PC (Microsoft Windows)2017
Formata
Lead. Fight. Win.
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Mixed
941 Steam reviews
Review History
| LANGUAGE | AUDIO | SUBTITLES | INTERFACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Y | — | Y |
| Chinese (Simplified) | — | — | Y |
| German | — | — | Y |
| Russian | — | — | Y |
| Spanish (Spain) | — | — | Y |
Lead. Fight. Win.
Mixed
941 Steam reviews
| LANGUAGE | AUDIO | SUBTITLES | INTERFACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Y | — | Y |
| Chinese (Simplified) | — | — | Y |
| German | — | — | Y |
| Russian | — | — | Y |
| Spanish (Spain) | — | — | Y |
Game is extremely fun had so much potential and is a shame that the devs gave up on this game
ОТЛИЧНО
peak i love touching robots
best game ever
This is some ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ game. Idea is good but executed quite poorly. The game isn't even in fullscreen your mouse can to to the edge and with a click you're out of the game window. No tutorial or even a guide on gameplay only thing you can see are the controls, settings menu has way too little like I said configuring if its in windowed or fullscreen mode doesn't exist.
Could had potential but as it is abandoned then no. Just don't waste 9€ on this. At least I got it for 89 cents but still Im gonna get a refund.
Formata, developed and published by Nezon Production, sets out with a clear and intriguing goal: to merge the strategic oversight of a real-time tactics game with the immediacy and intensity of controlling a single soldier on the battlefield. Rather than positioning the player as a distant commander issuing orders from above, the game places you directly in the fray, where you can swing a weapon, block incoming attacks, and physically lead your troops while still managing formations and issuing commands. This dual-layer design immediately gives Formata a distinct identity, aiming to bridge the gap between large-scale strategy and personal combat in a way that feels grounded and immersive.
At its best, the game creates a compelling rhythm between command and action. You might begin a skirmish by organizing your units into defensive formations, bracing for impact, and then transition into direct combat as enemy lines clash with yours. The act of fighting alongside your soldiers adds a layer of urgency and involvement that many traditional strategy games lack. There’s a certain satisfaction in watching your carefully arranged formation hold the line while you personally engage enemies at the front, reinforcing the sense that you are not just a commander, but an active participant in the outcome of each battle. The concept itself is strong and occasionally delivers moments that feel genuinely unique within the genre.
However, the execution of these ideas often falls short of their potential. The control scheme, particularly when juggling both unit commands and individual combat, can feel unwieldy and unintuitive. Switching between issuing orders and fighting is not always seamless, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay during critical moments. The interface for commanding troops lacks clarity and responsiveness, making it harder than it should be to execute precise tactical decisions under pressure. Instead of feeling empowered as a battlefield leader, players may find themselves wrestling with the game’s systems, which undermines the strategic depth it tries to offer.
The presentation reinforces the sense that Formata is more of a conceptual experiment than a fully polished product. Its visuals are simple and functional, with environments and character models that do the job without standing out. While this minimalism allows the game to run smoothly on a wide range of hardware, it also makes battles feel less dynamic and less immersive than they could be. Animations can appear stiff, and the overall atmosphere lacks the weight and intensity expected from a battlefield setting. Audio design follows a similar pattern, providing basic cues and effects but rarely elevating the experience or adding emotional impact.
In terms of content and longevity, the game offers a limited range of scenarios and unit variations, which can lead to repetition over time. Battles tend to follow similar patterns, and without a strong progression system or meaningful variety, the initial novelty begins to wear thin. The artificial intelligence can also be inconsistent, sometimes failing to respond intelligently to changing battlefield conditions. This inconsistency detracts from the tactical layer, as carefully planned strategies can be undermined by unpredictable unit behavior. Over time, these issues combine to create an experience that feels static rather than evolving.
Despite its shortcomings, Formata is not without merit. Its core idea—blending direct combat with real-time tactical command—is genuinely compelling and hints at a direction that more refined games could explore in the future. There are flashes of brilliance where the systems align, offering a glimpse of a more cohesive and engaging experience that might have been achieved with additional development and polish. For players who enjoy experimental titles and are willing to look past rough edges, there is still some enjoyment to be found in its unique approach.
Ultimately, Formata feels like an unfinished vision rather than a fully realized game. It introduces a promising hybrid concept but struggles to deliver the level of polish, depth, and consistency needed to sustain long-term engagement. While it can provide brief moments of strategic satisfaction and immersive combat, these are often offset by mechanical frustrations and limited variety. It stands as an interesting curiosity within the strategy genre—worth exploring for its ideas, but difficult to recommend wholeheartedly as a complete experience.
Rating: 6/10
К сожалению это игра канула в лету . И вылетает через минуты 2 после запуска что бы ты не делал(я так понял это из-за современной системы)
god
good game
我这配置是怎么一开游戏玩没几秒就崩溃的？ 看起来蛮好玩的可惜了
THIS GAME IS SOOOOOOO GOOD
fun game hard to get used to controls at first but it is super fun after you do
this is the best medivel game ever but there are no people
太会崩了，经常闪退一把都玩不了，官方将近几年没关系优化了
калл кикает через минуту
crashing all the time
good game but has not updated
horrible do not get game crashed within 1 min of the game
https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=%d0%b3%d0%b0%d1%82%d1%81+%d1%8d%d0%b4%d0%b8%d1%82&&mid=F6BDE868ECC56E528132F6BDE868ECC56E528132&FORM=VAMGZC
легенда а не игра
I can't even play the game with out it crashing as soon as I play for a minute this has been happening for a couple of years plz fix the game
GOOD
不知道为啥一直闪退
Im very disappointed with this game; its unplayable because it crashes 60 seconds after launch. Judging by other reviews the developer has no intention of fixing this. You be wasting your money downloading it/
fun
it keeps kicking me out for some reason
This game is unreal if you dis agree lookup online at some videos
爛東西，免費都不要
how to stop it from crashing
The game is great!!!!!
we3ll done
top game
Sigma
it is old but still fun
топ
gówno ♥♥♥♥♥♥ się psuje i wywala do pulpitu
I've wanted this game for a long time, I watched a lot of videos about this game and when I had the opportunity to try it, it kicked me out of the game. I can't even play for a minute. The game freezes and then it kicks me out. I really hoped that I would be able to play this wonderful game because I've been playing Shieldwall for a long time. I went through the campaign there. It was interesting, but I would like there to be mods like calling reinforcements, increasing the number of wars, etc. What can I say about Formata? The game is interesting from the YouTube video, but in reality I couldn't try it myself. I won't return the money because I hope that the author of the game will fix this bug or this problem. At first, I tried to pirate this game but it still kicked me out of the game. I thought the problem was that it was pirated and then I immediately bought the game, but unfortunately, this is a problem in the game itself. Author of the game, if you're reading this, contact me.
Russian version
Давно хотел эту игру, пересмотрел много видео по ней, и вот, когда появилась возможность попробовать поиграть, меня выбрасывает из игры — я даже минуты не могу сыграть: игра зависает, а потом вылетает. Я очень надеялся, что смогу поиграть в эту прекрасную игру, ведь давно играю в Shieldwall — там я прошёл кампанию, было интересно, но хотелось бы, чтобы там были моды, например, на вызов подкрепления, увеличение количества воинов и тому подобное.
Что могу сказать про Formata — игра выглядит интересной по видео на YouTube, но, к сожалению, самому попробовать не удалось. Деньги возвращать не буду, потому что надеюсь, что автор игры исправит этот баг или проблему.
Сначала я попробовал скачать пиратскую версию игры, но она тоже вылетала — я подумал, что дело в пиратке, и сразу купил игру, но, к сожалению, проблема оказалась в самой игре.
Автор игры, если ты это читаешь — свяжись со мной.
Abandoned
Вылетает
This game is actually a lot of fun. It is sad that the devs of this game have abandoned it. Don't bother buying this game since it's unplayable. This game crashes after a couple of minutes of playing it
挺好玩的一款战略游戏，就是不知道为啥白天玩老是一分钟就崩游，有人能帮我解答一下吗
игра вылетает невозможно в игре находится больше минуты
Comprenlo solamente si está en rebajas al 90% si no va a ser una pérdida de dinero, este juego es practicamente un assett flip, yo lo compré porque lo ví en algunos vídeos de YT hace muchos años y me hacía ilusión, pero el juego está roto a muchos niveles, las mecánicas son mejorables si que es cierto que tiene bastante rejugabilidad y se le puede sacar mucho jugo si realmente lo quieres jugar pero creo que se está rompiendo poco a poco con los años, no sé porqué los sonidos del juego la última vez que lo he jugado no están sonando, y algunas veces las puertas de las bases no se cierran cuando deben, la IA es bastante idiota, así que os podeis aprovechar de esta fácilmente
this game does not work properly
В детстве, я часто смотрел видосы по этой игре и оооочень хотел в нее поиграть, но у меня не было компа.
Сейчас, у меня есть комп и я играю в эту игру.
Я доволен, разрабы, спасибо за игру!
Egyszerűen játszhatatlan a játék, folyamatosan ki crashel, hibás. Az hogy a készitők egyszerüen nem tudnak vagy hát nem is akarják meg csinálni legalább a crashelést az förtelem. Nem is kell update vagy bármi hasonló csak ne dobjon szimplán ki a játék. NEM JÁTSZHATÓ, MERT PERCENKÉNT KIDOB. (és még fizettem is ezért)
I love commanding troops!
super
it keeps crashing bro its bunzz
futuva n gura cu jocu vostru ca mi tot da crash am calculator foarte bun sa stiti!!! multumesc
Game was abandoned for other projects of the dev.
fun game, especially for 10 USD (less if on sale.)
just wish they'd revisit it
I haven't felt the need to play again not even once in the last 3 years.
Bottom 5 game of all time.
GOOD GAME
What ever did happen to the this game. It just came and crumbled to dust.
giga sigma gra
很好玩
after 40 seconds i started play the game just crashed, observation: i am playing in windows 11
no
一直閃退 別的遊戲都不會
make no mistake this game is abondend it had potential and that will never be reached because whoever made it is no longer working on it and never will finish it.
do not buy its a scam doesnt even tell u controls and keeps logging you out every five minutes very bad website pls do not buy
n sei
ахриненная игра очень прикольная имеет вес в моей библеотеке
Игра детства про белых роботов с отсвечивающим задом, что бьются ради каких-то столбов и спиралек. Если кто-то хочет её купить, наверняка из-за видео Перпетуума или Вобблера...
Не стоит. Разраб ♥♥♥ забил на игру, об этом он сказал на Пикабу. Если купишь, скачаешь и запустишь - игра крашнется через минуту. Не потому что железо слабое, драйвера старые и че-то ещё - потому что разраб ♥♥♥♥♥♥ и решил вписать в код отключение игры через минуту. А с учетом того что на некоторых картах бои длятся часа по два - это руинит весь геймплей.
Но если решитесь поиграть - выключайте инет и выходите в оффлайн режим стима. Только так игра не крашнет себя, однако в мультиплеер не поиграете (да один ♥♥♥ там никого нет)
is there a way to stop the game from crashing i always wanted to play formata
Игра прикольная но хотелось бы побольше фракций, осадные орудия, новых юнитов и компанию по интересней как в shiedwall но надеюсь что то и будет добавлено через какой-то время
сделайте норм союзных ботов ты их отправляешь бьёшь на стены а они стоят как в да*ны
Разрабы выпускайте обновы пж
This game needs to relese an update, its still hella fun but its dead cause of no updates
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yep
Infelizmente o jogo está inacabado, tinha um baita potencial... Atualmente ele nem anda rodando em máquinas "atuais" o que é muito chato, fica fechando quando da entre 15/20s de jogo...
norm
Dev completely abandoned the game and just cloned their own game
Do not buy
game isnt worth the hassle. many broken features, and at that its built for older versions (Windows 10 and lower I believe) so don't buy it if you have windows 11, you'll have issues.
WHY YOU SHOULD'NT GET THIS
1.Cant get past first ten seconds in a battle without crashing.
2.If i put a AI on the same team as me guess what the game does?..................the answer is CRASHES IMMEDIATELY
so yeah that's how i ended up with 8 minutes 0 achievements 0 kills 0 units made 0 battles i was able to play. -200 interest and like 32 crashes so yeah DON'T GET THIS GAME
Game is crashing after 40 seconds. And im not alone i found many people with this problem.
Çok fazla bug vardı oyun çok yavaştı
very good but best with friends
ok chill time
Keeps crashing after like 25 seconds
I cant even use the controls
it constanly crashes
It crashes every time I launch it
他妈玩40秒就闪退，无敌了孩子
IT WAS VERY FUN AND HAD GREAT GRAPHICS
Good game. Allthough it sometimes seems like the AI is cheating but otherwise it's very enjoyable.
Its a very cool game, sad that no one is playing it anymore... Also i dont know where the developers went but i think this game could use a update:)
this game is still crushing.Pls fix it
还行，但是游戏太老没啥意思了
i wanted to play this game but it keeps cashing when i load it
роботы в римской империи
It is kind of fun but just feels like and asset flip.
w game (but dead)
only issue is that it crashes nearly instantly whenever i get in a game. But when it didnt it was really fun
FUN GAME for those who think its bad and it crashes well you have to shut off wifi to play
자구팅겨요조친좀해주셈
0
DO NOT BUY
The game doesn't run. i cant make it past a min without it crashing, its a shame as this game used to look really good so i gave it a shot. sad to say it did not live up to what i expected (that being able to play the game at all)
