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Holdfast: Nations At War
Action
Indie
Massively Multiplayer
RPG
Simulation
Strategy
Multi-player
MMO
PvP
Online PvP
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Workshop
Stats
Steam Leaderboards
Includes level editor
Includes Source SDK

Fight on multiple fronts in Holdfast: Nations At War - A multiplayer first and third-person shooter set during the great Napoleonic Era and WW1. Charge into battle with over 150 players per server!

Developers: Anvil Game Studios
Publishers: Anvil Game Studios
Release Date: Mar 5, 2020
Price (USD): $19.99
Current Players: 745

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(90%)
proximity voice chat
Napoleonic wars
unique experience
community interaction
developers support
historical accuracy
Eurojank charm
community behavior
poor optimization
combat mechanics
toxic behavior
mic spamming
underpopulated modes
The overall sentiment towards the game is positive, with players loving the unique and immersive historical battles and engaging community. However, there are notable criticisms regarding the game's optimization and combat mechanics including unpredictable melee and inefficient shooting. While the community provides both hilarious interactions and toxic behavior, players enjoy the social aspects and memorable moments the game provides.

Positive Points

  • The game offers a unique and engaging multiplayer experience with the inclusion of proximity voice chat enhancing the fun and chaos.
  • Players praise the historical setting and immersive experiences, especially the Napoleonic wars and naval battles.
  • The community and social aspects of the game are highly appreciated, with hilarious and memorable moments often occurring in matches.
  • Players enjoy the large-scale battles and variety of roles, such as infantryman to ship captain and even musician, adding to the game's replayability.
  • Updates and continuous support from the developers keep the game fresh and interesting.

    • Negative Points

  • The game suffers from poor optimization, resulting in low FPS and input delays, even on modern hardware.
  • The combat system, especially melee, is often criticized for being clunky and unresponsive.
  • There is a notable presence of toxic behavior and mic spamming, which can detract from the gaming experience.
  • The WW1 mode and alternative game modes are frequently described as underpopulated or dead.
  • Balance issues exist with some classes being more beneficial than others.

    • Mixed Points

  • While the game's historical accuracy is praiseworthy, the gameplay can deviate into chaos rather than realistic battles.
  • Some players find the proximity voice chat both a source of comedy and a cause of annoyance due to spamming.
  • The game's jankiness and Eurojank charm are appreciated by some but seen as poorly executed by others.

    • Common Themes

  • The community is a central part of the game's appeal, with both positive experiences from interaction and negative from toxicity.
  • Proximity voice chat adds a unique element to gameplay, often being the source of both humor and irritation.
  • People are divided about the satisfaction of the combat mechanics, especially concerning shooting accuracy and melee combat.
    • Updated 7/12/2025, 12:03:22 AM UTC
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