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There is plenty of free (libre) software around that's pretty decent. If you know it exist and know where to find it. Here's one I found recently and have been enjoying immensely. It's still under development but very playable (ver 0.7.9).
Battle for Wesnoth
It's hex-based fantasy/strategy game for SP and multiplay with a simple combat system comparable to AdvanceWars. You can recruit units like fighters, archers, cavalry, healers, mages etc...from various races and slog out in quick battles. You gain gold to buy units and pay their upkeep from conquering and occupying cities. If a unit survices long enough he may even gain a new level (max 3) and become stronger. In the next scenario you can recall those units, but at a price. They are essential for your longturn survival for some of the scenarios later in the game.
I was cruising at the first few levels at normal but just wait till you come to the crossroads scenario
Not all the graphics are brilliant. The terrain could be better but the units are drawn very well. The interface has been kept simple. Getting the hang of this game is easy with some in-game tutorials.
Final judgement: Old skool hex-strategy game that has the "one-more-turn" feeling
Now, who wants a MP match?
Battle for Wesnoth
It's hex-based fantasy/strategy game for SP and multiplay with a simple combat system comparable to AdvanceWars. You can recruit units like fighters, archers, cavalry, healers, mages etc...from various races and slog out in quick battles. You gain gold to buy units and pay their upkeep from conquering and occupying cities. If a unit survices long enough he may even gain a new level (max 3) and become stronger. In the next scenario you can recall those units, but at a price. They are essential for your longturn survival for some of the scenarios later in the game.
I was cruising at the first few levels at normal but just wait till you come to the crossroads scenario
Not all the graphics are brilliant. The terrain could be better but the units are drawn very well. The interface has been kept simple. Getting the hang of this game is easy with some in-game tutorials.
Final judgement: Old skool hex-strategy game that has the "one-more-turn" feeling
Now, who wants a MP match?
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