Strategy Games 2024-2025: When Legacy Franchises Stumble and Indie Hits Soar
The 2024-2025 period shook the strategy gaming world in ways few predicted. Major franchises stumbled badly while unexpected newcomers claimed the spotlight. The data tells a fascinating story about what players actually want versus what big studios thought they wanted. The Numbers Don’t Lie: Critics Loved It, Players Hated It Two of the year’s biggest releases reveal a stunning disconnect. Civilization VII scored a respectable 79 from critics but crashed to a dismal 3.7 user score with “Mixed” Steam reviews at 49%. Homeworld 3 followed the same pattern: 75 critic score versus 3.0 from users, landing at just 41% positive on Steam. ...