Chroma Wars
- September 28, 2023
- AgeOfGames
Get on SteamChroma Wars is a turn-based strategy game set in a parallel future Earth, where magic and technology unite in fierce square-style battles. As a commander, you'll purchase, upgrade, and manage your army through a simple point-and-click system to overcome challenging tactical situations and reclaim lost territories from abyssal creatures. Ideal for RPG and strategy enthusiasts seeking a demanding and engaging experience.
Reviews
- Easy to learn gameplay with tactical depth, making it accessible yet challenging.
- Nostalgic graphics and sound effects that evoke the feeling of classic board games.
- Compelling missions and unit upgrades that motivate players to progress and strategize.
- Graphics are limited and may not appeal to players seeking modern visuals.
- Some players reported issues with the game's refund policy, feeling misled about playtime.
- Lack of multiplayer mode and larger maps, which could enhance the gameplay experience.
- story19 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is engaging and set in a rich, dark world that enhances the tactical gameplay across its ten missions, which are well-structured and progressively challenging. Players appreciate the depth of the narrative and the variety of units, despite the limitations of older graphics technology. Overall, the story successfully provokes strategic thinking and leaves players wanting more missions to explore the intriguing setting further.
“Compelling missions and story.”
“Very interesting story, setting, and variety of units.”
“The background story is interesting, and the setting is reminiscent of an old glory of role-playing games: mutant chronicles!”
“Although the graphic impact is limited due to the old technology with which it was developed, the missions are articulated well in a dark setting full of mystery.”
“I would have liked more than 10 missions too.”
“Whilst on the outside the graphics are simple, and the file is just 25 megabytes, the game packs quite a few missions, lots of characters with various abilities and level ups, and a good dose of enjoyable story.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as a mix of retro and indie styles, capturing a nostalgic board game feel despite being limited by older technology. While some players appreciate the charm of the simple, pre-rendered visuals, others feel that the graphics could be improved for a more immersive experience. Overall, the aesthetic is polarizing, appealing to fans of retro gaming while leaving some wanting more depth and detail.
“Nice graphics that capture the board game feeling.”
“Old-style graphics, I like it.”
“Graphically very 'retro' and 'indie', it is very reminiscent of clashes between RPG miniatures such as Mutant Chronicles.”
“Apparently a small and simple game, with graphics that are a little too limited.”
“Although the graphic impact is limited due to the old technology with which it was developed, the missions are articulated well in a dark setting full of mystery.”
“Graphically very 'retro' and 'indie', it is very reminiscent of clashes between RPG miniatures such as Mutant Chronicles.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 86 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Chroma Wars is characterized by its easy-to-learn mechanics that offer tactical depth, set within an unusual and intriguing narrative framework. While it features complex turn-based strategies reminiscent of classic wargames, some players noted an abundance of tutorial texts at the start, though advanced battles demand a strong understanding of the game's mechanics. Overall, it provides a captivating experience for fans of traditional strategy games.
“Easy to learn gameplay with some tactical depth.”
“Chroma Wars is an intriguing turn-based strategy game that manages to bring together a series of classic gameplay and narrative elements that I personally really like.”
“A fascinating strategy game in terms of mechanics and setting.”
“Unusual setting for this type of fairly complex turn-based gameplay.”
“Chroma Wars is almost a digital wargame for some mechanics.”
“Old strategic games that grant hours of old-style gameplay.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in "Chroma Wars" is praised for its nostalgic quality, evoking the techno sounds of the early 2000s, and is complemented by retro-style sound effects that enhance the overall gaming experience.
“Chroma Wars captures exactly that feeling, and is putting it into a retroesque game down to the sound effects, and a music that reminds me of some techno music from around 2000.”
