Quar: Battle for Gate 18
- April 4, 2016
- Steel Wool Studios
- 10h median play time
Get on SteamQuar: Battle for Gate 18 is a real-time strategy game set in a sci-fi universe. Players command a high-tech military force, battling for control of a valuable planetary gate. The game features a single-player campaign, skirmish mode, and online multiplayer, with various units, structures, and upgrades to command and customize.
PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
Oculus Rift
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and engaging VR experience that immerses players in a turn-based strategy environment, allowing them to interact with the battlefield from different perspectives.
- Graphics and animations are well-designed, providing a charming and visually appealing atmosphere that enhances the overall gameplay experience.
- The game features a solid campaign with a good length, offering enjoyable gameplay mechanics and the potential for replayability, especially if future expansions or modes are introduced.
- The turn-based gameplay can feel slow and may not appeal to players looking for a more dynamic real-time strategy experience.
- Controls can be awkward and unintuitive at times, leading to frustration during gameplay, particularly when trying to end turns or manage units effectively.
- The lack of additional content, such as skirmish modes or multiplayer options, limits replayability and leaves players wanting more after completing the campaign.
- graphics14 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are highly praised for their quality and artistic design, featuring vibrant visuals and well-animated characters in varied environments. While many players appreciate the aesthetics, some note that the graphics do not compensate for gameplay frustrations, particularly in controlling units. The game is considered visually appealing, especially in VR, with smooth performance on moderate hardware.
“The graphics are delightful, the strategy is fun and not overly complicated.”
“The art/graphic design/animations are very nicely done, with a very good variety of characters nicely animated in a good looking and very varied environment.”
“This is one of the best VR games currently available - controls and gameplay work smoothly, great cartoony graphics.”
“Also, there was no back to start menu (settings/graphics) and no 'exit'; I had to remove the headset and close the window.”
“I'm running a 980 Ti stock with a 4th gen i5, so I imagine a newer i5 or even i7 would be more than fine. This game isn't very graphics-intensive as my 980 Ti was barely putting any effort out; it's all CPU here, so you know.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring solid mechanics and enjoyable turn-based strategy elements that stand out in the VR space. Players appreciate the graphics and the replayability of missions, although some feel that the VR aspect does not significantly enhance the experience. Overall, the game is praised for its smooth controls and engaging tactical battles within a story-driven campaign.
“This is one of the first games to implement RTS mechanics, and it does that well.”
“The game's graphics are very good and the gameplay is fun.”
“The gameplay is tactical, featuring turn-based battles in a story-driven campaign.”
“It's a nice strategy game, but the VR adds absolutely nothing to the gameplay.”
“The gameplay is tactical, turn-based battles against in a story-driven campaign.”
“I wish the gameplay had been like 'Final Assault VR'.”
- story7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game features a solid story-driven campaign with 14 replayable missions, providing around 10 hours of gameplay. While players appreciate the narrative and tactical turn-based battles, some express a desire for more missions and expansions to enhance replayability. Overall, the story is engaging, but the limited number of missions leaves players wanting more.
“There is an actual story here too. Although I haven't been playing it long, I can honestly say I am happy with my purchase, and I hear this game is around 10 hours long.”
“There's a tutorial and 14 missions, all replayable. It has good graphics and solid gameplay.”
“I just wish there were more missions!”
“I wouldn't say that there is a lot of replayability, but if they were to add a new expansion with the same number of missions for $8-10, I would definitely go for it.”
“The gameplay is tactical, turn-based battles against a story-driven campaign.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers 14 replayable missions along with a tutorial, featuring good graphics and solid gameplay; however, many users feel that overall replayability is limited. There is interest in potential expansions that could enhance replay value, suggesting that additional content could significantly improve the experience.
“There's a tutorial and 14 missions, all replayable. It has good graphics and solid gameplay.”
“The game offers a variety of missions that encourage players to replay them for different experiences.”
“Each playthrough can feel unique due to the different strategies and choices available.”
“I wouldn't say that there is a lot of replayability, but if they were to add a new expansion with the same number of missions for $8-10, I would definitely go for it.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game through amusing interactions, such as teleporting to observe the antics of different groups in real-time, which adds a lighthearted and entertaining element to the gameplay.
“It was hilarious to teleport to each group's side in real size and watch their activities.”
“The humor in the game kept me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
“I loved the witty dialogue and clever puns that made every interaction enjoyable.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with users expressing their enjoyment and appreciation for it.
“I also really like the music.”
