Warring States
- January 29, 2018
- polynation games ltd
Get on Steam"Warring States: Tactics" is a turn-based strategy game set in Ancient China's Warring States period. Engage in single-player story missions or multiplayer battles with up to 4 players, local or online. The game features unique tactical mechanics, hex-based combat, and in-depth terrain effects across 4 environments. Enjoy an original soundtrack composed with classical Chinese musical instruments and experience siege warfare with destructible castle walls.
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Reviews
- The game features enjoyable turn-based tactical combat with a variety of units and special abilities, making it engaging and strategic.
- The graphics and art style are beautiful and well-animated, enhancing the overall experience of the game.
- The game has a good depth of mechanics, allowing for thoughtful maneuvers and unit choices, which can lead to satisfying gameplay.
- The game has been criticized for a lack of content and updates, leading some players to feel it has been abandoned by the developers.
- There are significant balance issues, particularly with overpowered bow units and AI advantages that can frustrate players.
- Multiplayer functionality is reportedly broken, and the developers have been slow to respond to community concerns, leading to dissatisfaction among players.
- graphics26 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their beauty, animation quality, and fitting art style, with many reviewers noting the clear visuals and effective combat animations. The artwork is described as excellent, enhancing the overall experience of the game, which is set against a rich narrative backdrop. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, earning high marks from players.
“The graphics are beautiful and beautifully animated, the story is rich and fluid, and the gameplay is great!”
“Graphics are really nice and fit the period, and the music is really excellent; not too much of it, but again, like the graphics, it really fits all in.”
“Beautiful graphics, fun and challenging gameplay!”
“The graphics are fine.”
“Graphics are fine, story is ok too.”
“A very good strategy game that is based on ancient China, with matching themes of graphics and music.”
- story22 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story is generally described as rich and fluid, but some players find it lacking in variety and a bit bland, particularly in the final mission. While the campaign is considered enjoyable, it is noted that it could benefit from more depth and additional content. Overall, the narrative complements the gameplay, but it does not stand out as a highlight of the experience.
“The graphics are beautiful and beautifully animated, the story is rich and fluid, and the gameplay is great!”
“Fun game with great art and compelling missions.”
“Very fun and challenging strategy game especially if you're trying to get an S rank score on missions.”
“It lacks in variety and the story is a bit bland, but the mechanics are spot on, so tactical players will enjoy it.”
“The main part of the game I see the major issue of this is in the final mission.”
“I have finished the four mission campaign, and it was okay.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its solid mechanics, beautiful graphics, and satisfying movement dynamics, making it accessible even for newcomers to the genre. While some players noted a lack of variety and a somewhat bland story, the overall experience is described as fun and challenging, reminiscent of classic tactical games. Many reviewers rated the gameplay exceptionally, highlighting its engaging and well-explained mechanics.
“The graphics are beautiful and beautifully animated, the story is rich and fluid, and the gameplay is great!”
“I really like the movement mechanics and substantial range of indirect fire.”
“The gameplay help is well explained too, so even a newbie to this genre (like me) can easily figure out what to do.”
“Gameplay reminds me of Dynasty Tactics (it's not really like that, but it gives me the same feel).”
“10 / 10 gameplay.”
- music18 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for being nice, upbeat, and fitting, enhancing the overall experience with its excellent soundtrack. Reviewers highlight its charm and how well it complements the game's beautiful art and strategic gameplay, often noting that it perfectly matches the ancient Chinese theme. Overall, the music is described as a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
“Solid game, challenging AI, beautiful art and music.”
“The soundtrack is excellent.”
“10/10 soundtrack.”
