Wargroove: Double Trouble DLC - Review

    Wargroove: Double Trouble DLC - Review

    Wargroove, for those unfamiliar with it, is a turn-based strategy game in pixel art developed and published by Chucklefish in February 2019 initially for PC, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch and later also for PlayStation 4. It is inspired by one of the classics of the strategic genre or Advance Wars - or Nintendo Wars if you prefer - released in the now distant 1988 and largely reproduces the game mechanics adapting them to current game standards. Wargroove is set in a fanciful Middle Ages populated by humans and other bizarre creatures in pure fantasy style.



    Already a year ago, Wargroove had obtained a great success both from a critical and a commercial point of view considering however that it is still an indie game. Not for this it should be underestimated as behind the scenes of the game is Chucklefish, developer of hits like Starbound and Stardew Valley. The first DLC for Wargroove titled was released a few days ago Double Trouble which, despite being Free subscription, adds different and interesting contents to the original game, improving even more the quality of a title that was already very complete at the time of the official launch which took place, as already mentioned, about a year ago.

    Wargroove: Double Trouble DLC - Review

    The most interesting novelty that Double Trouble adds to the original game is undoubtedly the possibility of facing a new game campaign in cooperative mode both locally and online. Although Wargroove has been set up with a single player game experience we must say that this novelty introduced by the DLC has left us pleasantly surprised.

    Each player will have to take control of specific groups of units as well as new commanders and set their own style of play trying to work together with their partner to achieve the intended objectives.



    Wargroove: Double Trouble DLC - Review

    Wargroove, at times, offers funny situations and often there is a sense of hilarity and lightness but all this must not deceive you as the overall challenge level increases as the main story progresses and, at times, it becomes almost prohibitive at least for those who are new to turn-based strategy games. It will take a lot of ingenuity especially in situations where you and your partner find yourselves separated on the battlefield.

    The new campaign can also be played solo but our recommendation is to play it in co-op to have more chances of success and above all of fun.

    Wargroove: Double Trouble DLC - Review

    Double Trouble also introduces 3 new commanders, each with their own abilities, which can decisively influence the fate of battles if properly used. Wulfar the lumberjack can throw allied units behind enemy lines or catapult enemies away from the action. The twins Errol and Orla they can at the same time use healing or damage abilities over a large area while Vesper, through a smoke screen, it can prevent enemies from attacking allied units. In Wargroove, in addition to the 3 new commanders, Two new units have also been added: the Thief and the Rifleman. The Thief will have the ability to loot villages, making them immediately neutral and at the same time earning 300 gold while the Rifleman, thanks to an extremely wide range, can inflict critical damage when I fire his last shot even if it will then need of 3 turns to reload.


    We have listed the major news introduced by Double Trouble even if the DLC also offers other no less interesting ones such as the possibility of compete online against other users in Quick Match mode or as the ability to create custom game maps to share on the network. Also in the game editor, already very complete, new ways of customizing both maps and characters have been introduced.


    Wargroove, thanks to the free Double Trouble DLC, amplifies and diversifies the basic concept of the game that was already excellent in itself. The addition of new commanders and new units increases the challenge level which can now also be tackled in cooperative mode. Chucklefish, once again, does not disappoint strategy enthusiasts and also adds other minor but no less significant content for free. Wargroove, on the whole, manages to give hours of fun especially if played in company and remains an excellent game suitable for those with patience and organizational spirit.


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