Shieldwall for Windows

Fight the war for Rome in this action game

Shieldwall is an action-strategy tactical battle simulation video game that allows you to play as a squadron leader in the middle of a war. Developed and published by Nezon Production, this third-person game features team commands in the midst of the action and is set during the Roman invasion of Gaul. Your mission is to lead your troops in conquering lands by decimating the enemy claiming flag checkpoints to fully complete a level.

For the Roman Empire!

Shieldwall’s premise is simple: you have to invade Gaul for the glory of Rome and Julius Caesar. As such, you need to defeat the enemies to occupy the region. In this game, you technically play as a single character of high rank. However, when you mobilize on the battlefield, you actually control a unit full of soldiers. They will flank behind you, follow your movements, and obey the commands you activate. 

The commands are mostly simple, such as Follow Me, Missiles, Charge, Hold. They’re bound to certain keys on your keyboard so you just have to press according to what’s happening in the battle. The instructions are on the bottom-right corner and next to it is the shield counter. When deploying, you can hire different types of fighters with enough money. There are limits to how many you can have so choose wisely.

The encounters are simple, too, as you will face off against other colored teams of 2 to 4 while you explore the area. They respond accordingly to your attacks, such as shielding up against thrown spears the way you hold. Your main goal is to conquer the flags scattered about the area and finish off all opposition. Gold can be earned this way to buy more units for the next match.

Needs more content

Overall, Shieldwall is pretty easy and fun to play. However, its biggest downside is the lack of more engaging content. The campaign can be finished quickly but other than that, there’s no other game mode. It would be nice if it had a multiplayer mode or even the option to customize battle scenarios as challenges for the players. Graphically, though, Shieldwall is adorable and looks sillier than most war games, which is a plus point for it.