When I first saw this game, I became interested. That’s a game with a rare and unusual topic and setting.
Unfortunately, the game has many flaws, and that has been bothering me for months. I feel I have to examine this game. Spoilers ahead.
First, let’s review its historical accuracy.
The revolution itself.
What the game got right:
Some of the fractions and historical figures are there, such as Lenin, Trotsky and others.
This is a potentially interesting event for alternative history, as well as interesting event in general.
What is wrong:
Which revolution is that, exactly?
There were 2 revolutions in 1917 in Russia. First, February revolution, which ended with Nicolas II abdicating the throne. Lenin wasn’t in Russia until April of 1917, and Trotsky joined him even later.
Bolsheviks came to power during October Revolution.
The Red Army was founded in 1918.
What we see in the game? The Czar’s army fights the Red Army! Two revolutions and Civil War united in one poorly defined mess.