Powargrid

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Powargrid is a multiplayer turn-based strategy game. It was developed by Wee Free Studio and was released on October 5, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

Powargrid is an explosive turn-based strategy game where you must destroy your opponent's power plants and protect your own.

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Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

story5 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

Engaging and humorous storyline that adds charm to the gameplay.
Challenging yet rewarding strategy mechanics that encourage players to develop their skills.
Well-designed campaign missions that provide a good learning curve and keep players invested.

Punishing difficulty spikes and unclear objectives can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Lack of options to undo actions or sell buildings restricts player strategy and can result in dead ends.
Multiplayer functionality is limited and currently lacks variety, which may hinder replayability.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
47%
20%
The game's story is generally well-received, featuring an engaging and humorous narrative that adds depth to the gameplay, particularly through its quirky characters and themes. However, players express frustration with certain mission mechanics that can hinder progress, such as the lack of save options and the inability to skip dialogue during restarts. Overall, while the storyline captivates many, it is marred by some design choices that detract from the experience.
- “The story is great, so far, and the levels keep getting challenging, although some appear.”
- “A strategy game with an intriguing concept and an engaging story.”
- “There is a lot of humor, and the developers obviously put some time into the storyline.”
- “If you don't play the style the developers want you to play (spoiler: play a mission multiple times without going back to the main menu, in a game which doesn't have a save game mechanic and crashes every now and then).”
- “Though I have to mention if it wasn't for the jellies and their story, this game would be boring. I wanted to keep playing and find out more about what's going on, and I do hope that it builds to an actual story as it goes on!”
- “- Captivating story of love and woe... okay, it's jellies complaining about other jellies, and color racism exists strong and alive in the world of beans.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
37%
27%
The gameplay is primarily turn-based and slow-paced, which some players find restrictive due to limited options for selling or undoing actions. While it features enjoyable tower defense mechanics and well-balanced missions that challenge players to adapt, the lack of a save mechanic and potential crashes can hinder the experience. Overall, the game offers complex and addictive gameplay, though it may require multiple attempts to succeed against challenging AI.
- “This game lets you take delightful tower defense mechanics and use them offensively.”
- “The missions are well balanced to either require a good understanding of a new mechanic or serve as a checkpoint for macro game understanding.”
- “Challenging AI and addictive gameplay: don’t be surprised to fail the first time, or the second, or the third…”
- “Turn-based gameplay, slow pace, and everything that can be bad is in this game.”
- “The gameplay is very restrictive in that there is no option to sell or undo, and you can only build over connectors, not other buildings.”
- “If you don't play the style the developers want you to play (spoiler: play a mission multiple times without going back to the main menu, in a game that doesn't have a save game mechanic and crashes every now and then).”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised for being genuinely funny and engaging, with witty dialogues and a humorous plot that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the clever writing that makes them want to read the lore, although some express a desire for options to skip repetitive dialogue. Overall, the humor strikes a balance between being entertaining and not overly forced.
- “Simple without being uninteresting, genuinely laugh-out-loud funny, without trying too hard.”
- “+ humorous and witty plot”
- “- humorous and entertaining dialogues: one of the very few games where I take the time to really read the game lore.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics have been criticized for their outdated 90s aesthetic, with some reviewers questioning whether they are merely "programmer's graphics." However, others find the visuals to be humble yet enjoyable, suggesting a charm in their simplicity.
- “Humble but fun graphics.”
- “The 90's want their GUI and 3D graphics back (is it programmer's graphics?)”
- “The 90's want their GUI and 3D graphics back (is it programmer's graphics?)”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate that the campaign effectively teaches the game mechanics, eliminating the need for a separate, tedious tutorial, which enhances the overall experience of grinding.