Highland Warriors

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Highland Warriors is a single player and multiplayer real-time strategy game with warfare and historical themes. It was developed by United Independent Entertainment and was released on March 4, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

In the year of our lord 843, the first king of Scotland, Kenneth McAlpin, united the lands of the Picts and Scots to form the Kingdom of Alba. 400 years later Edward I, also known as the "Hammer of the Scots" engulfed the land in a great feud. It was not long before Edward I controlled most of Scotland. The Scots, led by William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, are left to fight what seems to be a fu…

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Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

optimization2 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience for fans of classic RTS games, with a unique Scottish historical theme.
Players appreciate the variety in campaign missions and the ability to create custom scenarios using the built-in editor.
Despite its age, some players find the game enjoyable and a comforting throwback to their gaming past.

The game suffers from significant technical issues, including crashes, glitches, and poor performance on modern systems.
Many players find the gameplay repetitive and the unit control unresponsive, leading to frustration during play.
The lack of modern updates and the high price for an outdated game make it hard to recommend, especially with better free alternatives available.

stability
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The game's stability is severely criticized, with numerous reports of lags, glitches, and crashes making it nearly unplayable. Many players have experienced significant issues that prevent them from completing even the initial campaign. Overall, it is described as a "huge buggy mess."
- “The lags, glitches, and crashes are through the roof to the point it becomes unplayable.”
- “I couldn't finish the first campaign because of the amount of glitches and sudden crashes.”
- “A huge buggy mess.”
story
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The game's story is rooted in the historical context of William Wallace and the Scottish struggle for freedom, featuring over 30 progressively challenging missions that capture the emotional highs and lows of the Scottish Highlands. Players can also create their own scenarios after completing the main narrative, enhancing the overall experience with additional gameplay options.
- “In more than 30 missions, which become increasingly challenging as you progress, you can experience all the moments of joy and sorrow that the Scottish Highlands have to offer.”
- “Once you've completed the rich story missions, you can also set up your own scenarios and play in an open game.”
- “This RTS strategy game sends you back to the time of William Wallace; the Scottish battle for freedom is the main source of the well-designed historical story.”
- “In more than 30 missions, which become increasingly difficult as you progress, you can experience all the moments of joy and sorrow that the Scottish Highlands have to offer.”
optimization
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The game's optimization is lacking, as it has not been updated to run efficiently on modern gaming PCs. Players are advised to use the configuration tool to select their native resolution for improved performance, particularly on older systems like Windows 7.
- “I am playing the game on Windows 7 64-bit; just be sure to run the configuration tool first and select your native resolution for the best performance.”
graphics
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The graphics are considered somewhat outdated compared to modern standards, yet they evoke a sense of nostalgia and excitement. While reminiscent of an Age of Empires clone, the 3D visuals still manage to engage players.
- “The graphics might not catch up anymore with today's standards, but they are still exciting and nostalgic.”
- “The graphics might not catch up anymore with today's standards, but it is still exciting and nostalgic.”
- “This was essentially like an Age of Empires clone, but with 3D graphics.”
gameplay
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The gameplay has been criticized for its inconsistent mechanics, particularly regarding damage interactions, which can lead to frustrating experiences when attempting to engage enemy structures.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with users feeling it exploits nostalgia rather than offering genuine value, suggesting it capitalizes on abandonware for profit.
- “This seems to have been put on Steam as a nostalgia gouge, or just a cash grab to try to profit from abandonware.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it prioritizes profit over player experience.”
- “I can't believe how many microtransactions are crammed into this game; it feels like a constant money grab.”
replayability
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Users highlight that the game's replayability is a significant factor, suggesting that it offers enough variety and engaging content to encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “To me, it's all about the replayability.”
- “The game offers endless replayability with its diverse choices and outcomes.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh, making the replayability a standout feature.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of this Viking-themed RTS to be significant, with long levels and slow resource progression, making upgrades for basic workers a rare and tedious feature.
- “Upgrading basic workers is a rare feature, but overall, this Viking-themed RTS has long, grindy levels and slow pacing for resources and progression.”
- “The grinding in this game feels excessive, making it hard to enjoy the story and gameplay.”
- “I found myself spending hours on repetitive tasks just to make any real progress, which really dampened my enthusiasm for the game.”