Quar: Battle for Gate 18

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Quar: Battle for Gate 18 is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Steel Wool Studios and was released on April 4, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

Quar: 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.

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews

graphics10 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging turn-based strategy experience, reminiscent of tabletop war games, with charming graphics and animations.
Players appreciate the ability to scale down to the size of their units, providing a unique perspective and enhancing immersion in the VR environment.
Despite being a bit slow-paced, the game has a solid length and offers a good amount of content, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.

The game suffers from outdated VR mechanics, lacking customizable controls and comfort settings, which can lead to discomfort and motion sickness for some players.
Many players feel that the turn-based gameplay can be tedious and that the VR aspect does not significantly enhance the overall experience.
There is a lack of additional content and modes, such as skirmish or multiplayer options, which limits replayability and leaves players wanting more after completing the campaign.

graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
18%
19%
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their quality, with many users highlighting the delightful visuals, good art design, and smooth animations. However, some players noted that the lack of customizable settings and frustrating controls detracted from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, contributing positively to the game's appeal despite some gameplay frustrations.
- “The graphics are delightful, the strategy is fun and not overly complicated.”
- “The graphics and gameplay are spot on.”
- “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.”
- “It suffers a bit from old VR game issues, like having zero settings for changing controls or comfort, just audio and graphics.”
- “It didn't feel like the VR element really added much to the game other than having VR visuals.”
- “Also, there was no back to start menu (settings/graphics) and no 'exit'; I had to remove the headset and close the window.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
23%
23%
The gameplay is generally praised for being straightforward, fun, and well-executed, with solid mechanics and appealing graphics. Players appreciate the strategic, turn-based approach, which offers a refreshing change from the more frantic styles of other VR titles. Overall, the game successfully combines RTS elements with a story-driven campaign, providing a smooth and enjoyable experience.
- “The gameplay is straightforward and fun; there's really no complaints about it. The characters and animations are well done, and I couldn't ask for much more.”
- “This is one of the first games to implement RTS mechanics, and it does that well.”
- “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.”
- “The gameplay is turn-based, which is refreshing compared to most other VR titles right now, which seem to be wave-based or arcade, both of which feel frantic.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
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 potential 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.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
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 reignite player engagement.
- “There's a tutorial and 14 missions, all replayable. It has good graphics and solid gameplay.”
- “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.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game particularly enjoyable, noting that teleporting to observe different groups' activities in real-time adds a comedic element to the experience.
- “It was funny to teleport to each group's side in real size and watch their activities.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with users expressing their enjoyment and appreciation for its quality.
- “I also really like the music.”