Clad in Iron: Sakhalin 1904
- November 4, 2018
- Totem Games
Get on Steam"Clad in Iron: Sakhalin 1904" is a turned-based digital board strategy and real-time simulation game that recreates the Russo-Japanese War's naval battles in the Sea of Okhotsk. Players must manage their fleets and armies, protect Sakhalin Island from Japanese attack, and maintain control of the Kurile Islands. The game offers historical events, challenging tactical decisions, and dynamic weather conditions for immersive gameplay.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The 'Clad in Iron' series is a significant improvement over previous titles, showcasing the developers' passion for naval history and gaming.
- The naval combat is highly engaging and immersive, with detailed historical ship models and a beautiful graphical environment.
- Despite a learning curve, the game offers many hours of enjoyment for fans of naval warfare, with a well-structured manual and helpful tutorial videos available.
- The game lacks a proper tutorial and can be unfriendly to newcomers, requiring players to rely on manuals and external resources to learn the mechanics.
- Some players have reported bugs and performance issues, which can detract from the overall experience.
- The user interface is considered outdated and may be difficult to navigate due to small icons and fonts, making it less accessible for some players.
- graphics10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are generally pleasant, particularly excelling in the detailed historic ship models. While the latest series may appear deceptively simple, it offers more taxing graphics options that can challenge high-end hardware, such as the GTX 1080 Ti. Additionally, players appreciate the extensive selection of graphics settings, allowing for flexibility in performance.
“Graphically, the environment in-game is pleasant, but where the game really shines is in the detailed historic ship models.”
“There is a large selection of graphics options.”
“In the latest series, the game looks deceptively simple graphically, but if I set the sea settings to the highest levels, it still manages to really test my card, which is a GTX 1080 Ti.”
“In the latest series, there are a few more features in the strategic level game and somewhat more taxing graphics.”
“In real-time sim mode, I can still play at the minimum graphics settings.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the gameplay for its rapid pace and the strategic depth introduced by larger ships and new mechanics, such as the effectiveness of small torpedoes against various vessels. The game stands out in the Ironclads series, offering a surprising and engaging experience that enhances combat dynamics.
“The bigger ships lead to better gameplay; it's not just about cruisers and ironclads. Small torpedoes can destroy any ship, and destroyers can be taken out by huge battle stations of the new era.”
“From a gameplay perspective, it's a surprise!”
“I played almost all the games in the Ironclads series, and I feel that this is the most rapid gameplay.”
“The bigger ships lead to better gameplay; of course, it's just my opinion, but it's finally when small torpedoes can destroy any ship you choose, and destroyers can be taken down by huge battle stations of the new era.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its instability, with users reporting numerous bugs and gameplay that does not match promotional videos. Overall, the experience is marred by technical issues that detract from enjoyment.
“Super buggy, gameplay not as shown in videos.”
