Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Pentium® III - 900MHz Mémoire vive : 256 MB de mémoire Graphiques : OpenGL 2.1 compatible with alteast 64 MB of VRAM Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Pentium® IV - 2GHz Mémoire vive : 512 MB de mémoire Graphiques : nVidia® GeForce™4 - 256 MB Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible
Original War
Players who invest over 25 hours have left 343 mentions, reflecting near‑universal approval. Overall, the game sits at a Very Positive 95% approval across 2,186 Steam reviews, with post‑release sentiment staying at 94% positive.
What it's about: An American geological expedition, under a UN mandate, assesses the natural resources in a distant part of Siberia, deep in the trackless steppes of Eastern Russia. But instead of oil, they discover a deposit of a hitherto unknown mineral.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 118 | 103 | 0 | 15 |
| Story / writing | 61 | 59 | 0 | 2 |
| Content / longevity | 24 | 22 | 0 | 2 |
| Audio / music | 19 | 16 | 0 | 3 |
| Graphics / art | 17 | 11 | 2 | 4 |
| Multiplayer | 15 | 6 | 0 | 9 |
| Stability / bugs | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Value for money | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Performance | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Interface / UX | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 64 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.1 h.
🪤 50 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 59 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 4,3 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Gameplay garners 103 positive mentions out of 118 total, highlighting tight tactical depth
- Story receives 59 positive mentions out of 61, indicating a compelling narrative
- Content breadth earns 22 positive mentions out of 24, showing abundant missions and units
- Audio scores 16 positive mentions out of 19, praised for an immersive soundscape
- Long‑play enthusiasts contribute 343 mentions for >25h playtime, with 99% approval
Weaknesses
- Performance suffers, with only 1 positive mention against 2 negatives in 3 mentions
- Bugs attract 5 negative mentions out of 7, indicating stability issues
- UI receives no positive feedback, 3 negative mentions out of 3
- Multiplayer split, 9 negative versus 6 positive out of 15 mentions
Who is it for?
Fans of classic real‑time strategy who enjoy deep tactical campaigns, retro aesthetics and can overlook occasional technical rough edges will find Original War rewarding.
Is Original War worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 95% of 2,186 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay garners. Current price: 1,99€ (80% off).
Verdict
Original War delivers a richly nostalgic RTS experience that largely satisfies its audience, as reflected by its 95% overall approval. While core gameplay, story, and content shine, performance hiccups and a clunky UI may deter more demanding players. Those who value depth over polish should give it a try.
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