Fracture the Flag
- December 7, 2016
- One Wheel Studio
Get on Steam"Fracture the Flag" is a historical real-time strategy game from One Wheel Studio, offering both single and multiplayer options. In this PvP-oriented RTS, players expand territory, plant flags for control, and erase opponents' influence by taking out their flags. Focus on strategy and well-placed buildings rather than fast reflexes, with an optional peaceful resource gathering approach. Note that the game is known to be buggy.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Fun relaxed game to play with friends, offering a unique take on RTS mechanics.
- Great art style and creativity, with potential for future updates and improvements.
- Affordable price for the experience, and the developer is active in the community.
- Game is plagued with bugs and glitches, making it unplayable at times.
- Low player base leads to difficulties in finding multiplayer matches.
- The game feels abandoned, with no significant updates or support from the developer.
- stability24 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is currently plagued by numerous stability issues, including buggy physics that cause structures to collapse unexpectedly and visual glitches where units fail to spawn. Players report that these bugs can render the game unplayable, particularly after base construction, and overall performance is hindered by lag and a low frame rate. While the game shows potential, its early access state is marred by these significant stability problems.
“This game, in its current state, is extremely buggy and becomes unplayable after you've made your base with some workers.”
“We go test the game 1v1, with hints, all fun and games, then, after either selecting workers to swordsman: the game literally becomes unplayable as you can't place or build anything. This is one of the few buggy things, of many.”
“The game is fun, but there are too many glitches to have this game still be enjoyable.”
- gameplay20 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a unique capture-the-flag style and innovative mechanics reminiscent of "The Settlers," offering a fresh take on the RTS genre. However, players have noted that the controls can be challenging to master, and the mechanics are often glitchy or unclear, leading to frustration. Despite these issues, the game shows potential with its real-time destruction mechanics and easy-to-learn elements.
“Currently this game is pretty bare bones, but the mechanics are very unique for an RTS game and it definitely has a lot of potential.”
“The controls are hard to get used to at first, but the gameplay is great.”
“Unique and intuitive mechanics.”
“It was almost really fun, but the mechanics are lacking/glitchy to the point where it's not clear why something isn't working if it's not working, and sometimes things just don't work for no apparent reason.”
“Currently this game is pretty bare bones but the mechanics are very unique for an RTS game and it definitely has a lot of potential.”
“The game mechanics are very similar to 'The Settlers'.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their creativity and simplistic art style, which many find visually appealing. While opinions on the art style may vary, the overall consensus highlights that the graphics are well-executed and contribute positively to the game's aesthetic.
“Awesome game, has lots of creativity, amazing art style, and much more.”
“Great game, very nice simplistic art style, good concept, good execution.”
“Graphically pleasing.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of structure, featuring no tutorials, missions, or artificial intelligence, which leaves players without guidance or narrative direction.
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game, while limited to a few tracks, is highly praised for its quality, enhancing the overall experience. Additionally, the crisp movement of the units complements the engaging soundtrack.
“The music, even though there are only a couple of tracks, is awesome and the unit's movement is pretty crisp.”
