The Grizzled: Armistice Digital
- October 6, 2022
- CMON
Get on SteamThe award-winning card game of conflict and friendship now available on Steam. On August 2, 1914, the young men of a small French village gathered in the town square in stunned silence to contemplate the General Mobilization order plastered to the door of the town hall. Soon, they will leave everything they know to head to boot camp for training, and then, to war. Will their friendship be strong …
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Reviews
- The game features a great art style and an engaging premise, making it enjoyable to play.
- It is a faithful adaptation of the board game, providing good value for the price.
- The campaign offers a challenging experience that requires strategy and a bit of luck.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including frequent freezes and crashes, making it nearly unplayable in multiplayer.
- There are significant issues with the game's RNG, often resulting in players receiving the same starting hands repeatedly.
- The tutorial is ineffective, requiring players to refer to an external rulebook for understanding the game mechanics.
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes and crashes that prevent players from completing rounds or rejoining sessions. Users report that the online experience is particularly problematic, rendering the game nearly unplayable due to persistent bugs.
“Terribly buggy, multiple game freezes and crashes.”
“We cannot finish a round with four people or rejoin the game to try and continue -- it continually freezes and breaks in every condition, and the deck is not randomized.”
“Online game is way too buggy; the game is completely unplayable.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant frustrations with the game's story progression, citing issues with AI players becoming unresponsive and a lack of user interface elements necessary to complete missions, which hampers the overall narrative experience.
“On both times I have tried to play the game, it was impossible to finish the mission since either an AI player was not acting (stuck waiting for that), or it was not possible to continue because there was no UI to perform what was requested.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for being low-effort and generic, with many reviewers noting that it resembles early 2000s piano compositions.
“The music is really low-effort, just generic early 2000s piano.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and uninspired, lacking any real creativity.”
“The background music is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gaming experience.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for its lack of originality, being compared to a basic version of solitaire that fails to innovate or engage players meaningfully.
“The game mechanics are nothing to write home about either; it's just a glorified solitaire. It can be done right, but this is not one of those attempts.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks any real depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which significantly detracts from the overall experience.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their unique art style, which complements the game's premise and enhances the overall campaign experience. Players appreciate the visual design's ability to convey the game's themes, while the graphics also contribute to the immersive atmosphere, despite some mixed feelings about the difficulty and points system. Overall, the visuals are a standout feature that elevates the gameplay.
“The art style is absolutely stunning, bringing the game's world to life in a way that feels immersive and captivating.”
“The graphics are beautifully designed, with vibrant colors and intricate details that enhance the overall experience.”
“The visual presentation is top-notch, making every scene a feast for the eyes and adding depth to the gameplay.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, making the game feel unpolished.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall immersion.”
