Powargrid

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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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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

story5 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

Engaging and humorous storyline that keeps players interested.
Challenging gameplay that is easy to learn but difficult to master, providing a rewarding experience.
Well-designed campaign missions that encourage strategic thinking and experimentation.

Punishing difficulty spikes and unclear objectives can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Lack of options to undo actions or save progress makes retrying levels tedious.
Multiplayer functionality is limited and several achievements are reportedly unachievable.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
47%
20%
The game's story is generally well-received, featuring an engaging and humorous narrative centered around quirky characters, such as jellies, which adds charm and depth to the gameplay. Players appreciate the thoughtfulness behind the campaign missions, though some express frustration with the lack of hints for certain objectives and the inability to skip dialogue during mission restarts. Overall, the storyline enhances the experience, making players eager to uncover more as they progress.
- “The story is great so far, and the levels keep getting challenging, although some appear a bit repetitive.”
- “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 and more of 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
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
30%
30%
The gameplay is characterized by restrictive mechanics, such as the inability to sell or undo actions, and a focus on specific play styles dictated by the developers. Players experience a blend of tower defense and offensive strategies, with well-balanced missions that challenge their understanding of game mechanics. While the game features addictive and challenging AI, it also offers adjustable speed options, though some players express a desire for a more dynamic, real-time gameplay experience.
- “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…”
- “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 which doesn't have a save game mechanic and crashes every now and then).”
- “What came to mind is an active mode where instead of turn-based, everything is live, generating power over time and having to make quick decisions to take out your opponent; the gameplay on the main menu is what gave me that impression.”
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 to skip repetitive mission dialogues despite their initial amusement. Overall, the humor strikes a balance between simplicity and entertainment, contributing significantly to the game's charm.
- “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%
33%
33%
The graphics have been criticized for their outdated 90s aesthetic, with some referring to them as "programmer's graphics." However, despite this retro style, players find the visuals to be humble yet enjoyable, contributing to the overall fun of the game.
- “Humble but fun 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 and reduces the feeling of grinding.