Clash II
- February 15, 2024
- Prime Bit Games SA
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Clash II" is a turn-based strategy game set in a dark fantasy world, where players lead their armies in battles against the Pure Ones. The game features simultaneous movement of troops, strategic positioning, and commander skills to gain a turn advantage and utilize the terrain. The story takes place decades after the first part, with the Pure Ones still dominating and expanding their conquest.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features an interesting story and engaging spoken dialogues.
- The battle mechanics are intuitive and allow for strategic planning, with a good balance of units.
- The graphics and soundtrack create a captivating atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.
- The game suffers from poor AI, making auto-resolving battles frustrating and leading to unnecessary losses.
- There is a lack of progression in the campaign, as players do not retain levels or gear between maps.
- The user interface is unintuitive and buggy, making it difficult to navigate and understand game mechanics.
- story18 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received, with players finding it interesting and engaging, particularly enjoying the campaign scenarios and character dialogues. Each faction offers unique missions, and while the narrative is compelling, some players noted issues with mission transitions and research continuity. Overall, the soundtrack and writing enhance the storytelling experience, leaving players eager for future content and developments.
“I found the storytelling good and enjoyed each of the scenarios in the campaigns.”
“The soundtrack harmonizes brilliantly with the world presented, and the scriptwriters have risen to the challenge, making the dialogue and storyline engaging.”
“I keep my fingers crossed for the next years of the title's development and I am waiting for the next chapters of the storyline.”
“There is a small amount of information on the first mission and the mission objectives.”
“After choosing which faction to play first, a small intro will start, after which some chat text between you and other characters will explain the current situation. This will happen after the start of each new mission.”
“It would not be a problem for this state of the game, but in campaign you can't access castles, technology, or more advanced unit production before the magic 2-hour mark before the refund option.”
- gameplay17 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of positive and negative experiences. While some players appreciate the addictive nature and visual appeal reminiscent of classic turn-based strategy games, others criticize the simplistic mechanics, poor AI, and numerous bugs that hinder the overall experience. The need for improved user interface and clearer tutorials is a common concern, suggesting that while the game has potential, it requires significant refinement to reach its full capabilities.
“I definitely recommend this game which has a lot of similarities to Heroes of Might and Magic III but with better graphics and battle mechanics.”
“With its addictive gameplay, stunning visuals, and endless replay value, it's a must-have for any gamer's collection.”
“Good initial impressions, lots of the same feelings that classic turn-based strategy games gave off with new smoothness and cool new mechanics.”
“I have never experienced such weird combat mechanics.”
“Buggy, no tips or tutorial, not worth the money, shallow gameplay not recommended.”
“As of the early access release date, it's a buggy, unintuitive mess with a super poor UI that lacks informative tooltips and tips about mechanics.”
- music13 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise for its relaxing and immersive quality, featuring a fantastic soundtrack with a distinct Slavic feel, created by Adam Skorupa, known for his work on The Witcher. Reviewers appreciate how the music enhances the game's dark atmosphere and complements the overall experience, although some have noted issues with audio adjustment. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout element that enriches the gameplay.
“Enjoyable game with relaxing music.”
“The soundtrack is perfectly suited to the prevailing atmosphere in the game and is pleasant to the ears.”
“The awesome music and beautiful graphics.”
“For me, it looks like Heroes of Might and Magic with Witcher (Slavic type) music.”
“Big problems with music audio adjustment; although the slider is okay, the results are completely crazy.”
“As an early access game, it still has a lot of content to look forward to, although it's already a lot of fun with its slightly dark atmosphere, mystical scenarios, and the right music.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the nice and atmospheric visuals, others criticize them for being outdated, particularly in map and town views. The game features a range of graphical settings, including resolution and texture quality, but the sudden changes in daylight and weather can be jarring. Despite these issues, many players find the graphics to be a strong point, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
“I definitely recommend this game which has a lot of similarities to Heroes of Might and Magic III but with better graphics and battle mechanics.”
“With its addictive gameplay, stunning visuals, and endless replay value, it's a must-have for any gamer's collection.”
“The awesome music and beautiful graphics.”
“Poor graphics, especially in the map and town view.”
“The graphics quality is lacking, with issues in resolution, texture quality, and shadow quality.”
“The graphics are disappointing and do not meet modern standards.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a slightly dark and mystical tone, enhanced by a fitting soundtrack and a dynamic day and weather system that contributes to its dark fantasy feel. While the graphics are generally appealing, some players find the abrupt transitions in lighting and weather after each turn to be visually jarring. Overall, the atmosphere is engaging and immersive, promising more depth as the game continues to develop.
“As an early access game, it still has a lot of content to look forward to, although it's already a lot of fun with its slightly dark atmosphere, mystical scenarios, and the right music.”
“The soundtrack is perfectly suited to the prevailing atmosphere in the game and is pleasant to the ears.”
“I really like the day and weather system, along with the lighting, which gives the game a good dark fantasy atmosphere.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and a lack of helpful tutorials or tips, making the experience frustrating and unenjoyable. Many describe the interface as unintuitive and poorly designed, further exacerbating the issues related to gameplay and overall enjoyment. Overall, the game is deemed not worth the investment due to these significant stability concerns.
“Too buggy to enjoy.”
“As on EA release date, it's a buggy, unintuitive mess. If you don't know how something works due to lack of information and it's complicated, then it's probably a bug. The UI is super poor: not reactive, not scalable, and lacks informative tooltips on hover or popups, with very few tips about mechanics aside from a few popup instructions about the simplest controls.”
“Buggy, no tips or tutorial, not worth the money. Shallow gameplay not recommended.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its addictive gameplay and stunning visuals, contributing to a high level of replayability that makes it an essential addition to any gamer's collection.
“With its addictive gameplay, stunning visuals, and endless replay value, it's a must-have for any gamer's collection.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Despite being in early access, the game is reported to run smoothly, indicating a solid level of optimization at this stage.
“It's early access, but the game runs smoothly.”
“The optimization is impressive, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I appreciate how well the developers have optimized the game; it loads quickly and performs consistently.”
