by Sharon Jones
Once you’ve played Civilization and all the other big strategy games that we know and love, you can start yearning for a similar but unique experience from another game. The world of strategy games is vast and sprawling, and whether you’re pretty new to the genre or a hardened veteran, there are games out there ripe for exploration. So many of them fly under the radar and don’t get a fair hearing when they’re first released, but that doesn’t mean they’re not worth playing.
Here are just some of the interesting strategy games that you might have missed in the past and they’re all more than worth your time and money so read to learn more about them.
Frozen Synapse
This game is modeled on a squad shooter mode, and its turn-based game play is fun, easy to get started with and pretty addictive once you get into it. The world of the game expands pretty rapidly, and you soon learn that there’s a lot more going on and a lot more to pick up than you originally anticipated. Where it really stands out is in its multiplayer modes, so make the most of these once you do pick the game up.
Uplink
Uplink partially mimics hacking, and the retro-futurist atmosphere of the game is a lot fun to delve into. It’s all about computer hacking and developing strategies to get the task done in the most efficient way possible. It might not be a particularly accurate depiction of hacking but that’s all part of the charm. When all’s said and done, this is a charming and highly enjoyable strategy game, and there aren’t any others like it out there to play.
Mobile Strike
Playing as Arnold Schwarzenegger in full 80s action hero mode, Mobile Strike sees players control troops and take on various enemies on the battlefield. Its scope is pretty large and varied for a mobile game, and that’s what makes it one of the very best strategy games that’s available on the mobile gaming market right now. Don’t assume that mobile games are all for kids and casual players because Mobile Strike proves that doesn’t need to be the case.
World in Conflict
Alternate history concepts can be the ideal spark for strategy games and that’s something that’s clearly demonstrated by World in Conflict. It’s set at the end of the 80s and Soviet forces are in the process of invading Europe and America. As the player, you must control every aspect of the military to fight back and defend your land. The gameplay is swift and fun; it should keep your entertained and busy for a long time.
Final Fantasy XV: A New Empire
If you’re a long-time fan of the Final Fantasy Franchise, this strategy game is ideal for you. It brings something new to a franchise that’s not normally associated with the strategy genre, so if you love strategy and love Final Fantasy, this is the game for you. A New Empire can be found at https://www.finalfantasyxvapp.com/ if you want to read more about it before making your purchase. The characters and soundtrack from the main series are found here, so it will be familiar to fans.
Rise of Nations
Focused on various eras in history, Rise of Nations is ideal for anyone who has enjoyed Civilization in the past and is now looking for something similar. The sheer size and scope of the game make it worth playing if you’ve never delved into it before. There’s plenty to keep your busy and the most recent update improves the graphics too. You can find a strategy guide that will help newcomers to the game get started at http://riseofnations.wikia.com/wiki/A_Strategy_Guide.
Valkyria Chronicles
In an imagined version of World War 2, you play through this beautifully illustrated land to defeat the enemy and save your homeland. The art style is certainly the most impressive thing about Valkyria Chronicles, but that’s not the only part of the game that gamers will enjoy. There’s a big focus on planning your strategy but following it through on the ground is just as important; that’s something that’s missing from so many other strategy games.
As you can now see, there are plenty of really interesting and fun strategy games for you to dive into. Even if you try only a couple of these games, you could spend potentially hundreds of hours exploring them and taking them to the limit, so what are you waiting for?
