Militia
- December 1, 2015
- BrainGoodGames
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Militia is a single-player, turn-based strategy game that provides a worthy challenge and evolves with the player, offering a bite-sized yet thrilling victory experience. As the leader of a small troop, your mission is to dispatch enemy captains using simple-to-pick-up gameplay with procedurally generated levels. The Dark World expansion, featuring new heroes, enemies, and a ladder, is included for free, positioning Militia as a contender for the best single-player strategy game."
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Reviews
- Easy to learn but hard to master, providing a satisfying challenge for players.
- Engaging gameplay with interesting mechanics and unit interactions, reminiscent of chess.
- Offers two distinct modes (Light and Dark) that enhance replayability and variety.
- Difficulty scaling can be frustrating, as losing matches can lead to having to replay easier levels.
- Lack of clear explanations for unit abilities and mechanics can lead to confusion.
- No option to save mid-game, which can be inconvenient for players.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its elegant and simple mechanics that are easy to learn yet provide a challenging experience as players progress. While the initial levels are accessible, the game introduces complex puzzles and strategic elements that require mastery, creating a satisfying balance between casual play and deeper strategy. However, some players find the "3 wins vs 1 lose" mechanic frustrating, as it adds pressure to maintain progress.
“Very elegant set of rules with simple and addictive gameplay.”
“Simple yet elegant, casual yet challenging, chilling yet addictive, this is definitely a sweet game that captures that simplicity with great game mechanics.”
“It provides the satisfaction of chess-like mechanics with procedural generation to keep things fresh.”
“I reached level 6 after a couple of hours of gameplay and I really struggled to accomplish anything after that.”
“You'll probably blast through the first few ranks easily, but soon you'll find yourself in challenging environments that push you to master the mechanics.”
“Light offers much simpler mechanics, with units that jump and attack in easy-to-understand ways.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its soothing and minimalistic quality, enhancing the overall experience. While some users noted that the default volume is excessively loud, it can be adjusted, making it a minor issue. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's enjoyment.
“The music, while every bit as minimalistic as the whole experience, is very good.”
“I give it a + for the soothing music.”
“Fun, simple game with a good soundtrack.”
“The only con I can think of is the music, which is rather obscenely loud by default, but you can turn it down, so it's not that much of a con.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game offers some replay value, particularly with achievements tied to match counts, making it suitable for short play sessions. However, players note that once the rules are mastered, the experience can become repetitive, limiting its long-term replayability.
“Neat little coffee-break game with lots of replay value.”
“Some replay value; the last achievement kicks in at 100 matches.”
“If there is any disadvantage to the game, it's that replayability is not necessarily endless - once you learn both rule sets, you're basically just doing the same thing, except in different setups.”
“Some replay value, the last achievement kicks in at 100 matches.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a simple yet appealing style that resonates well with players, proving that simplicity can be effective and engaging. Despite their minimalism, these graphics do not detract from the overall experience, showcasing that less can indeed be more.
“One thing I keep forgetting to mention in my reviews for their games is how much of a fan I am of the simple graphic style most of them use.”
“Don’t be fooled by the simple graphics.”
