While the tactical strategy of the Advance Wars and Wargroove titles can absolutely be satisfying, you could argue that in terms of personality they’re a little more traditional. Sure, the overall focus of the games is on well-conceived strategy, but you could still hope for something that feels more fresh and maybe a little off-kilter to make it all a bit more fun. If you’ve ever had such thoughts, and are looking for a strategy title that will deliver on the promise of delivering some unexpected flavor, Super World War will likely be for you.

In terms of structure and tactics, for the most part this will all feel familiar. You’ll be charged with commanding your various units in the hopes of overcoming enemy forces, making smart use of the terrain, and any resources that are available to you to blow your foe to pieces. A big difference here is that in place of the more sterile battle animations you may be used to, here you can expect a little more bloody drama to make things a little more entertaining. Complimenting the fun on the battlefield you can also count on this world’s eclectic and somewhat insane collection of leaders, ranging from the perhaps-blasphemous Pope-Man, to the geriatric menace of Grandma, to add flavor in every break between skirmishes.

Of course, if you were hoping that it would also offer some significantly-different units or overall play, you won’t find quite as many surprises. The use of a hex grid is an appreciated touch, allowing for improved options when navigating the map, but otherwise this follows the traditional formula. You’ll be looking to match up against the enemy with the proper personnel, be sure to maximize the benefit of any opportunities the terrain offers, and be sure to keep a steady supply of the correct units for the situation being built and on their way to the front. Regardless, while this may not break any significant new ground, genre fans who are looking to be a little more entertained as they play should appreciate having this out there as an option.