Ironclads 2: Boshin War

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Create your fleet and army, hunt the enemy's fleet, hide your weak squadrons in protected ports until reinforcements arrive, blockade enemy trade routes, amphibious assaults and harbour sieges, struggle for dominance over the seas in turned-based strategic mode. The real time tactical battle mode allows you to set up battles and squadron groups with their formations and management using realistic …

Genres & Tags

Simulation

Play Modes

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

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and interesting scenario based on the Boshin War, appealing to fans of historical naval warfare.
Combat mechanics are engaging and realistic, allowing players to control every ship and utilize tactical maps for strategic gameplay.
The low price point makes it an attractive option for those interested in the genre, providing good value for a solid gaming experience.

Gameplay can be unintuitive and may require guides, leading to potential frustration for new players.
The AI struggles to recover after a decisive victory, making the latter stages of the game feel repetitive and less engaging.
The user interface and some gameplay mechanics need significant improvement to enhance the overall experience.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is often seen as unintuitive and potentially frustrating without guidance, particularly in the Boshin War scenario, which serves as a basic introduction to the game. While the strategic elements are present, the infantry mechanics lack depth and tactical variety, suggesting room for improvement.
- “Boshin War, with its limited ships and absence of supply mechanics, is the perfect title for testing the waters and determining if it suits one's tastes.”
- “Gameplay is not that intuitive, and without some guides, it is likely to be frustrating at times.”
- “The infantry part of the game could be better; right now, it functions more as a strategic element of gameplay but lacks depth in tactics.”