Generals & Rulers
- May 31, 2019
- Hamsters Gaming
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"Generals & Rulers" is a strategy game set in 1207 AD, where you control a country and expand your empire through tactical combat. The game features 2000 regions across 2 maps, 50 playable countries per map, 32 sciences, and 10 troop types, ensuring high replayability with unique gameplay in each of the 10 available games. Experience dynamic gameplay and confront the Mongol invasion or choose from 80 other countries to lead.
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Reviews
- The game is easy to learn and can be a fun casual strategy experience for those new to the genre.
- It offers a simple and engaging gameplay loop that can be enjoyable for short play sessions.
- The game has potential for multiplayer fun, allowing players to engage with friends in a less intense strategy environment.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and crashes, making it frustrating to play and often resulting in lost progress.
- Many players find the gameplay to be overly simplistic, lacking depth and meaningful strategy, leading to a repetitive experience.
- Content that was promised, such as additional campaigns, is either broken or no longer accessible, leaving players feeling misled.
- gameplay24 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its simplicity and charm, while others criticize its numerous glitches and broken mechanics that hinder access to content. While it offers easy-to-learn mechanics and can be enjoyable for casual play, many users find it repetitive and lacking depth compared to more complex strategy games. Overall, it has potential but suffers from significant technical issues that detract from the experience.
“Very good gameplay.”
“The gameplay is dynamic, although you can choose the speed of it yourself.”
“It's a well-made, balanced strategy game with very deep gameplay.”
“It has potential but it no longer functions well and is very glitchy. You cannot access half the maps in the game due to them being unlock-required via a game mechanic that no longer works, so you are stuck with the two starting maps, which may lead to it becoming useless as even a mindless background game.”
“If you don't consider how many times the game crashes, the auto-save doesn't work, and how the gameplay is almost the same every time.”
“Game mechanics are pretty simple (if not to say 'primitive'), which is not bad, but in combination with a blurry, unintuitive game flow and rules, the game gives the impression of an amateur web browser game.”
- stability9 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent crashes and freezes reported, particularly during the Asia campaign. Users note that two maps were removed due to bugs, and many recommend saving often to mitigate the impact of these persistent technical problems. Overall, the game's stability is a major concern, detracting from the overall experience.
“The primary reason why I don't recommend this game is because it's incredibly buggy and will crash every 15 or so minutes.”
“Once the game freezes, it always will at that turn of the game, even if you go back to previous saves and do things differently.”
“But the game freezes up and crashes after several turns.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics in "Generals & Rulers" are generally well-received, with users noting that they are appealing and atmospheric, especially for an indie game. While some describe the game as having a simplistic interface, the visuals contribute positively to the overall addictive gameplay and engaging story.
“The game is very addictive, has a good story, and cool graphics.”
“Generals & Rulers is a casual indie strategy game in the genre of battles. The essence of the game is that you can participate in any war that has ever been and fight for any side. There are also nice-looking graphics and atmospheric music in the background.”
“Graphics for indie games aren't bad, just like the musical design too.”
“It's little more than a spreadsheet with a graphical interface.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as lacking depth, with some players noting that it feels more like a backdrop to gameplay rather than a central focus. However, others find it engaging and fun, appreciating the addictive nature and the need for strategic thinking within the plot. Overall, while the narrative may not be the strongest aspect, it contributes to an enjoyable gaming experience.
“The game is very addictive, has a good story, and cool graphics.”
“There is a plot where you need to think.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving me with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its humor, with players finding it both hilarious and straightforward. A standout comedic moment mentioned is the ability to send a spy to one's own country, which adds to the game's charm.
“Pretty hilarious and super simple game.”
“Some funny moments:”
“You can send a spy to your own country, which I find hilarious! :D”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in "Generals & Rulers" is praised for its atmospheric quality, enhancing the overall gameplay experience while allowing players to focus on strategy. Reviewers note that the soundtrack complements the game's casual indie aesthetic, contributing positively to both the ambiance and the visual appeal.
“A good soundtrack allows you to concentrate on the gameplay.”
“Generals & Rulers is a casual indie strategy game where you can participate in any war that has ever been and fight for any side. The game features nice-looking graphics and atmospheric music in the background.”
“Graphics for indie games aren't bad, just like the musical design.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews on the aspect of "grinding" are polarized; some players criticize the game for excessive grinding with no strategic elements, while others praise the developers for eliminating unnecessary grinding and streamlining gameplay.
“There is no tactic or strategy at all, and instead of removing the annoying grinding, that is the only thing left in the game while everything else got removed.”
“- No strategy or tactics, just grinding.”
“In this game, the developers decided to make an unusual approach and removed the grinding and all unnecessary actions, for which they are a big plus in karma.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is criticized for being subpar, with players noting that it runs poorly despite its simplicity. Additionally, the gameplay is described as overly easy and lacking depth, leading to a feeling of imbalance and insufficient content. Overall, players feel that improvements in both optimization and game balance are necessary.
“The game isn't optimized and the content is far from sufficient.”
“This game feels too easy, like it's a very brainless strategy. I can get through most rounds by just raising taxes and buying more troops in any way, then just attack one or multiple enemies with them. Everyone feels very underpowered no matter what country you play. You could play a 5-star difficulty and still beat it in probably half an hour to an hour, and every opponent feels like drop-kicking a newborn. It's also very unoptimized for a game that is simple and running relatively well, so they should re-balance and fix some backend issues with how the game runs. I got this game for about 3-4 dollars, but I still feel like I could have spent my money better somehow.”
“Game isn’t optimized and the content is far from sufficient.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is highly criticized, with some users stating there is "zero replayability" and that it becomes boring after just 15 minutes, while others find it to be replayable. Overall, opinions on replayability are mixed, with a significant portion of players expressing dissatisfaction.
“The game offers endless replayability with its dynamic storylines and multiple endings, ensuring that each playthrough feels fresh and exciting.”
“I love how every decision I make leads to different outcomes, making me want to replay the game just to see what I missed the first time.”
“With a variety of character builds and strategies to explore, this game keeps me coming back for more, as there's always something new to try.”
“There's zero replayability, and the game's boring after about 15 minutes.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in "Generals & Rulers" is immersive, effectively capturing the essence of historical conquests through its engaging gameplay, appealing graphics, and atmospheric music. Players feel a strong connection to the various wars they can participate in, enhancing the overall experience of the game.
“Everything in it helps you to feel the atmosphere of conquests.”
“Generals & Rulers is a casual indie strategy game in the genre of battles. The essence of the game is that you can participate in any war that has ever been and fight for any side. There are also nice-looking graphics and atmospheric music in the background.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking any real sense of immersion.”
“Despite the game's setting, the atmosphere fails to evoke any real emotion or tension.”
“The world feels lifeless, and the atmosphere does nothing to draw you into the experience.”
