Fire and Fury: English Civil War

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"Fire and Fury: English Civil War" is a strategy game that simulates the battles of the English Civil War between the Parliamentarians and the Royalists. With high definition graphics, it features various campaigns with different battles, over 3

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Strategy

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Fire and Fury: English Civil War screenshot

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Excellent gateway game to traditional wargames with a good variety of scenarios.
Solid mechanics that require strategic planning and management of units.
Fun and fast-paced gameplay that captures the flavor of the English Civil War.

Campaigns feel railroaded with no impact from previous scenarios on future ones.
AI is poor, leading to unchallenging gameplay even on harder difficulty settings.
Audio quality is low, with music and sound effects that detract from the experience.

replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The game offers a decent gameplay experience with limited overall replay value, primarily due to its few campaigns and scenarios. However, the inclusion of large maps and tactical battles enhances replayability for players who enjoy strategic variations in their gameplay.
- “The campaigns are fun, and some of the battles take place on large maps that allow for tactical movements and replayability.”
- “There is a tutorial (Parliamentarians/Roundheads only) and 4 campaigns, with a total of 28 playable scenarios that can be played by both sides.”
- “Decent gameplay, though it has limited (if any) replay value.”
- “The campaigns are fun, but the overall replayability is lacking.”
- “There is a tutorial (parliamentarians/roundheads only) and 4 campaigns, but excluding the tutorial, there are only 28 total playable scenarios, which limits replayability.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is characterized by solid mechanics that are easy to grasp, offering a blend of fun and fast-paced action with tactical depth reminiscent of tabletop wargames.
- “Solid game with easy mechanics and some tactical depth.”
- “Fun and fast, with tabletop wargame mechanics.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has received negative feedback, with users describing it as low quality and unappealing, often comparing it unfavorably to Hollywood sound effects. Despite this criticism, some players still find the overall experience enjoyable.
- “The audio is pretty awful; the music is very low quality, and the muskets sound like Hollywood shotguns. (If anyone knows of an audio mod?)”
- “The only con is the music, which sounds horrid to put it bluntly, but otherwise, it's a great little gem.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its abrupt mission endings, particularly during battle objectives, which leaves players wanting more closure, such as the opportunity to pursue and eliminate defeated enemies.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving me with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”