How a Retired Strategist Saved the Country
- May 12, 2023
- tomadan
- 20h median play time
Get on Steam"How a Retired Strategist Saved the Country" is a single-player Role Playing game that takes about 20 hours to beat. Players manage resources to develop their country in real-time strategy simulation, helping various heroines by commanding their army and constructing buildings for resources and population. Success leads to new land and further development, while defeat may result in ruined countries. The game is about strategy, growth, and decision-making with the goal of becoming a powerful victor or a generous leader.
Reviews
- The game features engaging and challenging strategy gameplay that is simple to learn but hard to master.
- It has good visuals and sound, with quality art and animations that enhance the overall experience.
- The skill tree system adds depth to the gameplay, allowing for various strategies and approaches to missions.
- The story is considered cliché and lacks depth, serving mainly as a vehicle for the gameplay.
- There are concerns regarding the adult content, particularly the portrayal of underage characters, which may not appeal to all players.
- The game can become repetitive, as it relies on a rinse-and-repeat mechanic for resource management and battles.
- story13 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The story in this game is minimal and primarily serves as a backdrop for gameplay, featuring light narrative elements centered around love and battles. Players can unlock features after missions, but the plot lacks depth and is often described as simplistic, focusing more on strategy than a compelling narrative. While there are options to engage with the story or play purely for strategy, the overall consensus is that the storyline is not particularly engaging or sophisticated.
“This is an interesting strategy game that has some light story elements to it.”
“The story is that you're playing for 'love' and you get around six battles for which winning gives you some 'loving' prizes.”
“The story is very bare-bones, more as a vehicle to get you from waifu A to waifu B than any real narrative progression.”
“Story: exactly what you expect, strategist helps in war, and girl falls in love, repeat... otherwise it's non-existent.”
“Luckily they do have, even after the patch, an all-ages checkbox to get just the story, but it's not going to be everyone's cup of tea with how it was drawn.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is widely praised for its excellence, particularly appealing to strategy gamers, with engaging mechanics and a sense of balance that keeps players invested. While some find the story clichéd and secondary to the gameplay, many appreciate the skill progression and the overall focus on gameplay over adult content. Overall, it offers a compelling experience, though it may not resonate with those seeking a strong narrative.
“The best part of this game is the gameplay, while the story is a little cliché.”
“Gameplay is amazing, but it may appeal more to strategy gamers.”
“There are skills you can rank up between maps, which feel like they have an actual impact on the gameplay.”
“The best part of this game is the gameplay, while the worst is the story, which feels a little cliché.”
“Personal opinion: this is a game I wish would become a proper visual novel, with better gameplay and more.”
“I can also tell some thought went into actually balancing the gameplay, as more than once I found myself racing against the clock to pass the stage.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised, with users rating them very good at 90/100, indicating a strong visual and auditory experience.
“The visuals and sound are exceptional, earning a solid 90/100.”
“The graphics are stunning, creating an immersive experience that truly captivates.”
“Every detail in the environment is beautifully rendered, making the game a visual masterpiece.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally regarded as enjoyable and adds a fun element to the overall experience.
“The music is pretty fun.”
