Real Warfare 1242

33%
Game Brain Score Based on 28 reviews
  • graphics
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  • story
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Real Warfare 1242 is a realistic real-time strategy game set during the Mongol invasions of medieval Russia. Command armies made up of various unit types, including cavalry, archers, and infantry, in large-scale battles with historically accurate weaponry and tactics. The game features a detailed campaign mode, skirmish mode, and multiplayer options for up to 8 players. Player's decisions and military skills have a direct impact on the course of the game and its outcome.

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33%
Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews
stability3 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features a detailed tutorial that helps players understand the mechanics effectively.
  • The graphics are decent and provide a unique artistic style reminiscent of historical paintings.
  • The gameplay offers a variety of units and challenging battles, appealing to hardcore strategy fans.
  • The game suffers from significant technical issues, including crashes and compatibility problems on Windows 10.
  • There is a lack of a campaign mode and overall strategic depth, making it feel like a series of disconnected battles.
  • Many players report poor AI performance and blurry visuals, detracting from the overall experience.
  • graphics7 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the watercolor aesthetic and decent visuals that enhance the battlefield experience, while others criticize the dated engine, poor animations, and overall lack of polish. Despite the interesting graphic engine and good unit variety, many users find the graphics to be subpar, especially when compared to other titles in the genre. Overall, the game's visual presentation is seen as a mixed bag, with both commendable elements and significant shortcomings.

    • “The screen graphics are like a watercolor painting that during my two battles I played felt like I was on the field with the troops.”
    • “Good unit variety, in-depth unit stats and statistic effects from combat, challenging and varied battles brought to you in great graphical detail.”
    • “Engine and visuals are decent, even if a bit dated.”
    • “The engine and visuals are decent, even if a bit dated.”
    • “Horrible graphics, long set-up for resolution and other options, no campaign map, bad camera control, and bad combat animation.”
    • “If you are looking for a game with horrible graphics, one voice actor, and almost no strategy element, then this is for you.”
  • gameplay6 mentions

    The gameplay is reminiscent of XIII, featuring different campaigns and units, but is often described as a "discount Total War" with unfinished mechanics and bugs. While the graphics are noted as decent and the concept intriguing, overall gameplay is considered lacking compared to more polished titles like Medieval II: Total War.

    • “This is pretty much the same game as XIII gameplay-wise, with different campaigns, units, and setting.”
    • “Basically a discount Total War, it surprised me; the graphics are not too bad and the gameplay is tolerable.”
    • “The gameplay, from the five minutes I've played, seems to be alright.”
    • “Overall gameplay, however, is somewhat lacking.”
    • “Positive is an interesting graphic engine and idea of the game, but the game mechanics are unfinished and buggy.”
    • “If you want a good medieval strategy game with better overall gameplay, get Medieval II: Total War.”
  • story5 mentions

    The game's story is criticized for its lack of coherence and depth, as players move from one mission to the next without understanding the overarching narrative or context. Mission briefings are vague, leaving players uncertain about their objectives until they begin each level, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “There is no coherent story - you finish one mission and move to the next, but what happened in-between, what all the hustle was about, you're left to wonder for yourself.”
    • “What I dislike the most in the game concept is the mission briefings.”
    • “In most parts of the missions, you're supposed to lead only part of the forces on the map, but you'll never guess your objectives until you start the level.”
  • stability3 mentions

    The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with some users reporting bugs and unfinished mechanics, while others note that it runs well on Windows 7 without crashes. Despite the interesting graphics and concept, the lack of patches for existing issues has left some players dissatisfied.

    • “There have been no glitches or crashes; it runs well on Windows 7.”
    • “The game maintains a steady frame rate, providing a smooth experience throughout.”
    • “I've played for hours without any issues; the stability is impressive.”
    • “Too buggy for me, and I see that there are still no patches.”
    • “Positive is interesting graphic engine and idea of the game, but game mechanics are unfinished and buggy.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players appreciate that the game reduces the tedium of grinding by allowing them to control only a segment of their army, with the AI managing the rest, which enhances the overall gameplay experience.

  • replayability1 mentions

    Reviewers note that the game has limited replayability, primarily due to its lack of empire-building elements and reliance on preset units, which restricts strategic variety in combat.

    • “The strategic combat is similar to that of Total War, but there's no empire building or anything to go with it, resulting in little replayability due to the preset units.”
    • “Once you've played through the campaign, there's not much incentive to go back; the lack of variety in scenarios really limits replayability.”
    • “The game feels like a one-and-done experience; after completing it, I found no reason to replay, as the choices and outcomes are too linear.”
  • music1 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it strange and likening certain sounds to a prolonged burp, while others appreciate the excellent battle sounds. Overall, the music may not resonate with everyone, but it complements the gameplay experience.

    • “The game functions fine, but the music is a bit strange; maybe I'm being picky, but some of it sounds like a prolonged burp.”
    • “The music in the game is quite off-putting and doesn't match the overall atmosphere.”
    • “While the gameplay is enjoyable, the music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game suffers from significant performance issues, and there is no active support to address these optimization problems.

    • “It is, however, riddled with low performance issues, and the support for this game is no longer active.”
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