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 require strategic thinking, with ships feeling substantial and realistic in their movements.
- The game features a well-designed damage control system that adds depth to gameplay without overwhelming players with micromanagement.
- The developers have shown significant improvement over previous titles, creating a unique naval simulator that appeals to fans of historical naval combat.
- The camera controls and lack of a clear control scheme can make the game frustrating and difficult to navigate for new players.
- There is a steep learning curve, and the manual does not provide sufficient guidance for beginners, making it hard to get started.
- Some players have experienced crashes and UI issues, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are generally well-received, featuring pleasant environments and impressive detailed historic ship models. While not cutting-edge, the visuals effectively enhance both tactical ship battles and the strategic naval arena, showcasing significant improvements over previous installments. Overall, players appreciate the smooth performance and quality of the ship graphics.
“Graphically, the environment in-game is pleasant, but where the game really shines is in the detailed historic ship models.”
“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.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making them feel lifeless.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, failing to create an immersive experience.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is generally well-received, with players enjoying the core mechanics, particularly in naval battles, though some note that it can feel slow at times. There is a sentiment that minor adjustments could significantly enhance the experience, indicating potential for improvement.
“I want to say that one little change could change a lot in gameplay; supply did it.”
“And this isn't in reference to the game mechanics, or the gameplay being a little slow...”
“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.”
“I want to say that one little change could change a lot in gameplay; supply did it.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its great performance, indicating that it runs smoothly and efficiently on various systems.
“The game runs smoothly with great performance.”
“I love how well-optimized the gameplay is, making for a seamless experience.”
“The optimization is impressive, allowing for high frame rates even on lower-end hardware.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The absence of a training mission has left players feeling unprepared and confused about the story, suggesting that the narrative lacks a clear introduction or guidance for newcomers.
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow.”
“Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to engage the player.”
