Wars of the Roses
- November 27, 2019
- HexWar Games
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...
Reviews
Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
story1 negative mentions
- The game offers a refreshing take on wargaming with a focus on strategy and realism rather than resource management.
- It is easy to learn and play, making it accessible for newcomers while still providing enjoyable tactical gameplay.
- The game features a variety of scenarios and units, providing good value and a unique historical setting during the Wars of the Roses.
- There are significant technical issues, including crashes and unresponsive customer support, leading to frustration for players.
- Some mechanics are clunky, such as the inability to easily turn troops and inconsistencies in attack mechanics.
- Certain units, particularly missile troops, are overpowered, leading to unbalanced gameplay and frustrating scenarios.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally straightforward, but some mechanics can feel clunky, particularly with issues like flank attacks not 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.”
“Gameplay is relatively straightforward.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is well-received, featuring a plethora of missions and a diverse range of units to engage with, providing players with ample content and variety.
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