Dystopian Wars Pokes the Russian Bear
June 7, 2012 by brennon
The might of the Russian Coalition will descend soon on the world of Dystopian Wars from Spartan Games. Check out the range that will be available later this month...
First up we head to the high seas. These ships have a great look to them that somewhat mirrors that of the Prussian Empire. What sets them apart though is there rather original and interesting looking flyers. A nice mix of the high technological and the stalwart old steel.
Next we head onto land to see exactly what the Russian land machine is like. And it looks like a meat grinder of epic proportions. Just look at that Kursk Land Dreadnought! The theme seems to be making bulky machines that will simply roll over the opposition.
And last but not least are some of their more interesting looking vehicles. First up is the repair vehicle which wouldn't look out of place as terrain either. A nice model which is a little more 'dainty' than the others in the range.
Then there's the Saransk Class Skyship. Again the plow like nature of the design at the front and the forward facing gun makes me think that the Russian motto is 'crush them into dust'...
Does the Russian Coalition seem like a faction you would enjoy?
Interesting designs – circles play a large but subtle role here. The naval units start off with circular frigates and the big ships extend the hulls from circular main bodies, though the smoothness of the sides remind me of the Covenant of Antarctica ships as much as the Prussian stuff – a possible link to Markov, that traitor who spread the technology perhaps? With the land units the circles are clearly in the wheels, making those models like trains but not in the same way as the Blazing Sun naval units – these are chunky interlocking wheels that do indeed… Read more »
Very impressive release overall, even if I’d still prefer them have the onion dome roofs of orthodox churches instead of the gulag tin roofs. Perhaps one day I’ll consider a green stuff conversion for a truly unique look.
Without onion domes these lack that russian look that I was expecting from russian units to have in Dystopian Wars. I mean sure these are rather good looking already but onion domes would had made these even better in my opinion.
Give them time. That feature will most likely be with the Land Dreadnought. They tend to give you 2 options of a weapon choice and a command choice (fancy historic building in most cases ) So look up the website and you’ll see more pics and most likely what your wishing for.
Love em’, that will be my second faction then…