Flotilla (2010)

Flotilla is a charmingly crafted bite-size portion of tactical fun. [Jun 2010, p.81]

Overflowing with charm and character, this is, however, a random experience. [Sept 2010, p.95]

It's a shame it remains such a one-trick-pony, but at this price tag, you really shouldn't be expecting anything else.

Stylish, funny, but sadly disposable. [June 2010, p.87]

The game can be frustrating while you get the hang of maneuvering your ships, the combat is a little shallow, and the bizarre approach to the storytelling and presentation is radical. However, if you let it, Flotilla can also be rewarding and entertaining.

The battles, meanwhile, are engaging despite their simplicity, and it's beautiful to watch each turn play out. [May 2010, p.102]

Experimental space strategy amuses in the beginning but unfortunately is pretty much confusing and stereotypical when boredom enters the scene early. [Issue#190]

This is a well polished, beautiful game by Blendo games. The combat is fun after you get a hold of the way you control your ships. Great for when you have an hour or two to blow. I really wish there was more depth of missions, but the skirmish alone is fun. I can't speak for the mods. The bad part is the really flat campaign.

Aesthetically, there is very little that is appealing to the eyes. The colors are muted, bland, and everything looks generally uninteresting and drab. The battle mechanics feel completely broken at times, and the randomly generated elements do not add anything at all to the experience.

When you first play Flotilla, it's a nice game. Space combat feels fresh and polished. However, about 2 hours into the game you will realize that there is no option to save and each 'game' lasts a few minutes and then you have to restart all over again. At first I looked in the forums to find a save feature, but I couldn't find one. This game could have easily been a full blown space RPG, but in it's current form I just can't recommend it unless you have plenty of cash to burn.