Tyrannis
- July 8, 2020
- cGh ONE
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Reviews
- Tyrannis offers a unique and engaging gameplay experience with its innovative mechanics that allow players to craft their own factions and strategies.
- The game features excellent visuals and a compelling narrative that captures the complexities of counter-insurgency warfare.
- Multiplayer mode is highly recommended, providing thrilling and strategic gameplay that enhances the overall experience.
- The tutorial is lengthy and essential, which may overwhelm new players, and the interface can be confusing at times.
- There are significant limitations, such as the inability to turn off music or remap hotkeys, which can hinder the gameplay experience.
- Some game mechanics and terms are not well explained, leading to confusion and frustration, particularly in coalition building and certain faction abilities.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its simplicity, intuitiveness, and tactical flexibility, providing thrilling and quick skirmishes that engage players' minds. However, the inability to re-map hotkeys is noted as a drawback that detracts from the overall experience.
“The mechanics are simple and mostly intuitive.”
“The gameplay was very thrilling and a good exercise for the brain, and the skirmishes are really quick once you have the basics down.”
“It has interesting mechanics that allow for a lot of tactical flexibility.”
“Another thing that really makes the gameplay worse is the lack of ability to re-map the hotkeys.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's soundtrack, while somewhat generic, effectively conveys the complex emotions of insurgent scenarios and is enjoyable to listen to. However, players are frustrated by the inability to turn off the music or play their own tracks while gaming.
“The soundtrack is kind of generic but very satisfying to listen to and successfully captures the complex emotions present in any insurgent situation.”
“Specifically, there is no way to turn the music off!”
“However, it saddens me that I cannot listen to my own music while playing this game.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their smoothness and consistency, featuring a nostalgic dot matrix effect typical of 1983 wargames. Additionally, the overall aesthetics and lore enhance the visual experience, making it a worthwhile investment.
“The graphics are quite good, very smooth, consistent, and have the dot matrix effect you would expect from wargames (1983).”
“The AI is surprisingly clever and will catch you off guard if you're not careful, and the lore and aesthetics are excellent, well worth the price.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's strong replayability due to its balanced design and multiple paths to victory, encouraging varied strategies and experiences in each playthrough.
“This is good because it means that the game is well balanced, well designed, and has great replay value since there are many ways to achieve victory.”
“The variety of strategies and paths to success keeps me coming back for more.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh and engaging, making it hard to put down.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game effectively balances humor with serious themes, providing enjoyable comedic moments while maintaining a mature tone when necessary, resulting in a well-rounded experience.
“I had a lot of fun with this game; it was always funny when it needed to be, but managed to maintain a serious and mature tone when the subject matter demanded it.”
“The humor in this game is spot on, blending clever jokes with situational comedy that kept me laughing throughout.”
“I love how the game balances humor and storytelling, making even the serious moments feel light-hearted without losing their impact.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is highly praised, with users highlighting its quality alongside the gameplay, and noting that the intel reports contribute significantly to the overall narrative experience.
“Not only is the gameplay great, but the story and all of the intel reports are top class.”
