Iron Harvest

 PC
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6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 178 Ratings

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  1. hidrem
    Sep 2, 2020
    5
    The game is beautiful and it is a very fun casual COH like RTS with a very unique setting. The issue is the game is NOT worth the price tag they have put and the game at launch is bare bones. There is barely any content to keep you playing more than just the campaign that takes about 20hours to finish
  2. Squeze
    Oct 10, 2021
    7
    I'm updating the review after almost 1 year since purchasing the game.

    The game has now a solid player base also online, with season rewards and rankings. Not the most famous strategy game but I'm quite sure you can find someone online to play with. But, the learning curve is quite long and im playing mostly offline for that. Gameplay is slow, do not expect fast paced rts like aoe    I'm updating the review after almost 1 year since purchasing the game.

    The game has now a solid player base also online, with season rewards and rankings. Not the most famous strategy game but I'm quite sure you can find someone online to play with.
    But, the learning curve is quite long and im playing mostly offline for that.

    Gameplay is slow, do not expect fast paced rts like aoe or starcraft, especially mechs can get a solid 3 to 5 mins to go from a side to the other of a map, the problm is that units do not cap speed at the lowest one in the group so if you don't pay attention mechs will arrive when the party is already over for good. Yet, the several kind of units and mechs make every battle different and unique.

    A thing I really don't like is that the game is very badly optimized. I do run a 5700xt and ryz 2600 still can't get more than 30 fps in most of crowded situations. Is not a game that gets much better at 60 fps but a minimum of 30 would be really the standard; changing res (1440p) or quality does not change much so I guess is really a matter of optimization.
    This thing got slighty better with latest updates but still not enough.

    FOR:
    COMPANY of Heroes lovers
    Scythe Boardgame Lovers
    Steampunk Lovers
    Slow Mek that goes bzzz lovers
    Calm people

    NOT FOR:
    Quick rts players (aoe, starcraft etc)
    Multiplayer leaderboard addicts
    Colours lovers
    60 fps lovers    … Expand
  3. Nemyue
    Sep 6, 2020
    5
    It's basically a casual and reskinned version of Company of Heroes.
    The campaign is very dull. Multiplayer is just like CoH but simpler.
    I was skeptical when they were making the game like 5 years ago and it did not surprise me. Is it based on a famous novel or something? CoH is not a popular genre and dev added even less popular factors like dieselpunk and alt-history into it. Nice    It's basically a casual and reskinned version of Company of Heroes.
    The campaign is very dull. Multiplayer is just like CoH but simpler.
    I was skeptical when they were making the game like 5 years ago and it did not surprise me.
    Is it based on a famous novel or something?
    CoH is not a popular genre and dev added even less popular factors like dieselpunk and alt-history into it. Nice effort, dev. but it just won't work.    … Expand
  4. Sjalka
    Sep 4, 2020
    6
    I am into Steampunkt/Dieselpunk aesthetics .. and the visuals of this game are fairly good indeed - that is .. the units.

    The visuals of the maps ... well - not so much (for a 2020 game) - the maps feel barren, plain, offer very little depth (like elevation, tactical line of sight and similar) Resource points are way, waaay too simple - and units seem to be a little unbalanced.    I am into Steampunkt/Dieselpunk aesthetics .. and the visuals of this game are fairly good indeed - that is .. the units.

    The visuals of the maps ... well - not so much (for a 2020 game) - the maps feel barren, plain, offer very little depth (like elevation, tactical line of sight and similar)

    Resource points are way, waaay too simple - and units seem to be a little unbalanced.

    There is little in terms of cost effective base defense - while the mechs/mechanized units are not "special" enough (meaning they are fairly cheap and build very quickly .. so they feel like throw away units) - however, the infantry is of course much cheaper ... but almost totally useless - unless they have higher levels.

    All in all, it just feels like this is just 10% of the content (units, research, technology etc. ) that "should" be in such a game. Less than half a dozen mechs and less than half a dozen infantry types along with just very few (and not to original) heroes is not enough.

    This is a nice BAREBONES base game ... and it might be really amazing when 90% of the rest of its content arrives...    … Expand
  5. PrincessRose
    Jun 23, 2022
    6
    The game is alright, sort of fun with a good story.
    Though the voice acting isn't very good and Anna's voice is way too loud even when turning the volume right down.
    But the game does have problems, I occasionally get fatal simulation errors and game has to close. I am not sure what causes it, only happens sometimes. I also really hate the stealth missions which should not be in a    The game is alright, sort of fun with a good story.
    Though the voice acting isn't very good and Anna's voice is way too loud even when turning the volume right down.

    But the game does have problems, I occasionally get fatal simulation errors and game has to close. I am not sure what causes it, only happens sometimes.
    I also really hate the stealth missions which should not be in a RTS game, they are just annoying. I am also the kind of person that reviews every game I play after I finish playing it and really hate when developers think it's a great idea to invade my game play with a pop up asking me to review the game, I find that unecessary and intrusive and it's like invading my space. I was on the fence whether to recommend the game or not and that helped me decide that I can't recommend a game when they put a annoying pop up in the game, it should not be there.

    The story and concept of mechs is the only good thing about the game as it's not a very good RTS. Sandbagging is almost pointless as it gets destroyed very quickly and your own mechs can destroy it by walking through it. I don't use mines at all as it take up a population slot and isn't effective. I've had my own troops just stand there and complain they are being attacked and they don't defend themselves. Infantry are almost useless and it's better to just use mostly mechs, exosuits, engineers and gunners.

    I mostly liked playing the campaigns but not enough that I want to play it more than once or try for all platinum medals, I don't even like it enough to want to buy the DLC.
    By the Saxony missions I felt sick of the game.
    it's an ok game but could be a lot better and I feel like I don't care if I never played the game.    … Expand
  6. KinG_AnTeZ
    Sep 5, 2020
    5
    Che dire, una scopiazzata di Coh e Dow2, campagna non male multiplayer che lascia perplessi.. mappe 1v1 fatte male, le unità di fanteria uguali per tutte le fazioni, Bugs, Bilanciamenti delle elite e mech quasi inesistenti, base building quasi inesistente (puoi costruire il workshop, barrack e i bunker niente di più), gioco lento e prevedibile sia offline contro l'Ai sia online date cheChe dire, una scopiazzata di Coh e Dow2, campagna non male multiplayer che lascia perplessi.. mappe 1v1 fatte male, le unità di fanteria uguali per tutte le fazioni, Bugs, Bilanciamenti delle elite e mech quasi inesistenti, base building quasi inesistente (puoi costruire il workshop, barrack e i bunker niente di più), gioco lento e prevedibile sia offline contro l'Ai sia online date che ogni fazione ha praticamente le stesse unità cambiano solo le forme dei mech. Pro single player non male, community abbastanza ampia, prezzo accettabile... nient altro se cercate un gioco per il single player da giocare 10-15 ore prendetelo se cercate un gioco competitivo o comunque da giocare online lasciate perdere. Voto 5.5/10… Expand
  7. Bitek
    Nov 25, 2021
    7
    I bought the game for single player campaign and after 10 hours into the game I think that the game is good. The story is cool, mech units, heros with special abilities are all awesome. This is definitely one of more unique RTS games that came out in a long time BUT this game is no starcraft by any means. The game lacks depth and complexity of the best RTS games.
    I think being limited to    I bought the game for single player campaign and after 10 hours into the game I think that the game is good. The story is cool, mech units, heros with special abilities are all awesome. This is definitely one of more unique RTS games that came out in a long time BUT this game is no starcraft by any means. The game lacks depth and complexity of the best RTS games.
    I think being limited to only one base is the biggest shortcoming of this game. Nonetheless this game has unique settings and its fun but it might not be challenging enough for some players. I still recommend this game and check out Jakub Rozalski's artwork.    … Expand
  8. PicklRick
    Sep 12, 2020
    6
    I was really looking foward to this game, but I would not call it a complete disappointment. There is definitely a lack of gameplay involed, somewhat like anthem it is a little bit purposless for me, but really enjoyed the campaign! The multiplayer is also fun but got bored of the game after the first couple days.
  9. dafunkk
    Jun 27, 2021
    7
    There's no need to call this game an RTS. It's technically real-time but the way it plays reminds me far more of a CRPG than a modern RTS. Similar to Myth II in terms of some mechanics, that's meant as both a great compliment and a definite criticism (that game is 20+ years old afterall)

    Hit-or-miss voice acting, poor AI and clunky gameplay keep a good game from being more than decent.
  10. LordTiger
    Nov 5, 2021
    5
    Iron Harvest is an average RTS game with some original ideas but unfortunately, it suffers from glitches, clunky gameplay, and annoying cutscenes.
  11. Skyyfall
    Oct 20, 2022
    7
    an interesting game with a not bad setting. technically, the game still needs to be worked on. I expect a continuation, since the finale is not finished
  12. KepasaAmigo
    Jul 11, 2021
    6
    For a game that is free on xbox gamepass its ok, lets give it 6/10 for tryin. would not buy it thooo
  13. Gorbunov2004
    Mar 25, 2021
    6
    Сюжет так себе интересная история альтернативы 1 мировой войне всё то что отвечает за стратегию идеально но мне не понятно зачем в игру жанра стратегия добавлять элементы стелса. Если я захочу поиграть в игру жанра стратегия поиграю в игру жанра стратегии если захочу поиграть в игру жанра стелс я буду играть в игру жанра. Стелс но мне кажется не стоит совмещать Эти эти два жанра потомуСюжет так себе интересная история альтернативы 1 мировой войне всё то что отвечает за стратегию идеально но мне не понятно зачем в игру жанра стратегия добавлять элементы стелса. Если я захочу поиграть в игру жанра стратегия поиграю в игру жанра стратегии если захочу поиграть в игру жанра стелс я буду играть в игру жанра. Стелс но мне кажется не стоит совмещать Эти эти два жанра потому что они просто несовместимы.… Expand
  14. Zeneko90
    Jun 2, 2022
    6
    Nettes. Spiel es hat echt viel Spaß gemacht. Mehr davon! Nicht zu lang, nicht zu kurz. Genau richtig.
  15. Lezzly
    Jun 1, 2023
    7
    Do tej gry miałem kilka prób, ponieważ i nie mogłem się przekonać do RTS'ów mimo to, że mocno chciałem, no i nie mogłem jej ogarnąć. W końcu po czasie postanowiłem zagrać i porządnie ją przejść. Początki były ciężkie, ponieważ na co dzień nie obcuję ze strategicznymi produkcjami. Przez całą przygodę czułem, że nie mam kontroli nad moimi jednostkami. Finalnie rozgrywka polegała na zrobieniuDo tej gry miałem kilka prób, ponieważ i nie mogłem się przekonać do RTS'ów mimo to, że mocno chciałem, no i nie mogłem jej ogarnąć. W końcu po czasie postanowiłem zagrać i porządnie ją przejść. Początki były ciężkie, ponieważ na co dzień nie obcuję ze strategicznymi produkcjami. Przez całą przygodę czułem, że nie mam kontroli nad moimi jednostkami. Finalnie rozgrywka polegała na zrobieniu jak największej liczby żołnierzy i robotów, żeby ruszyć nimi na jedno miejsce i gra przechodziła się sama. Sam motyw modernistycznej wojny jest interesujący, ale nie jest mechanicznie nie wiadomo jak doskonały. Taki przeciętniak dla początkujących, lecz weterani strategii nie będą zadowoleni.… Expand

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 53 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 53
  3. Negative: 0 out of 53
  1. Riot Pixels
    Apr 1, 2021
    59
    Iron Harvest is a typical KING Art production, intriguing and appealing at first, but having spent some time with it, you notice the shoddy workmanship and a heap of technical problems.
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  2. CD-Action
    Nov 16, 2020
    80
    It’s a solid, very pretty and well-balanced RTS in the vein of Company of Heroes and Dawn of War II. Its most important quality though is that it managed to retain the atmosphere and allure of the unique dieselpunk 1920+ universe it’s set in. [11/2020, p.74]
  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Oct 21, 2020
    75
    As promising as Iron Harvest’s setting is, the story just can’t keep up, while gameplay is a straight copy/paste from Company of Heroes 2. [Issue#248, p.50]
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