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[h3]Technical Aspects[/h3] The game is generally well-polished. The audio is excellent, and the visuals are very pleasing—especially the unit models, which are outstanding. The game is well-optimized; I didn’t experience any bugs or crashes, so it’s solid from a technical perspective. The UI is classic RTS—well-designed and intuitive to use. Pathfinding and unit behavior are robust, and the camera works seamlessly. From a technical standpoint, this game is highly reliable. [h3]Game Mechanics[/h3] The mechanics strike a balance between realism and traditional RTS gameplay. While it feels more like a game than a simulator, it incorporates realistic elements. Managing units effectively is crucial since ammunition, supplies, and fuel are limited. Every unit holds value, and minimizing losses is essential for campaign progression. The placement of units, army composition, and tactical planning are critical. You can’t simply select all units and push them forward like in many other RTS games, as doing so will result in a massacre. This complexity necessitates heavy use of active pause. You pause the game, assess the situation, devise a plan, issue orders, unpause, and then observe the results. At first glance, the gameplay might seem straightforward, but it has a lot of depth in planning and execution. This makes it a poor choice for casual play but an excellent one for those seeking complex and challenging gameplay. Each unit has a distinct purpose, and there isn’t a “best configuration.” Customization options abound, with various equipment, weapons, and skills. Some units are weaker but consume fewer resources, making them useful in specific scenarios. During the campaign, resources are consumed daily as you travel between locations (typically taking 3–6 days). Larger armies and expensive units, such as tanks or advanced infantry, consume more resources. After each mission, you can salvage items from the battlefield to replenish your forces. Additionally, you must ensure you have enough crew for vehicles or equipment for stationary artillery. This resource and unit management adds depth and replay value, especially on higher difficulties with different approaches. During dialogues, your choices affect future missions and relationships with factions, who can either support or attack you later. This decision-making adds another layer of strategic complexity. [h3]Challenges and Difficulty[/h3] While the game’s realism is commendable, it also introduces unpredictability. Missions often include unexpected events, and it’s difficult to anticipate all the potential outcomes. Units can miss their shots depending on factors like range, experience, or type, and running out of specific ammunition (e.g., anti-armor missiles) is not uncommon. You may need to disable certain weapons in the UI to conserve ammo for later stages of a mission. This unpredictability, combined with other mechanics, makes the game punishing for mistakes. The campaign’s difficulty can be overwhelming, particularly in later stages. The need to manage units with unique equipment, skills, and ranks while adapting to unpredictable mission stages and rewards can become cognitively exhausting. I often had to resort to frequent saving and reloading to progress. Reload times aren’t instant, and maps are vast, which extended gameplay time. While victories were satisfying, some missions were frustrating and required significant motivation to complete. Despite lowering the difficulty (and typically playing RTS games on higher difficulties), I found the campaign challenging. [h3]Story[/h3] The story is decent, though I preferred the DLC’s narrative. At times, I wished for fewer dialogues, but they are often essential for understanding impactful choices and their consequences. Dialogue choices affect alliances, future missions, and resource management, so they require careful consideration. You can take on extra missions for additional rewards, but these consume resources and can lead to casualties. While you gain some forces after each mission, significant losses or resource mismanagement can make progression difficult. [h3]Multiplayer[/h3] Multiplayer seems inactive, but the skirmish modes are interesting. They include classic modes like control-point capture and unique scenarios, such as one player defending against two attackers in a siege. The gameplay logic in skirmishes aligns with the campaign’s. However, without matchmaking or ranking systems, multiplayer could lead to skill mismatches, as this game emphasizes player skill more than most RTS titles. [h3]Overall Impressions[/h3] This game is highly recommended for players who enjoy challenging and complex RTS experiences. The general atmosphere is excellent, with music and visuals enhancing the experience. The mechanics are innovative, making this game feel unique rather than another clone of a popular title. Replay value is high, especially for experienced players. However, the difficulty can be daunting, especially later in the campaign. Managing units, equipment, and resources while navigating unpredictable missions can feel overwhelming. It’s not suitable for casual RTS players or those new to the genre. The frequent need to reload missions due to random factors or unexpected outcomes can also feel like a time sink. Despite the frustration, the game leaves a lasting impression. It’s a solid title that stands out in the RTS genre, and I hope there will be a sequel or similar game in the future. I think that reiterating existing gameplay but with more focuss on difficulty balance and maybe adding some narrowement to all the customization (campaign really feels like someone took an RTS game with couple factions and smashed everything into a single one) could result in an excellent RTS. All this customization and variety is nice but requires great degree of knowledge to even finish the game.