- July 20, 2017
- Totem Games
- 8h median play time
Ironclads 2: Caroline Islands War 1885
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Ironclads 2: Caroline Islands War 1885 is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Totem Games and was released on July 20, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.
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 …
- Ironclads 2 offers a unique and immersive setting, exploring an underrepresented period in naval history with a focus on historical accuracy and tactical realism.
- The dual-layer gameplay system, combining turn-based strategy with real-time tactical battles, adds depth and encourages thoughtful planning and execution.
- Despite its modest visuals, the game provides a stable experience and is accessible on lower-end machines, making it a solid choice for fans of naval strategy.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes and slow loading times, which can detract from the overall experience.
- The user interface and controls can be cumbersome and confusing, especially for new players, leading to a steep learning curve without adequate tutorials.
- While the ambition is commendable, the game feels rough around the edges, lacking polish and refinement in certain gameplay mechanics and features.
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Ironclads 2 features a dual gameplay structure with turn-based strategic planning and real-time tactical battles, but many players find the learning curve steep and the mechanics confusing, especially for newcomers. While experienced players may adapt more easily, the lack of significant gameplay evolution over multiple iterations has led to frustration among the community, particularly for those expecting a different experience akin to titles like World of Warships.
“The structure of Ironclads 2 is built around two main gameplay modes: a turn-based strategic map and real-time tactical battles.”
“Since I own and still play Dangerous Waters and Distant Guns (recommended still), I had no problems getting a feel for the gameplay.”
“Its not World of Warships, and it's War on the Sea, so if you're expecting gameplay like that, then prepare to be disappointed.”
“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.”
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Ironclads 2: Caroline Islands War 1885 is a strategy game.
Ironclads 2: Caroline Islands War 1885 is available on PC and Windows.
On average players spend around 8 hours playing Ironclads 2: Caroline Islands War 1885.
Ironclads 2: Caroline Islands War 1885 was released on July 20, 2017.
Ironclads 2: Caroline Islands War 1885 was developed by Totem Games.
Ironclads 2: Caroline Islands War 1885 has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.
Ironclads 2: Caroline Islands War 1885 is a single player game.
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