Freedom Force

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Freedom Force is a squad-based superhero game with tactical combat and strategic management elements. Assemble your team of super-powered heroes to defend against various threats, using each character's unique abilities to gain an advantage in battles. Experience an engaging storyline and various customization options in this classic game, originally released for Windows.

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56%

Audience ScoreBased on 416 reviews

story37 positive mentions

stability28 negative mentions

The game captures the classic comic book look and feel, providing a nostalgic experience for fans of the genre.
Character design is praised for its creativity and variety, allowing players to customize their own heroes.
The gameplay is described as fun and engaging, with a mix of tactical strategy and real-time action.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, particularly on modern systems, making it difficult to play.
Controls are often unresponsive, with characters moving in unintended directions, leading to frustration.
The graphics and overall presentation have aged poorly, detracting from the experience for new players.

story
101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is a nostalgic homage to the golden age of comic books, featuring a campy and cheesy narrative filled with well-designed characters and engaging plots. While some players appreciate the lighthearted and fun storytelling, others criticize it as superficial and lacking depth. Overall, the game successfully integrates its comic book style with gameplay, offering a unique experience for fans of superhero narratives.
- “Freedom Force is a classic superhero tale game, not only does it have a wide variety of well-designed and interesting heroes, each with their own backstory and unique models to play as, you can also create your own and use him/her in the campaign!”
- “The game has a really interesting and fun storyline told like a comic book with great voiceovers.”
- “A brilliant superhero squad-based RTS with a great story and a nostalgic feel for the golden age of comics.”
- “The story is virtually non-existent and characters have no context.”
- “Gameplay has some things going for it with various units being so different because superheroes, but overall nothing they do is really very impressive or cool, and the game just trods along telling you an incredibly generic and stupid comic story.”
- “The first mission is just so broken it's impossible to play.”
graphics
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
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The graphics of the game are widely regarded as dated, with many reviewers noting that they reflect a 60s and 70s comic book aesthetic that may not appeal to modern players. While some appreciate the nostalgic art style and its homage to classic comics, others criticize the outdated visuals and animations, suggesting that a graphical overhaul could significantly enhance the game's appeal. Overall, the graphics are seen as a mixed bag, with a charming retro quality overshadowed by their age and lack of polish.
- “Superhero tactical RPG with story & visuals straight from the classic comic books.”
- “Captures the 'zap!', 'pow!', 'crack!' style of those comic books perfectly regarding graphics style, characters, and music.”
- “The whole game has a tongue-in-cheek silver age Marvel aesthetic that honors the genre while lovingly pointing out just how silly it often is.”
- “The graphics are pretty dated.”
- “If this game came out today with better graphics, UI, and less janky animations, it could be a hit.”
- “The graphics are very dated as it's 20 years old, but it has excellent flexibility in toon creation, giving you a lot of power to make custom heroes or recreate licensed ones.”
gameplay
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many praising its fun and engaging mechanics, particularly for fans of classic comics and squad-based tactics. However, some players have noted issues with balancing, control mechanics, and bugs that hinder the overall experience. While the game offers a unique blend of real-time and turn-based elements, its execution can feel clunky and frustrating at times, especially on modern systems.
- “The gameplay is fun and manageable, and the story is meaningful.”
- “Gameplay is very fun, the story is as edgy as comic book clichés can get, characters are interesting and unique, and game mechanics are a breath of fresh air even to this date.”
- “Freedom Force is an absolutely amazing game; it's got a brilliant story, fantastic gameplay, and for gamers with more creative tastes, the hero creator is years in advance, so much so that little to no game has even thought about power or ability customization on such a scale.”
- “Too bad actual gameplay is such a confusing 'real-time that can be paused any time' mess; all the micro-management needed just doesn't suit the comic book style overall.”
- “The gameplay problems can creep in that render the game frustrating to play on newer systems.”
- “I have clocked nearly 30 hours in the game but could not have the heart to complete it; the overhead perspective and the combat became really boring and felt like a chore. The combat feels pretty clunky, and the control mechanics are slow, taking the fun out of the game.”
stability
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is widely criticized, with many users reporting severe bugs, glitches, and compatibility issues on modern systems, rendering it nearly unplayable. While a few players have experienced smooth gameplay, the overwhelming consensus is that the Steam version is particularly problematic, often leading to game freezes and control malfunctions. Overall, potential buyers are advised to be cautious, especially if they are not familiar with troubleshooting technical issues.
- “Now for some people, the game runs great!”
- “Runs great and is a blast!”
- “Not buggy at all, no technical problems; it runs fine on any PC.”
- “Game totally freezes my PC.”
- “I bought it on Steam to relive it, but this is so buggy that it is essentially unplayable.”
- “There are a lot of compatibility issues with modern OS, and some cause game-breaking glitches early on, making it literally unplayable.”
humor
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its slapstick elements, witty dialogue, and campy charm, making it both hilarious and enjoyable. Players appreciate the over-the-top comedic style, with references to comic book culture and amusing character interactions, although some feel that the humor can be a bit too exaggerated or lacking in subtlety at times. Overall, the game's lighthearted approach and funny presentation contribute significantly to its appeal, making it a standout experience for those who enjoy a comedic twist in their gameplay.
- “As the characters face challenges in the game, the chuckle brothers' slapstick humor adds chaos to the virtual world.”
- “The minuteman's dialogue and voice acting along with a lot of other characters is really funny too.”
- “It also helps that the game is hilarious, honestly one of the genuinely funny titles I've ever played.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is well-received for its comic book-inspired style, effectively complementing the graphics and characters. While there are minor glitches with the music and unit movement, they can be easily resolved. Overall, the soundtrack is praised for its fitting themes and memorable tracks, particularly highlighting the greatness of the "nuclear winter" theme song.
- “Captures the 'zap!', 'pow!', 'crack!' style of those comic books perfectly regarding graphics style, characters, and music.”
- “+ nice soundtrack”
- “There are glitches with music and unit movement, but you will be able to fix it in 5 minutes.”
- “Music is also very comic-like and pretty fitting for the game.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers decent replayability with around 50 hours of content, featuring numerous characters to level up and a robust character creation system. However, some players feel that a shorter gameplay experience with faster upgrades could enhance the overall fun and replay value.
- “It's long enough, around 50 hours with some replay value, and is pretty cheap even if it is not on sale.”
- “Good replayability with loads of characters to level up, skill sets, and a comprehensive create-a-character.”
- “Just my opinion, but I would rate the game awesome if it was shorter with quicker upgrades... would add fun and replayability.”
- “It's long enough, around 50 hours with some replay value, but it feels repetitive after the first playthrough.”
- “What's even more frustrating is that the game lacks significant replayability, making it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is well-optimized, running smoothly on Windows 10 and performing impressively even at 4K resolution, showcasing its polished design despite being an older title.
- “The game plays fine and runs smoothly on Windows 10.”
- “For such an old game, it's very well polished and even runs smoothly in 4K.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the character design as exceptional, highlighting its effectiveness in enhancing the overall character development within the game.
- “The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to form a genuine connection with each character.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic and impactful.”
- “The backstories and personal growth of the characters are well-crafted, adding layers to the overall narrative.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional aspect of the game heartwarming, particularly appreciating moments where the heroes experience well-deserved downtime, which adds depth to their character development and enhances the overall narrative.
- “It's heartwarming to see our heroes enjoying some well-deserved downtime.”
- “The story's emotional depth left me in tears; I felt every character's pain and joy.”
- “The game beautifully captures the essence of love and loss, making every moment feel profound.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the squad-based superhero game is praised for its absence of intrusive microtransactions and excessive content typical of AAA titles, suggesting a player-friendly approach.
- “A squad-based superhero game with no annoying microtransactions or unnecessary bloat.”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't hinder gameplay, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of content without forcing players to pay for every little thing.”