Blocks!: Richard III (2019)

Developer: Avalon Digital
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 80 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow, deliberate board-game-like duel of dynastic elimination where every move weighs the fate of noble houses.

strategictensehistoricalslow-pacedtwo-playerdeliberatepunishingcompetitive

What players say

Players are split. Many praise the faithful board game adaptation, but most condemn the poor AI that is easily beaten, the clunky interface, the buggy multiplayer, and the failure to enforce rules as written, which undermines the game's purpose.

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