8-Bit Armies

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Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. 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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  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. 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.
  5. CGMagazine
    May 25, 2016
    80
    For those intimidated by the complexity of RTS games, 8-Bit Armies is a great place to start.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Everyeye.it
    May 12, 2016
    55
    After the interesting Grey Goo, Petroglyph delivers an old-school strategy game with a retro look. Don't expect the complexity of the masterpieces you played in the 90's, though: 8-Bit Armies has a poor strategic value and all the matches looks the same.
  10. 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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7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 21
  3. Negative: 4 out of 21
  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.… Full Review »
  2. 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.… Full Review »
  3. 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.… Full Review »
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