Holdfast: Nations At War

by Anvil Game Studios

The Developer Says...

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!

Players Like...

❤ Historical Combat Immersion

Players charge into massive 150-player battles spanning the Napoleonic Era and World War I. Participants choose from 26 unique classes like musketeers, naval gunners, drummers, and officers, each offering distinct tactical capabilities. The experience emphasizes historical authenticity through meticulously modeled period weapons and combat mechanics.

❤ Combat Mechanics

Musket combat demands coordinated team volleys; individual shots frequently miss. Reload times stretch to 30-45 seconds per weapon. Cannon operation requires players to manually load cannonballs, aim, and fire. Melee combat uses nuanced directional attack and block systems. Naval warfare involves complex crew roles like gunners, captains, and musicians.

❤ Gameplay Variety

Dynamic game modes include structured line battles with precise military formations, intense siege scenarios with attackers and defenders, sprawling naval engagements across multiple ship types, coastal defensive operations, and team-based objective conflicts.

❤ Community and Social Interaction

The game's most celebrated feature is its humor-filled, collaborative environment. Highlights include players performing anachronistic musical performances mid-battle, spontaneous group tactics involving coordinated shouting, welcoming regimental organizations, proximity voice chat enabling real-time roleplaying, and a comedic, low-pressure gameplay atmosphere.

❤ Unique Gameplay Moments

Players consistently describe memorable experiences like 40-person bayonet charges synchronized to Iron Maiden, drummers leading troops while playing pop music, dramatic naval battles with unexpected musical accompaniment, and collaborative team strategies emerging organically.

❤ Technical Considerations

The game features ongoing development with frequent updates, intentionally challenging weapon mechanics, active developer communication, and consistent server populations.

❤ Recommended For

History enthusiasts seeking interactive experiences, players who enjoy cooperative, improvisational gameplay, and fans of emergent, community-driven multiplayer interactions.

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