It starts very fine. War for the West combines semi-strategic mode of ruling your lands with a general plot in a quite an adequate way, unlike, say the Choice of Rebels: you, for the most part, don’t get a feeling that game "tells" you what your character is doing, or that non of your decisions mater. The world is fairly generic, yet well-written, is some …
The War for the West
Rule the land as you see fit, using alliances, intrigue or warfare to establish your House as a dominant force in the realm's politics.
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Reviews Summary
The game offers a mix of strategic ruling and narrative choices, but suffers from repetitive gameplay, character stereotypes, and balancing issues, leading to mixed player experiences.
The Good
- Interesting plot twists
- High replayability
- Well-written lore
- Diverse character choices
The Bad
- Repetitive gameplay mechanics
- Stereotypical characters
- Balancing issues with stats
- Technical problems with saves
The Horny
- Adult themes present
- Ruthless gameplay options
- Romantic encounters available
- Cheat mode for extra fun
Top rated reviews
If you've played anything by Phillip Kempton you'll find this to be quite similar, honestly kind of shocked it's not by him because these games are very much in the same vein (long fantasy RPGs where you live out your life as a person in the medieval world with some random and scripted stories) anyway those games ( under the hosted games banner only on mobi…
This is by no means a bad choice game. But I cannot recommend it. When it says the "bread and butter" of the game being the hold court options. These can really make or break the game for you. Due to the random nature they can possess, they can have you gaining large sums of money. Or spending it/losing it when you have very little left, which in turn ruins…
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As the ruler of a province in the Western Peninsula, it will be expected of you to hold court and make yourself available to petitioners, settling disputes and delivering justice to the land and its inhabitants.The War for the West is a grimdark 485,000 word interactive medieval fantasy novel by Lucas Zaper.
Among your duties will be to administer the money collected from taxes and see that it is well spent, be it in improvements to the local infrastructure or in purchasing personal objects and services. You will also need to manage your relationship with other powers and arrange a proper suitor for marriage, which will serve both to ensure the continuation of your lineage and consolidate your alliances.
But even if diplomacy fails, the military will always be at your command, ready to suppress rebellions and defend your fief against foreign invaders. To guarantee their supremacy in the field of battle, you must keep a steady flow of recruitment and enforce constant training.
Alas, not all problems can be dealt with by soft words and sharp blades. In such circumstances, one may find that there is little a few drops of poison or a well-placed agent cannot solve.
This all may appear overwhelming at first, but you will count with the assistance of your counselors, each with their own specialties. Their advice will prove invaluable as you navigate through the dangerous dynamics of the realm’s politics.
If you can keep their treachery in check, that is.
- Play as a Lord or a Lady, and find pleasure wherever you see fit.
- Fight in the open field, withstand a siege, join your enemy or avoid conflict entirely.
- Marry for love, power, or convenience, and use lovers to settle your lust if necessary.
- Bow to the church or defy it by joining the northern heresy or making your own religion.
- Uncover the secrets of your lineage and the ancient mysteries of the world, as well as many hidden endings.
- Make allies and enemies as you visit neighboring provinces and interact with other nobles.
- Decide over a vast number of random events that might happen as you hold court.
- Build your army and test it in battle against your enemies.
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Most recent community feedback.
Zestine
Love the visuals and the side missions. The character banter is top tier.
Nyra
Story is solid and the combat feels great, just wish there was more UI customization.
Kiro
I keep coming back after every update. The new scenes were worth it.