Review: Wargroove (Steam)

Take to the battlefield with Wargroove, a strategy game for up to 4 players! Choose your Commander and wage turn-based war on battling factions. Design and share maps, cut-scenes and campaigns with easy-to-use editors and in-depth customization tools!

Pros:

  • Beautiful pixel art graphics.
  • Anime opening short.
  • Controller support.
  • Tutorial throughout.
  • Turn-based tactical gameplay.
  • 516mb download size.
  • Steam achievements.
  • Graphics- resolution, Ui display area slider and fullscreen.
  • Colorblind support.
  • Extras: gallery/codex/jukebox.
  • Single player modes- campaign, arcade and puzzle.
  • Grid-based playfield and the grid can be on or off.
  • Click anywhere for a pop-up info tile.
  • Pure eye candy.
  • Combat plays out after planning, as an animated fight scene.
  • World map level select screen.
  • Pop up meter before fight engagements to show damage given and received.
  • Create- strong level creator tool that allows you to make maps, cutscenes and even campaigns.
  • Strong connections to Advance Wars.
  • Clever puzzle mechanics.
  • Fun to play.
  • Quick to learn but hard to master.

Cons:

  • Minimal graphics options.
  • Can’t rebind keys.
  • The late game feels a lot more punishing and random.
  • Difficulty spikes.
  • Slow pace.

Jim Smale

Gaming since the Atari 2600, I enjoy the weirdness in games counting Densha De Go and RC De Go as my favourite titles of all time. I prefer gaming of old where buying games from a shop was a thing, Being social in person was a thing. Join me as I attempt to adapt to this new digital age!

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