Summary
- Release Year: 2009
- Genres: Indie, Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Makivision Games
- Publishers: Makivision Games
Sacraboar: A Fast-Paced and Intuitive RTS
Released in 2009, Sacraboar is a real-time strategy (RTS) game with a unique focus on capturing your opponent’s boar trophy. Developed by the German studio Keen Games, Sacraboar features an intuitive and easy-to-use resource management system, fast-paced gameplay without any lengthy or tedious construction phases, and a variety of towers to build that give players access to powerful spells or increase their budgets for producing units.
Gameplay
Sacraboar is played on a 2D map, with players starting in their own base with a small army of boars. The goal of the game is to capture your opponent’s boar trophy, which is located in their base. To do this, you must first build up your economy and army, and then attack your opponent’s base.
Sacraboar’s resource management system is simple and easy to use. There are two main resources in the game: wood and gold. Wood is used to build structures and units, while gold is used to research upgrades and purchase special abilities. Resources are gathered by boars, which can be sent to chop down trees or mine gold.
Sacraboar’s gameplay is fast-paced and action-packed. There are no lengthy construction phases, so you can quickly build up your army and attack your opponent. The game also features a variety of different unit types, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. This allows for a lot of strategic depth, as you must carefully choose which units to build and how to use them.
Towers
One of the unique features of Sacraboar is its tower system. Towers can be built anywhere on the map, and they provide a variety of benefits to the player who builds them. Some towers give players access to powerful spells, while others increase their budgets for producing units. Towers can also be used to defend your base or to attack your opponent’s base.
There are a total of six different types of towers in Sacraboar:
- Barracks: Produces boars, the basic unit in the game.
- Archery Tower: Attacks enemy units with arrows.
- Mage Tower: Casts spells that can damage enemy units or heal friendly units.
- Gold Mine: Increases the player’s gold income.
- Sawmill: Increases the player’s wood income.
- Keep: The player’s main base. It is used to produce units and research upgrades.
Game Modes
Sacraboar features a variety of different game modes, including:
- Single-player campaign: The campaign mode features over 80 challenging missions, each with its own unique objectives.
- Skirmish mode: In skirmish mode, you can battle against AI opponents or human opponents via LAN.
- League mode: In league mode, you can compete against other players online for a chance to win prizes.
- Cup mode: In cup mode, you can compete in a series of tournaments for a chance to win trophies.
Reception
Sacraboar received positive reviews from critics upon its release. The game was praised for its fast-paced gameplay, intuitive resource management system, and variety of different unit types and towers. Sacraboar was also nominated for several awards, including the “Best Strategy Game” award at the 2009 German Video Game Awards.
Conclusion
Sacraboar is a fast-paced and intuitive RTS that offers a lot of strategic depth. With its easy-to-use resource management system, variety of different unit types and towers, and a variety of different game modes, Sacraboar is a great choice for both casual and hardcore RTS fans.
Review Score
8.5/10
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