Fracture the Flag

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"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.

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72%

Audience ScoreBased on 90 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability13 negative mentions

The game has a fun and creative concept, making it enjoyable to play with friends.
Graphics are appealing and the game runs well, especially for a low-priced title.
The developer is active in the community and responsive to feedback, showing promise for future updates.

The game is plagued with numerous bugs that can make it unplayable at times.
There is a lack of content and player base, making multiplayer experiences frustrating.
The game feels unfinished, with many mechanics not functioning as intended and a confusing UI.

stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
93%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of bugs and glitches that significantly hinder gameplay, such as issues with building mechanics, visual unit spawns, and overall performance. Players note that these problems can render the game unplayable, especially in critical moments, leading to frustration despite the game's potential. While some express hope for improvements in future updates, the current state is described as extremely unstable and laggy.
- “The gameplay has the potential to be fantastic; there are a lot of bugs to work through, but when this is in a bug-free state, it will be amazing.”
- “Its abandoned, buggy and there are much better games out there for you.”
- “Not to mention the buggy physics-based structures that explode or fall apart when placed on any sort of incline, or too close to trees, rocks, etc., or that some units fail to spawn visually, even in large numbers (about 10 on my mate's ballistae were completely absent on my screen).”
- “This game, in its current state, is extremely buggy and becomes unplayable after you've made your base with some workers.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
23%
The gameplay features a unique capture-the-flag style and innovative mechanics reminiscent of "The Settlers," offering a fun experience with real-time destruction elements. However, players have noted that the controls can be challenging to master, and the game suffers from glitches and weak combat mechanics, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, there is significant potential for improvement as players explore the upgrade tree and mechanics further.
- “Unique way to play capture the flag style of gameplay.”
- “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.”
- “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'.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
27%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their creativity and charm, featuring a simplistic yet appealing art style and well-designed environments. Many users appreciate the low poly design, noting that it runs smoothly and contributes positively to the overall experience.
- “Awesome game, has lots of creativity, amazing art style, and much more.”
- “Great game, very nice simplistic art style, good concept, good execution.”
- “[*][u]Graphics[/u], great low poly design, with some charming buildings and well-designed maps.”
- “The graphics are very simple.”
- “The game looks well, but the graphics are just fine.”
- “While the game is graphically pleasing, it lacks depth.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The game's soundtrack is widely praised for its quality, with many users highlighting it as a standout feature. However, some players feel that the music could benefit from more variety and upbeat tracks, particularly to enhance the experience during intense moments like sieges. Overall, while the existing music is appreciated, there is room for improvement in terms of diversity and energy.
- “Great soundtrack!”
- “This game has an amazing soundtrack!”
- “The music, even though there are only a couple of tracks, is awesome and the units' movement is pretty crisp.”
- “Audio is probably one of the main areas that could be improved, with some more upbeat soundtracks and giving more power to the siege weapons.”
- “The music, even though there are only a couple of tracks, is awesome, and the units' movement is pretty crisp.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of structure, featuring no tutorials, missions, or artificial intelligence, which leaves players without clear guidance or narrative direction.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative structure.”
- “Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to engage the player.”