1944 Burning Bridges

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1944 Burning Bridges is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by HandyGames and was released on January 20, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

"1944 Burning Bridges" is a turn-based strategy game set in World War II, where players can choose to lead the Allied or Axis forces through dangerous missions and tactical warfare. The game features deadly combat units such as paratroopers and bomber squadrons, and a massive weapon arsenal including tanks and warplanes. As players progress, they can unlock new campaigns, maps, and scenarios to prove their tactical skills and become a legendary general.

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,572 reviews

story20 positive mentions

monetization105 negative mentions

Highly strategic gameplay that challenges players to think critically and plan their moves carefully.
Great graphics and engaging mechanics that keep players invested in the game.
The game offers a variety of units and scenarios, making it enjoyable for fans of turn-based strategy.

The game is heavily reliant on in-game currency, making it difficult to progress without spending real money.
Frequent ads disrupt gameplay, leading to frustration and a diminished experience.
Many players find the difficulty level to be unbalanced, especially in the early stages, making it hard to enjoy the game.

story
120 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
80%
3%
The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating the engaging narrative and historical context. However, many users express a strong desire for more missions and content that spans the entire war, rather than being limited to specific years. Additionally, the difficulty of missions and the reliance on in-game currency for progression have been points of contention, with players calling for a more balanced approach to mission design and rewards.
- “I love the gameplay, units, storyline, and general gameplay.”
- “It's a fun game and all but maybe you should make the game more interactive with generic missions or something.”
- “The difficulty is challenging and it will make your mind blown to think of strategical ways to finish the mission.”
- “However, you decided to include only missions and events from a specific year.”
- “The mission are way too hard and give not enough gold and are super grindy to get enough reserve gold.”
- “I could not even finish the first allied mission without buying gold to win.”
monetization
109 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
1%
96%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, who report an overwhelming number of ads that disrupt gameplay and create a frustrating experience. Many players feel that the game is designed to push them towards purchasing in-game currency or paying to remove ads, making it difficult to progress without spending money. While some appreciate the option to earn gold through ads, the frequency and length of these ads are seen as excessive, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Thanks to my Wi-Fi, there are no issues with ads.”
- “Fun game, but the in-app purchases could be improved.”
- “How about offering free gold with no ads?”
- “If you don't watch a bunch of ads or pay money, the game is impossible.”
- “The game sucks because of ads and because gold is needed and only available to buy or through BS web scams. Bad show, too bad because the game could be really cool.”
- “Game itself is good, but there are unlimited ads; you can hardly win without paying.”
graphics
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
25%
10%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising them as "awesome," "great," and "good," highlighting the visual appeal and animation quality. However, some users express disappointment, noting that the graphics could be improved, particularly in terms of animation and detail. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received, there is a call for enhancements to reach their full potential.
- “The greatest turn-based strategy game I've ever played in my life; I really like the graphics and the gameplay.”
- “Amazing game, great graphics! I just want a map maker and maybe the possibility to make slightly larger airfields.”
- “Addicting, great gameplay and graphics; the concept of the game is great.”
- “The graphics could really use work.”
- “Strategy element seems to be all there.. only thing lacking is better animation.. unit movement would be a huge leap in terms of graphics.”
- “Most boring game ever and the graphics suck, my god.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
41%
14%
The gameplay is widely praised for its strategic depth and engaging mechanics, making it a standout in the turn-based strategy genre. While many players appreciate the challenge and historical accuracy, some express concerns about balance and resource limitations. Overall, the gameplay is described as addictive and enjoyable, though suggestions for improvements and additional content are common.
- “Very difficult game, highly strategic, though great gameplay.”
- “Great gameplay with many strategies to complete your objectives.”
- “I love the gameplay with how strategic you have to be; it's difficult but not too difficult.”
- “I suggest beginning with the first game, Frozen Front, since it's a bit simpler and lets you focus on the basic mechanics, though the graphics are comparatively bland.”
- “This game has the same mechanics as the last two games, but I see that this game is harder than the last two; I can't get past the first mission on the German campaign.”
- “However, some of the gameplay is less than desired, including the limited resources.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes and crashes reported during gameplay, particularly during missions and when interacting with ads. Many users have experienced the game shutting down unexpectedly, leading to frustration and loss of progress. While the gameplay itself is praised, the persistent technical problems detract from the overall experience.
- “The game freezes up and stops a whole lot.”
- “But, I removed a star because of a frequent problem I have: the game stops, freezes, and closes during some missions.”
- “The game freezes every time I command my flamethrower troops to attack.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by the unexpected challenges players face, such as the absurdity of medium tanks being weaker than light tanks, which adds a comedic twist to the gameplay. Overall, players find the game to be both entertaining and amusing, contributing to its enjoyable experience.
- “Although 1944 and 1943 have some balanced difficulty, 1941 is very difficult. I mean, you never know when you're going to be ambushed, and hilariously, medium tanks are weaker than light tanks.”
- “Yeah, it's such a funny game!”
- “It's a very funny and great game.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality, but players are requesting additional stages to enhance the experience. There are also concerns about a bug that causes the music to seize up during enemy turns, and issues with losing saved coins or gold upon reinstallation.
- “The sound of music is great, but I would love to see more stages added to the game.”
- “The music keeps cutting out during enemy turns, which is really frustrating.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The audio quality of the music is poor, detracting from the overall experience.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and unbalanced, with missions that are overly difficult and provide insufficient rewards. While some may enjoy the challenge, many feel that the lack of meaningful rewards from grinding detracts from the overall gaming experience.
- “The missions are way too hard and don't give enough gold, making it super grindy to accumulate enough reserve gold.”
- “This may be fun for some, but endless grinding for no real reward is the opposite of what defines a good game.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is considered highly replayable, offering players numerous opportunities to revisit and enjoy the experience multiple times.
- “The game offers a highly replayable experience with multiple paths and endings.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the diverse choices and random events.”
- “I keep coming back for more because of the endless possibilities and challenges.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, feeling immersed in the role of a commander and experiencing a sense of realism. This engagement has led to positive sentiments towards the game's developers, prompting players to explore more of their titles.
- “It made me feel like I'm a commander in real life. Thanks, HandyGames, for releasing this game! I'll try 1943: Deadly Desert and some other games you published.”