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No Retreat! The Russian Front

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74%Game Brain Score
gameplay, replayability
graphics, music
86% User Score Based on 37 reviews

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No Retreat! The Russian Front is a single player and multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Avalon Digital and was released on June 25, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

No Retreat! The Russian Front is a strategic World War II game focused on the Eastern Front, offering quick-paced, realistic gameplay with a manageable number of units and low stacking. It combines classic hex-based wargaming with modern card-driven mechanics to deliver a player-friendly, story-driven experience of the epic conflict between Nazi Germany and Communist Russia.

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86%
Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
stability1 negative mentions
  • A unique and accessible digital adaptation of a classic board game, providing an engaging and fun gameplay experience.
  • The game captures the strategic complexities of the Eastern Front while avoiding the time commitment of larger wargames, making it suitable for both casual and dedicated players.
  • The developers are responsive to feedback, actively working on improvements and bug fixes, which shows promise for the game's future.
  • The user interface is clunky and not intuitive, making it difficult for new players to navigate and understand gameplay mechanics.
  • As an early access title, the game is still plagued by bugs and glitches, particularly in the AI and tutorial sections.
  • The AI requires significant refinement, as it struggles with basic strategic concepts, impacting the single-player experience.
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally well-received, with players finding it engaging and fun once they grasp the mechanics, which are simple yet faithful to the original game. The improvement of units adds a strategic layer, particularly for the Soviet player, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users note that the gameplay feels like it is still in an early testing phase.

    • “All in all, once you get the mechanics, it's a fun game.”
    • “Improvement of units is another fun mechanic, especially for the Soviet player who must think carefully about their force composition.”
    • “The mechanics of the game are simple but true to the spirit of the original game and thus efficient for players.”
    • “The gameplay itself feels more like a game testing phase in an early stage.”
    • “The mechanics of the game are simple but lack depth, making the experience feel unpolished.”
    • “This digital version attempts to capture the gameplay experience of the original, but it falls short in execution.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players note a strong sense of replayability, as each game offers a unique experience influenced by different strategies and early game decisions.

    • “There is a good amount of replayability, with each game playing out fairly uniquely depending on axis strategy and progress in the early game.”
    • “The game offers endless replayability, as every decision leads to different outcomes and experiences.”
    • “With multiple paths and strategies to explore, the replayability factor keeps the game fresh and engaging.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    While there are still some graphical and UI bugs due to the game's early access status, these issues do not significantly detract from the overall experience. Recent updates have notably improved the graphics and user interface, enhancing the game's visual appeal and intuitiveness.

    • “I have revisited it recently and can see that it has improved greatly in terms of graphics, intuitive UI, and AI.”
    • “Due to early access, there are still some graphical and UI bugs remaining, but these don't significantly impact the game.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game features historical tracks that some players appreciate for their authenticity, but others find it dated and difficult to enjoy over extended periods. Fortunately, there is an option to turn off the music if it becomes bothersome.

    • “The historical music from the time period adds a nice touch to the game, even if it can be tough to listen to for long stretches.”
    • “I should also add that I'm not a huge fan of the dated music, but that can be turned off.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report several glitches, particularly during the tutorial sections, indicating that stability may be an issue in those areas of the game.

    • “Several glitches noted, mostly in the tutorials.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate that the game streamlines tedious aspects of board gaming, such as supply calculations and movement ranges, enabling them to focus on more engaging strategic decisions like attack and defense. This reduction in grinding enhances the overall enjoyment of the gameplay experience.

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No Retreat! The Russian Front is a strategy game.

No Retreat! The Russian Front is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

No Retreat! The Russian Front was released on June 25, 2025.

No Retreat! The Russian Front was developed by Avalon Digital.

No Retreat! The Russian Front has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

No Retreat! The Russian Front is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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