Narcos: Rise of the Cartels is a turn-based strategy video game set during the height of the drug war in Colombia. The game was developed by Kuju Games and published by Curve Digital in 2019 for Nintendo Switch platforms.
The game tells the story of two opposing sides in the war on drugs: the DEA side (United States Drug Enforcement Agency) and the cartel side (drug gang). Players can choose the side they want to join and experience the war from their perspective.
Narcos: Rise of the Cartels has turn-based gameplay that is quite simple but still highly strategic. Players will control their units to move, attack, and complete objectives. Units have different weapons and abilities, players need to use them appropriately to win.
The game has quite beautiful 3D graphics, realistically recreating the Colombian context of the 1980s. Sound is also well-invested, bringing a vivid experience to players.
Narcos: Rise of the Cartels received positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its engaging strategic gameplay, beautiful graphics, and vibrant sound. However, some players believe that the game could have been a bit shorter and needed more new content.
