The WhatsNext verdict
For Fans of turn-based artillery tactics and Worms-style slapstick multiplayer warfare.: Wacky weapons, destructible terrain, and unpredictable physics turn every shot into a mix of careful geometry calculation and emergent comedy. Tradeoff: Strict turn timers and unforgiving weapon trajectories can turn small miscalculations into devastating, match-losing friendly fire.
What it does best
The slapstick humor of explosive hedgehog combat lands perfectly
Destructible environments and physics create wild, unscripted chain reactions
What might put you off
Steep ninja rope learning curve
Overwhelming submenus and keybinds
The setup
What you are walking into
Hedgewars is a turn based strategy, artillery, action and comedy game, featuring the antics of pink hedgehogs with attitude as they battle from the depths of hell to the depths of space. As commander, it's your job to assemble your crack team of hedgehog soldiers and bring the war to your enemy.
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