Siegecraft Commander
- January 17, 2017
- Blowfish Studios
Siegecraft Commander rich competitive gameplay will have you hooked for hours
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Get on Xbox Games Store"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.
- The gameplay is immersive and offers a fun experience, especially in VR, with a variety of structures to manage and strategic depth.
- The voiced characters and overall aesthetic contribute to an enjoyable atmosphere, and the game has potential for multiplayer engagement.
- The controls are frustratingly fiddly, making it difficult to aim and manage units effectively, which detracts from the overall experience.
- The game lacks essential features like saving during missions and has significant bugs that can lead to crashes and gameplay interruptions.
- The campaign feels limited and abrupt, leaving players wanting more in terms of content and depth, especially in the story.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Gameplay is described as unique and generally functional, though it requires some practice, particularly with the crossbow/shooting interface. However, players have experienced glitches that disrupt the experience, and the mechanics may not fully align with VR design principles. Overall, while the gameplay has potential, it may need refinement to enhance the user experience.
“The gameplay is rather unique and works quite well, but the crossbow/shooting interface takes some practice to get used to.”
“The gameplay is rather unique and works.”
“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.”
“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 game is just not really designed with VR mechanics in mind.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics are highly praised for their quality and optimization, particularly in VR, where they enhance the gaming experience. However, some users express frustration over the lack of customizable graphics options and report technical issues, such as crashes and overheating of the graphics card. Despite these concerns, the detailed animations and visual complexity contribute positively to the game's appeal.
“I really like the concept and the quality of the graphics.”
“The graphics look great in VR and seem quite optimized.”
“The graphics are very well done, with the animations of the individual units visible from the farthest zoom.”
“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 by my opinion is a must for VR games.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game currently suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent freezes when accessing the campaign mode and crashes during gameplay. Users have reported buggy mechanics, particularly with the grab and pull shooting functionality, leading 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.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally enjoyable, but 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.”
“It's an RTS where you can't save the game during a mission.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, leading to frustration and a diminished overall experience.
“It's awfully tedious.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive.”
“I find myself doing the same tasks over and over without any real reward.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express concerns about the optimization of Siegecraft Commander, highlighting performance issues and recurring crashes that significantly impact gameplay. Many are hesitant to continue playing until assurances of fixes are provided, particularly regarding the stability of the game on their hardware.
“The optimization in this game has significantly improved my overall experience, making gameplay smoother and more enjoyable.”
“I appreciate the developers' efforts in optimizing the game, as it runs much better on my system now.”
“The recent updates have really enhanced the game's performance, reducing lag and improving frame rates.”
“I think performance could definitely be improved with updates to Siegecraft Commander. 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.”
“The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay, which makes it hard to enjoy the experience.”
“I encountered multiple bugs that severely impacted my gameplay, and the lack of optimization makes it frustrating to progress.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for being catchy, enhancing the overall experience and engagement for players.
“The music is incredibly catchy and enhances the overall experience.”
“The soundtrack is a perfect blend of upbeat tunes that keep you engaged.”
“I love how the music sets the mood and complements the gameplay beautifully.”
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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