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A open source turn-based strategy game first created in 2003. It has been updated ever since by an active community.
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Pros
Pro The strategy for individual campaigns really forces you to think through available strengths and weaknesses, especially given the hex-based terrain
Pro Endless replayability
A large assortment of maps, classes, units and campaigns. Community addons available ingame for download, as well as a random map generator.
Pro Very well done port of the PC-version
Hours of content and even more player-created content online. Free, no ads or in-game purchases. A sort of Fire Emblem meets Advance Wars with slightly less interesting combat visuals.
Pro Well established
BfW has been around since 2003 and is a firm favourite within the FOSS community.
Pro Unique play style
The unique combination of LoC, hex-based map, terrain defence and movement, and map type, with damage types and resistances varying between units, gives a refreshingly unique play style.
Pro Single-player and multi-player
Battle it out against the game's advanced bots or go the online/hotseat route.
Pro Deep strategy involved
The strategy for individual campaigns really forces you to think through available strengths and weaknesses, especially given the hex-based terrain
Pro Immersive storyline
BfW comes with an entire lore which adds depth and variety to the playing experience.
Cons
Con No simultaneous multiplayer mode
This limits player counts, map sizes and a really simultaneous mode is the only truly acceptable mode for a modern turn-based multiplayer game. Should have been part of the game years ago. Maybe the engine is not suitable for it.
Con Editing SCENARIOS (Campaign/Single Player/Custom maps) has to be done on the PC
Map editor works on the mobile version, but you can only create Maps for playing in standard multiplayer games. It's not possible to create/edit triggers.
Con Doesn't explain game mechanics well
Battle mechanics, job changes when leveling up, and traits/skills are not explained outright. However, there is in-game help which you can refer to.
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Pro Immersing storyline
BfW comes with an entire lore which adds depth and variety to the playing experience.
