1942 Pacific Front Premium

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1942 Pacific Front Premium is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by HandyGames and was released on May 28, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Experience World War 2 battles in this new military game!

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Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique experience with its sea battles and fixed damage mechanics.
Despite the challenges, players find the gameplay addictive and fun, with a strong sense of strategy involved.
Many players appreciate the variety of troop types and the potential for engaging gameplay.

The game features a pay-to-win model that frustrates players who have already paid for the game.
There are significant balancing issues with units, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Technical issues such as crashes and bugs hinder the overall enjoyment of the game.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is centered around completing challenging missions for different factions, with players emphasizing the importance of resource management, particularly in-game currency (gold). While the narrative provides a sense of progression through various missions, some players find the difficulty level frustrating, and technical issues like crashes detract from the overall experience. Additionally, there are calls for more unlockable content to enhance the gameplay.
- “Would also like some more unlockable weapons and missions but hard to improve on what's there already.”
- “Some missions are hella hard to finish, who even designed this game?”
- “If you're playing without microtransactions, it's sometimes necessary to try some missions multiple times to see what approach has a chance of success, and it's important to avoid spending the gold you've saved until your operation is heading in the right direction.”
- “Like the game but unplayable as it keeps crashing at the scoreboard and forcing me to do the mission again.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
The monetization model in the game heavily relies on microtransactions, making it challenging to progress without spending money or watching ads for resources. Players often find themselves needing to retry missions multiple times, as resources are scarce unless supplemented by real cash purchases or ad views.
- “Playing without microtransactions is extremely challenging in many missions, but still possible, and I appreciate the challenge.”
- “If you're playing without microtransactions, it may be necessary to attempt some missions multiple times to find a successful approach. It's crucial to avoid spending the gold you've saved until your operation is progressing well.”
- “In this game, there are never enough resources unless you watch ads or pay real cash for more gold.”
- “When I got it to work for just a few seconds, the first thing I see is ads.”
- “If you're playing without microtransactions, it's sometimes necessary to try some missions multiple times to see what approach has a chance of success, and it's important to avoid spending the gold you've saved until your operation is heading in the right direction.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Gameplay is engaging but can feel frustrating, particularly when players encounter a significant grind to achieve higher ranks like general. Additionally, some users express disappointment over the need for additional payments after the initial purchase, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Getting the rank of general takes enough gameplay that it seems unbeatable.”
- “Really liked the gameplay until I realized I had to pay more money to play after paying for the game.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant stability issues, particularly noting that the game frequently freezes during gameplay, especially on the American side in the early turns.
- “When I go to play on the American side on turn 2, it freezes!”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I've experienced constant lag and disconnections during matches.”