Twilight Struggle: Red Sea

About

Twilight Struggle: Red Sea is a 2-player card-driven strategy game set in the Horn of Africa during 1974, when the Cold War's balance of power was at stake. As the United States or Soviet Union, manage regional crises, align with factions, and make critical decisions to maintain your global leadership. This game is an expansion of the award-winning Twilight Struggle, focusing on the ideological tension of the Cold War in a new setting.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The digital adaptation is excellent, providing a fast-paced and competitive experience reminiscent of Twilight Struggle.
Great for educational purposes, offering insights into Cold War politics and the history of East Africa.
The game is quick and tactical, making it a good gateway for players interested in historical board games.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, making it unplayable at times.
The AI is inconsistent and can slow down significantly, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The game is heavily reliant on RNG, which can lead to unbalanced outcomes and diminish strategic depth.

stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The digital implementation of the game is plagued by significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, including game-breaking errors and AI malfunctions. Many users express frustration, stating that the game is currently unplayable and needs substantial fixes before it can be considered stable.
- “Horribly buggy, the AI basically ignores all limiting parts of the text in events.”
- “Game will be fine someday but currently is a buggy mess; several game-breaking bugs exist which make the game unplayable.”
- “Too many glitches to list, and several of them are major game-crashing, game-corrupted, wrong arithmetic, missing log entries, just wow.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The gameplay is characterized by its fast pace, featuring new cards and engaging mechanics that keep players intrigued and entertained.
- “The gameplay is fast-paced, featuring new cards and interesting mechanics that keep you engaged.”
- “I love how the gameplay constantly introduces new elements, making each session feel fresh and exciting.”
- “The mechanics are innovative and the fast-playing nature of the game makes it incredibly fun.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is praised for its beauty, complementing the stunning visuals of the map.
- “The music perfectly complements the beautiful map, creating an immersive experience.”
- “The soundtrack is enchanting and elevates the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- “I love how the music enhances the emotional moments throughout the gameplay.”