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Caspian: 9

Zatikon is a very complicated, deep, and intriguing strategy game with vaguely chess like semantics – a cross between the ancient game itself and some kind of modern turn based tabletop war game. I think the last game I played like this was Chaos on the Spectrum, in an emulator. You can play versus AI players or real people found online (all the lobby stuff is taken care of quite nicely).Hidden beneath a slightly clunky and decidedly ugly interface there is a gem of a strategy wargame. As you play you gain new units for your army, and you’ve got an online ranking system as well to measure your mettle against online opponents. I have become completely addicted to it. Even the clunky graphics and sound and slightly awkward presentation have grown on me. Here’s hoping Chronic Logic make enough money from Zatikon to give it the polish it deserves.

Steve: 5

Zatikon is a multiplayer tactical strategy game that plays out like a very complicated version of chess. The combination of army customization, unit variety, and special abilities makes for a game with some deep strategy. On the downside,graphics are primitive and sounds are sparse – Zatikon suffers from a significant lack of polish, but I’d play it anyway.

Mike: 8

Zatikon is like a really complex game of chess and simply must be downloaded if you are a fan of strategy games. The game’s primary weak points are the lackluster animations, graphics, and sound…but the gameplay makes up for all of these deficiencies. The game is a well balanced and complicated strategy game and you can challenge players and enjoy the bulk of the game for free! Expansion packs can be purchased that add even more depth, new units, and strategies to the overall package. Are you getting why this is a strategy gamer’s wet dream? It would be great if Zatikon got a little more flash and an overall face lift, but ultimately it’s made for a niche audience that favors depth in gameplay over presentation.

Zak: 7

Zatikon, available from Chronic Logic, is sort of a unique take on chess. Basically you equip your army forces and march across a chess-like board to the enemy castle. Each unit has certain skills and restrictions which you have to use to your advantage. There’s room for some good strategy play. I didn’t have any issues with downloading and running the game. The originality comes from the various unique units that become available during game play. The graphics and the overall style aren’t the greatest, but they aren’t bad. Ultimately, I got bored with the repetitiveness of the game.

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