1943 Deadly Desert

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1943 Deadly Desert is a single player and multiplayer strategy game with a warfare theme. It was developed by HandyGames and was released on May 15, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

"1943 Deadly Desert" is a warfare action game set in the desert territories of World War II. As a general, command your troops in thrilling turn-based tactical battles, choosing the right strategies to ensure victory. Pick your side, Allied or Axis, and lead your army through intense battles, claiming victory in this decisive campaign. Your ingenuity and leadership skills will determine the outcome of the toughest fight in history.

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story5 positive mentions

monetization42 negative mentions

The game offers a great variety of units and missions, making it enjoyable for strategy enthusiasts.
Graphics and gameplay mechanics are well-designed, providing an engaging experience.
The game is fun to play and can be enjoyed offline, which is a significant advantage.

The game frequently crashes, especially during critical moments, leading to frustration and loss of progress.
Monetization is heavily criticized, with many players feeling that gold is too scarce and that the game leans towards a pay-to-win model.
The presence of constant ads disrupts gameplay, making it less enjoyable for players.

story
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating the historical context and variety of missions. However, many users report significant issues with mission crashes, particularly in the "strong winds" mission, which detracts from the overall experience. Players express a desire for more missions, better balance in difficulty, and improvements to the game's mechanics to enhance enjoyment and reduce frustration.
- “Best game about World War II! I love the story; it's so interesting, every single one of it. Please don't stop making great masterpiece games.”
- “Yes, the missions are hard, but when you complete the mission, it is very rewarding.”
- “I like the '1943 Deadly Desert' game story.”
- “Busted my butt getting to and through the 'strong winds' mission, did all objectives yet it won't let the mission end successfully. 3 hours just to have to surrender.”
- “The game crashes on mission 'strong winds' 3 times. Why?”
- “Some missions have impossible expectations for you, and I challenge anyone to find a way to complete any mission without using gold.”
monetization
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on ads, which players find excessively intrusive and distracting, often covering significant portions of the screen. While some users appreciate the option to pay for an ad-free experience, many express frustration with the frequency and placement of ads, leading to a negative impact on gameplay enjoyment. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the game is enjoyable, the monetization through ads detracts from the overall experience.
- “I enjoy the game, but I don't want to see so many ads. The option to remove ads for $3.99 is nice, but it feels a bit excessive.”
- “I prefer games that are free and don't have intrusive ads taking up a lot of the screen, like Strategy Commander.”
- “Too many ads, becomes pay to win, uninstalled.”
- “The second I start playing, the screen is 1/4 advertisement.”
- “Constant ads and prompts to buy the game even in the tutorial.”
graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
72%
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12%
Overall, the graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with many users praising the art style, animation, and visual quality. However, some players have noted that while the graphics are impressive, there is room for improvement in creativity and realism, particularly regarding unit movements and interactions. Despite these critiques, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's enjoyment and appeal.
- “Graphics are great but let's get a little more creative!”
- “Excellent strategy, fairly realistic, great graphics, all ages will love.”
- “It's a nice strategy game and its graphics are awesome.”
- “I honestly liked the graphics for the first game better.”
- “Looks to be a newish game so graphics, overall gameplay, and sound effects have a long way to go.”
- “The graphics are enough to play the free one.”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes and crashes during both single-player and multiplayer modes. Many players have experienced issues such as game shutdowns during critical moments, particularly in the Axis campaign and while purchasing supplies. While some improvements over previous installments are noted, the overall consensus is that the game remains plagued by bugs that detract from the experience.
- “When I was playing the Axis campaign, I found that during strong winds, the game freezes and just turns off when the bombers are about to attack.”
- “Multiplayer is buggy and doesn't work properly.”
- “The game freezes halfway through the first German mission. I've spent over 20,000 gold on supplies and equipment and lose it all.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the gameplay is generally well-received, with many praising the mechanics, graphics, and challenging battles. However, some users report issues such as crashes, limited replay value, and a desire for more diverse weaponry and unit types. Additionally, there are complaints about ads and clunky controls, which detract from the overall experience.
- “But the mechanics and graphics are great, with many challenging battles to win!”
- “Gameplay and controls are all great.”
- “The gameplay is great, reminds me of some older PC strategy games.”
- “One of my favorites out of the entire series; however, I can never complete the level 'Under Pressure' as it crashes every time at some point in gameplay.”
- “I honestly can't comment on the gameplay or anything because the app froze before I could even play.”
- “Not a fan of the grid turn-based gameplay.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as entertaining and capable of alleviating boredom, with players finding amusement in the absurdities of gameplay, such as units moving backward while attacking. However, some players also express frustration with gameplay mechanics that detract from the overall experience, suggesting that while the humor can be enjoyable, it often stems from unintended glitches and issues.
- “So funny, so entertaining! You can enjoy it if you are bored.”
- “It's funny to see battles where other army units are moving backwards and shooting at my army while showing their backs. Hilarious, really! All units are shooting in one direction only.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
While some players appreciate the game's art style and mechanics, they note that it loses replay value quickly after completing the campaign. Conversely, others find it offers plenty of replayability, suggesting a mixed experience among users.
- “Plenty of replay value.”

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1943 Deadly Desert is a strategy game with warfare theme.

1943 Deadly Desert is available on PC, Phone, iPad, iPhone and others.

1943 Deadly Desert was released on May 15, 2018.

1943 Deadly Desert was developed by HandyGames.

1943 Deadly Desert has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

1943 Deadly Desert is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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