SGS Taipings

50%
Game Brain Score Based on 23 reviews
  • gameplay
  • music
  • stability
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"SGS Taipings" is a strategy game that recreates the Taïping Rebellion in China from 1851 to 1864. As the Taïping rebels or the Qing Emperor, players must fight to create their own state or crush the rebellion and its foreign allies. The game features scenarios with durations ranging from 8 to over 164 turns, each representing one month of the 13-year civil war. Note: The above summary is based on the provided description and is not an official product description.

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50%
Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews
atmosphere3 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a detailed and engaging exploration of the Taiping War, providing a unique historical setting that is often overlooked.
  • The presentation is visually appealing, with beautiful maps, counters, and cards, contributing to an immersive experience.
  • Despite some AI issues, the game plays smoothly and has a solid design, making it enjoyable for fans of strategy games and history.
  • The AI is poorly designed, often leading to strategic passivity and a lack of challenge, particularly for single-player experiences.
  • The interface is confusing and the tutorial is inadequate, making it difficult for new players to understand the game mechanics.
  • There are significant stability issues, with frequent crashes and glitches that disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration.
  • gameplay2 mentions

    The gameplay is well-designed with solid mechanics, but it suffers from subpar AI, which detracts from its potential as a classic. The development team is small, prioritizing content creation, UI improvements, and bug fixes over enhancing AI.

    • “The design is solid with mechanics; if it had better AI, it would be an all-time classic on the topic.”
    • “Our team is so small that we have to set priorities, and they go to content development, fixing, UI improvement, and gameplay bug solving.”
    • “The design is solid with good mechanics, but if it had better AI, it could have been an all-time classic.”
    • “Unfortunately, our team is so small that we have to prioritize content development, UI improvements, and fixing gameplay bugs.”
  • music1 mentions

    The music in the game adheres to the standard set by Ageod, featuring compositions that complement the historical themes and enhance the overall atmosphere, alongside well-crafted portraits of units and leaders.

    • “The music in the game perfectly complements the atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.”
    • “Each track is thoughtfully composed, bringing the game's world to life and immersing players in the narrative.”
    • “The variety of musical styles keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging, making every moment feel unique.”
    • “The music feels generic and lacks the unique charm that could elevate the game's atmosphere.”
    • “While the game has a soundtrack, it often feels repetitive and fails to engage the player.”
    • “The music does not match the intensity of the gameplay, making it feel disconnected and uninspired.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Users report significant stability issues, with one player spending 50 minutes troubleshooting before being able to play the game. This suggests that stability is a major concern, impacting the overall gaming experience.

    • “I spent more time troubleshooting than actually playing the game.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
    • “I encountered multiple bugs that completely broke my experience.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game is praised for its tense atmosphere, which is enhanced by a wide array of strategic choices and high-quality graphical content, contributing to an immersive experience.

    • “The game has a tense atmosphere, a large range of strategic choices, and I personally appreciate the variety and quality of the graphical content.”
    • “The immersive atmosphere draws you in, making every moment feel intense and engaging.”
    • “The haunting sound design and stunning visuals create an atmosphere that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
  • graphics1 mentions

    The game's graphics are praised for their quality and variety, contributing to a tense atmosphere and enhancing the overall strategic experience.

    • “The game features a tense atmosphere, a wide range of strategic choices, and I personally appreciate the variety and quality of the graphical content.”
    • “The graphics are stunning, bringing the game world to life with incredible detail and vibrant colors.”
    • “Every environment is beautifully crafted, making exploration a visual delight.”
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