Commands & Colors: The Great War

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"Commands & Colors: The Great War" is a digital adaptation of the board game, focusing on WWI engagements with historically accurate troop positions and terrain. The game features a flexible scale, with a focus on trench fighting and a Command card system that creates fog of war while offering unique opportunities. Combat cards add an element of suspense, challenging players to coordinate their use for victory.

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50%

Audience ScoreBased on 78 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

The game captures the feel of the original board game well, providing an engaging and strategic experience.
It offers a unique approach to WWI tactics, allowing players to manage resources and make strategic decisions.
The graphics and sound are decent, contributing to the overall atmosphere of the game.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including AI freezing and unresponsive gameplay, making it frustratingly unplayable at times.
The user interface is clunky and not user-friendly, leading to confusion during gameplay.
Many features, such as Steam achievements and certain combat cards, do not function properly, detracting from the overall experience.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
50%
21%
The graphics in the game are generally considered good, with some users appreciating the rich visuals reminiscent of classic board games. However, there are criticisms regarding visibility and gameplay clarity, as well as concerns that the emphasis on aesthetics detracts from the overall gameplay experience. Some players feel that while the graphics are an upgrade, they should not overshadow the core mechanics of the game.
- “Nice graphics and a decent UI.”
- “Oh, and did I mention the very board game-centric rich visuals of intro screens and gameplay, giving one flashbacks of opening freshly purchased wargame boxes with that smell that says minty new?”
- “It feels like so much of the emphasis is on the dice roll, how amazing it looks (and hey, it looks great), but the real beauty of a Richard Borg system shouldn't be the graphics but the gameplay.”
- “I’m of the opinion that the graphics could be better.”
- “On top of this, the graphics and sound are not very good.”
- “The graphics also make it hard to see at a glance what units are on the board.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is severely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs and freezes, particularly during the AI's turn, making it nearly unplayable for many users. Players frequently experience game hangs and UI glitches, leading to frustrating resets and broken game logic. While some enjoy the gameplay, the overwhelming presence of technical issues detracts significantly from the overall experience.
- “It is so buggy it's almost unplayable. The number of times the game hangs when it is the start of the computer player's turn is beyond ridiculous. I'm averaging three resets per turn, which just isn't good at all.”
- “I cannot finish the second scenario because there is always a moment where the game freezes.”
- “The UI has loads of glitches, and I've had a couple of unusual situations where the game logic breaks, such as a unit moving, then playing the card to send them back to their original space, but in the interval, the AI has moved another unit into that space, so the game breaks and you have to quit.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of enjoyment and frustration; while some players appreciate the fun mechanics and rich visuals reminiscent of classic board games, others criticize the game for bugs, a lack of depth, and changes to core gameplay rules. The emphasis on graphics over gameplay has led to disappointment, with some feeling that the mechanics are slow and hindered by technical issues. Overall, the gameplay experience is marred by inconsistencies and a sense of abandonment from the developers.
- “The game is a little slow in mechanics, but it's really fun, so it doesn't really bother me.”
- “Oh, and did I mention the very board game-centric rich visuals of the intro screens and gameplay, giving one flashbacks of opening freshly purchased wargame boxes with that smell that says minty new?”
- “It feels like so much of the emphasis is on the dice roll, how amazing it looks (and hey, it looks great), but the real beauty of a Richard Borg system shouldn't be the graphics but the gameplay.”
- “The game is ruined by bugs, lack of depth in gameplay, and also the fact that the developers abandoned it half a year ago.”
- “While the graphics are pretty good, the game is a little bugged and commits the cardinal sin of changing some of the gameplay rules.”
- “I like the graphics upgrade here, but I don't like how the graphics seem to be putting actual gameplay in the backseat.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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The music in the game is noted for its ability to enhance tension and evoke a sense of heroism, though some users find it unbalanced with sound effects, often being too loud or lackluster. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the atmosphere, its execution may require adjustments for a more harmonious experience.
- “Music is very well done, adding a sense of tension and heroic conflict as one can just imagine infantry rushing the open ground in hopes of not being taken down by a fuselage of enemy fire or an artillery barrage.”
- “I adjusted my settings and found that the music isn't balanced well with the sound effects.”
- “Music is much louder.”
- “Music is lackluster.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
Reviewers highlight that the game's card and dice system significantly enhances its replayability, offering a high level of novelty and variability that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “There is lots of novelty and replayability given the variability of the card and dice system.”
- “This would add a lot to the replay value, in my humble opinion.”
- “Lots of novelty and replayability given the variability of the card and dice system.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game is engaging enough to encourage solo play, particularly for those familiar with the board game, as it enhances the overall experience through its missions.

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