Hold the Line: The American Revolution
- August 18, 2017
- HexWar Games
Get on SteamHold the Line covers battles fought during the American Revolution. This game is a careful conversion of the board game of the same name developed by Worthington Publishing. Jump in and take command of the American or British forces during this pivotal moment in the history of nations!
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Reviews
- The game is a fun and creditable computer version of the board game 'Hold The Line', especially for those who enjoy the HexWars style.
- Graphics are good, and the game features simple mechanics that make it easy to play.
- The extended tutorial is helpful for new players, and the animation of units is well-executed, enhancing the historical experience.
- The game has significant performance issues on certain operating systems, with reports of crashes and unplayability, particularly on macOS.
- The AI is not very creative and plays similarly in each game, requiring players to increase difficulty for a more competitive experience.
- Some original board game rules are altered or omitted, negatively impacting gameplay, and there is a desire for more optional rules and scenarios to be included.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Gameplay is fast-paced and features simple mechanics typical of hexwars games, but some changes from the original board game rules negatively impact tactical depth. While optional rules from the original enhance the experience, technical issues following a Steam update have rendered the game unplayable for some users. Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable but marred by certain limitations and bugs.
“Moreover, the original board game comes with a set of optional rules that really enhance the gameplay.”
“However, while most of the original board game rules are followed, there are some changes that affect the tactics in a negative way and as a result are detrimental to the gameplay.”
“The game plays very fast, with very simple mechanics for gameplay.”
“Gameplay is similar to most Hexwars games.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality, with users noting that it runs smoothly on various systems, including lower-end machines. However, some players experienced issues after updates that affected gameplay, despite initially enjoying the visual aspects. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the gaming experience.
“The graphics are very good; I wish they would have made it multiplayer.”
“I liked the game mechanics and graphics.”
“It runs very well on a Windows 10 operating system.”
