8-Bit Armies

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  • Summary: 8-Bit Armies is Petroglyph's first game in the 8-Bit RTS series. It commemorates the first Command & Conquer games with its accessible gameplay mechanics while providing a fun and timeless art style that introduces new players to the genre. A unique console controller scheme makes it easier8-Bit Armies is Petroglyph's first game in the 8-Bit RTS series. It commemorates the first Command & Conquer games with its accessible gameplay mechanics while providing a fun and timeless art style that introduces new players to the genre. A unique console controller scheme makes it easier than ever to build bases and command large armies without complex button memorization.

    FEATURES:

    * Jump right in with easy to understand modern military units and structures.
    * Play cooperatively or versus the AI choosing from multiple difficulty options.
    * Use classic RTS Base-Building mechanics to construct the ultimate HQ from which to attack your foes.
    * Explore a variety of locales, destroying everything that gets in your way with devastating superweapons.
    * Two campaigns with a total of 40 single-player combat missions for many hours of gameplay.
    * Join your friends to play 12 co-op missions against a variety of AI opponents.
    * Gather up to 8 online players to team up in one of the dozen multiplayer/skirmish maps.    … Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Games.cz
    Jun 6, 2016
    80
    One of the best RTS in recent years shows that simplicity is the power. 8-bit Armies commemorates the first Command & Conquer game, features an addictive gameplay and has a great chance to charm the community.
  2. Gaming Nexus
    Jun 20, 2016
    80
    Petroglyph, the modern maestros of RTS, have created a fun, accessible new entry that is a great way to get into the genre. There isn’t a lot of complexity here but the friendly art style and generous difficulty curve make 8-Bit Armies the perfect RTS for beginners.
  3. CD-Action
    Jul 21, 2016
    80
    If you need a simple refuge from overly complicated strategy games and you remember Command & Conquer fondly, 8-Bit Armies is a cool little game for you. [07/2016, p.60]
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  4. Brash Games
    May 8, 2016
    70
    Despite the lack of unit diversity and disappointing multiplayer situation, 8-Bit Armies is a tremendously fun explosive bundle of radiant voxels.
  5. 4P.de
    May 2, 2016
    65
    Petroplyph captures the spirit of Command & Conquer almost perfectly. Nonetheless it feels unfinished: 8-Bit-Armies offers only one faction, not a lot of troop types and generally not enough content.
  6. DarkZero
    May 30, 2016
    60
    8-Bit Armies minimalistic approach to real-time strategy makes it a good gateway for people wanting to sample the genre, enabling those to get in and instantly pick up the game without worrying about complexity.
  7. GameWatcher
    Apr 25, 2016
    50
    We can’t remember the last time a game disappointed us so much. Petroglyph are a gifted RTS developer filled with industry veterans, and their last title Grey Goo was superb. 8-Bit Armies though is not.

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Joneksi
    Apr 26, 2016
    10
    Great game! Good clone of C&C with different outlook & graphics + extra content! If u like C&C then u like this game! Almost best stradegyGreat game! Good clone of C&C with different outlook & graphics + extra content! If u like C&C then u like this game! Almost best stradegy games i have ever played. + more updates coming soon.… Expand
  2. Peeto
    May 5, 2016
    9
    Better than Gray of Goo, which is from same developers and I can not play longer than 1 hour and never got back. With 8-bit armies, I haveBetter than Gray of Goo, which is from same developers and I can not play longer than 1 hour and never got back. With 8-bit armies, I have already 8 hours of fun. Recommended. If you prefer more classic RTSs, this game is for you. 1 point down for too much easy graphics, but you will be pleasured to play this game if you like KKND, Dune, C&C etc... try to get this game as cheap as possible from some action and it is worth.… Expand
  4. lach1223
    May 3, 2016
    8
    A good little RTS for those looking for a more casual and laid back experience. The game is a little stripped down at the moment, but theA good little RTS for those looking for a more casual and laid back experience. The game is a little stripped down at the moment, but the developers have stated they plan to release many updates to add more features such as more factions, campaigns and maps. Lets hope these start arriving soon!… Expand
  5. Bpf
    May 8, 2016
    8
    Available for a few weeks, lacking still many things to reach C&C finish quality, 8BA is already a good RTS game. If you come from C&C you'llAvailable for a few weeks, lacking still many things to reach C&C finish quality, 8BA is already a good RTS game. If you come from C&C you'll understand it immediately and have fun at the same time, the learning curve is zero. The devs are reacting very quickly to (reasonable) user requests. Fast, fun, C&C cartoon like units instead of sinister realism, correct AI for skirmish, a first campaign that is interesting enough to complete, a reasonable price, there is not much to say against it beside it needs to be completed in the next weeks/months with more factions (up to 6 planned by dev team), a map editor (announced), more maps, and some other details. I hope to come back in a few months to give it a 10, it is a serious candidate to become an excellent game.… Expand
  6. ChosenUndead99
    Apr 29, 2018
    7
    A simple and easy to understand RTS game that is a lot of fun. This game offers a campaign mode with lots of missions to complete and aA simple and easy to understand RTS game that is a lot of fun. This game offers a campaign mode with lots of missions to complete and a skirmish mode with a total of 8 players in a match at a time.… Expand
  7. ChoicestGames
    Nov 24, 2021
    7
    If you're looking for an accessible RTS that channels the spirit of the original Command & Conquer with cute voxel graphics, retro audio and aIf you're looking for an accessible RTS that channels the spirit of the original Command & Conquer with cute voxel graphics, retro audio and a chiptune inspired soundtrack by Frank Klepacki, 8-Bit Armies ticks all these boxes. But is it any fun? The single-player campaign is rather forgettable and just like RTS games of old, there really isn't much strategy required to win. If there were still people playing the game I'd probably recommend it as a decent multiplayer title but alas, there hardly seems to be anyone around.… Expand

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