Freeman: Guerrilla Warfare
Freeman: Guerrilla Warfare is set in a chaos filled world occupied by battling factions, bandits and warlords who seek to rule the world. The game is about your career as a faction leader: Start with minimal assets, you need to make money, build an army, wage wars against other factions and eliminate your rival forces with thoughtful strategies and fine marksmanship and eventually conquer the world. The game provides a completely different shooter experience which strikes a balance between intense first-person action and general strategy. The game's innovative combat system blends tactical FPS with real-time strategy, allowing you to command an army, plan for tactics in the God view, while immersing in the intense firefight as a foot soldier, in the first person perspective. Start your career with almost nothing, you must make money, recruit soldiers, loot villages, fight bandits, attack territories and dominate the world. The game is a combination of challenging action and a wider strategic theater.
Game Discussion
Steam User 35
I bought this game during it's initial release about 6 years ago. At some point, the original devs hired new people who screwed up their vision, and made the game just not enjoyable. They rolled it back to a stable release that was more in line with their goals, and hunkered down to work on it. For the first time in a year and a half in march, 2024, they released a progress update. I don't know if it's real, or it was just an update to try to get more purchases. The game itself is fun, it's basically Mount and blade with guns. Many of the recent reviews are negative, and I'm assuming it's because people are thinking it's dead and feel they have been scammed.
The game is fun, and I do recommend it to anyone who enjoys the mount and blade style sandbox games.
Steam User 24
Been around since initial release and I come back occasionally. The game is fun, challenging, and its Mount and Blade with guns. I feel like I can really get invested in every playthrough. Many people are saying the game was abandoned but I still hold out hope. The original developers hired a bunch of people to try to grow the game bigger and mismanagement, working on too many other projects at once, brought the developers down. After downsizing and realigning development, work started progressing again. The developers are Ukrainian so I feel like the war has really hampered the development. It must be hard living and working under constant threat of getting drafted, getting bombed, hit by missiles, etc. I believe once this war finally ends, we will see more updates coming.
Steam User 16
The Devs come back every 5 months and say hi. its slow but it aint full price so im not like the droves of sheep that jump ship just cause the one man team didnt make a triple a level game in a week XD
Steam User 4
I really like it. It's basically FPS mount and blade. I think there's balancing issues. It's very hard to play at the start. I get disarmed alot when I lose to bandits due to running out of ammo. Otherwise once you get momentum and you're hiring Militia and soldiers and getting vehicles and guns and taking cities it becomes super fun. It's just starting out that's rough. If the devs can contend to making early game a bit easier. I think making bandits primarily use melee weapons with a few wielding rifles would be good. It would make sense since they aren't a formal faction (last I checked. This may had changed).
Otherwise once you get past the beginning, you'll have a blast conquering the map with your soldiers.
Steam User 7
I am recommending because I sincerely want to see this game as the developers say they intended in their last progress update. I'm another person who bought the game when it came out like 6 years ago or whatever, and I had a blast. I hadn't heard of the Mount and Blade series yet so this was totally new to me, and I adored the mechanics of the game like custom outfitting units and the battlemaps. Time went on and nothing changed, and I placed this game in my "abandonware" folder in my library. BUT they've sworn to continue progress on this game, and I very sincerely want them to have a reason to work on it. There's still a fan of what the game could be out here!
Steam User 1
LITERALLY mount and blade with guns, i got it for like $3 during a sale so I.....enjoy it? The translation is weird, very Russian feel. Its not horrible, you can definitely get some amusement out of it, how much will vary from person to person. Glowing review
Steam User 3
Freeman: Guerrilla Warfare, developed and published by KK Game Studio, is a hybrid game that blends first-person shooting with real-time strategy and RPG elements. Released in February 2018, the game places players in a chaotic world where they start as a lowly warlord with minimal resources and work their way up to conquer territories and dominate factions. The gameplay offers a unique mix of tactical combat and strategic planning, allowing players to command squads in real-time battles while also managing resources and making decisions on a global map.
The core of Freeman: Guerrilla Warfare lies in its combat system, which combines the intensity of first-person shooting with the depth of real-time strategy. Players can engage in direct combat, taking control of their character and participating in firefights, or they can oversee battles from a strategic viewpoint, commanding multiple squads and coordinating attacks. This dual approach provides a dynamic and immersive experience, catering to both action enthusiasts and strategy aficionados.
The game's world is expansive and open-ended, offering a sandbox environment where players have the freedom to choose their path. Whether it's raiding villages, recruiting soldiers, or engaging in large-scale battles, the game provides numerous opportunities for players to shape their journey. The faction system adds another layer of depth, with various groups vying for control, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Players must navigate this complex web of alliances and rivalries to achieve their ultimate goal of world domination.
However, Freeman: Guerrilla Warfare is not without its flaws. The game's graphics, while functional, are not particularly impressive, and some players have reported issues with performance and optimization. Additionally, the AI can sometimes be unpredictable, leading to moments of frustration during combat. The user interface, though functional, could benefit from more polish and refinement to enhance the overall user experience.
Despite these shortcomings, Freeman: Guerrilla Warfare offers a compelling and unique gameplay experience. Its blend of first-person action and strategic planning sets it apart from other titles in the genre. The game's open-ended nature and emphasis on player choice provide a high degree of replayability, ensuring that each playthrough can be a distinct experience.
In conclusion, Freeman: Guerrilla Warfare is a game that offers a fresh take on the shooter and strategy genres. While it may not boast cutting-edge graphics or flawless AI, its innovative gameplay mechanics and expansive world make it a worthwhile experience for those seeking a blend of action and strategy. With continued updates and improvements, the game has the potential to evolve into a standout title in its niche.
Rating: 5/10