10 Pro Tips For Star Wars: Rise To Power You Should Know

Electronic Arts (EA) has taken its own sweet time with Star Wars: Rise To Power; it was in 2017 that the company released a Closed Pre-Alpha Test with a limited number of downloads available per day for android. Recently EA put up the open Alpha version of Star Wars: Rise to Power, and the game is already being criticized for being too pay-to-win heavy, but that’s hardly a surprise considering the cutthroat gaming industry, especially the Star Wars gaming industry!

Players just want a novel experience and something fresh and challenging, and while the open Alpha has quite a few winsome features, some major issues hold the game back. The in-game purchases are definitely one of them, it’s almost impossible to play the game without being reminded to spend, and it leads to really clumsy gameplay. The lack of a sleep mode also has players in a fix, as they can get attacked when they are sleeping. But that’s not to say the gameplay is ungratifying or it’s impossible to win. There are certain pointers you should know before you sign up, and we got you covered!

10 Know Your Ship, Know Your Strength

First things first, the game has a rather simplistic approach when it comes to combat, especially when compared to other strategy games. If you are approaching an enemy armada that’s stronger in strength and in number, you can easily predict your loss.

This isn’t like a typical strategy game where your specific skill set can earn you more time, it all really depends on the numbers, unlike a simplistic shooter game. In this sense, the game upholds the survival of the fittest strategy and you can actually last longer if you have managed to accumulate a stronger armada and good coalitions.

9 Self-Work Needed

The game is largely dependent on the individual reservoir of resources, on how much a player can empower their own side, so strategies won’t work in your favor beyond a certain point. It is somewhat old school, in that sense, but it also means players get a fair playing field, and they can focus on a very specific goal – to gather the most amount of assets and resources.

Although the official bio of the game claims that power is attained by ‘outwitting the adversary’, you do need a lot more than just wits to ace this game.

8 Bring Some Cash

Considering the entire gameplay of Star Wars: Rise To Power relies on strengthening your bases, upgrading ships and forming strong coalitions, players will need to invest quite a bit of real money into the game. The in-game currency will actually let them buy new territories and bases that make them more competent.

Simply put, the more you spend in this game, the more likely you are to succeed; this may sound crude, but considering every crucial upgrade is a paid feature, you will need to invest quite a bit if you want to last. And the game does remind you of this, every step of the way.

7 Not A Lot Of Sentimentality

This game is not canon, it simply picks a very specific Star Wars timeline that’s convenient. You will not find major characters or familiar names, so there’s less of a connection. Alternatively, you can put your inner fanatic aside and actually ace it with a clear head.

In fact, from the early reviews to the pre-Alpha set, fans have unanimously agreed that the lack of iconic characters helps them move faster and more effectively as there’s less reminiscing. That being said, a more immediate connection in terms of chronology could really add an edge to the game.

6 Be A Politician

Since you can join an alliance and pick your battles, this also means you will have to be smart and work with diplomacy; building a coalition is an option that could be a great save as the game’s outcome depends on your strength. So a good coalition and a worthy base can actually save you when you are under attack or can help you get back up.

This is where strategizing comes into play. But do take time with your decisions, remember there are too many risks at play which means one wrong move can cost you your entire build-up.

5 The Sleep Mode Is A Major Issue

If you aren’t up and about in the game at the right time, chances are someone with a bigger armada will smash you and your bases. This is kind of a big deal and leaves players quite vulnerable. Then again, it ups the ante quite a bit, since players also lose the investments you make when you purchase ships or resources.

Until the developers come up with a sleep mode, there is no other option but to be vigilant while you’re playing. It may sound a bit of an impossibility but sleeping in the game can turn out to be a big risk, especially after you have made some big purchases.

4 It’s Not A Character Game

Despite how much Star Wars fans have grown to love character-led games, Rise To Power‘s gameplay depends on the overall modifications and customizations which you opt for, rather than the character you develop. This also means anything can happen as there are no leads or favorites.

There are two factions, Empire and the New Republic, the latter being introduced in 2015’s The Force Awakens following the events of Return of the Jedi. A lot of the gameplay depends on player interactions, which gives the players a level playing field. This also makes choosing a faction very interesting as you can try your luck on either side.

3 Speed Boosts Are Expensive But They Are Worth It

Speed boosts can also only be purchased with the in-game currency, and you may think the developers have conceived the game as a cash-grab, but to be fair, it makes things really, really high-octane. Your ship is better, speedier and more competent with speed boosts, which you have bought with the in-game currency.

If you lose your ship your boosts go to waste, and consequently, your money also goes to waste. This makes things rather adventurous as a lot more rides on each play and you become a lot more involved

2 It Makes The Players Work For It

Rise to Power really wants players to immerse themselves in its gameplay, to the point where they have to imagine the space fights because the action screens are static. Instead of a drawback, this is a really unique approach to combat, and you can imagine a high-powered fight between you and your opponent.

That being said, the game does need to fix this issue because this kind of a static screen combat visual is too dated and may lose the players’ interest. It’s also unclear why EA would go down this route, considering it’s obviously challenging to the progress.

1 Don’t Be Boggled Down By The Dowdy Upgrades

We do hope the upgrades in Rise To Power get somewhat comfortable because as of now, they really do make the experience unnecessarily difficult. With practice, you can actually get over the irritating upgrade system and the relentless payment reminders.

There are also limits to how much you can upgrade within a single play which slows down the process, but as you get the hang of it, the upgrade issues are not that big of a bother. Again, the game is quite reliant on this set-up where players are consistently being asked to pay up and it’s not a very sustainable idea.

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