Klotzen! Panzer Battles
- April 27, 2022
- Maxim Games
Get on Steam"Klotzen! Panzer Battles" is a turn-based World War 2 strategy game set in Europe and North Africa. It offers a classic gameplay experience for fans of Panzer General, with intuitive controls and a unique supply system for executing enveloping maneuvers. The flexible AI provides a challenging experience, adapting to the player's abilities and exploiting mistakes on higher difficulties. The game also features a robust air force system, allowing for strategic bombing and air superiority missions.
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Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a deep and intricate gameplay experience with innovative features like a robust supply system and unit commanders that add depth to strategy.
- Despite some rough edges, the developers are actively working on improvements and provide good support, making it a worthwhile investment for fans of turn-based strategy games.
- The game has a large variety of scenarios and maps, providing a rich experience for players who enjoy historical and hypothetical campaigns.
- The user interface is poorly designed and difficult to navigate, leading to frustration for players, especially those unfamiliar with the genre.
- The game suffers from frequent crashes and performance issues, making it feel unpolished and at times unplayable.
- Many mechanics are poorly explained, and the lack of a comprehensive manual or tutorial makes the learning curve steep for new players.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Gameplay in this title presents a steep learning curve due to a complex interface and mechanics, which can lead to initial frustration. However, once players acclimate, they find enjoyment in the strategic depth offered by new features and unit upgrades, reminiscent of classic titles like Panzer General. Overall, while the game has potential and is improving with updates, clearer documentation would enhance the experience further.
“Some really nice mechanics for supply so that enemy formations can be cut off, nice having commanders and consequential upgrades for units gaining experience, and the game looks and plays nice.”
“At first glance, the game mechanic is similar to Panzer General / Panzer Corps; however, some new features introduced by the development team have greatly expanded the gameplay of Panzer Battle compared to the older titles.”
“In regards to gameplay, the core loop is deploying your forces, capturing the key victory points, and then reinforcing and resupplying your forces.”
“Mastering the interface and game mechanics related to it is too difficult and it leads to frustration. A game priced around $40 should be entertaining and relaxing, but unfortunately, it's not.”
“If there's documentation, I'd love to see it because numerous mechanics have little or no explanation.”
“It takes some getting used to; the mechanics and UI are not intuitive, which can be frustrating for new players.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally described as simple yet functional, fitting the indie development style, with a nostalgic homage to classic titles like Panzer General. While there are no options to adjust graphic settings, the maps and unit variety are visually appealing and well-executed for the game's genre. Overall, players appreciate the graphics as suitable for the gameplay experience, though not cutting-edge.
“The maps look great and overall the graphics and sounds are functional, and probably the best you can expect from a small outfit.”
“It is as stated, a homage to Panzer General and so the graphics are not cutting edge, but nice.”
“Graphics are as good as you could wish for on this type of game, and both the variety of units and the variety of unit stats are excellent.”
“I would definitely recommend this to any hex warfare fan who can deal with the simple graphics and UI.”
“Yet there's no way to change graphic settings.”
“In the graphics and sound department, you get your typical indie developer assets here.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized as elegant and welcoming, featuring classical elements that enhance the experience without being distracting. However, some users feel that the soundtrack is somewhat generic and lacks distinctiveness.
“Music is elegant and welcoming in its classical trappings, never distracting and always pleasing.”
“The soundtrack is probably the most generalized portion of the game.”
“Music is elegant and welcoming in its classical trappings, never distracting, always pleasing.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game enhances role-playing elements by incorporating historical leaders and allowing units to develop unique traits based on their actions and outcomes. Players can engage with a variety of maps and missions, enriching the narrative experience.
“The game adds a role-playing quality to individual units, featuring many historical leaders and granting promotions and character traits based on unit behavior and successes or losses. This creates a rich narrative experience with tons of maps and missions.”
“The depth of the story is enhanced by the unique traits and promotions that each unit can earn, making every decision feel impactful and personal.”
“With a variety of historical leaders and a multitude of missions, the storytelling aspect of the game immerses players in a captivating narrative.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is inconsistent; while it generally performs well, players experience significant frame drops and freezing during more complex scenarios or busier maps.
“The optimization is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even in complex environments.”
“I appreciate how the developers have focused on optimizing performance, making the game run efficiently on various hardware.”
“The game runs beautifully after the latest optimization updates, with minimal lag and quick load times.”
“Performance is a mixed bag; it plays fine for the most part, but on busier maps, it gets choppy, freezing for seconds during basic operations.”
“The game struggles with optimization, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering, especially in crowded areas.”
“I often experience lag and long loading times, which significantly detracts from the overall gameplay experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers generally agree that the game offers strong replayability due to its enjoyable gameplay, appealing visuals, and engaging content, making it a title worth revisiting.
“Well, to be honest, yes, in my opinion, it has plenty of what you like. It looks good, plays well, and best of all, it's enjoyable and replayable.”
