltd. and was released on December 21, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Chieftain" is a 4X fantasy game of world conquest, where you choose from 7 races and fight in real-time skirmishes with hundreds of soldiers. Each playthrough features a new procedurally generated world map, and you must maintain a healthy economy, conduct diplomacy, and outwit enemies to conquer and defend lands. Build armies, settlers, and structures for resources as you work towards defeating all in your way and becoming the ultimate Chieftain.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

music3 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game combines elements of Civilization and Total War, offering a unique and interesting gameplay experience.
Faction customization and the ability to create your own race adds depth and personal investment to the game.
The game is affordable and has potential for improvement, with recent graphic updates showing developer commitment.

The battle resolution and AI behavior are problematic, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
There are numerous bugs and technical issues, including unresponsive controls and camera problems.
The game lacks depth and can feel repetitive, with some players feeling they have seen everything it has to offer quickly.

stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs during real-time play, occasional freezes, and overall problematic gameplay where essential mechanics, such as settlers and builders, fail to function properly.
- “Buggy real-time play.”
- “Freezes occasionally.”
- “Buggy gameplay overall (settlers won't settle, builders won't build, all of that jazz).”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features enjoyable mechanics, particularly in faction customization, which many players appreciate. However, there are significant bugs that hinder the experience, such as settlers failing to settle and builders not performing their tasks.
- “I've enjoyed the mechanics, especially faction customization, and I think it could be a very nice little game.”
- “Buggy gameplay overall; settlers won't settle, builders won't build, all of that jazz.”
- “The mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to progress.”
- “There are frequent glitches that disrupt the flow of the game, leading to a poor experience.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is well-received, fitting the overall experience and standing out as one of its few positive aspects.
- “The music fits very well and might be one of the few positive points of the game.”
- “The soundtrack enhances the overall experience and keeps you engaged throughout.”
- “I love how the music complements the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received positive feedback, particularly following recent updates that demonstrate the developer's commitment to improving the visual experience. Users appreciate the enhancements, viewing them as a sign of the game's potential and the developer's dedication.
- “Nice little game for the price. I think it has a huge amount of potential; the new graphic updates show a sign of love for this game and a good sign from the developer.”