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World War I

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2015

Should you play it?

World War I is a real-time strategy based on the modified version of the well-known Blitzkrieg engine.

What works
  • Authentic wwi setting with multiple campaigns
  • Challenging tactical gameplay requiring artillery use
  • Nostalgic appeal for fans of blitzkrieg and classic rts
  • Atmospheric music and sound design
  • Low price point
Things to keep in mind
  • Dated graphics and interface
  • Historical inaccuracies and anachronisms
  • No multiplayer or skirmish mode
  • Repetitive mission design and limited unit variety
  • Frustrating ai and pathfinding bugs

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Top picks

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Hidden Gems

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World War I: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Experimenting, Competence, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Strategy, Violence, Leadership.

Why this game works

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