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.
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Reviews
- The game features unique gameplay mechanics that combine RTS and tower defense elements, providing a fresh experience in the genre.
- The graphics are visually appealing, especially in VR, creating an immersive environment that enhances the gameplay.
- The game offers both single-player and multiplayer options, allowing for varied gameplay experiences.
- The controls are unintuitive and can be frustrating, particularly in VR, making it difficult to aim and manage units effectively.
- The game suffers from significant stability issues, including crashes and bugs that disrupt gameplay.
- There is a lack of depth in the campaign and AI, leading to a repetitive experience and a desire for more content.
- gameplay30 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Siegecraft Commander features unique mechanics centered around launching projectiles and interconnected tower systems, which can be engaging once mastered. However, many players find the controls cumbersome, particularly on PC, as the mobile-style mechanics do not translate well to a mouse and keyboard setup. Additionally, stability issues and a lack of diverse game modes detract from the overall experience, leaving some players feeling frustrated and disenchanted.
“The gameplay is rather unique, and works quite well, but the crossbow/shooting interface takes some practice to get used to.”
“What first got me interested in Siegecraft Commander is that it seemed like a unique combination of mechanics packaged into a light strategy game.”
“One of the most interesting mechanics in the game is that all of the towers you build are interconnected, so if a tower is destroyed that created other towers, all of those other towers are destroyed as well.”
“After about 90 minutes of gameplay, the game glitched out and wouldn't let either of us make a turn.”
“Couple such an approach with some serious stability issues, and gameplay that is at home on a mobile or iPad, and you find yourself looking at Siegecraft Commander with a rather jaded, disenchanted expression on your face.”
“If I were to have a list of dos and don’ts for gameplay (I don’t), right near the top of this fantastical document would be do not put mobile game mechanics into a PC game.”
- graphics15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their quality and vibrant art style, particularly in VR, where they are described as well-optimized and visually appealing. However, some users have reported significant stability issues, including crashes and overheating of graphics cards, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the lack of customizable graphics options for VR is noted as a drawback.
“The graphics are great, and I love the way the book is used in the cinematic at the beginning.”
“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.”
“Add to that some serious stability issues, and a poor realization of a potential-ridden art style and the result isn’t good.”
- story9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story in Siegecraft Commander is described as underwhelming and generic, with a plot that feels like "throwaway, run-of-the-mill fantasy." While the game features two campaigns with sixteen missions, players find them tedious and lacking in replay value, leaving many wanting a more engaging narrative experience. Overall, the campaign missions are seen as exhausting and poorly designed, detracting from the potential of the game's unique mechanics.
“Edit 2017-01-17: 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.”
“There is a plot there, somewhere.”
“In the effort of full disclosure, I found this game such a battle to engage with – plagued by gameplay annoyances and constant crashes, what little plot was thrown my way brushed past like mild sleet.”
“As such, the plot feels like so much throwaway, run-of-the-mill fantasy stuff.”
“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.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for being catchy and of good quality, effectively complementing the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the sound design, highlighting its suitability for the game's atmosphere.
“The music suits the game and is of good quality.”
“Catchy music enhances the overall experience.”
“Good sound and music contribute significantly to the game's atmosphere.”
“As so often is the case in my reviews, my pickiness as a musician shines through.”
“Catchy music too.”
- 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 bugs with the shooting mechanics, particularly the grab and pull functionality, which further detracts from the overall experience.
“The game freezes when I click the campaign button.”
“Pretty buggy right now; it crashed on the first play attempt in the middle of a game.”
“The grab and pull functionality to shoot is really buggy.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of Siegecraft Commander to be tedious, as the absence of a skirmish mode and poorly designed campaign missions detract from the unique gameplay mechanics.
“It's awfully tedious.”
“Siegecraft Commander has unique gameplay mechanics, but a lack of a skirmish mode and tediously designed campaign missions reduce its appeal.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization of Siegecraft Commander has been criticized, with users reporting recurring crashes that raise concerns about performance stability. Many players express a need for updates to address these issues, as the fear of damaging their hardware due to crashes is prompting some to consider abandoning the game.
“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 in this game is severely lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
“I was really excited to play, but the constant lag and crashes make it nearly unplayable. The developers need to focus on optimization before adding new content.”
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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