Strategic Command Classic: WWI
- December 8, 2017
- Fury Software
Get on Steam"Strategic Command Classic: WWI" is a turn-based strategy game that simulates World War I campaigns in Europe and beyond. The game includes improved features and updates from the 2010 original, as well as the "Breakthrough!" expansion, which adds new units and gameplay mechanics. Players can command various nations' military forces and engage in strategic battles on a large-scale map of Europe and the Atlantic.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a plethora of new mini-scenarios and maps that enhance the gameplay experience, making it a standout WW1 strategy game.
- The mechanics and AI are well-designed, providing a challenging and engaging experience that closely follows historical events.
- The graphics, while dated, are still attractive and the game provides countless hours of gameplay with a variety of scenarios and historical details.
- Many players experience technical issues, such as the game not starting or requiring outdated software, leading to frustration and refund attempts.
- The user interface is considered chaotic and not user-friendly, making it difficult for some players to enjoy the game.
- The game suffers from balance issues, with extra damage often allocated to the human player, which can detract from the overall experience.
- graphics7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are a mix of dated visuals and appealing illustrations, with many users noting that while the graphics may not be cutting-edge, they still hold up well and contribute positively to the overall experience. The remaster offers some quality-of-life improvements, and the attractive unit designs enhance the gameplay, despite some criticism regarding outdated elements. Overall, the graphics are considered a solid aspect, complementing the game's mechanics and AI.
“I picked it up thinking it was going to be a lackluster grand strategy, but it turns out it has much better graphics and flavor than my previous favorite, Commander: The Great War.”
“Every city is illustrated, and the unit graphics are attractive, which I hardly expected.”
“The only downside are the outdated graphics.”
“While the graphics are dated, the mechanics and the AI are excellent.”
“Don't be deceived by the NATO-type units in the trailer; the graphics are just right.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers a rich experience with over a dozen scenarios based on major WW1 battles, featuring user-friendly mechanics that are easier to grasp than many other wargames, despite the absence of a tutorial. While the graphics may be dated, the remastered version enhances the experience with quality-of-life improvements, and players can expect countless hours of engaging gameplay, especially with the included expansion. Overall, the mechanics and AI are praised for their excellence, making the game enjoyable even for those new to the genre.
“There's more than a dozen scenarios depicting almost every major battle of WW1, and the UI/mechanics of the game are generally easier to get into than other wargames (though reading the manual is still a good idea).”
“It's still good fun even if this title is a bit older; the classic graphics and gameplay still hold up, but the remaster is good too if you only want the grand campaign and some quality of life changes.”
“Countless hours of gameplay, comes with the expansion included.”
“It took a while to figure out the mechanics since there doesn't seem to be a tutorial, but once you right-click and bring up the sidebar menus, it works smoothly.”
“The UI and mechanics of the game are generally easier to get going with than other wargames, though reading the manual is still a good idea.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The stability of the editor is notably poor, as users report frequent freezing when trying to update scripts, rendering it largely ineffective.
“The editor freezes when attempting to update scripts, making it feel quite useless.”
“I frequently experience crashes during gameplay, which severely disrupts the experience.”
“The game often stutters and lags, leading to an unstable and frustrating experience.”
