Siegecraft Commander
- January 17, 2017
- Blowfish Studios
Siegecraft Commander rich competitive gameplay will have you hooked for hours
"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.
Reviews
- 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.
- gameplay21 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
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.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their quality and optimization, particularly in VR, where they enhance the immersive experience. However, some users have reported technical issues, including crashes and overheating of graphics cards, and express a desire for more customizable graphics options. Overall, the visual design, including detailed animations, contributes positively to the game's complexity and engagement.
“I really like the concept and the quality of the graphics.”
“The graphics look great in VR, and seem quite optimized.”
“It's a crash where everything locks up, goes black immediately and there's an extremely loud buzzing sound as my graphics card revs up like crazy and becomes super hot, unnecessarily!”
“Only thing I really miss is 'graphics options', which in my opinion is a must for VR games.”
“The graphics are very well done, with the animations of the individual units visible from the farthest zoom.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game currently suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes when accessing the campaign mode and crashes occurring during gameplay. Users have reported that the mechanics, particularly the grab and pull functionality, are also unreliable and contribute to a frustrating experience.
“Freezes when I click the campaign button.”
“Pretty buggy right now, crashed on the first play attempt in the middle of a game.”
“The grab and pull functionality to shoot is really buggy.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally enjoyable, but many players feel it lacks depth and leaves them wanting more, particularly after completing both campaigns. Additionally, the inability to save during missions adds a layer of frustration to the experience.
“I've just finished both campaigns, and while they were enjoyable overall, I do think that they leave you wanting more, especially in terms of story.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users overwhelmingly find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unenjoyable, indicating a significant negative impact on their overall experience.
“It's awfully tedious.”
“It's awfully tedious.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users express concerns about the optimization of Siegecraft Commander, highlighting recurring crashes that significantly impact performance. Many feel that improvements are necessary, and without assurances of fixes, they may consider abandoning the game.
“I think performance could definitely be improved with updates to Siegecraft Commander, and unless they can reach out to me guaranteeing they have patched this recurring crash, I will have to return the game because I'm too scared to put my 1080 through another crash like that.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently described as catchy, enhancing the overall experience and engagement for players.
“The music is incredibly catchy and keeps you engaged throughout the game.”
“The soundtrack is so catchy that I find myself humming it long after playing.”
“The catchy tunes really enhance the overall experience and make the gameplay more enjoyable.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as light and accessible, making it newcomer-friendly and suitable for casual play. Players appreciate its easygoing comedic style, which enhances the overall experience without overwhelming them.
“The game is newcomer friendly with its light humor, making it easy to pick up and play.”
“I love how the humor is light and accessible, perfect for players of all ages.”
“The witty dialogue and playful jokes keep the experience fun and engaging!”
Critic Reviews
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.
50%Siegecraft Commander Xbox One Review
Siegecraft Commander rich competitive gameplay will have you hooked for hours
85%Siegecraft Commander Review
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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