Fire & Maneuver

Last updated: 2025-08-17

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Summary
  • Engaging and fun tactical wargame gameplay
  • Unique Victorian era historical setting
  • Poor UI, controls, and tutorial experience
  • Unfinished, buggy, and abandoned by developers
  • Weak and exploitable AI system
  • Poor value and monetization concerns
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Categories

Turn-based StrategyTactical CombatMultiplayerSingle-player StoryUnit ManagementCharacter Progression

Emotions

Satisfaction23%Disappointment22%Frustration21%Hope8%Excitement3%
Reviews
(sample size)
195
Helpful reviews
73%
Unhelpful reviews
26%
Protest reviews
1%
Positive points
348
Negative points
479
Gameplay points
56
Perf. points
9
Rec. points
78
Misc points
69
Point
Engaging and Fun Gameplay
Description
Players generally find the game enjoyable, fun, and engaging, highlighting its strategic depth and unique mechanics. Many appreciate its potential and the overall positive experience it offers, especially for a smaller developer.
Importance
83%
Unique Historical Setting
Description
The game is highly praised for its unique 19th-century historical setting, particularly the Crimean War, which is rarely featured in strategy games. Players appreciate the historical accuracy and the feeling of commanding armies in this specific era, akin to tabletop wargames.
Importance
39%
Appealing Art Style and Visuals
Description
The game's art style, visuals, and overall aesthetic design receive significant positive feedback. Players find the artwork amazing, unique, and visually pleasing, often comparing it to graphic novels or the Armchair Historian's signature style.
Importance
26%
Innovative Combat System
Description
The combat system is noted for its originality and depth, particularly its simultaneous turn structure and unique health bar mechanics (cohesion and losses). Players appreciate the absence of RNG, which emphasizes player skill and strategic nuance.
Importance
12%
Diverse Factions and Quality Audio
Description
The game offers a good variety of factions, each with distinct playstyles and balanced unit rosters. The voice acting is also highlighted as a positive, adding to immersion and quality.
Importance
11%
Fair Monetization Model
Description
Players appreciate the developer's fair monetization strategy, including making DLCs free and allowing early access players to keep the game. This approach is seen as player-friendly and supportive of continued development.
Importance
7%
Tolerable Bugs and Responsive Devs
Description
While some minor bugs exist, they are generally considered tolerable, especially for an early access title. Developers are noted for their responsiveness in addressing and fixing issues.
Importance
4%