Shogun's Empire: Hex Commander

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"Shogun's Empire: Hex Commander" is a turn-based strategy game set in medieval Japan, where players must master economy and diplomacy to build a powerful army and conquer provinces. With various units from historical clans, players can create alliances, declare wars, and maintain honor levels to gain advantages. The game also features tactical battles where players can recruit different soldiers and create an army that suits their tactics.

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Play Modes

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

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game is fun to play with simple rules and a fair battle system, making it accessible for casual players.
It offers a good upgrade tree for units and a variety of tactical options, enhancing the gameplay experience.
The graphics are fine, and the game runs smoothly without bugs, providing a pleasant overall experience.

The game lacks historical accuracy and variety, with repetitive campaigns and a simplistic AI that makes it too easy.
The save system is clunky and problematic, causing frustration for players trying to manage their progress.
There are stability issues, with reports of the game crashing and not launching after a certain amount of playtime.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a turn-based mechanic that is easy to learn, making it accessible for new players; however, the AI is criticized for being overly simplistic, resulting in an easy win. Additionally, some users have reported technical issues, including crashes that prevent the game from launching after several hours of play. Overall, the gameplay lacks originality, resembling many other titles in the genre.
- “The mechanics are turn-based, easy, and fast to learn, making it accessible for new players.”
- “The gameplay offers a straightforward experience that allows players to quickly grasp the mechanics.”
- “After about 18 hours of gameplay, the game crashed and since then it won't launch despite several reinstalls.”
- “The AI is dumb, and the mechanics are similar to hundreds of other games.”
- “The mechanics are turn-based, easy, and fast to learn, but the AI is too friendly, making it too easy to win.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The graphics are generally considered satisfactory, with users noting that the software operates smoothly and without any bugs.
- “The graphics are stunning, with incredible attention to detail that brings the game world to life.”
- “The visual effects are breathtaking, making every scene feel immersive and vibrant.”
- “The art style is unique and beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall experience of the game.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is hindered by its reliance on specific counter mechanics, which can become repetitive after multiple campaigns, limiting the overall variety and engagement in subsequent playthroughs.
- “The game offers a variety of strategies and playstyles, making each campaign feel unique and encouraging multiple playthroughs.”
- “With different factions and numerous tactical options, every game session feels fresh and engaging, enhancing its replayability.”
- “The dynamic events and branching storylines ensure that no two playthroughs are the same, keeping players coming back for more.”
- “Basically comes down to how effectively you can utilize counters (spears vs cavalry, swords vs spears, guns against samurai, samurai against ashigaru, etc.). It gets repetitive after playing through several campaigns, so replay value is limited.”