Fog of War: The Battle for Cerberus
- April 26, 2019
- Choice of Games
Get on SteamIn "Fog of War: The Battle for Cerberus," a 170,000-word military sci-fi interactive novel, you are a sublieutenant leading a platoon of Astral Troopers in combat against a rebel army and a deadly plague on the hostile planet Cerberus. Your choices determine your success in proving your professional competence and becoming a strike officer. Experience this thrilling, text-based adventure set in the universe of the award-winning Virtues of War novels.
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Reviews
- The game offers a nice quick story with a good amount of options and an engaging cast of characters.
- There is good replayability due to multiple paths and choices, allowing players to experience different outcomes.
- The tactical elements and moral quandaries presented in the game are interesting and well-executed.
- The game ends abruptly and many choices feel inconsequential, leading to a lack of meaningful impact on the story.
- It is criticized for being too short and feeling 'on rails', with limited roleplaying options.
- Character development is weak, and the stat system does not seem to have a significant impact on gameplay.
- story8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story is a concise yet engaging narrative featuring a compelling moral dilemma and a well-developed cast of characters. While it offers satisfying resolutions and intertwining plotlines, some players note that the experience may falter in the middle. Overall, it is recommended for those seeking a quick, thought-provoking read with elements of romance.
“A nice quick story with a good amount of options and an engaging cast.”
“A genuinely interesting moral quandary: do I do my best to complete my humanitarian mission in a colony that distrusts or outright hates everything I stand for, or do I help crush the rebel forces and let someone else worry about distributing vaccines?”
“The game breaks down in the middle of the story.”
“The two main storylines fit quite well together, with most endings and solutions to the issues being satisfying and making sense.”
“This is a short story, but that's not a fault; it is more than able to convey a thrilling narrative.”
