Warriors of the Nile

About

Warriors of the Nile is a real-time strategy game set in Ancient Egypt. Players must build and manage their cities, gather resources, and train armies to defend against enemies or conquer new territories. The game features historical figures, epic battles, and a rich narrative that immerses players in the world of Ancient Egypt.

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Play Modes

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 158 reviews

gameplay16 positive mentions

grinding9 negative mentions

The game offers a lot of replayability with diverse playstyles and character builds, making each run feel unique.
The art style is visually appealing, and the fast-paced, turn-based combat is engaging and fun.
There is a good amount of content to unlock, including challenges, characters, and upgrades, which keeps players motivated.

The game suffers from balance issues, particularly with certain characters being overpowered while others feel underwhelming.
RNG plays a significant role in gameplay, which can lead to frustrating runs where success feels more dependent on luck than skill.
Some design choices, such as the difficulty spikes in later levels and the lack of strategic depth, can make the game feel repetitive and grindy.

gameplay
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
60%
6%
The gameplay is generally engaging and fun, featuring a solid core loop with easy-to-understand mechanics and a fast-paced, addictive experience. However, it suffers from balance issues, repetitiveness, and a reliance on luck, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. While the game offers depth and interesting tactical elements, many players hope for future updates to enhance gameplay balance and complexity.
- “Very fun gameplay, superb graphics!”
- “The gameplay is fast-paced and simple without being simplistic.”
- “The core mechanisms and gameplay loop are very engaging, and a run blessed with moderately good RNG in this game will have you cackling like a madman at the power your three heroes can spike to!”
- “The mechanics themselves are pretty simple; however, you will probably die a ton to boss fights in particular, mainly because summon effects are not properly explained.”
- “It's a roguelike tactics game, which sounds very cool in theory. I just wish the idea was given more time because the mechanics often feel like they are trying to force a square peg into a round hole, and the power level balancing is all over the place.”
- “Don't expect too much breadth to the content - there are only 3 classes, and not (at least so far as I've gotten) a lot of particularly complex mechanics.”
graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
48%
13%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant colors, cute and minimalist art style, and solid presentation, effectively complementing the gameplay. Many reviewers appreciate the Egyptian aesthetic and the charming character designs, noting that the visuals are both engaging and easy on the eyes. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's fun and enjoyable atmosphere.
- “The graphics are also really good and suit this type of game perfectly.”
- “The art is amazing, and colorful, popping out at you while maintaining a very 'minimalist' design as well as adhering to the much beloved Egyptian aesthetic.”
- “Nice, crisp UI with vibrant colors and solid presentation and tasteful art style.”
- “The graphics and grid are least clear, not like, say, Moekurii or Transformers: Battlegrounds.”
- “Despite the wacky mobile-like graphics, the game mechanics are surprisingly deep, and I was pleased to see new features and new characters getting unlocked as the game progressed.”
- “The game style is based on cartoon graphics, the UI is close to a mobile game, and the maps and characters are inspired by Egyptian elements.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is a mixed experience; while some players find it excessively tedious and repetitive, others appreciate the fast-paced gameplay that mitigates the grind. Many feel that significant grinding is necessary to unlock essential content, which can lead to frustrating bottlenecks, particularly for certain character classes. Overall, the grind can detract from the enjoyment, but the game's structure allows for relatively short play sessions.
- “Way too grindy for experience.”
- “I also experienced tedious bottlenecks at the choke points and tended to predictably reach levels 1-6 or 1-7 before having to start the whole thing again.”
- “By the time I write this review, I have already finished all of the content except the tedious tasks.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
Overall, the game offers decent to strong replayability, with many players highlighting its randomization of objects, enemies, and upgrades that enhance each playthrough. However, some users note that the variation between runs may diminish over time, particularly as they complete achievements.
- “Despite that, it's a very good game with amazing replayability; that's probably its strongest feature.”
- “This is a great game with a lot of replay value.”
- “Random object and enemy placement on each map, random upgrades after every encounter, and new features added after every playthrough ensure tons of replay value.”
- “Replayability has been decent so far, but the variation between runs is average at best, so I suspect it will drop off rapidly once I finish most of the achievements.”
- “Decent replay value, while there are still things to unlock.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating the enjoyable Egyptian theme and its integration with the graphics and gameplay. While some find the music simple yet effective, a few users express a more neutral stance, stating it is neither particularly loved nor disliked. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “The Egyptian theme, the music, and the design are fantastic.”
- “The graphics, music, and sound effects are simple but well-done.”
- “Fun graphics and enjoyable Egyptian music!”
- “The Egyptian theme, the music, and the design feel underwhelming.”
- “The graphics, music, and sound effects are simple but lack depth.”
- “The music is okay; I don't love it, but I don't hate it either.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features minimal storytelling, focusing more on gameplay mechanics than narrative depth, making it suitable for players seeking a straightforward turn-based isometric experience.
- “If you want a turn-based isometric game with little story and just goes straight to the action, then this is for you.”
- “There is no real story.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is derived from the exaggerated and chaotic destruction caused by characters, which results in amusing and entertaining moments for players.
- “It's hilarious to watch them wreak havoc with such power; it's so over-the-top that it makes me laugh.”
- “The humor in the game is spot-on, with clever jokes and witty dialogue that keep me entertained.”
- “I love how the game uses absurd situations to create humor; it never fails to make me chuckle.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game is criticized for its lack of depth and meaningful choices, primarily due to a random ability system that undermines player agency and strategic decision-making.
- “The tactics portion of the game is lacking depth and meaningful choices, which I could live with if not for the fact that the random ability system also removes any depth or meaningful choices from character development.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the game's stability is questionable, with users suggesting that it may not provide sufficient value compared to other titles, particularly if it suffers from bugs at launch. Players are advised to consider investing in more reliable options that promise a better experience.