Need More Troops
- October 2, 2021
- Challenging Games
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a solid blend of Auto-Battler, Strategy, and Roguelite genres, providing a fun and engaging experience.
- Gameplay is fast-paced and addictive, allowing for quick sessions that are easy to pick up and play.
- Despite its simplicity and lack of content, the game is considered a great value for its price, with potential for enjoyable gameplay.
- The game lacks depth and variety, with limited choices and decisions that can make gameplay feel repetitive.
- There is a noticeable lack of polish and content, leaving players wanting more from the overall experience.
- The interface and instructions are poorly designed, which can lead to confusion and frustration for new players.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as fast-paced and addictive, featuring a simple yet engaging loop where players set up teams for auto battles, adjusting strategies based on enemy compositions. While the mechanics are generally easy to grasp after a few attempts, some players found certain aspects, like reinforcement mechanics, less intuitive. Overall, the game offers a fun experience complemented by appealing visuals and music.
“The gameplay loop is very addictive.”
“The gameplay is simple yet addictive, allowing you to set up a team to fight in auto battles by rearranging them based on the enemies' makeup and their attack patterns.”
“Overall, it's a fun little game with a very solid gameplay loop, appealing art style, and music to complement it. I can definitely see myself playing here and there.”
“The gameplay is quick, but it took me several attempts to fully grasp the mechanics, especially the reinforcement system, even though it was explained in the tutorial.”
“The mechanics are relatively easy to understand after a few tries, but the initial learning curve can be frustrating.”
“While the game is fast-paced, the explanations for the mechanics are not clear enough, leading to confusion during gameplay.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game lacks a traditional narrative, focusing instead on strategic battles and gameplay mechanics. While some players appreciate the absence of a story, viewing it as a fitting choice for the game's design, others note that it resembles an indie version of "King's Bounty" with rogue-lite elements and random map generation. Overall, the emphasis is on gameplay rather than storytelling.
“This game doesn't have any story, just battles after battles.”
“But it fits this game really well - it's definitely not about the story.”
“This game is like an indie version of 'King's Bounty' minus story and budget, plus random map generation, rogue-lite elements, and auto battles.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as simplistic and reminiscent of old-school design, which may initially deter some players. However, the appealing art style and accompanying music enhance the overall experience, making it a fun game despite its graphical limitations.
“Overall, it's a fun little game with a very solid gameplay loop, appealing art style, and music to complement it. I can definitely see myself playing here and there.”
“Don't let the simplistic graphics (read: old school) or honestly, the terrible interface throw you off.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the game world.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally positive, with users noting a lack of significant bugs or frustrating issues, despite some concerns about polish. This level of stability is considered commendable compared to many AAA titles.
“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
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, complementing the fun gameplay and appealing art style, enhancing the overall experience and encouraging players to return.
“Overall, it's a fun little game with a very solid gameplay loop, appealing art style, and music to complement it. I can definitely see myself playing here and there.”
