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Bad North

Puzzle

Bad North

Single Player

67

Critic · IGDB

Critic score (0–100) · IGDB

3.8

Users · IGDB

Average player rating out of 5, from IGDB.

2018

Released

August 20, 2018

4

Platforms

PC · PlayStation · Xbox · Nintendo

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📅 Release Info

Release DateAugust 20, 2018

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Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

PuzzleReal Time Strategy (RTS)SimulatorStrategyAdventureIndie

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

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About this game

"Bad North is a minimalistic real-time tactics roguelite game that combines a charming aesthetic and simple, accessible controls with a surprisingly deep combat simulation."

Pros & Cons

Pros

Simple tactical systems still require careful decisions.
Terrain and landing-point positioning shape tactical decisions.
Straightforward controls keep tactical decisions accessible.
Clean miniature-like visuals define the restrained presentation.
Mistakes can have serious consequences during battles.

Cons

Battles and island objectives become repetitive over time.
Small range of unit types, enemy behaviors, and upgrades.
Short campaign compared with its price.
Random outcomes accompany sharp increases in difficulty.

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