Stratego: Single Player
- December 10, 2016
- OrangeGames
Stratego: Single Player is a digital board game adaptation of the classic strategy game. Players must use military units and tactics to capture their opponent's flag while protecting their own. With adjustable AI difficulty levels and a variety of game modes, this version offers a challenging and engaging experience for both new and returning players.
Reviews
- Excellent representation of the classic board game, providing nostalgia and enjoyment.
- The game offers various play modes and difficulty settings, allowing for a customizable experience.
- Beautiful graphics and a good user interface enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- The AI is significantly weak and passive, providing little challenge even on the highest difficulty.
- The campaign mode is short and lacks depth, leading to potential boredom after a few playthroughs.
- There is no multiplayer option, which limits the game's replayability and challenge.
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have seen improvements compared to previous versions, but some users still find them lacking when compared to other iterations, particularly a Hasbro version that offered superior visuals and more modes. Overall, while the graphics have been enhanced, they do not fully compensate for the game's shortcomings in AI and gameplay variety.
“The graphics have seen significant improvements, making the game visually appealing.”
“This version of Stratego has better graphics compared to the previous Hasbro version, enhancing the overall experience.”
“The visual enhancements in the game are impressive and contribute positively to the gameplay.”
“There used to be a different version of Stratego made by Hasbro (not on Steam) which I consider superior to this game with more modes and better graphics.”
“The AI is pretty poor and similar to the version that came out years ago, but they've improved the graphics.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 83 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its flexibility, allowing players to select the difficulty of their opponents and offering various play modes beyond the standard option, enhancing the overall experience.
“What I like the most about this game is that you can choose the opponent's difficulty, and there are also other play modes available aside from the standard gameplay.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a narrative, with multiple users noting that there is no story present.
“No story.”
“No story.”
“No story.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game is primarily funded by microtransactions, indicating a reliance on in-game purchases to generate revenue.
“The game feels heavily funded by microtransactions, making it hard to enjoy without spending extra money.”
“It seems like every feature is locked behind a paywall, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
“The constant push for in-game purchases is frustrating and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”