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Shattered Union

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56%Game Brain Score
gameplay, humor
graphics, story
52% User Score Based on 149 reviews
Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

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Shattered Union is a single player and multiplayer tactical turn-based strategy game with fantasy and historical themes. It was developed by PopTop and was released on October 25, 2006. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

"Shattered Union" is a turn-based strategy game set in an alternate post-civil war America. The player leads one of several factions in reclaiming territories and expanding their influence through military force and political actions. The game features a dynamic battle system with destructible environments and a variety of units to command.

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52%
Audience ScoreBased on 149 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • A fun old school turn-based strategy game that offers a unique take on a modern civil war theme.
  • The game has a nostalgic charm and can be enjoyable for those who appreciate tactical gameplay and strategic planning.
  • With the right community fixes, it can run on modern systems, allowing players to relive the experience from their childhood.
  • The game does not work on modern systems without extensive fixes, making it unplayable for many users.
  • There are numerous bugs and crashes reported, leading to a frustrating experience for players trying to enjoy the game.
  • The AI is often criticized for being unbalanced and the gameplay can feel simplistic and repetitive.
  • graphics
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally considered dated but still enjoyable, with some users noting that they were impressive for their time. While there are occasional issues related to graphics rendering and compatibility with modern systems, many players appreciate the nostalgic aesthetic and find it acceptable given the game's strategic depth. Overall, the visuals may not be cutting-edge, but they contribute positively to the overall experience.

    • “A fantastic game in terms of strategy, one of the early greats in terms of graphics, gameplay, and use of hexagons.”
    • “While the graphics are slightly dated, it is still as enjoyable as ever.”
    • “Nice graphics for its time (it's an old game).”
    • “I had to find a 'fix' for the graphics rendering.”
    • “The game simply does not work due to some stupid issue with the graphics file format or whatever, and 2K refuses to update the game.”
    • “The graphics are acceptable along with all those other weird aspects of PC games from the early 2000s.”
  • gameplay
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a mix of simplistic mechanics and strategic elements, with some players appreciating its early graphical achievements and hexagonal design, while others criticize it for lacking depth and being overly reliant on tank spam tactics. Although it offers a basic understanding of combat mechanics, mastering the game requires a deeper comprehension of its systems, often necessitating external guides. Overall, it is seen as a lightweight strategy experience that may not satisfy those seeking a more authentic or complex gameplay experience.

    • “A fantastic game in terms of strategy, one of the early greats in terms of graphics, gameplay, and use of hexagons.”
    • “You could compare the gameplay with the war gameplay from Civilization, except that some fields and units have different defense/offense variables, depending on the constitution of the current field, which will give them an advantage or disadvantage.”
    • “+ Combat mechanics are simple to understand, challenging to master.”
    • “The gameplay is very simplistic and not very strategic at all; the game boils down to spamming tanks with anti-air and charging while the cheating AI desperately attempts to stop you (but it won't).”
    • “If you want a lightweight strategy game with some actual gameplay, try Warlock: Master of the Arcane.”
    • “I strongly suggest reading a proper guide to gain even a basic comprehension of the game mechanics.”
  • story
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story revolves around a quest to reunite the United States through various factions, featuring an intriguing premise of a second civil war. While the concept and details are praised, many reviewers find the narrative lacks depth and focus, with gameplay overshadowing the story's potential. Overall, it offers decent replay value but may not satisfy those seeking a rich storytelling experience.

    • “In campaign mode, choose one of several factions on a quest to reunite the United States.”
    • “The story concept and detail were awesome, while the gameplay was simple.”
    • “Thumbs up for a creative storyline.”
    • “The story is a little lax, but the game itself is somewhat well balanced between the factions.”
    • “I love the storyline and I love the idea of a second civil war, but once you got into the battles, the game lost its focus.”
    • “Thumbs up for a creative storyline, but I don't have the patience to play this.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users have mixed experiences regarding stability; while some report that the game runs smoothly on Windows 7, others highlight significant bugs that affect gameplay.

    • “I run the game on Windows 7 and it runs great.”
    • “The game has been incredibly stable; I haven't experienced any crashes.”
    • “Performance is solid, and I can play for hours without any issues.”
    • “The game is terribly buggy.”
    • “I experienced frequent crashes that made it unplayable.”
    • “There are constant glitches that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, especially when they reach a point of being overpowered yet are forced to repeatedly battle weak enemies. This repetitive gameplay can detract from the overall enjoyment.

    • “Eventually, it became outright tedious once I was effectively unstoppable but had to fight against weak units over and over again.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
    • “I found myself doing the same tasks repeatedly just to level up, which quickly became boring.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is criticized for being disconnected and inconsistent, leading to a lack of immersion and undermining the overall experience. This dissonance detracts from the game's potential to engage players meaningfully.

    • “The atmosphere feels completely disconnected from the game's narrative, making it hard to immerse myself in the experience.”
    • “The repetitive sound design creates an environment that lacks depth and fails to evoke any real emotion.”
    • “The overall ambiance is so bland and uninspired that it detracts from the gameplay, leaving me feeling disengaged.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers decent replayability due to multiple ways to win missions, appealing to both tactical enthusiasts and casual players. However, some users note that overall replay value is limited.

    • “Limited replay value.”
    • “With multiple ways to win a mission, this game has decent replay value and may appeal to the die-hard tactician as well as the casual gamer.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users have noted that the game's optimization can lead to significant performance issues, particularly when it utilizes only 2GB of memory, which may negatively impact overall computer performance. It is recommended to adjust settings back to normal after gameplay to avoid these issues.

    • “Be sure to turn it back though after playing the game, as your computer performance will suffer with only using the 2GB of memory.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is highlighted through its clever and nuanced approach to historical themes, particularly in the faction summaries, which provide a comedic take on sensitive topics like the Confederacy. Players appreciate the lighthearted treatment of serious subjects, making for an engaging and entertaining experience.

    • “Given that I hail from the glorious state of South Carolina, I naturally opted to play as the Confederacy, the historical nuance of which the game hilariously addresses in its faction summary.”
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Shattered Union is a tactical turn-based strategy game with fantasy and historical themes.

Shattered Union is available on PC, Windows and Xbox.

Shattered Union was released on October 25, 2006.

Shattered Union was developed by PopTop.

Shattered Union has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Shattered Union is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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