A Few Minutes of Glory

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  • Type:  Text-based
  • Genre:  Strategy
  • Developer:  James Senter
  • Release date:  February 4, 2019
  • Status:  Paid
  • Platform:  iOS, iPadOS
  • Language:  English
  • Rating:  10/10

This strategy game immerses you in a world of deliberate, thoughtful decisions, where every action shapes the fate of your civilization. There are no long campaigns or convoluted quests—instead, you face quick matches with a clear structure for developing your economy, raising an army, and achieving superiority in the battle for glory.

You manage the growth of your nation through a text-based interface, making the game fully accessible to blind players. Every choice is clearly announced through VoiceOver: which resources to gather, which units to recruit, how to distribute supplies, and when to prepare for the decisive clash. Careful management of food, wood, gold, and stone opens the way to creating unique combat compositions—from light infantry and archers to cavalry and siege engines.

Each match is a tactical duel against artificial intelligence, where sound judgment and strategic planning matter most. Victory goes to the player who either earns enough glory first or emerges stronger in the final battle. The game rewards thoughtful play and does not require quick reflexes, offering a fair, intellectually engaging challenge.

A roguelike-inspired mode adds even more depth: a series of consecutive battles allows you to gradually strengthen your civilization, experiment with different army setups, and find your own style of warfare.

If you’re looking for a strategy game that respects your time, provides room for analysis, and remains highly accessible thanks to its text-based interface, this game offers exactly that experience—a focused, well-designed, and truly engaging path to glory.

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