- January 16, 2017
- Blowfish Studios
Siegecraft Commander
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Siegecraft Commander is a single player and multiplayer real-time strategy game with fantasy and historical themes. It was developed by Blowfish Studios and was released on January 16, 2017. It received neutral reviews from both critics and players.
"Siegecraft Commander" is a historical real-time strategy game that offers both turn-based and RTS options for multiplayer and single-player matches. Players build and aim towers to attack enemies and bolster their own defenses, with the ultimate goal of destroying the enemy's Keep. A unique feature of the game is the "Web of Control" system, where destroyed towers cause descendant structures to fall, adding an extra layer of strategy to the gameplay.







- The game features great graphics and a unique twist on the RTS genre, making it a welcome addition to VR gaming.
- It offers both single-player and multiplayer options, providing a variety of gameplay experiences.
- The immersive VR experience allows players to engage closely with the battlefield, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
- The controls are frustratingly fiddly, making gameplay tedious and difficult to manage effectively.
- The game lacks a save feature during missions, which can lead to significant setbacks if players need to take a break.
- There are numerous bugs and crashes reported, which severely impact the gameplay experience.
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The gameplay is described as unique but inconsistent, with mechanics that can feel like a "3 steps forward, 2 steps back" experience, and issues such as glitches affecting playability. While the crossbow and shooting interface require practice, the game may benefit from a VR adaptation. However, the overall engagement level is criticized, with battles often devolving into tedious tower-defense mechanics rather than offering a compelling experience.
“The gameplay is rather unique, and works quite well, but the crossbow/shooting interface takes some practice to get used to.”
“I can say that the mechanics do seem like they would support a VR experience well, so I would be interested in seeing it played that way.”
“Siegecraft Commander rich competitive gameplay will have you hooked for hours.”
“The mechanics make it very much a game of 3 steps forward, 2 steps back.”
“After about 90 minutes of gameplay, the game glitched out and wouldn't let either of us make a turn.”
“The disappointing part is that the main gameplay on top of those things is just simply not anywhere near engaging or interesting enough to make for a great experience.”
Siegecraft Commander Review
Siegecraft Commander is a good idea which very nearly works. There is a lot of game packed in, and if a decent multiplayer community can be formed then it could be a fun one to be part of. The problem is the wonky control system which never quite feels right and undermines much of the good stuff on display.
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Siegecraft Commander rich competitive gameplay will have you hooked for hours
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In some ways, Siegecraft Commander works well for the VR medium; it introduces an apt and engaging control mechanism with the structure flinging. In addition, the control of the map and units and the touches of love in the UI all are positive things. The disappointing part is that the main gameplay on top of those things is just simply not anywhere near engaging or interesting enough to make for a great experience. Battles, whilst having a touch of strategic thought, more often than not descend into a boring slog of tower-defence mechanics. Similarly, the campaign is not interesting or lengthy enough to pull the rest of the game up to standard. It's not the cheapest VR strategy title on the market, either, and with multiplayer effectively dead, the chances of having a long-term relationship with Siegecraft Commander looks rather unlikely.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Siegecraft Commander is a real-time strategy game with fantasy and historical themes.
Siegecraft Commander is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.
Siegecraft Commander was released on January 16, 2017.
Siegecraft Commander was developed by Blowfish Studios.
Siegecraft Commander has received neutral reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.
Siegecraft Commander is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.
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