Takeover

About Takeover

Takeover is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by IriySoft and was released on May 28, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Real-time strategy with squads and strongholds set in a medieval fantasy world

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Single-Player

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Reviews

79%Audience ScoreBased on 156 reviews

stability3 positive mentions

monetization11 negative mentions

The game successfully brings back nostalgia and retains the fun of the original flash version.
Great art style and sound effects, with a variety of skills and units that enhance gameplay.
Players appreciate the mobile port and the lack of pay-to-win mechanics, making it accessible and enjoyable.

Many players are disappointed by the lack of new levels and content, feeling the game is too short.
The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes and bugs that prevent it from launching on certain devices.
Frequent ads disrupt gameplay, leading to frustration among players.

monetization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with players noting a significant presence of ads that can disrupt gameplay, particularly after each level. While some users appreciate the option to pay to remove ads and acknowledge that the game is enjoyable despite the interruptions, others express frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of the advertisements, which detracts from their overall experience.
- “Like the classic, but forced ads are pretty annoying.”
- “Great game, would give it 5 stars, but there are too many ads.”
- “Kinda fun, but killed by the constant ads.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is generally well-received, with players expressing a desire for more content, particularly additional missions centered around knights. While some features are missing in the mobile port, the existing narrative and brutal final missions maintain player engagement and satisfaction.
- “Brutal final missions.”
- “I would gladly pay to play more missions.”
- “No special missions or new features for the mobile port is slightly disappointing.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75% positive mentions, -50% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for being simple yet enjoyable, featuring unique mechanics where players can visually see their units engage in battles on lanes. Users appreciate the game's art style and overall design, though some suggest improvements like zoom functionality for better unit selection, especially on mobile devices. Overall, the gameplay is considered engaging with minimal ads, and players are eager for future updates and additional maps.
- “A simple RTS game with fun and enjoyable gameplay; it's super dope.”
- “Amazing game! I really like it . The gameplay is very unique, and you can see your units fighting the enemy on lanes. I'm excited about new updates and features in the game. My suggestion is to add zoom in and zoom out options for the battlefield, as sometimes I accidentally send the wrong troops to the front line, especially on mobile devices where selecting units can be challenging due to the small screen. I recommend it for iPod or tablet, but overall, it's an amazing game.”
- “The art style, gameplay, and map are all stunning. I wish there were more maps or levels added in the near future.”
- “The gameplay is frustratingly unbalanced, making it difficult to enjoy the experience.”
- “I found the controls to be clunky and unresponsive, which really detracted from the overall gameplay.”
- “The pacing of the game feels off, leading to long stretches of boredom between action.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67% positive mentions, -34% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their stunning art style and sound effects, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience. However, users suggest improvements such as adjustable zoom, enhanced graphics settings, and better optimization, along with a desire for additional maps or levels.
- “Great art style and sound effects with a variety of skills.”
- “I would recommend some improvements such as zoom in and out, graphics settings (if possible), player account settings, and more optimization.”
- “But I would recommend some improvements such as zoom in and out, graphics settings (if possible), player account settings, and more optimization.”
- “The art style, gameplay, and its map are all stunning; I wish there were more maps or levels added in the near future.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions
The game's music is noted for its iconic soundtrack, although some users have experienced issues with the game crashing shortly after the music starts, leading to a frustrating experience where only the music plays without any visuals.
- “Very iconic soundtrack”
- “I hear game music for about 1 minute before the game crashes.”
- “When I open it, it doesn't show anything and you only hear music.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Users report a stable experience with no glitches encountered, indicating a solid performance in this aspect.
- “No glitches for me.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
- “I've experienced consistent performance throughout my playtime.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the frequent ads that interrupt gameplay after each level.
- “The constant ads after each level make the grinding feel even more tedious.”
- “Grinding in this game is a never-ending chore that quickly becomes boring.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Users suggest that the game could benefit from improved optimization features, including options for zooming in and out, enhanced graphics settings, and better player account management.
- “I would recommend some improvements such as zoom in and out, graphics settings (if possible), player account settings, and more optimization.”