Gloria Victis: Siege

A faster-paced tactical management game with good challenge and tricky feedback.

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In "Gloria Victis: Siege Survival," you're trapped in a besieged city, tasked with supporting the last line of defense. Manage resources, craft supplies, and scavenge for materials at night, all while ensuring the soldiers have what they need to fend off the invaders. Your survival and the city's fate are intertwined as you hold out until reinforcements arrive.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

66%

Audience ScoreBased on 836 reviews

gameplay71 positive mentions

grinding34 negative mentions

Engaging gameplay that combines resource management and stealth mechanics, reminiscent of 'This War of Mine'.
Unique setting and atmosphere that effectively captures the challenges of surviving a medieval siege.
The game offers a variety of scenarios and character traits, enhancing replayability and strategic depth.

Limited content and replayability, with the main campaign being relatively short and feeling repetitive after a few playthroughs.
Clunky controls and UI can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences, particularly during scavenging and character management.
Lack of meaningful narrative depth and character development, making it hard to form emotional connections with the characters.

gameplay
275 mentions
26 % positive mentions
66 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Siege Survival: Gloria Victis" is often compared to "This War of Mine," featuring a similar survival and resource management loop, but with a medieval twist. While some players appreciate the core mechanics and the challenge of balancing base-building and scavenging, many criticize the clunky controls, repetitive gameplay, and lack of depth in certain mechanics, leading to a mixed reception overall. The game shows potential for growth and improvement, but currently feels limited and occasionally frustrating due to design choices and AI behavior.
- “It's a really satisfyingly tight combination of game mechanics that deserves a chef's kiss.”
- “The delicate balance between resource gathering, crafting, and defending against enemy forces provides a challenging and rewarding gameplay loop that keeps you engaged for hours on end.”
- “With its immersive gameplay, stunning visuals, and intense challenges, Siege Survival is a must-play for any fan of the genre.”
- “The gameplay felt repetitive and the interface somewhat clunky.”
- “But ultimately I was ground down by the interface, the controls, and a few aspects of the gameplay.”
- “However, it just quickly bogged down to repetitive and bland gameplay.”
story
186 mentions
24 % positive mentions
73 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally viewed as mediocre, with some players appreciating its engaging narrative and character backstories, while others criticize it for lacking depth and emotional impact compared to similar titles. Many reviews highlight the limited player agency in shaping the plot, with only minor choices affecting the outcome, leading to a sense of repetitiveness after a few playthroughs. Overall, while the story has its moments and can be enjoyable, it often feels basic and underdeveloped, leaving players wanting more substantial content and variety.
- “The well-written dialogue and compelling storyline keep you invested throughout, making each decision feel consequential and meaningful.”
- “With its immersive atmosphere, strategic gameplay, and captivating storyline, it offers an unforgettable gaming experience.”
- “They managed to suck me into caring about the bastion soldiers and wanting to do my best for them with the simple storytelling of drawings and written text.”
- “The story is a bit light on the ground and doesn't give the same emotional punch as its contemporaries.”
- “They obviously saw the success of 'This War of Mine' and thought they'd make a medieval version of it, but they've left out all the heart and story.”
- “The dialogue/story with the defenders is fairly dull, while some of the city story events are fun but as I already mentioned there are only a few of them that have very limited tie-in with your characters' skills, and often there is only a choice between two options at each encounter.”
replayability
72 mentions
19 % positive mentions
74 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the randomness of character and location variations that enhance replay value, while others find it limited due to repetitive maps and predictable outcomes. Many reviews suggest that additional scenarios, randomization, and updates could significantly improve replayability, as some players felt the game became stale after a few playthroughs. Overall, while there are elements that offer replay potential, the consensus indicates that the game may not sustain long-term interest without further content updates.
- “It's well balanced and the randomness of varying the characters and locations in each playthrough adds a lot of replayability even when you played it long enough to know the maps.”
- “Played once more after completing to test replayability - second run through had new locations and was enjoyable too.”
- “Excellent game, though short, it has great replayability.”
- “It is similar to the aforementioned game, but because the maps do not change, the replayability of this game is very low.”
- “The result is a boring and repetitive game, pretty much without any replayability.”
- “I'm not sure there's any real replayability here after beating the main campaign.”
atmosphere
52 mentions
35 % positive mentions
58 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is described as immersive and captivating, enhanced by a strong soundtrack that contributes to an unforgettable experience. While some players appreciate the intense and dark ambiance, others feel it lacks the depth and tension found in similar titles like "This War of Mine." Overall, the atmosphere is a mix of engaging elements and criticisms regarding its polish and emotional weight.
- “The atmospheric soundtrack further enhances the immersion, creating an unforgettable gaming experience.”
- “With its immersive atmosphere, strategic gameplay, and captivating storyline, it offers an unforgettable gaming experience.”
- “The atmosphere is solid, the story does enough to feel oppressive but not overdone, and it forces you to think about what you really need to gather each night to keep progress going.”
- “The whole atmosphere is dark, grim, and unforgiving.”
- “Often compared to 'This War of Mine' but decidedly lacks the atmosphere.”
- “There is a lot more to criticize, but I want to end with a summary that the game lacks the atmosphere and feels.”
graphics
51 mentions
43 % positive mentions
47 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the stunning visuals and art style, while others criticize the outdated mechanics and poor performance that hinder gameplay. Although the aesthetic is appreciated for creating an immersive atmosphere, many players feel that the graphics do not compensate for the game's repetitive and shallow mechanics. Overall, while the graphics are decent and visually appealing, they are often overshadowed by gameplay issues and a lack of depth.
- “Visual aesthetics - stunning graphics.”
- “With its immersive gameplay, stunning visuals, and intense challenges, Siege Survival is a must-play for any fan of the genre.”
- “The art style is great and the gameplay is pretty polished (no bugs, crashes, and instabilities).”
- “The graphics performance is also bad, making it hard to just control things in general.”
- “Another example is that you can only zoom in so far, so you never really get to see the detail in the artwork.”
- “The graphics are nothing to brag about, but the story makes up for the lack of visual candy.”
grinding
36 mentions
3 % positive mentions
3 % neutral mentions
94 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game has been widely criticized for being tedious and unengaging, with players expressing frustration over repetitive tasks, clunky controls, and a lack of streamlined mechanics. Many reviewers noted that the scavenging and crafting processes feel more like a chore than enjoyable gameplay, leading to a sense of monotony and dissatisfaction. While some appreciate the game's original concept, the overall execution leaves players feeling overwhelmed by the amount of micromanagement required.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Really want to like this but it just feels tedious and unrewarding.”
- “I'll never comprehend why some developers insist on producing games that are so annoyingly tedious, that they are more work than fun.”
- “Scavenging at night quickly becomes tedious with the limited inventory space and easy-to-avoid guards.”
emotional
19 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is generally viewed as lacking compared to its inspirations, particularly "This War of Mine." While players appreciate the potential for emotional connections with survivors, many feel that the characters are not sufficiently developed to evoke strong feelings or present truly challenging moral dilemmas. Overall, the game is seen as more gameplay-focused, resulting in a diminished emotional impact and a desire for deeper character engagement.
- “The emotional connection that develops between the player and their survivors adds an additional sense of urgency and attachment to their well-being.”
- “It does not have the same emotional impact as 'This War of Mine,' of course, but it reminds me of that game a lot where a group of survivors has to face every day deciding how to use the few resources available, and often, we continue trying to remedy mistakes that have been made in previous evenings.”
- “I would love to see the game pull me in more emotionally, though.”
music
18 mentions
44 % positive mentions
39 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric quality, enhancing immersion and contributing to the overall eerie aesthetic. Many reviewers noted that the soundtrack evokes strong emotions and complements the game's setting, with comparisons made to notable titles like The Witcher 3. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, adding significant value to the gaming experience.
- “The atmospheric soundtrack further enhances the immersion, creating an unforgettable gaming experience.”
- “Great soundtrack (reminds me a bit of The Witcher 3) and a lovely art style.”
- “The music, gameplay, setting, aesthetic, and emotional impact are all inferior.”
- “The mood is the same, the music is very atmospheric and mechanics feel familiar.”
- “Music also conveys the atmosphere well.”
optimization
10 mentions
20 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is considered average, with some users reporting poor graphics performance that affects control. While the gameplay is generally smooth and bug-free, players recommend seeking external information for better optimization strategies and express hope for future updates to improve performance.
- “Hope the game gets more updates, some optimization, and more scenarios in the future!”
- “So far the game is great, bug-free, and runs smoothly.”
- “It doesn't help that the graphics performance is also bad, making it hard to just control things in general.”
- “Performance or gameplay meets the passing mark but remains average.”
- “Much information is hidden; Google before playing is suggested for an optimized way of playing, or try to figure it out on the way.”
monetization
8 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on microtransactions, which many users perceive as a blatant cash grab. This approach, combined with gameplay reminiscent of mobile games, has led to criticism regarding its appropriateness for a PC platform.
- “Blatant cash grab.”
- “Really feels like a cash grab (gameplay is also similar to mobile games, so it is weird seeing it on PC).”
stability
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-25 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is reported to run smoothly and is largely bug-free, though the scenario editor is currently non-functional and plagued by bugs in its early access state.
- “So far the game is great, bug free and runs smoothly.”
- “The scenario editor does not work currently in early access; it's totally buggy.”
- “The scenario editor is completely broken in early access, making it unusable.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs with the scenario editor, rendering it ineffective in early access.”
character development
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The character development system enhances gameplay by providing an additional layer of depth, allowing players to engage more deeply with their characters.
- “Furthermore, the character development system adds another layer of depth to the gameplay.”
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviewers find the humor in the game to be somewhat lacking, as it doesn't significantly impact gameplay or character development. While the game offers various modes and a new game+, the humor and moral aspects feel underdeveloped and do not contribute meaningfully to the overall experience. Despite this, some still recommend the game for its other qualities.