reconquest

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reconquest is a single player real-time strategy game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by StormCube Games and was released on December 16, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Reconquest" is a single-player Science Fiction Real Time Strategy game, set in a post-World War III Earth. Gameplay includes base building, resource management, and strategic decision-making, with a focus on radioactive shale gas as a valuable resource. It features campaign, skirmish, and trapped modes, and draws inspiration from games like Command and Conquer, Factorio, Hearts of Iron IV, Civilization, Banished, and 8-Bit Armies.

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Audience ScoreBased on 101 reviews

story7 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The game captures the nostalgic feel of classic RTS games like Command & Conquer and Dune, providing a fun experience for fans of the genre.
Despite its budget constraints, the game offers decent graphics and a solid base-building mechanic that can be enjoyable for players.
At a discounted price, the game can provide several hours of entertainment, especially for those looking for a simple, traditional RTS experience.

The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including pathfinding problems, unresponsive AI, and a lack of essential features like a tutorial and multiplayer options.
Gameplay can feel repetitive and unbalanced, with both factions being too similar and infantry units being largely ineffective.
The presentation of the story through comic strips feels cheap and unengaging, detracting from the overall experience.

story
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
84%
6%
The game's story is criticized for being shallow and poorly presented, primarily through comic book-style cutscenes that lack depth and immersion. Players note that missions feel repetitive and formulaic, with little variation in objectives or environments, leading to a lack of engagement with the narrative. Overall, while there is a basic storyline, it fails to captivate, leaving many feeling that it detracts from the gameplay experience.
- “The story is alright, but suffers majorly from a lack of voice acting.”
- “The missions thus far have been fun, if a little short, and tend to follow the normal RTS formula of 'defend something (usually your base but not always) until you can build up an overwhelming force and steamroll the map.'”
- “The story presentation comes across as cheap; it would probably have worked better as an officer telling the commander his or her mission orders directly with voiceover, something like the Ace Combat games.”
- “The missions themselves are dull, and the story is presented in quite possibly the worst drawn and written comic book-style panels I've ever seen.”
- “The story is pretty lame, and the way it is done is just unimmersive.”
- “The missions are almost the same as well; each level has a minor completely boring story that leads nowhere exciting.”
graphics
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
38%
9%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players noting that while they are generally good and clean, they often feel unfinished or lacking in variety. Some users appreciate the modern visuals that evoke nostalgia for classic RTS games, while others criticize the graphics as subpar or washed out, highlighting issues like hit detection bugs and limited environmental design. Overall, the graphics are deemed satisfactory for a budget title, but there is significant room for improvement.
- “The graphics are very clean and the particle effects are quite beautiful.”
- “Brought back the good old memories of C&C and Dune 2000 but with great graphics.”
- “Its graphics are good, with very well-designed objects and a great environment.”
- “Yes, it's a small budget game obviously, but I would rather take crappy graphics and great gameplay instead of this.”
- “Graphics are subpar and washed out.”
- “I started playing and was immediately unimpressed with the visuals, and even more saddened when my units altogether stopped moving on the battlefield in the second mission.”
gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
47%
10%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant pathing issues, a lack of unique mechanics, and a feeling of mediocrity compared to classic RTS games like Command & Conquer. While some appreciate the intuitive design and nostalgic elements, others criticize the AI, limited upgrade options, and overall unfinished feel. Despite its potential as a fun indie title, many agree that it requires further polish and content updates to enhance engagement and gameplay depth.
- “Gameplay is well designed, simplistic, and intuitive, with most unit strengths and weaknesses being obvious for the genre. It has potential, but currently it's not particularly engaging once you get familiar with the basic mechanics of the game.”
- “All in all, a good game with some solid RTS mechanics. It's a fun little reminder of what the genre used to be, with gameplay reminiscent of early C&C titles.”
- “As a small indie game, I am enjoying the gameplay; it's a fun diversion but needs more polish. The units and gameplay placement are great.”
- “Terrible gameplay, pathing issues, very generic.”
- “The game looks okay and sounds okay, but the gameplay is mediocre at best.”
- “The basic mechanics are there and the graphics and music are okay, but it just feels unfinished and lacking - only one background, poor AI (it just keeps sending small waves of troops at you in the exact same place at regular intervals), slow movement, very limited upgrade options for buildings or vehicles (which seem to make little difference anyway), can only repair one vehicle at a time even with multiple factories, no ability to build second bases (might have been possible later in the game but I'd given up before then).”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
89%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs affecting gameplay, such as unresponsive controls, resource gathering issues, and units getting stuck. While some players have not encountered game-breaking bugs, the overall consensus is that the game feels unfinished and abandoned, leading to a frustrating experience. Many reviewers advise against purchasing due to these persistent stability issues.
- “Bug free! I haven't come across a single game-breaking bug on my PC.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it allows me to fully immerse myself in the experience.”
- “The low budget of the game is evident, but at least they could fix the controls - you can't tell when you've selected a building, repairs on buildings are slow and buggy, which can cost you the mission. It's hard to create a group of troops; when you want to add new units to a troop, you lose control of the whole troop. 'Harvesters' get confused when there is more than one depot and often, almost always, deliver the gas to the far depot, queuing up, which delays resource gathering. I also can't build a second main control center to expand the controlled territory.”
- “But the buggy play and the fact the game seems to have been abandoned about three years ago means you're only buying a piece of a game.”
- “After a long wait from the developer to give any information about upcoming updates (the game is buggy as hell!), they have gone full circle and deleted my thread asking for news on what they are planning with this game. Maybe because I said that this is the sort of shady company SidAlpha likes to report about, but I do recommend that people don't waste their hard-earned money on this lackluster, dead-in-the-water game.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
14%
29%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players noting that the soundtrack fits the game's style and evokes nostalgia reminiscent of classic titles like Command & Conquer. While some describe the audio as "cool" and "superb," others feel that the overall experience is marred by a lack of variety and depth in gameplay elements. Overall, the music contributes positively to the atmosphere, but it may not be enough to elevate the game beyond its perceived shortcomings.
- “Graphics is nice, music/audio cool too.”
- “The soundtrack is nice, fits in quite well with the game style.”
- “It has good graphics, superb music and clear control/mechanics.”
- “The basic mechanics are there and the graphics and music are ok, but it just feels unfinished and lacking - only one background, poor AI (it just keeps sending small waves of troops at you in the exact same place at regular intervals), slow movement, very limited upgrade options for buildings or vehicles (which seem to make little difference anyway), can only repair one vehicle at a time even with multiple factories, no ability to build second bases (might have been possible later in the game but I'd given up before then).”
- “If you like RTS with okay music and okay graphics, then this game will bring you fun for at least 12 hours and more.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for its repetitive missions and lackluster storytelling, which fails to engage players or evoke any significant emotional response.
- “The missions are almost the same, and each level has a minor, completely boring story that leads nowhere exciting.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters is lacking, making it hard to connect with their struggles.”
- “I felt no attachment to the storyline; it was predictable and failed to evoke any real feelings.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is characterized as understated yet effective, featuring a well-balanced design with tasteful effects that enhance the overall experience without overwhelming the player.
- “It is not too fancy; it doesn't have billions of lights. It's atmospheric, well-toned, and features nice effects.”
- “The ambiance is immersive, drawing you into the world with its subtle details and captivating sound design.”
- “Every corner of the environment feels alive, creating a rich atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game runs smoothly and offers a pleasant experience, but many users feel it still resembles an early access title, indicating a need for further optimization and updates to enhance its overall completeness.
- “The game runs smoothly and plays well, but it still feels like an early access title. I'm hopeful for future updates to enhance the overall experience.”
- “The optimization is impressive, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I appreciate how well the game performs; it maintains a steady frame rate and minimizes loading times.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate that the grinding aspect of the game is complemented by good audio and voice acting, which helps prevent the experience from becoming tedious or overwhelming.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing animation of infantry units, which appear to run as if they urgently need to use the bathroom, adding a lighthearted touch to the gameplay.
- “The animation of infantry units while they run looks kind of funny, as if they need to go to the bathroom.”