Alternative Games?

I’m at Masters and am pretty close to being done. I can’t unlock any newer units to complete with what other players have there. I’m stuck at level 20 and can’t progress any further. My basic units are all at level 8 and I’m going against level 11’s. Today I went against someone who had level 12 units. It’s impossible to play unless I start over again and that’s getting old since I’ve done that 4 times already. It’s getting really old and time for a change. I’m not a fan of the childish, fortnite themes this game has taken with emotes and explojis as well.

Are there any similar games out there that have military units? I’m not really a fan of wizards and trolls and things so a military type game suggestion would be appreciated.

Thanks.

xMaksuss
7 years ago
Ok first of all I have to say: instead of restarting you could just keep playing on one account and level up your units. Then you migh have better chances at winning, don't you think? If you just stop at level 8, of course you will be always underleveled.
Now for your actual question. If you want a strategy game in the style of a mobile game, then sorry, but I believe there are none. The only one that comes close to that is "Boom Beach", it's a free game, but it's like Clash of Clans: it takes very long to get something done later in the game. It has base building and you (sort of) micro your units to attack and destroy enemy base. Basically you build up your base + defenses, and enemy tries to attack and destroy it and vice versa. Played it for a bit, seemed alright.
If you want games that are the same, why not play the older C&C titles? On Origin (I know Origin is bad, I installed it only to buy 1 thing) you can get the "C&C Ultimate Collection", it contains all the previous C&C games for only about 15€, very cheap. If you want to play some oldschool C&C, this is the way to go.
If you want to play against other players you have to get a game which is still played online. The only one I can think of is Starcraft 2. All others are mostly singleplayer because they are too old.
If you don't care about multiplayer/graphics and coop/campaign is enough for you, I can recommend 2 games: "Dawn of War Dark Crusade" and "Earth 2150". Played both games when I was little and really enjoyed them. Both are RTS games with base building. Both can be bought on steam. In Dark Crusade you can have giant battles with a total of 7 factions. In Earth 2150 (NOT 2160, 2160 was only "ok") you can design your own units: you research technology (for example rocket launcher) and then you can put it on a chassis.
Can't think of anything else right now. But srsly, either play on one accout longer, or check out Boom Beach if you want a mobile game, or check out "Dark Crusade" or "Earth 2150".

11 Replies

xMaksuss
7 years ago
Ok first of all I have to say: instead of restarting you could just keep playing on one account and level up your units. Then you migh have better chances at winning, don't you think? If you just stop at level 8, of course you will be always underleveled.
Now for your actual question. If you want a strategy game in the style of a mobile game, then sorry, but I believe there are none. The only one that comes close to that is "Boom Beach", it's a free game, but it's like Clash of Clans: it takes very long to get something done later in the game. It has base building and you (sort of) micro your units to attack and destroy enemy base. Basically you build up your base + defenses, and enemy tries to attack and destroy it and vice versa. Played it for a bit, seemed alright.
If you want games that are the same, why not play the older C&C titles? On Origin (I know Origin is bad, I installed it only to buy 1 thing) you can get the "C&C Ultimate Collection", it contains all the previous C&C games for only about 15€, very cheap. If you want to play some oldschool C&C, this is the way to go.
If you want to play against other players you have to get a game which is still played online. The only one I can think of is Starcraft 2. All others are mostly singleplayer because they are too old.
If you don't care about multiplayer/graphics and coop/campaign is enough for you, I can recommend 2 games: "Dawn of War Dark Crusade" and "Earth 2150". Played both games when I was little and really enjoyed them. Both are RTS games with base building. Both can be bought on steam. In Dark Crusade you can have giant battles with a total of 7 factions. In Earth 2150 (NOT 2160, 2160 was only "ok") you can design your own units: you research technology (for example rocket launcher) and then you can put it on a chassis.
Can't think of anything else right now. But srsly, either play on one accout longer, or check out Boom Beach if you want a mobile game, or check out "Dark Crusade" or "Earth 2150".
Mister_Crac
7 years ago
@xMaksuss wrote:
If you want games that are the same, why not play the older C&C titles? On Origin (I know Origin is bad, I installed it only to buy 1 thing) you can get the "C&C Ultimate Collection", it contains all the previous C&C games for only about 15€, very cheap. If you want to play some oldschool C&C, this is the way to go.
Do the old C&C games run on today's PCs with Windows 7 or Windows 10? I seem to recall that it's not so easy to get the older titles to work.
xMaksuss
7 years ago
@Mister_Crac wrote:
@xMaksuss wrote:
If you want games that are the same, why not play the older C&C titles? On Origin (I know Origin is bad, I installed it only to buy 1 thing) you can get the "C&C Ultimate Collection", it contains all the previous C&C games for only about 15€, very cheap. If you want to play some oldschool C&C, this is the way to go.
Do the old C&C games run on today's PCs with Windows 7 or Windows 10? I seem to recall that it's not so easy to get the older titles to work.
On Origin, even the older ones worked.
iLikeToSnipe21
7 years ago
Honestly, you "just" need to get your units to levels 10-11 to be competitive. Will you beat an equally skilled player with higher level units? Not all the time. But you can be competitive in all the events and have a chance against most opponents.

Even facing players in Tib league who've bought their way to level 15 I'll still be able to win.
XMasterBishopX
7 years ago
I know you are trying to not go down the P2W route. I know it can be hard, I have done the same. but i started and stuck with it. I am over level 60, i have level 10 units ( not all, but a few). and i have made it to masters. I love C&C, and that is why i play this. there is tons of things they need to fix, but it still can be fun. Even when you don't P2W. I hope you stick it out and continue to play.
Marine_CorporaI
7 years ago
On my first account, I was at max experience level with level 10 units for most of my deck and couldn’t get past Masters level 2. I actually paid for that one.

I thought I’d start another account for fun and accidentally linked it to the same email address. My mistake. Not EA’s. The old account is gone somewhere in the void.

I guess I could pay again but not really liking the direction this game is taking with emotes and explojis so I don’t want to give them any more money.

Decisions...Decisions....
Marine_CorporaI
7 years ago
Thanks for the suggestions guys.
xMaksuss
7 years ago
If you get the game "Dark Colony" to run you will be my hero x) It is free and can be downloaded somewhere. But it's hard to find.
It is my most favorite game, even if it is literally 22 years old at this point. Still play it occasionally. However, getting it to run is a real challenge. Are you up for the task? x)
iLikeToSnipe21
7 years ago
Oh man, completely forgot about Dark Colony...
Marine_CorporaI
7 years ago
I broke down. Back in Iron league.