Vae Victis

About

Vae Victis is a minimalistic turn-based strategy game that is easy to pick up but hard to master. Choose your faction, build your army, and crush your enemies to expand your empire! With clever tactics and strategic maneuvers, lead your army to victory in an epic battle of power and dominance.

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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

+15

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

music3 positive mentions

The game features a minimalistic and visually appealing low-poly design that enhances the overall experience.
The turn-based mechanics are simple and intuitive, making it accessible for casual players.
The game offers a variety of units and balanced factions, allowing for diverse strategies in multiplayer battles.

The lack of tutorials and explanations for mechanics makes the game feel frustrating and confusing for new players.
The campaign consists of linear levels that lack unique challenges, leading to repetitive gameplay.
Many factions and units feel generic, with little distinction between them, resulting in uninteresting battles.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by casual, simple turn-based mechanics that lack depth and clear instructions, leading to confusion about certain features and outcomes. While some mechanics are intuitive, others yield unpredictable results, and the gameplay loop feels repetitive, primarily revolving around unit placement and turn management. The low-poly landscape enhances the experience, but overall, the gameplay lacks engagement and complexity.
- “+ casual gameplay.”
- “+ simple turn-based mechanics.”
- “The low-poly landscape is crafted simply and satisfyingly; it really enhances the simple battle mechanics.”
- “There is also nothing resembling instructions; even after reading the 'official game guide', I only get a vague idea of the mechanics. A 'siege bonus' is mentioned exactly once without elaboration. It's apparently conditional, but I have no idea on what. The amount of damage units do to each other appears almost completely random.”
- “Some of the mechanics make sense (e.g., archers are more effective on larger targets), but I've seen some completely unintuitive outcomes as well (e.g., cavalry getting wiped by archers in melee).”
- “The gameplay loop is also lacking; you just click 'end turn' until your army is a nice size, then attack by placing your units, and then attacking the enemy ones that appear scattered through the map after you're done placing yours.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received positive feedback, with players appreciating its quality and how well it complements the visual design.
- “I really liked the visual design of the game, as well as the musical accompaniment.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The music is incredibly immersive, drawing you deeper into the game's world.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have received high praise for their stunning visuals, contributing to an overall positive impression of the game's aesthetic appeal.
- “The graphics are absolutely stunning, bringing the game world to life in vibrant detail.”
- “Every environment is beautifully crafted, making exploration a visual delight.”
- “The character designs are incredibly detailed, adding depth and personality to the gameplay.”