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.
- Quick to play with a good user interface, making it accessible for both new and returning players.
- The AI is weak and passive, providing little challenge even on the highest difficulty settings.
- The campaign mode is relatively short and may lack replayability.
- Limited screen resolution options and the absence of multiplayer mode detract from the overall experience.
- graphics3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the graphics have seen improvements compared to previous versions, some users feel that the overall quality remains lacking, particularly in comparison to other games like Hasbro's earlier Stratego, which is considered superior in both graphics and gameplay modes.
“The graphics in this game are stunning and truly enhance the overall experience.”
“The visual design is impressive, with vibrant colors and detailed environments that draw you in.”
“The graphics have seen significant improvements, making the game visually appealing and immersive.”
“To answer the big question... no, the AI is pretty poor and similar to the version that came out years ago, but they've improved the graphics.”
“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.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is versatile, allowing players to select the difficulty of their opponents and offering various play modes beyond the standard experience, enhancing overall enjoyment and replayability.
“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.”
“It's just gameplay.”
“What I like the most about this one is that you can choose the opponent's difficulty, and there are also other play modes (other than the 'standard' gameplay).”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game lacks a narrative component, with users indicating that there is no story present.
“The game lacks any meaningful story.”
“There is virtually no narrative to engage with.”
“The storyline is non-existent and fails to captivate.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring an unrealistic amount of effort 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.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding for minimal rewards.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is primarily funded through 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 overwhelming and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”