Land Doctrine
- March 13, 2017
- Z9K Games
Get on Steam"Land Doctrine" is a 3D sandbox strategy game that allows you to design tanks, manage research, and customize your army for battle. The combat system is based on measuring firepower against armor and infantry cover, with terrain affecting engagement distance and maneuverability. Research is crucial for developing new technologies and improving your army's capabilities. Your strategic decisions and attention to detail in designing and equipping your army will determine your success on the battlefield.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a unique concept of tank building and offers a blend of real-time strategy with the ability to pause, which can be engaging for players who enjoy managing a land war.
- The research and development system allows players to improve their tanks and infantry, providing a sense of progression and customization.
- Despite its flaws, some players find enjoyment in the challenge and strategic elements of the game, especially after learning its mechanics.
- The combat system is flawed, with battles being resolved automatically and lacking meaningful gameplay, leading to a sense of boredom.
- The game is unfinished and contains numerous bugs, which detracts from the overall experience and has led to frustration among players.
- There is a lack of basic strategy game features, such as diplomacy and a coherent battle report system, making it difficult for players to understand the game's mechanics and outcomes.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been widely criticized for being unfinished and lacking substance, with many users noting that it feels boring and devoid of engaging mechanics. The documentation provided is insufficient for understanding the game's mechanics or strategies, leading to frustration among players. Overall, the gameplay experience is described as redundant and unpolished.
“Unfortunately, it's unfinished and severely lacking in gameplay.”
“Nope, there's no gameplay involved at all, which makes it very boring.”
“The documentation is up front and to the point, but doesn't give enough information to really figure out the mechanics of what's happening or give a hint as to the proper combined arms to be successful.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics in Land Doctrine feature a straightforward interface, but many users feel that the visuals need significant enhancement, particularly in the representation of automatically resolved battles. Additionally, there is a desire for more detailed information on the game's victory calculation mechanics.
“Land doctrine provides a simple graphical interface.”
“While the visuals beg the most for improvement, especially a tactical re-enactment of the automatically resolved battles, what I really want is more information about how the game calculates victory.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be enjoyable yet tedious, often suggesting that improvements in quality of life features could enhance the experience. While the game remains playable, accessing information can become cumbersome at times.
“Fun but pretty tedious; it needs some quality of life improvements.”
“The game is never unplayable, but accessing information can sometimes become tedious.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization aspect of the game is highlighted by the ability to upgrade soldiers through research, enhancing their performance with newer rifles and heavy weapons, which significantly improves their effectiveness in combat against enemy forces.
“Your soldiers can also receive upgrades; researching newer rifles and heavy weapons will improve their performance against enemy soldiers and tanks.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs that hinder gameplay and overall performance, making it feel unpolished and not worth its price.
“The game is very buggy and not up to the task, even for its price.”
“The game is plagued with stability issues that make it frustrating to play.”
“Frequent crashes and glitches ruin the overall experience.”
