Moduwar

Developer: Biohex Studios
Release: Jun 3rd 2025
Platforms:
Indie
Strategy
Early Access
Innovative
Modular
Nostalgic
Clunky Controls
Performance Issues
Moduwar Poster

" Innovative modular RTS with adaptive unit creation but clunky controls and performance issues "

Moduwar Review

Moduwar is an innovative RTS game that redefines the genre by integrating base-building and unit production into a single mechanic where the player's "Heart" organ acts as the commander. Players expand their base with "Organs" which can be detached and combined to create diverse, customizable units, emphasizing micromanagement and tactical counterplay. The game offers a fresh and challenging experience with a unique modular system that encourages experimentation.

The graphics prioritize readability with detailed backgrounds and distinct unit designs, although some organs like 'Lung' and 'Liver' can be visually confusing. The soundtrack is memorable and complements gameplay without distraction. Live-action FMV cutscenes add nostalgic charm reminiscent of classic RTS titles, enhancing the game's personality.

Performance issues such as frame drops during intense battles and clunky controls, including unintuitive unit rotation and movement, were noted. Multiplayer is currently limited to official servers without player-hosted options. Despite these flaws, the game’s originality, polish, and potential have been widely praised, suggesting a promising future with further updates.

Highlights

Players highly praise Moduwar's unique gameplay mechanics that blend base-building and unit creation into a modular system, allowing for diverse tactical strategies.

The live-action FMV cutscenes bring a nostalgic and humorous charm reminiscent of 90s RTS classics like Command & Conquer.

The art style and detailed backgrounds contribute to a visually distinctive experience, while the memorable soundtrack effectively balances hype and immersion.

The game's originality and polish, especially for an indie Early Access title, stand out as key strengths.

Criticisms

Common criticisms focus on clunky and unintuitive controls, including difficult unit rotation, right-click movement mechanics, and problematic pathfinding.

Performance issues such as frame rate drops during large battles affect gameplay smoothness.

The lack of multiplayer server hosting options limits player connectivity and flexibility.

Some organs have ambiguous functions that are not clearly explained in tooltips, which can frustrate players.

Additionally, the live-action cutscenes, while charming, feel stylistically disconnected from gameplay for some players.

Pros

  • Innovative modular RTS gameplay blending base-building and unit creation seamlessly.
  • Highly customizable units allow diverse tactical strategies and counterplay.
  • Memorable and fitting soundtrack enhances immersion without distraction.
  • Live-action FMV cutscenes add nostalgic charm and humor.
  • Readable graphics with detailed backgrounds improve battlefield clarity.
  • Strong polish and production values for an indie Early Access title.
  • Creative concept encourages player experimentation and discovery.

Cons

  • Clunky and unintuitive controls, including awkward unit rotation mechanics.
  • Performance issues with frame rate drops during battles with many units.
  • Limited multiplayer options with no player-hosted servers available.
  • Some organs look visually similar, causing confusion in gameplay.
  • Ambiguous organ functions not clearly explained in tooltips.
  • Slow movement speed of main unit can make map traversal tedious.
  • Live-action cutscenes feel stylistically out of place for some players.

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Worth the Price
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Moduwar is an adaptive organic RTS where you control an alien creature, Modu - and your body is your army. Grow new organs, split, merge and mutate them into unique units that adapt to your needs as you fight against human and alien threats in single and multiplayer modes.

Release Date Jun 3rd 2025
Publisher Firesquid
Developer Biohex Studios
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