Codex of Victory

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In this sci-fi turn-based strategy with real-time base-building elements, you’ll be defending human territories against the transhuman Augments. Expand your HQ, and manufacture and upgrade an army of advanced drones to wage interplanetary war for Humanity!

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61%

Audience ScoreBased on 100 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

grinding10 negative mentions

The game features engaging tactical gameplay with a variety of units and upgrade options, allowing for strategic depth.
The visuals are satisfactory, with a pleasing art style that enhances the overall experience.
The base-building mechanics are reminiscent of XCOM, providing a fun layer of resource management and unit customization.

The game suffers from unbalanced difficulty spikes and inconsistent AI behavior, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Many missions feel repetitive, with limited map variety and a lack of engaging story elements.
The user interface is clunky and poorly designed, making navigation and unit management cumbersome.

story
83 mentions
10 % positive mentions
81 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally considered weak and poorly developed, with many players finding it bland and uninspiring. Missions often feel repetitive, lacking meaningful narrative progression, and the gameplay can devolve into grinding for upgrades rather than engaging with the story. While some players enjoyed the initial challenge, the overall consensus is that the narrative fails to captivate, making it difficult to invest in the game's world or characters.
- “The first few missions are quite simple, but after that, it really gets good.”
- “The human characters in the story are a bit reminiscent of Dune.”
- “Now I am eager to get the next installment of battles in the campaign storyline.”
- “The story is very weak and terrible, that you really don’t care, and that is its fatal flaw.”
- “The story is hollow.”
- “There is no real sound to this game, effects yes, but the lack of flash narration and passionate storytelling hurt the overall concept.”
gameplay
27 mentions
30 % positive mentions
59 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been described as a turn-based strategy experience that attempts to incorporate mechanics from games like XCOM, but often falls short in execution. While some players appreciate the strategic elements and decision-making opportunities, many criticize the mechanics as clumsy, repetitive, and lacking depth, leading to a less engaging experience overall. Additionally, issues such as bugs and simplistic design detract from the potential enjoyment of the game.
- “Well, the game works and it features XCOM-like mechanics that also include some vehicles and inter-planetary management.”
- “The mechanics are not overly complicated, so battles are really shaped by the player's decisions, and this makes the gameplay dynamics really interesting.”
- “I like that the turn-based gameplay affords enough time to think about what to do next, even in tricky situations, not just relying on reaction time.”
- “These mechanics were all executed inferior to similar games though.”
- “The gameplay here is boring and clumsy.”
- “It becomes turn-based number unit battles stuck in the early chess development stages than complex gameplay.”
graphics
18 mentions
61 % positive mentions
22 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as satisfactory, featuring a mix of low-poly and cel-shaded visuals that some players find appealing, while others consider them somewhat cartoonish. Many reviews highlight the distinct art style and decent quality for an indie title, though opinions vary on whether the graphics are extraordinary or merely adequate. Overall, the visuals are considered nice but not groundbreaking, with a few reviewers noting a resemblance to mobile game aesthetics.
- “The graphics are graphically amazing, like Starcraft with mechas.”
- “Nice little budget title with some pleasant, cel-shaded graphics on the mech units and well-drawn portraits of the in-game characters.”
- “Visuals are nicely distinct, though they overlap sometimes; battlefields aren't too big, so 10-20 minute battles, and a well-sorted (though not extraordinary) selection of strategic options.”
- “This reminds me of mobile games, mainly due to how mindlessly simple it is from gameplay to graphics.”
- “The graphics are decent, but a little on the cartoony side - it depends if you like that cel-shaded look.”
- “Graphics are okay, and effects are okay, and the interface is okay…but is okay enough for you?”
grinding
10 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is characterized by repetitive unit building and resource management, leading to a tedious experience as players often find themselves battling on a limited number of maps. While the battles can be varied and engaging initially, the necessity to grind for resources and upgrades can become monotonous, prompting some players to lower the difficulty to expedite progress. Overall, the grinding is seen as a significant but manageable part of the gameplay, with the potential to detract from the overall enjoyment as players progress.
- “All achievements are doable, though as this is a war game, many are time-consuming and will require grinding.”
- “Since you cannot save/restore inside a mission, this is tedious...”
- “My major gripe with this game is that there are a limited number of maps, so you end up doing battles on them over and over, which can get a little tedious.”
replayability
9 mentions
33 % positive mentions
44 % neutral mentions
22 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it infinitely replayable due to randomly generated missions and achievements, others note limitations, particularly in mobile versions. Engagement levels vary, with some enjoying the experience but questioning long-term replay value.
- “Infinitely replayable.”
- “High replay value ensured by randomly generated missions.”
- “A fun little romp with some replayability.”
- “Mobile game, limited replayability.”
- “Overall, I was engaged playing, but not sure about the replayability.”
stability
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game demonstrates strong stability, with no significant glitches or crashes noted, even on newer systems. One user highlighted their success in gameplay without encountering any stability issues, indicating a well-optimized experience despite the game's age.
- “The game is 2 or 3 years old, but still runs great on my new Windows 10 computer; no glitches, crashes, or any problems at all.”
- “The game is incredibly buggy.”
- “I won several times at the first turn with a light buggy.”
music
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-150 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The music in the game effectively complements its theme, though some users find it repetitive. While the sound quality is generally praised, it is overshadowed by criticisms of the game's mechanics.
- “The soundtrack matches the theme of the game, creating an immersive experience.”
- “The sound and music are good, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- “The soundtrack matches the theme of the game, but it can be repetitive.”
- “The music is forgettable and doesn't add much to the overall experience.”
- “While the game has a decent score, it lacks variety and quickly becomes monotonous.”
optimization
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users praising its solid technical performance and smooth gameplay, while others report occasional frame rate drops and bugs that hinder the overall experience. Overall, the game's optimization appears to be a work in progress, with room for improvement.
- “The game's optimization is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end hardware.”
- “I appreciate how well the developers have optimized the game; it runs flawlessly with minimal loading times.”
- “The technical performance is top-notch, ensuring a seamless experience without any noticeable lag.”
- “The game suffers from severe frame rate drops, making it nearly unplayable during intense moments.”
- “I constantly experience long loading times that disrupt the flow of gameplay.”
- “The optimization is so poor that even high-end systems struggle to maintain a stable performance.”