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Strategy (276 programs)

  1. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Engaging storyline. Interesting mix of genres. Sophisticated city-building mechanics. Polished graphics.
    CONS: Lacks the freedom of the original. Mechanics take a while to learn. Time-consuming and unsuited to casual play. Artificial intelligence is flawed.
  2. PROS: Bright, colorful graphics. Variety of included mini-games. Plenty of content with 160 levels. Supports trophies and achievements.
    CONS: Slow paced due to being a time management game. Very similar to freemium alternatives. Some users report being unable to launch the game. Gameplay feels stretched out.
  3. PROS: Excellent battle system, with great depth. Support for single and multi-player modes. Large number of playable factions. Includes the Kingdoms expansion pack.
    CONS: Occasional problems with enemy AI. Improvements over predecessors are limited. May be too in-depth for casual players. Campaign graphics are slightly dated.
  4. PROS: Immersive horror experience. Narrative depth. Strategic depth. Atmospheric soundtrack.
    CONS: Steep learning curve. High difficulty.
  5. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: "Will" mechanic is interesting. Characters have good variety. Aesthetic will appeal to Korean/Japanese animation fans. Gameplay easy to learn.
    CONS: Storyline is uninspired. Graphics are fairly rudimentary. Gameplay can become dull over long periods. Comedic cut-scenes may be off-putting to some.
  6. PROS: Comes with a bonus soundtrack. Features a ton of new missions and events.
    CONS: Not a standalone game. Those who didn’t preorder won’t get the soundtrack.
  7. PROS: Rich and immersive gameplay. Deep customization.
    CONS: Steep learning curve.
  8. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Vibrant and adorable characters with personalities. Multiple tools and customization options. Engaging crafting and resource management.
    CONS: Can be overwhelming visually after much building. Lack of advanced features for players wanting for more.
  9. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Mechanics of the game are easy to follow. Relaxing but challenging gameplay. Charming comic-like visuals.
    CONS: Limited goals.
  10. License
    Paid Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Detailed political simulation. More than 200 different countries at play. Great graphics and interface. Automation of different tasks.
    CONS: Stringent hardware and connectivity requirements. Too challenging. Countries enter war for no clear reason. Ridden with glitches.
  11. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Can be played in offline mode. Offers 5 different regions to play with 15 levels each. Can also be played in consoles. Fun and interactive gameplay.
    CONS: Reconstructing the same room in each level is tedious.
  12. PROS: Fast-paced, frantic gameplay. Plenty of tasks to keep you occupied. Addictive, incremental gameplay. 60 level story mode.
    CONS: Gameplay is very repetitive and shallow. Story mode levels are all very similar. Different levels of customers simply have different (shorter) timers attached to their temper. Game can sometimes fail to register taps correctly.
  13. PROS: Take decisions on tackling crime, unemployment, climate change and other issues. Policies may affect GDP, which creates domino effects on other aspects of society. Fine tune policies according to your preference while keeping voters happy. User interface displays connections between all facets of society.
    CONS: Very basic, unappealing visuals. Not so easy to dip into for brief gaming sessions. Detail takes time to get your head around. Markets are prone to frequent economic crashes.
  14. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    mac
    PROS: Great gameplay. Excellent graphics. Exciting challenge.
    CONS: Requires a lot of time.
  15. PROS: A brilliantly conceived city and civilization-building game. Limited technology forces you to play diplomatically.
    CONS: Some gamers will find progression much too slow. The longer the game. the longer the lag between turns.
  16. PROS: Interestingly varied maps. Wide range of enemy types. Impressive graphics and effects. Mid-game saves make long levels manageable.
    CONS: Tower placement controls are a little complex. No story, characters or even premise. Difficulty level can be challenging. Tower effects are not clearly explained.
  17. PROS: Completes the brilliant campaign. Technically excellent. Classic real-time strategy action.
    CONS: Problems with troop AI. No cover system.
  18. PROS: Includes a range of features and modes. The historical setting is a new twist on the genre.
    CONS: Some may find it too similar to earlier Farm Frenzies. The graphics are rather limited.
  19. PROS: The game is compatible with 13 languages. Outcomes depend on the actions of the player. Only 95.2 megabytes of memory are needed. Funny outcomes such as zombie plagues or the end of the world could occur.
    CONS: The gameplay is rather one-dimensional. Players are constantly asked to share their progress on social media platforms. Some elemental combinations do not make as much sense as they should. There is no multiplayer mode available for Doodle God.

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