Ironclads 2: Caroline Islands War 1885
- July 20, 2017
- Totem Games
- 8h median play time
Get on SteamCreate 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 …
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features nice graphics and historically accurate ships, providing an engaging naval warfare experience.
- Once players familiarize themselves with the mechanics, the gameplay becomes enjoyable and offers various tactical options.
- The game has a unique setting and is a good challenge for fans of naval battles, especially those interested in the Victorian Era.
- The game suffers from frequent crashes and long loading times, which can significantly hinder the experience.
- There is a steep learning curve due to a lack of tutorials and a confusing user interface, making it difficult for new players to get started.
- Technical issues, such as bugs and slow-paced battles, detract from the overall enjoyment and make the game feel incomplete.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as challenging but suffers from a steep and unnecessary learning curve, which can alienate new players. Despite multiple iterations of the game, the core gameplay style has remained unchanged, leading to confusion among users. While experienced players may adapt more easily, the lack of improvements based on player feedback is a notable drawback.
“Since I own and still play Dangerous Waters and Distant Guns (recommended still), I had no problems getting a feel for the gameplay.”
“Sure, you can argue the gameplay is a challenge, but there is such a big and unnecessary learning curve just to figure out how to play.”
“I'm not saying a game should hold your hand as you figure out how to play, but when you produce 10 games over the course of several years without even changing the gameplay style, despite your player base routinely commenting on how confusing it is, then you're ignoring a problem and alienating new players.”
“It's not World of Warships, and it's War on the Sea, so if you're expecting gameplay like that, then prepare to be disappointed.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised as nice, though some players may find them unappealing, particularly in conjunction with the game's slow pace. It's important to consider that these visuals come from a small studio operating with limited resources.
“The graphics are stunning and truly immersive.”
“The art style is unique and beautifully crafted, adding depth to the overall experience.”
“The attention to detail in the graphics enhances the storytelling and makes the world feel alive.”
“Though some might be turned off by the graphics and the slow pace of the game, keep in mind that this is a very small studio working with limited resources.”
