Wars of the Roses

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Wars of the Roses is a single player strategy game. It was developed by HexWar Games and was released on November 27, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Fight the various battles of the Wars of the Roses throughout the Medieval ages. Each campaign is themed around fights between the Lancaster and Yorkist houses during various different periods of the countries...

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

story1 negative mentions

Easy to learn and play, making it accessible for newcomers.
Historically accurate gameplay that appeals to fans of the genre.
Offers a refreshing change from fantasy/sci-fi games with its realistic tactical approach.

Gameplay can be frustrating if not playing as the historical winning side, particularly for the Lancastrians.
The interface is poor, and there are significant issues with saving and loading games.
Technical problems, such as crashes and lack of support, detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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67%
Gameplay is generally straightforward, but some mechanics can feel clunky, particularly with flank attacks not always registering correctly.
- “The gameplay is engaging and keeps you on your toes.”
- “I love how the mechanics are easy to learn but hard to master.”
- “The variety of gameplay options ensures that every session feels fresh and exciting.”
- “The mechanics are occasionally a little clunky; sometimes attacking a unit in the flank does not register as a flank attack.”
- “As such, gameplay is relatively straightforward.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is well-received, featuring a plethora of missions and a diverse range of units, which keeps the gameplay engaging and varied.