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Wargroove
Wargroove is a turn-based strategy game for up to 4 players, in which each player takes control of an army and its commander unit to wage war on their enemies! Wargroove is extremely easy to pickup, with accessibility at the forefront of its design, and very difficult to master, with deep gameplay mechanics that complement strategic play.
Details
- Released
- January 2, 2019
- Developer
- Chucklefish Games
- Genres
- Strategy · Turn-based strategy (TBS) · Tactical · Indie
- Publisher
- Chucklefish Games
How it plays
Up to 4 players
Player pulse
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Wargroove Reviews
Professional reviews from gaming critics
Wargroove might look like a simple throwback to classic turn-based strategy games of old, but looks can be deceiving. Underneath the charming graphics, engaging story, engrossing sound design, and bountiful extras, you will find an expertly-balanced experience that can measure up to anything else in its genre today. Chucklefish has truly “advanced” the Advance Wars formula and made something that has risen above what inspired it. Given that incredible achievement, I would be surprised if they decide to sit on their laurels. With just a few minor tweaks to the interface and difficulty, Warg…
One of gaming’s best turn-based strategy series has been missing in action since 2008. Well, 2013 if you want to be exact, since there was a gap in the worldwide release of Advance Wars: Days of Ruin. Intelligent System’s war games offered a perfect balance of challenge and personality. Unfortunately, it has been years since a new release. Other companies have had to come in to fill the gap, with Chucklefish’s Wargroove being the best spiritual successor so far.
Beautiful, bright and bold. Wargroove is a fun, tactical war title with a lot of content. It's deep, rewarding, and never overwhelming. Its art style is something to die for and the presentation is beautiful. It does a great job of explaining everything gradually to the player and drip new content and features. Wargroove is a must-buy for fans of the strategy genre.
I may not be a big fan of turn-based strategy games, but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t enjoy playing Advance Wars on my DS back in the day. The intuitive controls, simple gameplay, somewhat interesting story, and map editor were all great features on this early DS title, definitely my favorite from the console’s first couple of years. That is until the release of my beloved PSP, which eclipsed my interested in it until the eventual release of Pokémon SoulSilver more than half a decad...
But those are very small niggles that barely dent the excellent experience that WarGroove offers. It’s a game certainly worth its asking price, there’s no question of that. It packs in a challenging campaign, brought to life with characters that are hard not to love, but it’s the level editor that really sets WarGroove apart. If it’s your jam – like it is mine – then Wargroove offers literally endless potential. And even if level designing isn’t really your thing, it’s still a lot of fun to play around with.
For the fans of the admittedly niche genre of turn-based RPGs, Wargroove is quite a find considering its price and the amount of content it offers. If you have ever wanted to bask in nostalgia and step back into the waters of classic turn-based titles, Wargroove can offer you a trip back in time and a couple of dozen happy hours.
A groovy kind of love.While it's generally discouraging when Nintendo shelves a fan-favorite property, sometimes it's a blessing in disguise. In the [...]
There is no shame in borrowing from the best and borrowing is exactly what Wargroove does. But as Nintendo seems intent on keeping their popular strategy franchise in the freezer, then it's only a good thing that a developer which clearly enjoy the series has created something similar. It's not innovative, but the execution is very solid, in fact, it's so well crafted that you won't be bothered by the lack of new ideas or major changes. Wargroove is a love letter to Advance Wars, and it's both something new, yet also something very familiar. It's a reminder that there's an Advance Wars shaped…
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Most of the time, sending a dog to fight armed soldiers is considered animal cruelty. Wargroove is an exception to that rule, and it manages to do quite a few other things also.
WARGROOVE is a wonderful game. An easy buy for strategy lovers.
Verdict: Regardless of how you like to play your strategy games, Wargroove offers a nearly infinite amount of content on top of a fun, engaging campaign with lots of personality. Chucklefish has created a masterpiece with Wargroove, a perfect strategy game for either experienced players or for players dipping their toes into the waters of strategy gaming.