Victory At Sea Ironclad

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Victory at Sea Ironclad is the exciting game of naval RTS combat set during the American Civil War. Bringing an epic approach to real time strategy war gaming, search and destroy enemy fleets across an open world sandbox in a desperate attempt to change the course of history.

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Play Modes

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

56%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The campaign detail is appreciated, providing a methodical pace and a focus on decisive battles.
The game has a solid concept and shows promise for fans of Civil War naval strategy.
Despite its issues, the game offers a playable experience with an open world RTS feel.

The game feels broken and underdeveloped, with bizarre ship handling and confused AI.
Naval combat is unrealistic and heavily reliant on RNG, detracting from immersion and historical accuracy.
There are numerous bugs and stability issues, making the game frustrating to play.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The gameplay has been noted as needing improvement, particularly in controls and overall mechanics, which are similar to those found in "War at Sea: Pacific." Players feel that the game requires further refinement to enhance the overall experience.
- “The controls and gameplay could use some improvement.”
- “The mechanics are quite similar to War at Sea: Pacific.”
- “Check out early access gameplay and reviews for more insights.”
- “It needs a good amount of work - the controls and the gameplay could use a touch-up.”
- “Pretty much the same mechanics as War at Sea: Pacific.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits some bugs, which is common for early access titles, but many players still find it promising despite these stability issues.
- “It's a little buggy too.”
- “By all means, I've played so many buggy yet promising games in early access before.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly during prolonged sieges of towns and forts, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the campaign.
- “The rest of my campaign was easy and tedious sieges of towns and forts.”
- “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged with the story.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story is criticized for its lack of coherence, with players expressing frustration over how quickly the narrative derailed from a simple premise, leading some to abandon the game entirely.
- “This first mission went so far off the rails after something so simple that I simply quit and uninstalled the game.”
- “The plot twists felt forced and left me more confused than engaged.”
- “Character motivations were shallow, making it hard to care about their fates.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The graphics are generally considered good, though not particularly immersive, as they primarily serve the game's focus on fleet management and combat.
- “The graphics are impressive, providing a visually appealing experience that enhances gameplay.”
- “The art style is stunning, with vibrant colors and detailed environments that draw you in.”
- “The character models are beautifully designed, showcasing intricate details that add depth to the game.”