Cuban Missile Crisis

73%
Game Brain Score Based on 91 reviews
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  • graphics
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Cuban Missile Crisis is a real-time strategy game that offers an alternate interpretation of the events following the 1962 nuclear standoff between the United States and Cuba. After the superpowers unleash their arsenals, players must fight for survival in a war-ravaged world. The game combines global turn-based strategy with real-time battles, requiring resource management and troop movement skills.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

73%
Audience ScoreBased on 91 reviews
gameplay5 positive mentions
stability5 negative mentions
  • Offers a unique Cold War setting with a mix of historical and alternate history elements, providing an immersive experience.
  • Features a strategic map that adds depth to gameplay, allowing players to manage resources and plan attacks carefully.
  • Despite its flaws, the game retains the classic Blitzkrieg gameplay that fans of the series appreciate, with a variety of campaigns to explore.
  • The game suffers from significant AI issues, including poor pathfinding and enemy units that can shoot through buildings, leading to frustrating gameplay.
  • Many players report bugs and stability issues, particularly with running the game on modern systems like Windows 10.
  • The translation quality is poor, with numerous grammatical errors and confusing text that detracts from the overall experience.
  • story30 mentions

    The story in "Cuban Missile Crisis" is set against a backdrop of tactical warfare, featuring a mix of scenario missions and emergent situations that require players to manage resources and strategic objectives. While the overarching narrative is intriguing, many players find the missions repetitive and lacking depth, with some criticizing the absence of a compelling storyline and the reliance on linear objectives. Despite these shortcomings, the game offers a challenging experience for strategy enthusiasts, particularly in its tactical gameplay and resource management elements.

    • “The idea of tactic and strategy mode is very nice and interesting; the use of the engine from Blitzkrieg I is okay, and the story is interesting, along with the overall atmosphere.”
    • “However, each mission (even the auto-generated ones) is a fun tactical puzzle to solve if you are a patient and thoughtful strategy gamer, and yes, it will punish you for even a single moment of rashness, just as real war so often would.”
    • “Except Cuban Missile Crisis is more complex with resource management, radiation-infested battlefields, choices of aviation, authentic units, a better story, better sound, and doesn't contain generic cliché characters that you'll get annoyed with in the first hour of the game.”
    • “Mediocre game, real-time strategy, WW2 theme with a 'what if' scenario, fights between Germany, France, America, UK, Russia, China, no decent storyline whatsoever, just random very repetitive battles and objectives.”
    • “Overall, Cuban Missile Crisis squanders its premise with a series of odd design choices, bland repetitive missions, and the frustration of watching carefully husbanded resources getting slaughtered as they try to cross a bridge.”
    • “But the missions that are not scenarios are all the same, with the only variation being different units present and a slightly different map.”
  • gameplay15 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the classic strategy elements reminiscent of Blitzkrieg, while others criticize the AI, clunky mechanics, and cumbersome controls that detract from the overall experience. Many find the game frustrating due to unpolished features and a lack of enjoyable gameplay, despite some immersive aspects like the fog of war mechanic. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a blend of potential and significant flaws, making it a hit or miss for players.

    • “This may be the first strategy game I've ever played where I spent 3 days on a single battle retrying until I completed it with minimal casualties, and the difficulty caused by the fog of war mechanic feels realistic and immersive in the right way.”
    • “The gameplay itself is enjoyable.”
    • “- that great classic Blitzkrieg gameplay with a more modern, Cold War flair.”
    • “Fun game ruined by beyond bad AI and some game mechanics.”
    • “Overall the mechanics are very glitchy and unpolished.”
    • “Game mechanics are very clunky, hard to control vehicles; it takes more luck than skill to play, but even so, it takes a bit of skill to play.”
  • graphics5 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally considered beautiful and immersive, particularly in the context of its alternate history and Cold War setting, though some users note that they appear dated. Overall, while the visuals may not match the realism of other RTS tactical games, they have aged well and contribute positively to the game's atmosphere.

    • “I knew it wasn't as realistic as other RTS tactical games, but the beautiful graphics, the way it took its alternate history seriously, and the setting in the Cold War era really made it exceptionally immersive.”
    • “The graphics aged quite well, in my opinion.”
    • “Not a bad game; the concept is good and the graphics are okay.”
    • “The control scheme, graphics, and engine are identical.”
    • “Not a bad game, concept good and graphics okay.”
  • stability5 mentions

    The game's stability is notably poor, with frequent glitches and bugs that can hinder progress, leading to player frustration. Many users report a need for constant saving and reloading due to these issues, suggesting that the game feels rushed and unfinished. Visual glitches and non-intuitive controls further exacerbate the experience, making it challenging for players to enjoy the game fully.

    • “It is also worth mentioning that the game (which seems to have been rushed through development) has a few glitches here and there that will prevent players from advancing, so it is worth having the codes for auto-winning on hand in case you run into one.”
    • “Be prepared to be frustrated with the RTS glitches, micro-managing as a lunatic... be prepared to save and reload... a lot!”
    • “Bug-ridden, half-finished game leeching off Blitzkrieg's success.”
  • music3 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its charm and memorability, significantly enhancing the overall immersion and atmosphere. Players appreciate how the soundtrack complements the setting and details, making it a standout feature that resonates with them long after playing.

    • “Love it, very charming and has a great soundtrack.”
    • “The music, setting, unit inspector, and details, factions, and the tone of the game really added to the immersion.”
    • “The music is memorable for me as I know it by heart (along with unit voices).”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly due to the unbalanced auto-resolve feature that favors AI, forcing them to engage in every battle or risk depleting their resources. This combination detracts from strategic gameplay and adds to the overall frustration.

    • “The problem is when it is paired with the fact that auto-resolve is also heavily skewed in favor of the AI, meaning that you have to fight each and every battle or exhaust your resources, which makes playing the game strategically tedious.”
    • “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore, where progress is painfully slow and the rewards are minimal.”
    • “The repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel more like a job than an enjoyable experience.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    Reviewers note that the game effectively maintains its theme, creating a fitting and immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.

    • “The theme is maintained well with a fitting atmosphere.”
    • “The game's atmosphere immerses you completely, making every moment feel intense and engaging.”
    • “The haunting soundtrack and detailed environments create a truly captivating atmosphere.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players highlight that the game offers a significant emotional payoff through its challenging gameplay, where careful planning and strategy lead to rewarding moments. The addition of situational medals enhances this emotional experience, making victories feel even more impactful.

    • “Don't go in expecting an easy game; expect the opposite, and you'll find a game where carefully planning your attacks has a massive emotional payoff, with the situational medals the game gives being the icing on the cake.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is described as complex yet highly entertaining, effectively incorporating themes related to World War III.

    • “It's a bit complex, but very, very funny, and it's about WW3.”
    • “The humor is sharp and clever, making even the darkest situations laughable.”
    • “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and absurd scenarios!”
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