The Seven Years War (1756-1763)

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Lead your nation through the trials of the first world war in history! Play huge campaigns with 5 playable nations or fight historic realtime battles. Beside of beating the enemy on the battlefield you now have to set up a working economy to supply your troops and your people!

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

The Seven Years War (1756-1763) screenshot

+17

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 154 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

graphics20 negative mentions

The game offers a highly detailed economic and military simulation, providing a unique blend of real-time strategy and grand strategy elements.
The battles are immersive and realistic, with a challenging AI that enhances the tactical experience.
The developer is responsive to community feedback and actively works on updates and bug fixes, showing a commitment to improving the game.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and crashes, making it unplayable for some users.
The user interface is poorly designed and difficult to navigate, which can lead to confusion and frustration.
The steep learning curve and complex economic systems may deter casual players, as it requires significant time investment to understand.

graphics
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
60%
33%
The graphics of the game are generally considered outdated and plagued by technical issues, including frequent glitches and crashes, particularly in full-screen mode. While some players appreciate the charm and detail in certain aspects, many find the visuals lacking, especially when compared to modern standards. Overall, the graphics are deemed functional for an indie title, but they require significant polish and improvement to enhance the gaming experience.
- “The graphics are terrific, and the UI is good, plus the historical accuracy is impressive.”
- “Good quality graphics for an indie game.”
- “Building graphics have a level of detail that draws the player in.”
- “Unfortunately, the battle component is essentially unplayable - constant crashes, graphic errors, etc. Looking at the community forum, I see plenty of other people have the same types of problems and there has been no posted solution, quite disappointing to be honest.”
- “The game lacks finish at the moment, the graphics are poor although you can easily see through this with a bit of imagination.”
- “Constant graphics/video glitches/errors if trying to play in full screen.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
61%
17%
The gameplay offers a mix of immersive battle experiences and strategic campaign mechanics, though it requires players to invest time in understanding its complexities. While the game has notable flaws, such as limited zoom and sound issues, many players find it enjoyable and commend the developer's passion, especially considering it's a one-man project. Overall, the gameplay is seen as promising but in need of further refinement.
- “The game has its flaws like every other game, and this one requires you to really put some effort into understanding the mechanics, but is tons of fun when you do.”
- “This game does not only expand the Total War-style grand campaign mechanics by a whole economic dimension, but also manages to grant a really immersive in-battle experience.”
- “The gameplay is superb; it needs some work, but that will come in time. I mean, good lord, it's a one-man team here putting this together.”
- “However, the gameplay is so flawed it can't be overlooked.”
- “For me, the problem is actually not the simulation mechanics, but instead the lack of sounds when troops are marching and that you can't zoom in on your units very closely, forcing you to have a bird's eye view of the battle.”
- “More fluid and dynamic battle mechanics are needed.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences frequent graphics and video glitches, particularly in full-screen mode, leading to an untidy visual presentation with issues like overlapping text. While users acknowledge these glitches, there is an expectation that they will be addressed in future updates.
- “Constant graphics and video glitches/errors when trying to play in full screen.”
- “There are moments where glitches occur that make the game look a little untidy, such as overlapping text.”
- “Yes, there are a few glitches, but I expect them to be fixed soon.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players often find the grinding aspect of campaigns to be tedious and uninspiring, with repetitive battles and excessive micromanagement detracting from the overall enjoyment. Many reviews highlight a lack of engaging mechanics, leading to a dull experience that fails to capture the excitement of the game's historical context.
- “The campaign can feel very tedious, even boring at times, with a lot of the color and fun of the period lost in clunky micromanagement.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviewers highlight that the game's well-balanced map and historical powers contribute positively to its replayability. The complex and detailed systems encourage players to engage repeatedly, as mastering them requires time and effort.
- “The map and the historical major powers are well balanced as well, enhancing replayability.”
- “Complex and detailed systems provide a great deal of replayability and ensure mastery will take time.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The optimization of the game has been criticized for resulting in low frame rates and significant stuttering, negatively impacting the overall gameplay experience.
- “The game suffers from low FPS and frequent stuttering.”
- “The performance is plagued by low FPS and significant stuttering.”
- “I experienced low FPS and constant stuttering throughout my gameplay.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The campaign mode of the game has received mixed feedback, suggesting that it may not meet the expectations set by other aspects of the game.
- “The campaign game, however, is a different story.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its detailed recreation, appealing particularly to tabletop wargamers and strategy enthusiasts. However, some users noted that the user interface and small army sprites on the strategic map detract from the overall experience, suggesting a need for improvements in these areas.
- “This game is a great effort made by the developer. I tip my hat for recreating the atmosphere and adding so many details in the game. If you are a tabletop wargamer and strategy lover, then this game is for you.”
- “The atmosphere in this game is immersive, with a rich attention to detail that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The game's atmosphere is captivating, drawing players into its world with stunning visuals and a well-crafted environment.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth and immersion I was hoping for.”
- “Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is hindered by repetitive environments and a lack of engaging sound design.”
- “I found the atmosphere to be quite dull, with little to no variation in the settings that made exploration feel tedious.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, appreciating the developer's solo efforts and potential for growth. The game's unique genre and fun gameplay evoke a sense of hope and encouragement for its future development. Overall, there is a heartfelt recommendation for others to support the game.