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Songs of Conquest Preview: Singing Hymns of High Praise
game preview10 May 2022
Is Songs of Conquest the Heroes of Might and Magic 3 worthy successor? Do we have a winner? Here's our preview of the Early Access version.
Songs of Conquest Preview: Singing Hymns of High Praise
My Love-Hate Relationship With Age of Darkness
game preview12 October 2021
The Dark Souls of RTS debuted in Early Access – it's called Age of Darkness: Final Stand. This production made me fall into an abyss of madness and despair. Here's why.
My Love-Hate Relationship With Age of Darkness
Terra Nil preview - The World's Not Over Yet
game preview16 June 2021
Can you imagine a city builder with no cities? Terra Nil is exactly that - beautiful, relaxing, and giving tons of fun. It really is unique.
Terra Nil preview - The World's Not Over Yet
Humankind Hands-on - Civilization Hardcore
game preview02 June 2021
The new 4X strategy game, Humankind, seems to be on track for a postponed August release. Civilization fans, however, should expect a bit more complicated entertainment, because in addition to its advantages, the game has some visible shortcomings.
Humankind Hands-on - Civilization Hardcore
War Mongrels Preview – New Game Shows Hell of Death Camps
game preview28 August 2020
Destructive Creations is once again going to strike a controversy. In their new game, players lead a squad made up of Germans, Jews and Poles who, like in the cult Commandos, sneak behind the backs of Wehrmacht guards and inflitrate death camps.
War Mongrels Preview – New Game Shows Hell of Death Camps
Total War: Troy Preview – Holidays in Ancient Greece
game preview21 July 2020
The Total War series doesn't slow down. A little over a year after the Three Kingdoms, Saga Troy will debut on the market. It is theoretically a smaller production, but after a few hours, I'm already sure it will yield dozens of hours of fun.
Total War: Troy Preview – Holidays in Ancient Greece
Fans of Civilization, Celebrate! Humankind is Looking Good
game preview18 June 2020
The creators of Humankind still have a way to go, but their vision of human history already looks interesting. The French studio develops the game for fans of Civilization, but it will definitely be more than a clone.
Fans of Civilization, Celebrate! Humankind is Looking Good
Port Royale 4 Beta – Could be Glorious Return to Past
game preview15 May 2020
After spending about 10 hours with the beta of Port Royale 4, I finally have a sense of where the new installment of the classic series is headed – which is into the past.
Port Royale 4 Beta – Could be Glorious Return to Past
Crusader Kings 3 – Cat Killed My Wife, I Was Thrilled
game preview14 May 2020
I've spent 10 hours with the newest Crusader Kings, which was supposed to reach people for whom the "two" wasn't accessible enough. Is it easier? It's a difficult question.
Crusader Kings 3 – Cat Killed My Wife, I Was Thrilled
Gears Tactics Preview – Brutal Game of Chess
game preview27 March 2020
Gears Tactics is a quasi spin-off. It's a turn-based-strategy take on the famous Gears of War. But for many reasons, it seems more a stand-alone installment... just more tactical.
Gears Tactics Preview – Brutal Game of Chess
Desperados 3 Is a Strong Candidate for the Best Strategy Game of 2020
game preview27 February 2020
I've played Desperados 3 for 5 hours, and I'm pretty sure that we have a reliable candidate for the title of best strategy GOTY. The new game developed by the creators of Shadow Tactics doesn't revolutionize the proven formula. It just improves it.
Desperados 3 Is a Strong Candidate for the Best Strategy Game of 2020
Before We Leave is Mini-Anno... in Space
game preview18 February 2020
City-builders and RTS's aren't dead. They're well hidden in their niche, safe from the bloodthirsty mainstream. Before We Leave is one of the most interesting choices from this genre in 2020. We've played it and these are our first impressions.
Before We Leave is Mini-Anno... in Space
Four Hours with King's Bounty 2 Changed My Mind
game preview08 October 2019
King's Bounty returns with a full-blown sequel. The series has undergone very clear changes, and had the ability to put them through the paces in a four-hour, hands-on presentation. It's better than we thought.
Four Hours with King's Bounty 2 Changed My Mind
King's Bounty 2 is a Bold Mix of Poor-man's RPG and Strategy
game preview29 August 2019
Developers from 1C Entertainment apparently took to heart the old truth stating that perfect is the enemy of good, and with the continuation of King's Bounty, they've decided to do everything much worse just in case.
King's Bounty 2 is a Bold Mix of Poor-man's RPG and Strategy
Crossroads Inn – Medieval Sims Get Hammered in an Inn
game preview26 August 2019
An RPG enters a tavern, where a couple of Sims are having some lager, and the innkeeper goes... Well, in Crossroads Inn, you're the one who decides what the innkeeper says – because you're the innkeeper.
Crossroads Inn – Medieval Sims Get Hammered in an Inn
Transport Fever 2 Preview – Hope for the Railroad
game preview09 July 2019
A few days ago, I visited Berlin to catch a train to Potsdam. On board, we met with the developers of Transport Fever 2 and played their new game.
Transport Fever 2 Preview – Hope for the Railroad
Northgard hands-on – Did The Settlers finally find their heir?
game preview14 March 2017
92% of positive reviews on Steam is not a matter of coincidence. Northgard is a successful Early Access that should be a real treat for all fans of economic strategies.
Northgard hands-on – Did The Settlers finally find their heir?
The Alphabet of Civilization VI, or 10 most interesting changes introduced by sixth installment
game preview07 October 2016
Having spent 25 hours with the alpha version of Civilization VI, we’ve decided to prepare a short summary of the most important changes in the latest part of the cult cycle.
The Alphabet of Civilization VI, or 10 most interesting changes introduced by sixth installment
SpellForce 3 hands-on – Company of Heroes with a fantasy vibe
game preview26 September 2016
After ten years of absence, the acclaimed mix of RPG and RTS makes a comeback, bringing many changes to the proven formula. Is the magic of Spellforce 3 going to be as powerful as it was a decade ago?
SpellForce 3 hands-on – Company of Heroes with a fantasy vibe
Life is Feudal: Forest Village hands-on – serious survival Settlers
game preview22 September 2016
Fans of survival economic strategies are a lucky bunch. Banished, a pretty solid title, came out two years ago, and its clone – Life is Feudal: Forrest Village – has recently hit Early Access. It’s similar, but is it any good?
Life is Feudal: Forest Village hands-on – serious survival Settlers
The Guild 3 first look – The Godfather meets Game of Thrones
game preview11 September 2016
The third iteration of the medieval trade simulator is coming. Once again, we will get rich, expand our empire and take care of our family, but this time also compete with secret societies. It's time for a game of merchant thrones.
The Guild 3 first look – The Godfather meets Game of Thrones
Transport Fever hands-on – getting closer and closer to Transport Tycoon
game preview24 August 2016
Chasing after its famous predecessor, Transport Fever finally appears to be closing the distance – while still not perfect, it certainly looks better than its prequel in most, if not all aspects.
Transport Fever hands-on – getting closer and closer to Transport Tycoon
Champions of Anteria Hands-on – The Settlers-like RPG
game preview13 July 2016
Champions of Anteria offers a mix of RPG and strategy; something very different from the parent game is was born from. Quality aside, the question is whether that’s necessarily a bad thing.
Champions of Anteria Hands-on – The Settlers-like RPG
Realpolitiks Hands-on – a little grand strategy game inspired by games from Paradox
game preview29 June 2016
Realpolitiks is a rather plain strategy game, borrowing some concepts from the Swedes at Paradox. What sets it apart is the modern setting and simplified, more user-friendly mechanics.
Realpolitiks Hands-on – a little grand strategy game inspired by games from Paradox
Driftland: The Magic Revival Hands-on – a fantastic blend of Heroes and Majesty
game preview27 June 2016
Polish gamedev veterans united under the banner of Star Drifters are devising a most interesting strategy game, which is visibly inspired by Heroes of Might and Magic and... Majesty.
Driftland: The Magic Revival Hands-on – a fantastic blend of Heroes and Majesty
Civilization VI hands-on – don’t judge a game by its promo screens
game preview01 June 2016
Is it crazy to travel halfway across the world just to play a game that will be released this October for a mere hour? Perhaps. The question is: was it worth it?
Civilization VI hands-on – don’t judge a game by its promo screens
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI announced – first look at the emperor of strategy games
game preview11 May 2016
The long-awaited new Civilization, the sixth installment in the series, will be released this fall. In order to learn more about the most important innovations in the gameplay, we’ve interviewed the developers from Firaxis.
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI announced – first look at the emperor of strategy games
Factorio Hands-on – next-gen tycoon with a 90s look
game preview08 April 2016
The Czech Factorio is one of the productions that prove you shouldn’t judge a game by its graphics. Behind the dirt-gray and brownish-green sprites straight from the 90s hides one of the most intricate tycoons of the recent years.
Factorio Hands-on – next-gen tycoon with a 90s look
Master of Orion: Conquer the Stars Hands-on – an interstellar journey into the past
game preview23 March 2016
Master of Orion: Conquer the Stars takes us on a nostalgic journey through the '90s in an almost perfect homage to the spirit of the MicroProse's original installments.
Master of Orion: Conquer the Stars Hands-on – an interstellar journey into the past
Caravan Hands-on – Once upon a time in the Middle East
game preview04 March 2016
Caravan wants us to take up a life of a merchant in the Arabian Peninsula, and this doesn't sound bad. However, after my time spent with the game itself, I can’t help but wonder if the developers unwillingly compromised their game with half-baked ideas.
Caravan Hands-on – Once upon a time in the Middle East