Besiege

Besiege is a simulation game that allows the player to build and test out war machines, and it includes a number of elements that open up the creativity of the player to new heights.

This game includes some of the most entertaining features of any war-style game. The object of the game is quite simple. The player must advance through 15 levels by destroying the enemy in whatever form it takes. This might be a stronghold, an enemy out in the open, or a strategic point. The amazing part of the game is that players have the freedom to destroy their targets in just about any way they want.

Each level will start with the player building a machine of war that is best suited for the objective laid out for the level. One level might include a minefield, in which case the player would incorporate a mobile guard tower or a simple aircraft to avoid those bombs. As long as the objective is completed, it doesn't matter what tool the player uses.

Players will have access to just about all the materials they will need for building impressive war machines. Some advanced materials will unlock as the player progresses. Elements include wheels, springs, pistons, explosives, flamethrowers, blades, propellors, and much more.

Creating a war machine is quite simple. The player must select elements they want to add, then select the location they want those pieces to be added. If you want to build a train with catapults along the back, you can. If you want to build a tower that sprays fire, that is an option as well. The machine editor doesn't come with any sort of manual, which can be confusing at first, but most players quickly overcome any learning curve.

Should you create an ultimate weapon that you'd like to use again, you can save your designs for future use. It would be nice if there was a cheat guide that detailed the function of each machine element, but testing them out is also a fun way to find out.

While the machine editor is amazing, the real shining factor of the game is the physics engine. This game offers highly realistic physics despite the hilariously impossible nature of many of the machines. Machines take damage if they are burnt or broken as a result of their action, and while the player can maintain some level of control, eventually everything will fall apart.

One downside to the game is that only destructible items in the surroundings are visible. There are no background landscapes, which is helpful in determining the target, but not much else. Of course, this helps the game run on older systems as well.

Once the controls have been mastered, Besiege is an incredibly fun game that provides a great system for expanding the player's knowledge of engineering and physics. It is also great for teaching trial and error since most of the game is going to involve such a strategy.

Pros

• Impressive Building Potential
• Lots of Elements
• Realistic Game Physics

Cons

• No Control Manual
• Limited Graphics