Mosby's Confederacy
- November 19, 2008
- Tilted Mill Entertainment, Inc.
Get on Steam"Mosby's Confederacy" is a turn-based strategy and real-time tactical combat game, where you lead a small group of Confederate soldiers on missions to harass and ambush Union forces. Randomized missions require adaptable strategies, and your soldiers gain experience and skills with each victory. Investing in local towns between battles helps to maintain and grow your forces' abilities.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers an interesting historical context centered around John S. Mosby and his Rangers, appealing to fans of the American Civil War.
- Gameplay involves strategic resource management and tactical planning, providing a moderate challenge that can be enjoyable for both beginners and seasoned strategy fans.
- Despite its flaws, the game has a certain charm and can be fun for those who appreciate its unique setting and concept.
- The game suffers from repetitive missions and simplistic gameplay, leading to a lack of variety and engagement over time.
- Technical issues and bugs hinder the overall experience, with reports of poor performance on modern systems and unpolished mechanics.
- Limited replay value and a lack of difficulty options make the game feel stagnant after the initial playthrough.
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is characterized by a basic and repetitive mission structure, where players engage in real-time combat with limited resources across similar maps. While the overarching campaign remains consistent, the randomization of missions and troops adds some variety, though many players find the gameplay lacks depth and becomes monotonous. Overall, the narrative framework is appreciated, but the execution suffers from repetitiveness.
“Brilliant idea, marred by repetitive missions, but still excellent.”
“You can choose between missions on a county map and upgrade your men and such and then you go into a world map and fight RTS style with the men you've picked.”
“Like the story, dislike the repetitiveness.”
“All in all, though, missions here are very basic, so don't expect much.”
“Having only three resources and playing slow, limited, and repetitive missions on maps that all feel the same?”
“Every campaign is basically the same, except they give you random missions and troops.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it slow and simplistic, particularly when on foot, while others appreciate the nostalgic feel and the faster pace when using horses. Overall, many feel that the gameplay lacks depth and can be frustrating, especially on modern PCs.
“Also, it gives you the feel of the good old days, when you could play the game with the southern officer as the main character, which makes for great gameplay.”
“Gameplay can be really slow if on foot, but having horses speeds it up a lot.”
“But the gameplay is just not that great.”
“Simplistic and boring gameplay.”
“The game is not bad, but it doesn't run well on modern PCs and it's too troublesome in terms of gameplay.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
While the game features randomly generated maps and starting details to enhance replayability, many users feel that it ultimately has limited replay value, suggesting that the core experience may not vary significantly with each playthrough.
“Maps and starting details (stats for individual units, number/location of enemies, etc.) are randomly generated to facilitate greater replayability.”
“The only thing I really disliked is that the game has limited replay value.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are considered functional but not impressive, serving more as a backdrop to the focus on planning and tactics. While they are stable and run well on Windows 7 (64-bit), players note that the visuals are adequate but not a highlight of the experience.
“The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
“Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, failing to create a visually engaging world.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its bugs, which detract from the overall experience, yet it is considered underrated for its unique exploration of a specific subject matter.
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
“There are numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay, leading to frustrating moments.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music effectively captures the period's essence, contributing to the game's overall charm and enhancing the immersive experience.
“The music is evocative of the period, and overall I'd say the game has considerable charm.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“Each track is beautifully composed, immersing players in the game's atmosphere.”
