WARSAW

ok, i just here to spread the words that you can play the final update for the old version of this game
thank to someone here in discussion, we can play the old version of this game
just open up setting for this game then go for the beta section
Afterward,just click the beta participation and choose bootcamp public test branch
Don't worry, it may sound different but it literally the old version final update just before this new version come
so to those who enjoy this game before the update come, you can now play it to your heart content

I never reviewed warsaw, as i tend to not make many reviews, but the OLD GAME WAS NOT CHANGED PERMANENTLY OR REMOVED.
People are completely failing to realize the game they keep saying was "taken" from them is still there, intact, in an alternative branch and the devs have been very clear about it not going anywhere.
This is a very clear example of review bombing that should have its contributing reviews removed from steam, as people are quickly running to the store page to claim they have been scammed without even checking.
I can understand people that bought the game relatively close to the day the game became free (Refunds up to a certain point should've been offered and/or granted) or people losing progress, but if you bought this ages ago and are calling this a "scam", i understand being pissed but i'm sorry to tell you that you don't know what a scam is.
Overall, game is great. I played it on other platforms other than steam/pc. I won't get into details as this is mostly a message about the recent review bombing.

Honestly after playing both versions for a bit, i think all the negative reviews are frankly overblown. First of all, the people calling the new version a visual novel are literally lying, it has the EXACT same combat system. I'm assuming what they are actually mad about when they say they stripped out mechanics, is that it no longer factors in morale or resources of city sectors, and no longer lets you choose between different sector missions. But as far as I can tell, they did this to make a more cohesive story mode. They added a protagonist, Polish voice acting, more story, It's frankly just not the "downgrade" people are making it out to be, they just removed some "hardcore" elements to make it more accessible as a story, and honestly, I don't think that's a bad thing, not everyone wants a complicated numbers spreadsheet to consult for every mission, think of the new version as a slightly more casual story mode, and the original game a less casual, less story focused mode. The great thing that people negatively reviewing this game don't seem to understand is that if you loved the original so much, It's still there, you can still play it just like you always did. The only points I'll concede is that they should have both made this more clear, and had the legacy version available day 1 of this change, and i can truly understand a feeling of frustration that you paid for a game that is now free, this could have been handled better in some ways to be sure, but the versions are not THAT different, and you have access to both the original and the new versions, so frankly, this game doesn't deserve the hate it is currently receiving, it's a pretty good game, whichever version you decide you would rather play.

It's a lot to unpack but in short, the changes look great so far.
The addition of narrative campaign and expanding on "lore" was exactly what the base game was missing so seeing this get done, with so many languages available is wonderful. The new mode is much more accessible to general public and honestly a lot more fun than repetitive missions. The gameplay in missions and combat is still okay. I am actually taking a break from BG3 and focusing on this to see what else the game has in store.
HOWEVER: The outrage in negative reviews is justified and should be treated as well deserved slap on the wrist as taking away any form of content from those of us who have paid for the game and thus supported the studio years ago is plain wrong. The game itself could be a little better if the "old" mode was, well... a mode to be selected in game instead of a "steambranch" that is vaguely accessible if you read the news. Also, communications around the change were clearly mishandled so while I am giving a positive review, there is an element that could clearly be better.

Good game. Legacy version is still available. The segment they removed is a minor portion of the game. Negative reviews are largely overblown.

I can understand that people are miffed about the stunt the publishers pulled, but as we are rating games here rather than PR/publishing this games deserves a real chance and reviews about the gameplay. Which is basically very decent, immersive (if you like some background and history) and quite challenging on a harder level. Well done with difficult subject matter.

After the overhaul edit down below!
The game was infamous for what a buggy mess it was at launch. Some people also complained about how "you can't win in this game". I mean, yeah, the Warsaw uprising the game is based on didn't succeed so it's only fair that you can't "win", although you can try to keep your characters alive to get an epilogue for them, which is sometimes happy but mostly pretty sad. It's understandable when looking at the history of Poland. As for the bugs, most of them were patched. The game, overall, is in a good state right now. I encountered only a few bugs, none of them were game-breaking.
I know I might be a little biased, being Polish, and also a fan of Darkest Dungeon-style gameplay and uprising motives. But the game is really good and worth recommending. The style this whole game is made in is stunning, the mechanics are enjoyable, and the story told by in-game interactions and character-specific missions is also something that's worth praise.
Edit.
So the game is free now. That's good news for those who haven't bought it before. Not that I understand others getting mad pissed about it going free to play, you can be angry but chill.
Some bugs were patched, probably most of them. I also enjoy the added historical contexts, like newspaper clippings and stuff. One more hero and some enemies were also added. Story mode is also enjoyable.
What I don't like, is that all my progress and unlocked characters got deleted. WARSAW got a complete overhaul. It's more story-based now and lost the "district management" part. Kind of a shame, but I had my fair time with this game before the overhaul so I don't really mind it.
Some random encounters also lost most of their importance due to the overhaul, you don't need to worry about some mechanics anymore when making decisions.
Many players aren't happy about this change, I get that. They complain about how they preferred older gameplay and how it's free to play now. I think that allowing the players to choose the game mode would help.
Overall, I'm happy to see this game updated but wish the change wasn't so drastic. Due to the fact that it's free, I recommend it even more.
Poland is not yet lost, long live Poland!
Edit to the Edit.
You can access the previous version so stop complaining. Read the devs message for instructions.