Amsar: 4X Hex War Strategy is a premium strategy mobile game developed by Morisco. It is a 4X grand strategy adventure set during ancient Middle Eastern times. In it, players will assume the role of a monarch on a quest to build an empire across a vast continent known as Azhara. 

Compared to games like The Battle of Polytopia or Civilization VI, Amsar takes a more compartmentalized approach, utilizing turn-based gameplay mechanics on a hex-based grid. Despite this, it still manages to capture the engaging and tactical experience that 4X strategy games offer and bring it to the small screen for mobile gamers. 

An experience made for mobile 

There are five playable factions to choose from in Amsar, and an epic story-driven campaign set across the vast deserts of the continent of Azhara. Each mission will place you in various battle scenarios with specific conditions to meet to achieve victory. Face fierce rival armies, quell rebellions, and march forward, or face the ever-present threat of Barsakh and put a stop to it all. 

True to its 4X roots, experience Amsar through four distinct stages. Explore to unravel the map that’s enveloped by the fog of war, and scout possible nearby enemies. Expand by capturing tiles to grow your territory and hold essential posts. Exploit the land’s natural riches to extract resources to fuel your crusade. Finally, Exterminate the opposition and anyone standing in your way to victory. 

Outside the main campaign, enter Skirmish Mode and create custom battles with adjustable map sizes, victory rules, and more, catering to whether you want something quick or drawn out. There’s also Pass-And-Play, which turns said skirmishes into a party experience with up to five factions at play. On a side note, as charming as its retro graphics are, text legibility is negatively impacted, and pixel quality could be improved. 

Grand strategy on the go 

Overall, if you’re a fan of grand strategy games, Amsar: 4X Hex War Strategy is a solid game worth considering. It manages to take the 4X mechanics and translate the experience into mobile screens with admirable results. It comes with some visual drawbacks that need to be addressed, but the positives outweigh the negatives. Give it a try now.