Scythe: Digital Edition

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In Scythe: Digital Edition, players take command of a faction in a alternate 1920s Europa, striving to become the most powerful and influential. Through strategic resource management, battle decisions, and territorial expansion, guide your faction to greatness in this digitally adapted board game. Engage in combat, negotiations, and cunning tactics to secure your place as the dominant force in this war-torn land.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

66%

Audience ScoreBased on 181 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

Great adaptation of the beloved Scythe board game with stunning graphics and smooth gameplay.
The app is a convenient way to learn the game and practice strategies before playing with friends.
Players appreciate the unique faction mechanics and balanced gameplay, making each session enjoyable.

The lack of an undo button in multiplayer is a significant issue, leading to frustrating misclicks.
Many users report persistent bugs, including loading issues and crashes, making the game unplayable at times.
The online multiplayer experience is hindered by the requirement for all players to be online simultaneously, which defeats the purpose of asynchronous play.

stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
89%
Users report significant stability issues with the game, including frequent freezes during loading screens, tutorials, and account creation processes. These problems render the game unplayable for some, particularly on specific devices like the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, and are exacerbated by reliance on external applications that also exhibit bugs. Overall, while some players find the game enjoyable, the instability detracts from the experience, leading to low ratings.
- “Runs great and plays great.”
- “Trying to play on Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. I have tried multiple installs and checked for the most up-to-date version, as well as my phone's operating system. The game freezes at the load screen with the load indicator just spinning in a circle. I have tried everything I can think of, but as of now, it is unplayable for me. 😞”
- “The game freezes during the first tutorial.”
- “When the Asmodee account prompt appears, it won't let me skip. When I enter an email and try to create an account, it just freezes when I hit continue.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning visuals and beautiful artwork, effectively capturing the essence of the board game. Players appreciate the elaborate settings and the variety of art styles available, while the clean and easy-to-navigate interface enhances the overall experience. The adaptation to multiplayer also adds to the enjoyment of the visually appealing gameplay.
- “Visually attractive, stunning graphics.”
- “The fantastic artwork also deserves special mention.”
- “May need some streamlining, but easy to navigate and clean graphics are spot on to the board game.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
17%
17%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its smoothness and the opportunity for strategic experimentation, with excellent execution of game mechanics. However, some users find the UI/UX design to be dated and clunky, which detracts from their overall enjoyment. Suggestions for improvement include better player name management, enhanced scoreboard features, and more embedded tips and tricks.
- “It's great to scratch the itch to play the game and experiment with different strategies as you get used to the game mechanics, especially the objectives.”
- “The gameplay is smooth.”
- “Gameplay was fluid and fun once I got going.”
- “The UI/UX design feels dated and clunky, and the gameplay itself doesn't appeal to me, unfortunately.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is widely praised as its standout feature, with reviewers highlighting the well-crafted soundtrack and enjoyable sound effects that enhance the overall experience.
- “The true star of the game, for me, is the music.”
- “The soundtrack is very well done.”
- “Enjoyable music and sound effects.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is noted for its smooth performance, indicating effective optimization that enhances the overall gameplay experience.
- “The game runs smoothly, providing a seamless experience.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the gameplay is; it never lags.”
- “The performance optimization is impressive, allowing for a fluid gaming experience.”