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Domination

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75%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
91% User Score Based on 33 reviews

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Domination is a single player and multiplayer turn-based strategy game with warfare and science fiction themes. It was developed by Wargaming.net and was released on November 4, 2009. It received very positive reviews from players.

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91%Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews
gameplay7 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Deep strategic gameplay comparable to chess, requiring planning, logistics, and resource management with unique hidden base mechanics.
  • Highly replayable with varied maps, secret allies system, and a satisfying challenge from a strong AI opponent.
  • Nostalgic appeal with addictive turn-based combat, solid balance, and distinctive features like undo moves and no RNG in combat damage.
  • No multiplayer or hot seat mode in some versions, limiting social play and reducing overall replay value for some fans.
  • Outdated visuals and sound design, including lack of sound effects and occasionally poor voice acting, making it look and feel old-fashioned.
  • AI can feel unfair due to cheating mechanics and game design issues like unit overflow, stagnant combats, and limited economic depth.

  • gameplay

    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    39% positive mentions, 44% neutral mentions, 17% negative mentions

    The gameplay receives mixed reviews, with some praising its strategic depth, unique hidden bases mechanic, and addictive turn-based elements, while others criticize it for stagnation, lack of variety, and reliance on repetitive, efficiency-driven tactics that diminish long-term engagement. Overall, it offers interesting features but may feel shallow or monotonous to some players.

    • “Highly acclaimed turn-based strategy game Massive Assault as a single-player game with a truly unique hidden bases mechanic.”
    • “But the gameplay is one of the most addictive one-more-turn-ers I know.”
    • “The gameplay is more based on strategy than just saving for an OP unit, which I hate in other games.”
    • “Gameplay then devolves into building turrets to slow down and hopefully inflict minimal losses on an enemy and its overwhelming force which wants to capture your allies.”
    • “Gameplay devolves around the most efficient combination of units.”
    • “There is no depth to the gameplay neither from economical nor military perspective.”

  • story

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The story receives mixed feedback, with some users enjoying the unique characters and overall storyline, while others find the plot weak or generic and criticize the voice acting as poor. Overall, the story is not the main highlight of the game.

    • “The different characters were all unique on both sides of the war, and I thoroughly enjoyed the storyline.”
    • “The big downside is the story and voice acting.”
    • “The story is just another excuse plot, but at least it's not the main focus, and the voice acting... oh, it's hilariously bad!”
    • “Those exact scenarios can also be specifically played by themselves with a little bit of backstory added to them.”

  • music

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game is consistently praised for being relaxing and enjoyable, complementing the gameplay well alongside good sound effects and dialogues.

    • “Listen to music and relax while playing against the PC.”
    • “Okay visuals, nice music and dialogues.”
    • “Sound effects and the music are still great.”

  • stability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game's stability is poor, with frequent bugs and instances of freezing that disrupt the gameplay experience.

    • “Although that first endeavor was buggy as heck!”
    • “Game freezes”

  • graphics

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The graphics are notably basic and low in production value, reflecting an outdated and spartan aesthetic. This simplicity occasionally results in unintentionally humorous moments, such as the exaggerated slow-motion zoom effects. Overall, the visuals lag behind contemporary standards.

    • “Not for the production values obviously: both audio and graphics are spartan, which makes the 'slow mo zoom in glory cam' when an expensive unit is blown up rather hilarious.”
    • “For the record, at the time it was behind in terms of graphics and sound too.”

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The system enhances replayability by maximizing the value of a limited number of maps, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.

    • “What's really cool about this system is that it makes the limited number of maps highly replayable.”

  • humor

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor primarily stems from the hilariously poor voice acting rather than the story, which serves as a simple backdrop. Overall, the game's comedic value is found more in its unintentional charm than intentional writing.

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Domination is a turn-based strategy game with warfare and science fiction themes. Common tags for Domination include science and turn-based.

Domination is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

Domination was released on November 4, 2009.

Domination was developed by Wargaming.net.

Domination has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Domination for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Domination is a single player game with multiplayer support.

Similar games include Strategic Command WWII: War in Europe, Galactic Civilizations II: Endless Universe, Rise of Nations, Codex of Victory, Order of Battle: World War II and others.