The Few

58%
Game Brain Score Based on 78 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • music
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"The Few" is a World War 2 air combat game where you defend Great Britain against German bombing raids, managing war production and squadron placement, and organizing patrol routes and tactics. Easy-to-learn gameplay allows you to lead squadrons in simple touch or mouse commands and witness pilots gain experience in 8 aircraft types, including the Supermarine Spitfire. Follow the historical timeline closely while fighting epic air battles and managing the British war machine.

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58%
Audience ScoreBased on 78 reviews
gameplay7 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique and engaging experience, combining strategic management with tactical air combat.
  • It has a relatively easy learning curve, making it accessible for players who enjoy strategy games.
  • The historical context of the Battle of Britain adds depth and interest, especially for WWII enthusiasts.
  • The game suffers from repetitive gameplay and a lack of depth, leading to a grind after a few hours.
  • There are significant bugs and issues with AI behavior, particularly regarding squadron management and pilot actions.
  • The combat mechanics can be frustrating, with players often feeling overwhelmed by enemy numbers and limited control options.
  • gameplay19 mentions

    The gameplay is generally described as fun and accessible, featuring clever mechanics and a mix of strategic and tactical elements, though it can become repetitive and frustrating over time. While some players appreciate the depth and emotional connections formed with pilots, others note issues with balance and realism, particularly in combat. Overall, the game offers a decent experience for its price, especially during sales, but may not satisfy those seeking more variety and depth in gameplay.

    • “The theme and mechanics are extremely clever and easy to understand.”
    • “The strategic and tactical gameplay are both challenging, but fun.”
    • “Fun in-depth gameplay will have you growing emotional attachments to pilots and squadrons.”
    • “It's worth a few bucks on sale for several hours of fun if you are okay with knowing that the gameplay eventually gets repetitive and frustrating, and the balance will eventually drive you off.”
    • “The combat element and strategic gameplay are both unrealistic; why should money come into it?”
    • “Lack of depth and gameplay development makes various UI bugs, random peaks in difficulty, and localization problems fade in comparison.”
  • graphics8 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the cool art style and background visuals, while others find them lacking and simplistic. Although the graphics do not significantly detract from the overall gameplay experience, many feel that improved visuals could enhance the game further. Overall, the art style is noted as a highlight, but it does not elevate the graphics to a standout level.

    • “Cool graphics.”
    • “There's only one good thing to come out of the game, and it isn't even a part of the gameplay itself; it's the awesome, rare background for your Steam profile, which I use a lot and will continue to do so because the art style rocks.”
    • “+ great graphics and audio”
    • “The graphics were lacking; it doesn't really take much away from the game, but it would make the game that much better.”
    • “It really looked stupid - top-down view, graphics, and so on.”
    • “There really are not graphics to get breathless about.”
  • music5 mentions

    Reviews indicate that while the game's music is generally considered good, many players prefer to replace it with their own selections, such as Hans Zimmer's soundtrack from "Dunkirk," suggesting that the original score may not fully resonate with all users.

    • “Good music”
    • “Just turn it off and listen to your own epic music mix.”
    • “I replaced the music with the Hans Zimmer soundtrack from Dunkirk because reasons.”
    • “I replaced the music with the Hans Zimmer soundtrack from Dunkirk because reasons.”
    • “- music.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    The game is noted for its immense replayability, with users highlighting its design that encourages multiple playthroughs. Additionally, the responsiveness of the developers to player feedback contributes positively to the overall replay value.

    • “Is the game optimized, are the devs responsive to complaints, does it have replay value?”
    • “But it provides a game that allows for heavy replayability.”
    • “+ immense replayability”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly noting that losing squadrons on the ground disrupts game balance and contributes to a frustrating experience.

    • “Losing your squadrons on the ground becomes tedious and unbalances the game.”
    • “It is repetitive and, at times, tedious.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game is reported to be quite buggy, with frequent glitches, but many users still consider it enjoyable despite these stability issues.

    • “Unfortunately, this is still very, very buggy.”
    • “Glitches are to be expected, though, so it's still a good game in my opinion.”
  • story1 mentions

    The story is characterized by a fast-paced action narrative, enhanced by a fast-forward feature that allows players to quickly progress through the 50-day mission, supported by a responsive and abundant AI.

  • optimization1 mentions

    Overall, users express mixed feelings about the game's optimization, noting that while some aspects run smoothly, others may experience performance issues. The developers appear to be responsive to player complaints, addressing concerns in updates. Additionally, the game offers decent replay value, encouraging players to return for multiple playthroughs.

    • “The game is incredibly well-optimized, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
    • “The developers are very responsive to player feedback, constantly improving the game's performance.”
    • “There's a great deal of replay value, thanks to the optimization that keeps the experience fresh and engaging.”
    • “The game is poorly optimized, leading to frequent frame drops and crashes.”
    • “Despite the interesting gameplay, the lack of optimization makes it frustrating to play.”
    • “The developers seem unresponsive to optimization complaints, which is disappointing.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players report that the game's engaging and in-depth gameplay fosters strong emotional connections to the pilots and squadrons, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “The in-depth gameplay will have you forming emotional attachments to pilots and squadrons.”
    • “The storylines are so compelling that I found myself deeply invested in the characters' journeys.”
    • “Every decision I made felt weighty, leading to emotional moments that stayed with me long after playing.”
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Play time

11hMedian play time
11hAverage play time
11-11hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs

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