Clad in Iron: Philippines 1898
- November 14, 2017
- Totem Games
Get on Steam"Clad in Iron: Philippines 1898" is a naval warfare game set in the Philippine-American War. Command a fleet of historic ships and engage in tactical battles with AI or human-controlled opponents. Navigate missions based on real events, managing your fleet's resources, and upgrade your ships to gain an edge in battle.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The tactical battles are immersive and realistic, with ships feeling substantial and requiring strategic planning due to their slow acceleration and turning.
- The game features a clever damage control system that allows for passive management while still requiring key decisions during battles.
- The developers have shown significant improvement over their previous titles, creating a niche genre of quality naval games that are enjoyable and historically accurate.
- The camera controls and lack of a clear control scheme can be frustrating, making it difficult for players to navigate and make decisions during battles.
- There is a steep learning curve, and the manual does not provide step-by-step guidance, which can leave new players feeling lost.
- The game has limited scenarios and campaigns, which may disappoint players looking for more diverse gameplay options.
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are generally well-received, with particular praise for the detailed historic ship models and smooth visuals. While not cutting-edge, the graphics effectively enhance the tactical ship battles and strategic naval gameplay, marking a positive improvement over previous installments in the series. Overall, players appreciate the aesthetic quality and attention to detail in the ship designs.
“With improved graphics and more ship models than their previous series, it is exciting to see the positive direction the developers have taken the series.”
“The graphics are stunning and very smooth.”
“Graphics aren't state of the art, but I think the game does a great job of modeling both the tactical ship battles and the strategic naval arena.”
“Graphically, the environment in-game is pleasant, but where the game really shines is in the detailed historic ship models.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is generally well-received, with players enjoying the core mechanics and particularly the naval battles, though some note that it can feel a bit slow at times. There is a sentiment that minor adjustments could significantly enhance the experience.
“And this isn't in reference to the game mechanics, or the gameplay being a little slow...”
“I want to say that one little change could change a lot in gameplay; supply did it.”
“Which is a shame, because I've already had a blast in naval battles and have absolutely no issues with the core gameplay; I think it's charming at worst.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its great performance, indicating that it runs smoothly and efficiently on various systems.
“Great performance.”
“The game runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware, showcasing excellent optimization.”
“I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the settings for a seamless experience.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The absence of a training mission has left players feeling unprepared and confused about the story, indicating a lack of clear narrative guidance at the beginning of the game.
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative.”
“Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to engage the player.”
