Rise: Battle Lines
- November 17, 2015
- The Secret Games Company
- 3h median play time
Get on SteamDraft an army and fight a battle all in 15 thrilling minutes. Opponents issue orders at the same time in this unique system of simultaneous turn-based tactics. The rules are simple but the strategies require the brains and bravado of a general, destined to Rise!
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Reviews
- The game features simple and addictive mechanics that are easy to pick up, making it suitable for quick play sessions.
- The simultaneous turn-based gameplay and random army drafts provide a unique strategic challenge, reminiscent of chess but with added elements of randomness.
- The graphics and presentation are appealing, contributing to an enjoyable overall experience.
- The game has been largely abandoned by developers, resulting in server connectivity issues and a lack of updates, making multiplayer nearly impossible.
- Single-player content is minimal and lacks depth, with only a few repetitive AI battles available, leading to a disappointing experience for those seeking a campaign.
- The player base is virtually non-existent, making it difficult to find matches, and many players end up fighting against AI instead of real opponents.
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a charming, cartoony art style that complements the game's overall aesthetic, while the animations are well-suited to the gameplay. The audio is subtle yet fitting, enhancing the experience without being overwhelming.
“The art style is quite nice in a cartoony way, and the audio is muted, not overwhelming, but appropriate and pleasant.”
“The graphics and animations fit perfectly with the type of game this is, and the sound effects complement them well.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for lacking depth and engagement, as the single-player content is described as a simplistic puzzle game without a meaningful narrative or campaign. Reviewers express a desire for a more developed single-player mode that includes a storyline and a structured campaign rather than just a series of battles against AI generals.
“The single-player content here is a glorified puzzle game/tutorial, as there is no story or reason to care about any of it—just three difficulty generals who place the same units you do and battle it out.”
“Now try adding in a real single-player mode, you know, with a storyline and a campaign to play, not just three single games of easy, medium, and hard.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game exhibits significant stability issues, particularly in single-player mode, where it frequently freezes during troop deployment, causing CPU usage to spike to 100%. There is uncertainty regarding its performance in multiplayer mode.
“I cannot tell if it properly works for multiplayer mode, but for single player, it freezes when trying to deploy your first troop on the hex grid, with CPU topping at 100%.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple yet innovative mechanics that are accessible and easy for players to learn, making it an enjoyable experience.
“A good little game with simple but novel mechanics that are easy to pick up.”
“The gameplay is engaging and keeps you coming back for more.”
“I love how intuitive the controls are, making it accessible for players of all skill levels.”
