Precursors: Armored Angels
- December 27, 2021
- Artificial Worlds Ltd.
Get on Steam"Precursors: Armored Angels" is a turn-based strategy game where players confront intelligent machines and competitive corporations while managing technology research and mech construction. Emphasis on technology or mech size impacts gameplay, offering unique opportunities and consequences. The game boasts a distinct style reminiscent of 80s and 90s anime movies, combining classic game challenges with user-friendly mechanics.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features an interesting physics-based battle system with a variety of mechs and research branches, providing a non-linear gameplay experience.
- The tutorial effectively helps players grasp the mechanics quickly, making it accessible even for those new to turn-based strategy games.
- Despite some rough edges, the game offers a solid and engaging experience that can occupy players for several hours with its replayability and interesting storyline.
- The user interface and management system can be difficult to navigate initially, requiring time to adjust, which may hinder the experience for some players.
- Combat involves a lot of micromanagement, which can lead to fatigue and the need for breaks during play sessions.
- The game lacks polish in certain areas, such as special effects and quality of life features, which can detract from the overall experience.
- story32 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 81 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game's storyline is rated 3/5, featuring a non-linear structure with multiple plot lines and varied mission types, although some missions are repetitive. Players can engage in timed missions to gather resources for upgrading mechs, which adds depth to the gameplay, while the overall plot and universe are described as interesting and coherent. However, the time constraint of 120 days to defeat enemies adds a layer of urgency to mission selection, encouraging strategic planning.
“The cool thing is that the entire plot and universe are interesting and quite coherent.”
“Missions are timed differently; some have different rewards, sometimes the same and sometimes different enemies. There are several plot lines to choose from.”
“The game looks linear, but it is more non-linear than linear, and although some missions are repeated, it is replayable.”
“The storyline feels linear, but it is more non-linear than linear, and although some missions are repeated, it is replayable.”
“Some missions are only there to give you a better chance to improve your mechs, but they don't bring you closer to the final mission and take away from the limited time you have to win.”
“You only have 120 days to defeat the enemies, so don't use side missions too much since they don't contribute to the main objective and reduce the time left to complete the game.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a blend of 90s style and modern mechanics, enhanced by a helpful tutorial that eases players into the controls. While the game shows promise with its unique mechanics, it lacks customization options for mechs and suffers from rough gameplay elements, which can hinder the overall experience. Recent updates have improved clarity and fun, but many players feel it still lacks essential features expected from a title of its kind.
“Thanks to the tutorial at the beginning of the game, you'll get used to the game's mechanics and controls faster.”
“I've encountered a very different approach here and some new mechanics I haven't seen before.”
“A combination of two game eras: the style of games of the 90s and modern mechanics that are still used today.”
“This feels like a very promising game which they pushed out without 2/3 of the mechanics you would expect from such a title.”
“Probably the most frustrating part is the lack of ability to customize your mechs, which is a mechanic more than 20 years old.”
“However, the options and play style choices are severely hindered by the extremely rough mechanics.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics received a positive reception, with users rating them 4 out of 5. They appreciated the cool visual design and noted that the graphics enhance the strategic thinking required for gameplay.
“I like the graphics and the fact that you have to think a little about each move.”
“The graphics are quite cool and the music is reasonable.”
- music6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, featuring a nice soundtrack and good sound effects, contributing positively to the overall experience. Reviewers consistently rate it 4 out of 5, highlighting its quality alongside the game's graphics.
“Nice soundtrack and good sound effects.”
“The graphics are quite cool and the music is reasonable.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally good, with lasers and rockets functioning well; however, players have reported occasional glitches and bugs related to explosions and superheat effects, which can detract from the experience.
“Lasers and rockets are great, but explosions and superheat effects, while nice, are sometimes buggy.”
“There are sometimes a few glitches during explosions, but otherwise it all looks nice.”
“There are sometimes a few glitches during explosions, but otherwise it all looks nice.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Despite its seemingly linear structure, the game offers a non-linear experience that enhances replayability, even though some missions may be repeated. Players find value in revisiting the game due to its varied gameplay elements.
“The game appears linear at first, but it is actually more non-linear than it seems. Even though some missions are repeated, the overall experience remains highly replayable.”
“The game may seem straightforward, but its non-linear elements provide a fresh experience each time, making it enjoyable to replay despite some mission repetition.”
“The game feels linear, but it is actually more non-linear than it appears. However, the repetition of some missions limits its overall replayability.”
“While the game presents itself as linear, it offers a non-linear experience. Still, the repeated missions detract from its replayability.”
