Flotilla

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Flotilla is a single player and multiplayer tactical turn-based strategy game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Blendo Games and was released on April 29, 2010. It received positive reviews from players.

Flotilla is a Science Fiction Turn Based Strategy game that offers both single-player and multiplayer modes, including local co-op and PvP. The game boasts tactically rich 3D combat, procedurally generated universes, and a variety of upgrades and artifacts to discover. With its unique blend of humor and strategy, Flotilla provides an unforgettable experience for space battle enthusiasts.

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Audience ScoreBased on 219 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

Flotilla offers a unique blend of turn-based and real-time strategy, providing engaging and tactical space battles that are both fun and addictive.
The game's quirky humor and charming art style, along with its whimsical characters and scenarios, create a delightful atmosphere that keeps players entertained.
Despite its short campaigns, Flotilla's randomly generated encounters and events ensure a fresh experience with each playthrough, making it a great pick-up-and-play game.

The lack of a save system and the imposed time limit on campaigns can be frustrating, as players are forced to restart after a set number of turns.
Controls can be unintuitive and not in line with traditional strategy games, making the gameplay experience feel clunky and difficult to master.
The game suffers from limited content and depth, leading to repetitive gameplay that may become stale after a few sessions.

gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
65%
9%
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and accessibility, allowing both casual and experienced players to enjoy tactical space combat with zany characters and creative mechanics. However, many reviewers noted that the gameplay can feel shallow and repetitive, with issues such as broken mechanics, limited content, and a short campaign detracting from the overall experience. While it offers a unique concept and quick learning curve, the game may not satisfy those seeking depth or extensive playtime.
- “This game is a lot of fun; I love the zany characters, creative gameplay mechanics, and its accessibility.”
- “Mechanically, the game and strategies are very simple to grasp, but still allow experienced players to build a lot of depth in their skills.”
- “The core gameplay is surprisingly tactical, and it's satisfying to outmaneuver your enemies and blast them to pieces.”
- “But the controls don't work as well as they should, the tactical gameplay is ultimately fairly shallow, and the campaign is too short and simple to go anywhere.”
- “Flotilla is a terribly boring game with awful camera controls, an unhelpful tutorial, and gameplay that's completely stacked against you right from the start.”
- “The gameplay is bizarre and presented in the most confusing way possible.”
humor
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in Flotilla is described as quirky, light-hearted, and often charming, with a mix of surreal and cheeky elements that enhance the gameplay experience. While some players find the humor delightful and engaging, others feel it can be hit-or-miss, with certain jokes and artistic choices not appealing to everyone. Overall, the game's unique comedic style and imaginative characters contribute significantly to its charm, making it a standout feature for many players.
- “Flotilla is a funny, charming game with a unique art style that has endeared itself to me.”
- “The characters you meet along the way are imaginative, charming, and hilarious.”
- “The humor of this game is the best part and is the first thing you'll notice; it will hook you in.”
story
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
66%
10%
The game's story is characterized by a whimsical and quirky narrative that unfolds as players explore a randomly generated galaxy, encountering a variety of eccentric characters and events. While the main plot is considered basic, the charm lies in the humorous and surreal interactions, making it feel like a pick-your-own-adventure experience. Players appreciate the entertaining outcomes from different choices, though some feel the overall story lacks depth and cohesion.
- “Great story and fun to play.”
- “The story is built along the way; each planet you travel to has a new encounter which ranges from going to a party with your hearty crew and becoming the karaoke master of the universe, to meeting the almighty goddess Aphrodite riding a unicorn, ripping your eye out and giving you a badass gauntlet!”
- “A series of brutal, turn-based 3D space battles strung together by a whimsical pick-your-own-adventure story.”
- “The story is built along the way; each planet you travel to has a new encounter which ranges from going to a party with your hearty crew and becoming the freaking karaoke master of the universe, to meeting the almighty goddess Aphrodite riding a unicorn, ripping your eye out and giving you a badass gauntlet!”
- “The 'story' involves flying around a randomly generated galaxy while you wait to die from a terminal illness.”
- “It's really a random short story generator with a battle component attached to it.”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
48%
14%
The music in the game is a blend of classical and instrumental tracks that create a unique atmosphere, often described as both relaxing and humorous, particularly during intense space battles. While some players appreciate the charm and irony of the soundtrack, others find it repetitive and not fully immersive for the game's themes. Overall, the music enhances the experience, adding a whimsical touch to the strategic gameplay.
- “Float in space to classical music and shoot other spaceships in a turn-based strategic game.”
- “I fell in love with Flotilla the instant I saw spaceships fighting to simple classical music, which reminded me of 2001: A Space Odyssey.”
- “An ironic, borderline hilarious combination of serious space RTS and classical music.”
- “The soundtrack is kinda odd; although I feel it's a deliberate choice to add to the humorous atmosphere of the game, it doesn't really do much for me.”
- “Though its one main music track is pretty, it can quickly become grinding, especially when your fleet of (maybe) three destroyers wanders into a fight with two battleships or three beam frigates because that's what the dice rolled.”
- “The game feels like a first project: very simplistic art, simplistic models, sound clips taken from other games or stock sources, one or perhaps two music tracks.”
graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
67%
14%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a minimalistic and low-poly aesthetic, which some players find charming and fitting for its humorous tone, while others criticize them as simplistic or lacking depth. Despite the lightweight visuals, which can run without a dedicated graphics adapter, many reviews note that the graphics can feel choppy or confusing, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the art style is divisive, appealing to those who appreciate its unique charm but leaving others wanting more in terms of visual quality.
- “Visuals are very minimalistic but have a certain style and look fine even today.”
- “Flotilla is a funny, charming game with a unique art style that has endeared itself to me.”
- “A lovely roguelike/space sim mashup, with iconic yet minimalistic graphics.”
- “There's like 6 units, terrible graphics and really bad tiny maps with boring turn-based combat between 6 units with no textures.”
- “I came across quite a few game-breaking bugs and the graphics are extremely choppy.”
- “At first, I guess you could say it's 'arty' but to me it just feels lazy - as if you were practicing building a strategy game and planned to add the real graphics layer later.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The game offers a solid level of replayability through its short, randomly generated encounters, making it suitable for quick play sessions. While it may lack the depth of modern incremental roguelites and some players may find themselves repeating choices, the overall experience is enjoyable enough to warrant multiple playthroughs. However, the absence of a save feature and a desire for a longer campaign are noted drawbacks.
- “This game is designed for replayability and has short, randomly generated encounters.”
- “Ridiculously hard but beautiful and infinitely replayable.”
- “Good short game with a lot of replay value.”
- “It doesn't have the deep replayability of a modern incremental roguelite, but that's hardly a drawback when the game is built for quick and fun excursions into some weird space.”
- “Not only is it extremely short per game (they use it as an excuse for replayability), but there's also no save feature.”
- “I don't think Flotilla is eternally replayable, since I eventually started making choices from memory, but I did get more than my money's worth for it.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a unique vibe that combines simplistic visuals with engaging events, creating an immersive experience. While the soundtrack is seen as a quirky choice that adds to the humor, it may not resonate with everyone. The atmospheric combat sequences, accompanied by soft instrumental music, enhance the tension and excitement during battles.
- “Let's start with the good points: it's got a certain vibe and atmosphere that worked for me, both in terms of simplistic visual appeal and the tone of the events that you can encounter during each adventure.”
- “The actual beauty of Flotilla lies in the atmospheric, engaging combat.”
- “The whole battle sequences are set to soft instrumental music, which is the perfect atmosphere for narrowly avoiding certain destruction, or for cringing as your clever movement accidentally turns one of your destroyers into a battering ram.”
- “The soundtrack is kind of odd; although I feel it's a deliberate choice to add to the humorous atmosphere of the game, it doesn't really do much for me.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a significant drawback, as repetitive combat scenarios and limited tactical options can lead to tedious stalemates. The lack of a fast-forward feature during these moments further exacerbates the issue, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.
- “Though its one main music track is pretty, it can quickly become grinding, especially when your fleet of (maybe) three destroyers wanders into a fight with two battleships or three beam frigates because that's what the dice rolled.”
- “Also, the tactical options are rather limited, making stalemates more tedious than they need to be.”
- “...and I really wish there was some kind of fast forward option for exactly those tedious moments when you know how the turn will play out.”