While the attention to historical accuracy is appreciated it definitely dampens the experience. The mechanics of this game are solid and creating fun and sometimes hectic scenarios can be great, however, where the game really falls short is the gameplay. Normal foot soldiers fight alongside cavalry but these are essentially just foot-soldiers that move faster. The soldier units are not highly diverse either but they do compliment each other well. The weapon changes may not spice of gameplay but it does provide some nice visual variety. While there is a fair share of different weapon types they operate similarly and all feel the same when it comes to gameplay. Faction options are also available if the player would like to play as either the Americans or the British.ĭifferent weapons can be acquired by neutralizing a certain number of enemies. Or if the player is feeling grand the number can be bumped up to create set-piece epics. The number of soldiers spawned can be changed to create small guerilla style fights. With musket and bayonet in hand, the player is able to charge into battle freely and fight the good fight.Ĭustom battles give the player a chance to create these skirmishes themselves. Once in the boots of a soldier the player controls switch to common FPS style.

If the player chooses a historical battle they are given the option of spectating the battle from the skies or switching to a foot-soldier by simply guiding the camera close enough to the intended soldier and pressing a button prompt. It also allows the player to be the commander of custom scenarios. Rise of Liberty puts the player in the position of a foot-soldier in some of the most famous battles from the revolutionary war. He single-handedly created and manages this game, an impressive feat to say the least. This company name, however, is almost a pseudonym as the company consists of one man, Jack Stallone. The game is being developed and constantly updated by Sandstorm Studios. And this is the hole that Rise of Liberty has valiantly stepped forward to fill. For some reason, however, the days of muskets and cannons duking it out in the fields of Virginia have been underrepresented in the gaming sphere.

Everything from medieval combat to modern firearm-based combat has been explored. There is just natural competitiveness that comes from two factions fighting for supremacy.

It has been since the inception of games. War is one of the most common backdrops for the video game industry.

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