Who Should Play Stormgate?
Stormgate is a new RTS game by Frost Giant Studios, blending classic strategy gameplay with modern twists in a post-apocalyptic world. It's perfect for both hardcore and casual gamers. But is it the game for you?
What is Stormgate?
Stormgate is a fresh and thrilling addition to the real-time strategy (RTS) genre, brought to life by Frost Giant Studios. This team is made up of industry veterans who were key players in creating classics like StarCraft II and Warcraft III. Set in a meticulously crafted, post-apocalyptic universe, Stormgate challenges humanity to unite against a formidable invasion from demonic forces and technologically advanced aliens. With its unique mix of time-honored RTS elements and modern-day innovations, Stormgate is capturing the attention of both hardcore strategy fans and those new to the genre. But the real question is: Is Stormgate the game for you?
A New Take on RTS Gameplay
At it's core, Stormgate retains all of the traits you would expect in an real-time strategy game (RTS) but with some added accessibility. The tech paths in the game across all races makes sense, has a low learning curve, and carries over from faction-to-faction. This makes it easy for veteran & new players to hop right in.
What Stormgate Has Done Right
Frost Giant Studios has created a game with a lot of potential, the game itself has big shoes to fill when compared to Starcraft but there is a lot of enjoyment you can still get from it. Some things Stormgate does right are:
Units are exciting to use and provide unique, powerful options for all races
Tech paths are similar across races making the game more accessible than typical RTS games
Each race provides a unique gameplay experience
Creep camps provide a nice risk to reward ratio
The Current Downsides of Stormgate
Unfortunately the game is not all great, it just released in an Early Access phase, meaning the game is not yet complete. Some of the most noticeable drawbacks of Stormgate are:
Lack of campaign content and difficulty
Often unpredictable unit pathing
Minor Faction imbalance as the game meta develops
Minimal replay system
Unit & Structure Models sometimes feel like "placeholders"
FPS drops and game crashes have also been reported, but we have not experienced it ourselves.
Should You Play Stormgate?
If you're looking for a fun competitive experience, absolutely! The 1v1 game mode is a great way to test your skill against other players. Stormgate provides unique factions and tech paths that bring their own twist to the RTS genre. Though the competitive scene may not be as fine tuned as Starcraft, the games can be enjoyable as you discover what Stormgate has to offer!
If you're looking for a chill, relaxing campaign to play though, you may want to hold off. The game will fully release in a year or so, but currently the game just lacks content, difficulty and a captivating story. We recommend you check back with the game every few months to see if the developers have updated the campaign, but until then, maybe just stick to 1v1.