Wars of Napoleon

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"Wars of Napoleon" is a comprehensive strategy game set in the Napoleonic era, allowing players to experience the complexities of army management, logistics, and politics in a detailed political setting. Choose to play as Napoleon, Britain, Austria, Russia, Prussia, Spain, or the Ottoman Empire, each with their own objectives and challenges. The game engine has been refined for this period, allowing for in-depth strategic planning and execution in this formative time of modern Europe.

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56%

Audience ScoreBased on 70 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

The game offers a highly detailed and historically accurate simulation of the Napoleonic Wars, with a large map and diverse troop types.
Players appreciate the depth of gameplay and the strategic elements, especially when engaging in multiplayer or PBEM formats.
The artwork and unit design are well-received, contributing to an immersive experience for fans of the era.

The game is plagued by frequent crashes and bugs, making it frustrating and often unplayable for many users.
Turn processing times are excessively long, with some players reporting waits of several minutes, which tests their patience.
The AI is criticized for being poor and unchallenging, leading to a lack of strategic depth in single-player campaigns.

stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs, lag, and crashes that significantly hinder gameplay. While some players have managed to play without issues, the overall consensus is that the game is unstable and requires substantial improvements to its code and AI to reach its potential.
- “It's buggy, it lags nonstop, and it has lots of crashing problems.”
- “This has the makings of a great game but it remains ludicrously buggy.”
- “An average turn takes several minutes to process (around 5 minutes most of the time), the game is very buggy and unstable, and the AI is laughable.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is centered around leading military forces, managing supply lines, and engaging in diplomacy, offering a deep and historically rich experience, particularly for fans of the Napoleonic era. While the learning curve can be slow and frustrating due to the lack of a tutorial, the community and developers are responsive to player inquiries, enhancing the overall experience. Despite some challenges, players find the gameplay enjoyable and immersive, especially when starting with France.
- “The gameplay requires the player mainly to effectively lead their military forces, but also manage supply lines, military improvements, and diplomacy.”
- “If you are a fan of anything Napoleonic and want something with the history, the attention to detail, and impressive gameplay, then this game will not disappoint in any way.”
- “I have mainly played as France, so I cannot comment on the other nations' gameplay, but I have found the experience to be enjoyable and credible.”
- “At the end of 2 years of gameplay, due to various reasons, France has not reached any of its objectives and is sure to lose the campaign, but still, it is fun to play and die another year.”
- “Grasping gameplay can be slow and sometimes frustrating; however, the designers (and the fans) of the game are very responsive to questions on the forums and will happily answer any questions, both technical and gameplay-related.”
- “There was a first disappointment - no 'tutorial game' to guide you through all the mechanics, something that I consider essential for 'deep' tactical games. But what the hell - I simply watched all the tutorial videos instead, taking notes like a proper wargaming geek.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and technical performance, with a smooth experience despite the complexity of numerous units and factions. While the interface may feel clunky and there are minor bugs, the overall artwork and design are considered impressive and contribute positively to the game's appeal.
- “The artwork is beautiful, and the overall look of the game is superb.”
- “Technically, it's a good performance: the graphics are nice and the game is smooth and fast enough despite the many units and factions.”
- “Great game, cannot recommend it enough, due to its depth, scope, GUI, and graphics.”
- “The interface is a bit clunky, and there are a few irritating but not critical bugs. While the artwork, unit design, and game rules are all pretty good, the graphics could use improvement.”
- “There is a massive amount of artwork for portraits and other unit cards, but the overall graphics feel lacking.”
- “Great game, but I cannot recommend it enough due to its depth and scope; however, the graphics and GUI leave much to be desired.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's performance is commendable with smooth graphics and efficient handling of numerous units and factions. However, significant optimization issues detract from the experience, leaving some players feeling that the game's technical execution falls short.
- “Technically, it's a good performance: the graphics are nice and the game is smooth and fast enough despite the many units and factions.”
- “The game would be okay; it would be like a different version of HOI3, but the poor optimization and issues are not worth it.”
- “The optimization is so bad that it ruins the overall experience, making it frustrating to play.”
- “Despite the interesting gameplay, the constant lag and performance issues make it nearly unplayable.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviews highlight a sense of irony in the humor, noting that the game's graphics appear outdated despite its later release compared to other titles. This juxtaposition adds a layer of comedic commentary on the game's visual presentation.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch, with clever writing that keeps you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game uses absurd situations to create hilarious moments that catch you off guard.”
- “The witty dialogue and playful banter between characters add a delightful layer of humor to the gameplay.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game effectively captures the essential Napoleonic atmosphere, appealing to history enthusiasts with its strong historical accuracy.
- “The essential Napoleonic atmosphere was there, as well as the historical accuracy that history geeks like myself enjoy.”