Timeline
- April 22, 2022
- Taueon
Get on SteamTimeline is a turn-based strategy game set on a real Earth map or a randomly generated one, where players control units, gather resources, build structures, and research over 100 technologies. The game features a global market, diplomacy with AI civilizations, and a combat system influenced by terrain and unit types. With a map editor, Timeline is designed to be easily modded without programming knowledge or special tools.
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Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic 'just one more turn' feel reminiscent of classic 4X games like Civilization, making it enjoyable and engaging.
- It features a simple yet complex gameplay experience that allows for modding, providing players with the ability to customize various aspects of the game.
- The mechanics are solid and enjoyable, with a focus on strategic planning and resource management, making it a fun and affordable option for fans of the genre.
- The user interface and overall experience can be clunky, with issues such as a lack of a minimap, poor camera controls, and a confusing map navigation system.
- The AI is underwhelming and can be easily outsmarted, leading to a lack of challenge, especially on higher difficulty levels.
- There are several quality of life features missing, such as zoom options and better resource management tools, which can make gameplay tedious and frustrating.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as a simplified version of Civilization, focusing on core mechanics while eliminating many of the complexities introduced over the years. While the mechanics are generally successful and enjoyable, the user interface issues may limit its appeal to a niche audience of hardcore 4X fans. Overall, the game demonstrates thoughtful design and balancing, though it may not attract a broader player base due to its simplicity and UI shortcomings.
“It's a super simple version of Civ, with some of its own unique gameplay mechanics.”
“The mechanics of the game are successful and enjoyable when they work.”
“They have put in a lot of effort and work, and most importantly a lot of thought regarding mechanics and balancing.”
“So the idea here is to get rid of all the add-ons that Civilization has done over the past twenty years, which have taken away from the core gameplay.”
“The game's mechanics are successful, its failures in quality of life features around the UI are not game-breaking, but the style of 'reimagined basic Civ' means you're already only appealing to a small audience, and the UI problems restrict the audience to hardcore 4Xers.”
“Even in its current state, there's nothing wrong with the mechanics; it's stable, cheap, and it will appeal to some people.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- -10 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are generally considered dated, with some players appreciating the lo-fi aesthetic while others find it confusing. Despite the visual shortcomings, many reviewers emphasize that the engaging gameplay and satisfying mechanics outweigh the graphical limitations. Overall, the graphics may not impress, but they do not detract significantly from the fun experience.
“Although it has a nice lo-fi aesthetic, things become confused very quickly.”
“Feels like a simple board game, has a great aesthetic, and building an empire is satisfying as you must juggle and balance a lot of factors and resources but in a challenging, not tiresome way.”
“Don't worry about the graphics; the gameplay is fun.”
“The graphics are incredibly dated and feel like they belong to a previous generation.”
“The visuals are underwhelming and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“The art style is inconsistent and often detracts from the overall experience.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious due to the absence of multi-turn movement, which complicates and prolongs the process of moving units across the map.
“The lack of multi-turn movement makes it incredibly tedious to move units across even part of the map.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received negative feedback, with multiple users noting that it is not very good and contributes to an overall dated experience.
