The Cold War Era
- September 9, 2016
- Alina Digital
Get on SteamThe Cold War Era is strategy game based on the historical conflict between the USA and the USSR
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers an engaging experience for those who enjoy resource management and strategic decision-making in a Cold War setting.
- After understanding the mechanics, players find the game enjoyable and rewarding, especially with careful planning and strategy.
- It's a budget-friendly game that provides enough replayability and can be played in a single session.
- The mechanics can be very confusing at first, and the lack of a tutorial makes it difficult for new players to grasp the gameplay.
- Many players find the gameplay to be overly simplistic and repetitive, with minimal depth and complexity.
- The game lacks essential features like a save function and historical events, which can make it feel stripped down and less engaging.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by confusing mechanics and poor development, leading to a frustrating experience for many players. While it is described as minimal and basic, some find it captivating and potentially interesting once the mechanics are understood. Overall, the gameplay seems to be a mixed bag, with both drawbacks and a certain allure.
“Gameplay is minimal but could be interesting once understood.”
“Very confusing mechanics.”
“Poorly developed, poor gameplay too!”
“Pretty basic gameplay, but it's a captivating time sink nonetheless.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered enjoyable, featuring ambient tracks that enhance the experience, though it is not seen as award-winning. Players appreciate the option to turn off the in-game soundtrack if desired.
“It's not going to win any awards, but I find it enjoyable with some ambient music in the background (you can turn off the in-game soundtrack).”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users generally find the game to be fairly priced and believe it offers sufficient replayability to justify its cost.
“It's fairly priced and offers enough replayability to make it worth it.”
