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Strategy (240 programs)

  1. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Streamlined, fast-paced RTS controls. Great neon look.
    CONS: Lack of depth may limit lasting appeal. Default colors are hard to distinguish.
  2. PROS: Stunning design and world building. Accessible, but deep strategy combat. Wonderful, if depressing, narrative.
    CONS: Random deaths will annoy perfectionists. Personally, I would love more voice work.
  3. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Oppressive and dripping with tense atmosphere. Intuitive point-and-click controls. Creates a real attachment to characters. Gets you really invested in the emergent narrative. Different.
    CONS: Depressing. A lot of waiting for timers during the day.
  4. PROS: Great mix of macro and micro tactics. Sliders to aim and move add real skill to combat. Great range of units. Fantastic experience for naval combat and WW2 enthusiasts.
    CONS: Really one for genre fans. Not always the most visually impressive game. Takes some time to get the feel for it.
  5. PROS: New US States added. New buildings added.
    CONS: Not a big change from the original. Not very stable.
  6. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Good blend of play styles. Freedom to create. Lots of enemies on screen.
    CONS: Combat is a bit lackluster. Grimey look.
  7. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Special edition includes four unit packs. Very detailed. LAN and multiplayer mode. Works with Game Center. Great for leearning about history.
    CONS: Overwhelming at times. Main focus is US history.
  8. PROS: Good gameplay mechanics. Destructible environments.
    CONS: Few players in multiplayer. Poor controls.
  9. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Free to download. Huge amount of tasks.
    CONS: Expensive micro-transactions. Large data updates.
  10. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Strategic shooting. Good pace and enemy variety. Reimagined arcade action.
    CONS: Silly story. A few pay elements frustrate.
  11. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Enhanced 3D graphics. 50 new levels.
    CONS: No major improvement on Northern Tale. No wider overview of action areas.
  12. PROS: Addictive gameplay. Interesting time period. Helpful instructions. Challenging objective system.
    CONS: Micromanagement is a necessity. Too realistic.
  13. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: No two worlds are the same. Create hundreds of tools and items. Nicely animated graphics. Quite addictive.
    CONS: Some menus don't display properly. Can be buggy in full screen mode.
  14. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Interesting mix of different gaming elements. Challenging gameplay. Good graphics and sound.
    CONS: Not easy to get started. Buggy and prone to lag/freezing.
  15. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Original concept. Teaches you a bit of DOS and UNIX.
    CONS: Some bad language. Too easy compared to full version. Limited compared to paid version.
  16. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Easy to get started. Addictive gameplay. Requires a lot of strategic thinking.
    CONS: Graphics are poor.
  17. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Lots of levels. Lots of fun characters along the way. Interesting scenarios and levels. Includes night, day and natural disasters.
    CONS: Free to play but requires payment to unblock levels. Not that different to the original.
  18. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Special edition includes three unit packs. Very detailed. LAN and multiplayer mode. Works with Game Center. Great for leearning about history.
    CONS: Very similar to other Total War games. Overwhelming at times.
  19. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Adds new technology to Tropico 3. Great new soundtrack. More challenging gameplay.
    CONS: Crashing bug after first few levels. Not that different to Tropico 3.
  20. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Addiictive strategic gameplay. Fun graphics and weapons. Easy to follow tutorial.
    CONS: Can get boring waiting without multiple games. Graphics not optimised for Retina Macs.

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