Shadow Empire

This game may look like another hex-based wargame, but it is more about the politics, planning, and logistics that set up the battle. However, the developer has decided to support the corporate conquest of art from artists by using pirating AI bots to produce the artwork. I do not support the violation of copyright law that is regurgitative AI, and thus I cannot morally support this developer or game until they remove that content from the game.

[h1]Все грандстратегии Paradox + Fallout + Эра Раздора[/h1] Вы глава одной из выжившей группы людей на богом забытой планете, пережившей гражданскую войну и логистический коллапс [i]Галактической Республики[/i]. Ваша планета может быть [u]какой угодно[/u] - от землеподобной райской планеты, на которой можно дышать полной грудью местным воздухом и выращивать злаки под открытым небом, так и маленькая луна, чья атмосфера это вакуум, а почва это безжизненный реголит. Каким путём вы поведете своих людей? Построите предпринимательский рай на принципах аристократической республики или создадите социалистическую диктатуру, где только вы определяете кто, где и за сколько будет работать росчерком пера? Ваши люди начнут с малочисленных банд в драных скафандрах с картошкометами и закончат постиндустриальной сверхдержавой с ядерными ракетами, многомиллионными городами, монорельсами и плазменными шагоходами. А что если ваши люди в самом начале найдут в заброшенных руинах мегатонную термоядерную ракету Галактической Республики? Тут бывает и такое. Глубокая внешняя и внутренняя политика, динамический внутренний и внешний рынок, миграции населения, генерируемые религии и культуры, персонажи с разными характерами, продуманнейшая система командования вооруженными силами, система научных открытый, инноваций и инженерно-технических разработок. Чего тут только нет... кроме нормальной графики и музыки, конечно. Если вы уже пресытились всевозможными хойками, крусиками, а ваш мозг требует ещё и вы не пасуете перед 400 страничным руководством к игре на английском языке - то дерзайте. Или идите прочь. [h3]Заслужено попадает в мою категорию "Шедевры". 5/5[/h3]

One of the most complex (in a good way) 4x games I ever played. The simulation depth alone is worth checking it out. The multiplayer is unlike in any 4x I ever played and for good reason with a decent economic system that changes from planet to planet so no one build dominates. For all the tactical and strategic depth the AI is a bit idiotic at times but if you can look past that it's one of the most fulfilling 4x experiences there is. Of course you have to look past the visuals too which... leave much to be desired. One of the cases where I can excuse AI use too given it's literally one dude. Definitely worth checking out if you don't mind wading through spreadsheets and definitely worth checking out if you live for spreadsheet simulations.

This game is about as fun as getting your wisdom teeth pulled out. Tried it for 11 hours, had more or less sucess in like 4-5 attempts what broke me was when one of my own armies of 4 machinegunners rebelled then proceed kill my entire army of 35/40 units because apparently even when surrounded with no access to any supplies they like those odds. No its not realistic or fun, realistic would be if the artillery in my army shelled them to bits because they did not have a counter to that.

There is nothing like this game. It has a few significant downsides, primarily an overwrought and nearly incomprehensible logistics system. Yet even then, it's one of the most satisfying logistics systems in any wargame I have played. It would be amazing if the developer - or someone - made a streamlined sequel to Shadow Empire.

Ta bueno es complicado alguno se quejara del arte con ia pero se puede desactivar y es solo una persona y este juego no vende tanto para que este pagando un artista

This is a pretty great game. Feels like a blend between oldschool Civilization in some says (resource management and decision making that extend beyond just combat), while keeping the solid hex and counter gameplay of a hex and counter wargame. I'd also say to ignore the time in game, as I have it through Matrix as well. (So I'm not fully dependent on Steam to play.) There is a HEALTHY amount of depth to the game, which is something that I think is fantastic. The skill floor isn't exactly low, but the mechanics aren't difficult to pickup. The combat has similarities to this dev's other games, but that's fine by me because he's taken a pretty good approach to how things function in general with it; there's more involved than just moving your unit next to the hex you want to attack, while not being bogged down by managerial minutia. Overall, it's a lot of fun. I highly recommend if you're interested in wargames and looking for something to mix things up a bit that goes beyond the typical standard fare that's out there when it comes to hex-and-counter style.

Love strategy and can't recommend this game highly enough Whilst this looks like a very basic game when you start but the depth is immense! Have put a lot of hours in and still haven't even scratched the surface - its a game that loves to punish you if you start focusing too much on one thing in a small area of the map before kicking you in the A**. The unit customization and complexity of the logistics network is very punishing and all it takes is one rogue unit to move behind your lines and cut off your supplies when you're not watching Pros Great depth Logistics and the need for same - best I've come across in any game so far Unit customisation Combat is hard and it's not just about stacking units and throwing into battle replayability is huge have to think about how to grow and keep an eye on nation resources Cons Not many but the minimal graphics may put people off - don't be this is a deep game

I'm literally never going to play this game or learn how to play it I was a dumbass for buying it and of course knew when purchasing it that I didn't actually want to play the game but try to fill the void in my being with lots of similar things (complex strategy games) it's a shame I can't turn this game into a physical object and just have it to look at I'll probably buy the new DLC at some point and the game is probably really good 👍

The perfect mix of politics, economy and warfare. If you are worried about the SF theme, the game has a surprisingly Cold War-like tech level.