Underplayed Gems

Microsoft Allegiance (2017)

Microsoft Allegiance cover
Developer
Microsoft Game Studios
Publisher
ZapHop Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Simulation, Strategy, Free To Play
Rating
4.0 of 5, 188 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A blend of tactical space combat and strategic team play, with a satisfyingly fluid Newtonian flight model that rewards skill and coordination.

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What players say

Players praise this decades-old space sim for its blend of RTS strategy and first-person piloting, but warn that it has a steep learning curve and a small community that primarily gathers on Sunday afternoons. The game is kept alive entirely by its dedicated playerbase.

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