War on Folvos

Nice Panzer General-like Turn-Based Strategy

From Slovakian developer Lonely Troops comes a well-conceived turn-based wargame with something of the feel of the Panzer General series, but set on a Dune-like desert planet in the throes of an emerging war. It features a nicely intuitive interface (and a good tutorial to teach you to use it), well conceived missions, and good quality music. Fans of games like Massive Assault will find a lot to like here--and gamers who like thoughtful strategy rather than the frenetic action of the RTS will enjoy it, too.

Drawbacks? Well, the story can be a little muddy at times, though your objectives are always clear. But it's good, quick-playing fun, and at 42 megs, the demo is a quick download, compared to most such strategy games. We think you'll like it.

The developer says:

War on Folvos is a new turn-based strategy game set amid a dark, twisted future. Lead your army to victory through several stirring battles set to a vivid background story. You will command an entire army consisting of various military units, and will need to master large battlefields in order to emerge victorious. Become the one true Commander...

The people of Folvos are about to lose their freedom. Their tiny planet is home an extraordinary new raw material, but they themselves don’t even know about it. The great Vasgalan Empire discovered it and is staking their claim; their peaceful takeover goes awry when the people of Folvos organize a resistance movement, and planet-wide fighting breaks out.

Clouds of war are shaping over the endless Folvos desert. You cannot wait any longer. Choose your side and take command! Lead your soldiers, tanks and aircraft to victory through Folvos varying landscapes across dozens of battles.

Features

• Highly developed turn-based system guarantees several tactical options and high levels of playability.
  
• An intriguing game story raises the stakes and enhances the experience.
  
• Simple rules and intuitive controls make War on Folvos accessible for beginners, but deep enough for seasoned veterans.
  
• A 3D battlefield gives you highly detailed control over your units.
  
• Full battle score keeps the adrenaline pumping!
  
• Two campaigns for different sides and a full tutorial; 20 unique scenarios in all.
  
• 20 different types of military unit.

Reviews

"At first glance War on Folvos is a mix between Dune 2000 and Panzer General III. The game is turn-based but has a real-time strategy look and feel. It is a combination that works like a charm; you get enough time to consider your moves without feeling the stress you often get in RTS-games. War on Folvos is more like a game of chess than a typical war game."
   - Uziana.com

"A solid strategy game that reminds me of Dune 2 with it's futuristic clashes and well-thoght out storyline. The variety of units should make any fan of Military Madness/Advance Wars quite happy. The graphics are quite well done and the music does a fantastic job of making you feel like you are in a real conflict to save your people from being ruled by a imperial dictatorship."
   - Game Tunnel

Awards

Gold Award and Game of the Month, Game Tunnel