Underplayed Gems

Fire and Fury: English Civil War (2018)

Fire and Fury: English Civil War cover
Developer
HexWar Games
Publisher
Hunted Cow Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Strategy
Rating
3.9 of 5, 22 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A measured, chess-like simulation of 17th-century battlefield tactics where careful positioning and unit management decide the outcome.

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What players say

Players describe it as a light hex wargame that captures the English Civil War era, with fun but simple mechanics and decent tactical depth. Several reviewers warn the Nantwich battle is impossible for the Royalists, breaking the campaign progression, and the music is widely mocked as low quality.

Screenshots

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