This War of Mine

Title: This War of Mine
Publisher: 11 bit studios
Developer: 11 bit studios
Release Date: November 14, 2014
Genres: Indie, Strategy, Survival
Platform: Android, iOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Where to Buy: Amazon, Steam
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In This War Of Mine you do not play as an elite soldier, rather a group of civilians trying to survive in a besieged city; struggling with lack of food, medicine and constant danger from snipers and hostile scavengers. The game provides an experience of war seen from an entirely new angle.

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Review

This War of Mine remains one of the most impactful games that I’ve ever played. A survival strategy game inspired by real world conflict, especially the Siege of Sarajevo during the Bosnian War. The player takes on the role of civilians trying to survive a harsh winter trapped in a city under siege, scavenging for scraps and managing your small group of survivors. The game is all about showing the brutality of war and it succeeds without being exploitative.

I’ve poured countless hours into this game and it still remains just as nerve-wrecking no matter how many times I play it. The game is incredibly challenging even for seasoned players with a fair bit of randomization to keep each playthrough fresh. I had 100% completed the base game some time ago and the DLC added later added new content and stories that I really enjoyed and I’m nowhere near finishing. This is one of the few games where I found DLC to be a positive, with proceeds going to charity.

This is a game that I like to revisit every once in a while to try out more challenges and it remains in my top ten favorite games of all-time. It’s an award winner for a reason and one that I will always recommend.

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