Final Score: 10/10
Burden of Command is for World War 2 videogames what Saving Private Ryan and Brothers in Arms were to Hollywood in the late 90s and early 2000s: A reference in storytelling. It’s a unique, fascinating, intimate look at the experiences of the men who fought and died during World War 2 through the lenses of those who led them and saw- first-hand- and had to live with the consequences of their decisions. Burden of Command set out to be a leadership RPG and it absolutely nails it in every aspect, and a masterclass on how to create new mechanics and adapt them to the theme, story, and conflict you set your game in.

The 10/10 might look a bit out of place, but it isn’t, and it’s a game that I think deserves every bit of love it can get, not only because it’s such a unique experience in a period already explored by so many other titles, but because it’s a love letter to history, and treats it, and those involved, with the utmost respect. I’ve been a World War 2 aficionado since I was a kid, so my opinion might be biased, but if you are too, then it’s equally valid. Even if you have a passing interest in World War Two strategy games, you owe yourself to experience Burden of Command.

A thought crossed my mind when I was writing this final paragraph: Burden of Command has laid the foundations for something I would love to see turn into a series of games, and I can easily imagine a game from the German perspective, as they go from their victorious campaigns in Poland and France to the abhorrent campaign in Russian, and their last stand in Berlin. Or a Russian campaign that brings a much-needed human touch to a theatre of war and army that has mostly been treated as a numbers game. Why not a British one that begins in France, sees the desperate retreat at Dunkerque, the time in between preparing for the German invasion, and then preparing to go back to France again on D-Day. How awesome would that be?

Final Score 8/10
Tactical Breach Wizards is a charming, witty and mostly well-designed title that definitely deserves your attention. It’s an interesting mix between puzzle and turn-based strategy that manages to feel mostly balanced throughout the whole campaign, and not overly limit the player in their moves and strategies. It’s a great looker, with a very cheap price tag that won’t break the bank. Other than the lack of replayability and some uninspired skills, there’s very little to point out. Just don’t go into it expecting it to be something it is not, and that’s XCOM, Phoenix Point, and Into The Breach.

Pros:
- Charming and charismatic characters;
- Engaging and interesting story that holds your attention the whole time;
- Turn-based tactical gameplay that doesn’t feel overly puzzly.

Cons:
-Missed opportunity with bland skills on some characters;
-Enemies are pushovers;
-Not a lot of replayability.
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