When comparing Wartime Cronies vs Faif, the Slant community recommends Faif for most people. In the question“What are the best asynchronous online multiplayer games on Android?” Faif is ranked 9th while Wartime Cronies is ranked 13th. The most important reason people chose Faif is:
Faif has included cross-platform asynchronous multiplayer that works across Android iOS and the web. The player can choose to battle random opponents as well as friends by using a four digit code.
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Pros
Pro Well designed maps
Game maps include Fog of War, Terrain Effects, Roads & Rail, and Multiple Building Types.
Pro Multi-opponent matchmaking
Can have up to 20 games (current version) and can queue up multiple games in a row. This way the player can find a game that has an active turn, for those times when the opponent is taking their time to make their move.
Pro Turn based gameplay that takes planning
Units takes different number of turns to build (IE Infantry 2 turns to build, Medium Tank 3 turns to build, etc), combined assault, and increased repair on/around owned buildings.
Pro Unit/nation variety & balance
Ground, Air, and Sea units with specialty units for each Nation. Each has their own skill-set and flaws, making for gaming that the user has to find a balance with in order to succeed.
Pro Cross-platform multiplayer
Faif has included cross-platform asynchronous multiplayer that works across Android iOS and the web. The player can choose to battle random opponents as well as friends by using a four digit code.
Pro Fun mix of puzzle and roguelike games
Faif uses and entertaining mix of match tile puzzle games and roguelikes, in that the player matches five tiles to complete moves such as striking their opponent or earning more health, Once an opponent is defeated the player then goes on to the next just as in a roguelike the player goes another level deeper into the dungeon.
Pro In game shop to purchase powerups with earned currency
During matches the player is able to go into a shop that has purchasable powerups. These powerups are purchased with in game currency that is earned from matching currency tiles while in a match.
Cons
Con No more development
Con Can become time consuming and boring
The further one gets in the game the more time consuming matches may become, which in and of itself do not really add much to the actual gameplay, which may become tiring.