Ruthless Conquest

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Ruthless Conquest is a single player and multiplayer casual strategy game. It was developed by Candy Rufus Games and was released on November 27, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

"Ruthless Conquest" is a 2018 free, ad-free galactic strategy game where players expand their empire by capturing planets in local and internet multiplayer matches. The game offers six levels of challenging AI for practice or additional players. It is a Christmas gift from the developers of Survivalcraft and other CandyRufusGames titles.

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music3 negative mentions

Ruthless Conquest offers deep strategic gameplay that encourages players to think critically about resource management, diplomacy, and military tactics.
The game features a variety of factions with unique units and bonuses, enhancing replayability and strategic diversity.
It's a free game that provides an engaging experience, making it accessible for players who enjoy strategy games without financial commitment.

The game can feel unbalanced due to random reinforcements and AI interventions, which may frustrate players who are performing well.
Some players report issues with long game durations and stalemates, particularly in matches with only a few players remaining.
There are concerns about cheating and a lack of reporting mechanisms, which can detract from the competitive experience.

music
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The music in the game enhances the overall experience, making it enjoyable and comparable to AAA titles. However, some players noted that longer gameplay sessions can feel lacking in musical variety, as they often only feature the initial track.
- “Play this game for a little while with some music, and you can have as much fun as in a AAA game.”
- “The music in this game really enhances the overall experience and keeps you engaged throughout.”
- “The games can draw out a little too long, and in those instances, I noticed that there wasn't any music aside from the starting track.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during longer play sessions.”
- “I found the music to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience of the game.”
optimization
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Players appreciate the optimization feature that allows grouping multiple ships into a single 'fleet' ship, which enhances performance and streamlines gameplay. This mechanic effectively reduces resource strain and improves overall efficiency during gameplay.
- “Ships can be grouped to enhance performance; for example, 100 ships can form a 'fleet' ship.”
- “The optimization features allow for seamless management of resources and units, making gameplay smoother.”
- “I love how the game optimizes ship performance, allowing for strategic grouping that enhances overall efficiency.”
- “Ships are grouped to increase performance; for example, 100 ships can form a 'fleet' ship.”
- “The optimization of ship performance is severely lacking, making large fleets cumbersome.”
- “The game struggles with optimization, especially when managing multiple ships at once.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is reminiscent of Galcon, focusing on simple tap controls to direct units towards nodes, with the objective of overpowering enemy forces.
- “The gameplay is exactly like Galcon, where you tap your phone screen to direct your units to specific nodes, aiming to overwhelm your enemies with superior numbers.”
- “The mechanics are simple yet engaging, allowing for strategic planning and quick decision-making.”
- “I love how the gameplay encourages both offensive and defensive strategies, making each match feel unique and challenging.”
- “Gameplay consists of just tapping your phone screen to direct your units to specific nodes, trying to overwhelm the enemies with numbers.”
- “The mechanics feel repetitive and lack depth, making the gameplay quickly become monotonous.”
- “There are significant balance issues that make certain strategies overwhelmingly effective, leading to a frustrating experience.”