The strategy genre is currently at the peak of its popularity. Such success can be explained by the following reasons: the ability to control entire troops, cities and even universes, amazing graphics and sound, different levels of complexity and unlimited freedom of action. Of course, this is only a small part of all the advantages of this genre. Below will be the top 10 strategies on the PC in 2015, which will help you choose only the best games for a good time.
10. Total War
As you can guess from the name itself, the game is entirely devoted to epic battles, battles and warriors. Here you can feel like a Roman commander and emperor, and a little later you are Napoleon, who treacherously conquers the resisting lands. The abundance of historical weapons will delight even the most advanced gamer.
If you are a fan of the Lord of the Rings saga, then the gameplay will be especially interesting to you. After all, here you can use mods and maps that are closely related to this landmark work.
9. Starcraft
The game “Starcraft”, which ranks ninth in our top strategy of the outgoing 2015, is based on a plot that revolves around military operations between protoss, zerg and people. According to statistics, since the release of the game to this day, more than 11 million copies of gameplay discs have been sold.
There are several worlds in the game, between which wars also occur. Armies are filled with unique characters that amaze the mind with supernatural powers. By the way, the game was favorably received by most critics.
8. Warcraft
It is very difficult to find a person who has never heard of the game "Warcraft" in our time. And this once again suggests that this gameplay largely determined the future development of such a genre as strategy. Of course, for the same reason, she got into not only the top games on pc 2015, but the list of the best games of all time.
The game is truly historical, which partly reminds in due time the popular game “Dune”.
Each character in this game is endowed with special rights and powers, and you must strategically correctly direct this force in the right direction, for promising gains. One cannot but mention the abundance of different spells and other magical opportunities that are so loved by players around the world.
7. Civilation
The honorable seventh place in the top strategies for PC 2015 went to the gameplay “Civilization” thanks to step-by-step actions that cover all eras of humanity, starting from the most ancient times and ending with our days, which, by the way, are not so easy to reach.
The popularity of the game has also been made by a wide selection of heroes, in other words, in this gameplay you can become anyone, if only you could lead your colony to economic and political excellence with a competent course.
6. Age of Empires
Thanks to the epochs involved in the plot of this game, starting from the very first and ending with the modern one, the legendary game "Age of Empires" was in the top 10 strategies of last year.
During the game you find yourself in the era of empires, feudal lords, slavery, the Middle Ages and others. The colorful characters that live in each of these eras become the best reflection of the time presented, so the historical aspect in this strategy also has a place to be.
5. Command & Conquer
The game “Command & Conquer” was ambiguously accepted by critics, which did not prevent it from reaching the top strategies by the end of 2015. The plot of action is twisted around a weapon that poses a universal danger to players. The gamer will also be curious to delve into the advanced technologies that were widely involved in the project.
Here you can also find an abundance of all kinds of robots, warlike octopuses, inadequate soldiers, unusual tanks, and of course, can not do without evil spirits, which strives to interrupt your gameplay.
4. Warhammer
The Warhammer game is based on a popular board game. At the center of the gameplay is the whole universe, which occupies an honorable fourth place in the top of computer strategies.
As you progress through the Warhammer, the player realizes that his main opponents are the orcs, which are swarming with thousands. But this is only at the beginning of the game, later you will see that the main forces should be directed at space marines who wreak havoc.
The success of the game is ensured by a combination of the genre of strategy as the main guiding action, fantasy, science fiction, history and the foundations of physics.
3. Heroes of Might and Magic
"Heroes of Might and Magic" at the moment the world saw in 7 parts. But every gamer knows that success came to this gameplay precisely with the release of part three. It is unique with an abundance of opportunities for the player.
Two sides of this game helped to get bronze in the top strategies for the PC of 2015 “Heroes of Might and Magic”: on the one hand, you are conducting strategic actions to capture castles, heroes and recruiting troops, and on the other, tactical calculation of the location of troops in battle mode and features of an attack on the enemy army. I would also like to note a wide range of actions in the field of magic and a wide variety of armies and monsters.
2. Cossacks
In the top strategies for PC, silver belongs to the fascinating game “Cossacks”. Against the background of other analogues, which are based on the classic gameplay with the construction of cities and towns, farms and mines, the extraction of various resources and the strengthening of political and economic positions, the game "Cossacks" is unique in its own way. Part of its popularity lies in the fact that you can act not only on land, but also on water. And not every strategy can boast of such capabilities.
A game based on battles throughout Europe has become a breakthrough of its time and has not lost ground to this day.
1. Stronghold
Among the variety of computer games in this genre, it is difficult to single out the best. But if you need to make a choice, then the leader of the top strategies on PC at the end of 2015 rightfully becomes "Stronghold". Firstly, this game for the first time provided an opportunity for gamers around the world to fight each other online, which provoked an unprecedented influx of players. In addition, the action of the scenes takes place in real time. Secondly, battles of colossal proportions, a sense of infinite power, a medieval setting provide gamers with complete freedom of action.
The plot’s fascination is not inferior to well-designed graphics, stunning sound effects and bright, colorful characters.