Wargroove 2 is the sequel to a turn-based strategy game clearly inspired by the classic Advance Wars from the Game Boy Advance.
GAMEPLAY / VISUAL
For those who played the first Wargroove, the familiarity with the beautiful and detailed animations will be immediate, something that stands out even more in this sequel. The game maintains the turn-based strategy style, where the player takes command of the troops of Aurania, a fictional continent. Once again, the introduction of a new faction—the Faahri mice—brings freshness to the battlefield.
The main objective is to lead the army in offensives, using strategy based on terrain and units to your advantage. For example, opponents in difficult terrain, such as puddles, will move more slowly and become more vulnerable to attacks. Additionally, the classic dynamic of strengths and weaknesses between unit types is present: swordsmen are effective against archers but struggle with spearmen, while archers have an advantage over spearmen. It’s similar to the elemental strength system from Pokémon or the mechanics in Age of Empires. This table of advantages is interesting, but with so many different units, it takes time to memorize all the combinations. It might even be useful to have a table on hand for quick reference.
(despite being a table from the first game, it is possible to have a base of the advantages and specifications mentioned)
The major highlight of Wargroove 2 continues to be the option to play in cooperative mode, something rare in the turn-based strategy genre, which usually focuses on single-player experiences.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Unfortunately, Wargroove 2’s achievement system leaves much to be desired. This game is one of the few that would motivate me to try to obtain all the achievements, but their variety and difficulty are discouraging. From collecting all the birds to achieving a maximum rank in every level, the challenge is frustrating and, rather than rewarding the player, ends up ruining the experience. Abusive achievements like these can easily turn a fun game into a source of frustration, as we already noted in our review of the first title in the series.
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CONCLUSÃO
While Wargroove 2 brings interesting updates to the mechanics and introduces a new storyline with intriguing branches, there isn’t a true evolution in gameplay that fully justifies the sequel. Does this make Wargroove 2 a bad game? Not at all. However, it could reach a higher level with a bit more creativity in its mechanics, especially considering the talent of the artists involved, who create such rare animations in today’s industry.
On the other hand, there’s a simple reason for the lack of big innovations: the mechanics work. Wargroove 2 is a unique game and, though simple in its basic concept, offers undeniable fun.
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