Conflicks - Revolutionary Space Battles
- November 5, 2015
- Artifice Studio
- 17h median play time
Get on SteamConflicks - Revolutionary Space Battles is a unique strategy game set in a stylized, absurdist world that combines elements from the Renaissance era with science fiction. Command a fleet of chicken-controlled ships in challenging missions or competitive battles, utilizing physics-based gameplay and strategic thinking. The game's universe offers a blend of humor, strategy, and science fiction for a one-of-a-kind experience.
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- The game features a unique and humorous setting, combining elements of space battles with a quirky storyline involving chickens, which adds charm and creativity.
- The flicking mechanic, while unconventional, offers a fresh take on RTS gameplay, requiring skill and strategy to manage units effectively.
- The art style and presentation are visually appealing, with great graphics and a fun soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.
- The flicking controls can be frustrating and cumbersome, leading to micromanagement issues and making the game feel unplayable for some players.
- Multiplayer is largely inactive, making it difficult to find matches, which limits the game's replayability and social aspect.
- The game can feel overwhelming due to the fast-paced nature of real-time strategy combined with the flicking mechanic, which may not appeal to traditional RTS fans.
- gameplay84 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this game is characterized by a unique flicking mechanic that adds a creative twist to traditional real-time strategy elements, making it both entertaining and challenging. While some players appreciate the originality and humor, others find the flicking mechanic cumbersome and overly complex, leading to mixed feelings about its effectiveness in a strategy context. Overall, the game offers a fun campaign with strategic depth, but the reliance on flicking can detract from the experience for some players.
“It's quite entertaining, smooth running, had no issues of any kind and found the gameplay quite strategic and enjoyable.”
“The game mechanics and setting are unique, charming, and enjoyable.”
“Conflicks: revolutionary space battles is a creative new take on space-themed video games that merges the deep, thoughtful gameplay of strategy games with the intuitive accessibility of physics-based games.”
“The flicking mechanic takes too long to do that at higher levels and harder difficulty settings, so much is happening at once that it becomes incredibly difficult to keep up.”
“The gameplay is just horrid though.”
“This game simply doesn't work as an RTS with the flicking mechanics.”
- story57 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as both intriguing and absurd, featuring a mix of humor and seriousness, particularly highlighted by the unique premise involving intelligent chickens seeking freedom. Players appreciate the engaging world-building and character writing, with many noting that the narrative, while not overly complex, is rich in creativity and charm, making it a significant draw despite some gameplay frustrations. Overall, the story is seen as a standout element that enhances the gaming experience, offering a quirky and entertaining backdrop to the gameplay.
“The solo story is set in an absurd universe but is itself quite serious.”
“The story is hilarious, which is what drew me in.”
“The single-player story is both humorous and compelling in its absurdity.”
“I don't know what substances the devs were on to come up with the backstory and so forth, but I do hope they had a successful retreat in rehab and are now okay. So, if you completely ignore all that stuff and just play the game, it's quite amazing.”
“Although I don't feel like this destroys the game because of the simplicity that the game offers and because the first few missions give you time to get used to the system, I don't think it's a problem.”
“Bordering on breaking the fourth wall and never taking itself seriously, this game tells a story of love in space, with chickens thrown in to spice things up.”
- humor27 mentions
- 96 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a blend of original, darkly hilarious, and absurdist elements, often drawing comparisons to Monty Python. Players appreciate the quirky storytelling involving intelligent chickens and a unique art style that enhances the comedic experience. While some find the humor hit-or-miss, many agree that it adds a compelling layer to the gameplay, making it enjoyable for those with an open mind.
“Hilarious and fun to play.”
“The story is hilarious which is what drew me in.”
“The game universe is a futuristic alternate history of the European Renaissance that combines elements from the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries with science fiction and an oddball sense of humor into a stylized, absurdist world that never takes itself too seriously.”
“That is not funny, no matter how beautifully you illustrate it or how many witty references are thrown in.”
- graphics24 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and vibrant art style, often compared to Monty Python animations, which adds a surreal and humorous touch to the gameplay. Reviewers highlight the impressive detail and polish in the artwork, as well as the effective use of sound effects that complement the visuals. Overall, the aesthetic is described as both beautiful and engaging, making it a standout feature of the game.
“The game is also beautifully detailed with a great art style and the soundtrack isn't too bad either.”
“The artwork is quite impressive, a surprisingly good amount of polish on details and story elements.”
“Art style is just awesome, and humor is Monty Python level.”
“Not much to say on the options since it's a 2D game with a cartoon art style; the only effective change to the quality is the screen resolution.”
“Look, yes, the gameplay and art style is pretty original, I give the developers that, but I just didn't enjoy playing the game and ended up just deleting it after a couple hours of playtime.”
“Both strange and unique, the game is set in a sci-fi post-renaissance (the late 1700s or so) with an art style that matches its mood.”
- music8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many users praising the soundtrack as "great" and "glorious," enhancing the overall experience. It complements the game's epic and campy atmosphere, often prompting players to linger in the menu just to enjoy the tunes. While some reviews describe the music as "okay," the majority highlight its effectiveness in supporting the game's vibrant and chaotic narrative.
“Music: quite lovely!”
“+ great soundtrack (and I mean really great :D)”
“Last topic would be the soundtrack is glorious.”
“Epic and campy, I would often find myself sitting on the menu while the game ran just for the music, even when offline (Steam has not correctly tracked my playtime).”
“Music follows all that madness to complete the story of this fun!”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is richly immersive, evoking the depth and storytelling typical of real-time strategy (RTS) games, despite its casual flicking mechanics. The well-crafted audio and vocal elements enhance the overall experience, making it appealing for players who appreciate a strong campaign and unique gameplay. Overall, it offers a compelling atmosphere that stands out in its genre.
“The atmosphere and depth just scream RTS, with the story and even the menus reminding me more of RTS games than a casual flicking game, so it's not really for the casual gamer either.”
“I'm not much for multiplayer, but as someone who loves the campaign portion of RTS, great atmosphere, novel mechanics, and lovingly made products, I'd like to recommend this game on those merits alone when you can get it for 10 quid or less.”
“The vocals and audio assets are well done, adding to the atmosphere of the game.”
“The atmosphere and depth just scream RTS, though the story and even the menus remind me more of RTS games than a casual flicking game, so it's not really for the casual gamer either.”
“- The vocals and audio assets are well done, adding to the atmosphere of the game.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and micromanagement-heavy, particularly criticizing the need to improve ship abilities through steam achievements. Additionally, some animations contribute to a sense of grindiness, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.
“I really don't see the point of having your ships' in-game abilities improved by grinding Steam achievements.”
“Gameplay gets pretty tediously micromanage-y, and I ended up just building a few ships, tractoring them together with a frigate, and then flicking the whole cluster at whatever I wanted to die.”
“Some of the animations are too long, almost giving a grindy feeling.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report stability issues, particularly noting that older hardware, such as an older Dell laptop with limited memory, may contribute to a buggy experience.
“As I mentioned earlier, this may just be my old Dell laptop with not much memory to spare, but the game is very buggy.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced constant lag and freezing, which severely impacted my enjoyment of the game.”
