Apewar

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"Apewar is a massively multiplayer strategy FPS/TPS game where players build monkey teams to defend bananas in a variety of maps, with AI bots support. Three game modes include Free for All, Team Deathmatch, and the hilarious Grab Banana mode, where both teams race to collect and bring bananas to their area. With stellar graphics, exceptional soundtrack, and some bugs, Apewar delivers a sensational and immersive experience."

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Reviews

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,444 reviews

gameplay99 positive mentions

stability23 negative mentions

gameplay
241 mentions
41 % positive mentions
58 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Apewar" is widely praised for its engaging mechanics, fast-paced action, and strategic depth, blending traditional real-time strategy elements with innovative features. Players appreciate the intuitive controls, diverse weaponry, and dynamic environments that enhance the overall experience, making it accessible yet challenging for both casual and hardcore gamers. While some minor issues like glitches and a steep learning curve are noted, the game's vibrant visuals and humorous premise contribute to its appeal, ensuring a fun and memorable gaming experience.
- “The game boasts a wide array of whimsical weapons, customizable skins, and dynamic environments that encourage strategic gameplay and diverse combat styles.”
- “Apewar shines in its gameplay, offering a real-time strategy experience that is both accessible and deep.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are finely tuned, with a balanced difficulty curve that ensures both novices and veterans of the genre can find enjoyment.”
- “The idea had me intrigued but no active players, no single player, clunky controller mapping, impossible slow menu cursor, and fairly glitchy gameplay.”
- “With lackluster gameplay, uninspired level design, and dated graphics, it's hard to find any reason to recommend this game to anyone.”
- “Despite promises of seamless online multiplayer gameplay, the game's servers frequently crash or remain perpetually unavailable.”
graphics
151 mentions
52 % positive mentions
46 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Apewar" have received widespread acclaim for their stunning visuals, vibrant colors, and detailed environments that create an immersive gaming experience. Players appreciate the unique art style and smooth animations, although some minor graphical glitches and unpolished elements have been noted. Overall, the game's visuals are considered a standout feature, elevating its appeal in the competitive landscape of strategy games.
- “Apewar features exceptional art style and animation, showcasing brightly colored characters with distinct personalities.”
- “The graphics are simply breathtaking, with vibrant colors and detailed landscapes that make every level feel like a work of art.”
- “From sprawling tribal settlements to war-torn battlefields, each location is beautifully rendered, enhancing the overall immersion and aesthetic appeal of the game.”
- “The graphics are another sore point.”
- “It's a shame that a game released in this day and age can't even muster up decent visuals.”
- “With lackluster gameplay, uninspired level design, and dated graphics, it's hard to find any reason to recommend this game to anyone.”
humor
120 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Apewar" is a standout feature, characterized by its absurd premise of monkeys wielding a variety of weapons, which leads to countless hilarious moments and witty dialogue. Players appreciate the game's lighthearted approach, with many noting that it provides a fun and chaotic experience, perfect for casual gaming sessions with friends. While some find the humor wears off after a while, the overall consensus is that the game delivers a uniquely entertaining and laugh-out-loud experience.
- “Hilarious concept: apes using everything from bananas to bazookas in battle is as silly as it sounds, and it makes for plenty of laughs and absurd moments.”
- “Developed by a team clearly fueled by bananas and boundless creativity, this game takes the familiar shooter formula and adds a simian twist that's both hilarious and surprisingly addictive.”
- “With its wild gameplay and sidesplitting humor, 'apewar' delivers an unforgettable journey that will keep you entertained for hours.”
story
93 mentions
25 % positive mentions
71 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The story of "Ape War" is a compelling blend of strategy and action, set in a richly developed world where various ape tribes navigate survival through alliances and conflict. While some players find the narrative predictable, the engaging character development, emotional depth, and thought-provoking themes elevate the experience, making it a standout feature of the game. The campaign is complemented by cinematic cutscenes and dynamic mission design, ensuring players remain invested throughout their journey.
- “Moreover, the game’s story adds an additional layer of depth, presenting a world where the apes' struggle for survival is not just about brute strength but also about forming alliances and understanding their world.”
- “The narrative arcs are expertly crafted, presenting moral dilemmas, political intrigues, and epic conflicts that keep players invested in the unfolding story till the very end.”
- “The storytelling in apewar is masterfully executed, delivering a gripping and emotionally charged experience that will keep you invested from start to finish.”
- “The developer gambled that other players would be an acceptable substitute for adding storytelling, level design, etc. to the game.”
- “Ape war is all about multiplayer action, with no story campaign to speak of.”
- “The narrative's depth and complexity provide an emotional resonance rarely seen in the gaming world, making apewar an unforgettable storytelling experience.”
music
49 mentions
33 % positive mentions
61 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The music in "Apewar" has received mixed reviews, with many praising its energetic and immersive soundtrack that enhances gameplay and atmosphere, featuring tribal drums and orchestral elements. However, some players find the music repetitive and overly loud, leading to a desire for alternatives. Overall, while the soundtrack is celebrated for its creativity and ability to elevate the gaming experience, it also faces criticism for its volume and monotony during extended play.
- “The sound design and catchy soundtrack add to the energetic gameplay, making each match thrilling and immersive.”
- “The hauntingly beautiful soundtrack perfectly complements the immersive environments, while the realistic ambient sounds of the jungle create an atmosphere that is both captivating and nerve-wracking.”
- “The epic soundtrack perfectly complements the game's intense moments, elevating the overall experience to new heights.”
- “The music is too loud; you guys should change the music to something better.”
- “Apewar more like wtf is this sack of sh*t game. Straight as I booted the game up, I wanted to close it. Not only was the music complete utter dogsh*t, but the main menu screen made Ubisoft less scary.”
- “While the background music sets an adventurous tone, it tends to become repetitive after extended play sessions.”
stability
23 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with players reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and server issues that significantly hinder gameplay. While some find humor in the quirks, many describe the experience as borderline unplayable due to frequent crashes and unresponsive mechanics. Overall, the game shows potential but requires substantial fixes to improve its stability.
- “However, in its current state, it's so buggy that it's borderline unplayable.”
- “Nice game but fix the servers please, the game lobby freezes mid-game and I find myself dead afterwards.”
- “Graphical glitches, frequent crashes, and substantial loading times further exacerbate the frustration, leaving players questioning the competence of the development team.”
emotional
19 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players have expressed that the game evokes a strong emotional response, often reminiscing about their childhood and feeling deeply connected to the characters and storylines. The narrative explores profound themes such as survival and leadership, complemented by a rich lore that enhances the emotional depth. Overall, the game is praised for its ability to create a gripping, heartfelt experience that resonates with players on multiple levels.
- “The deep exploration of themes like survival, leadership, and the consequences of war adds a layer of emotional depth rarely seen in strategy games.”
- “The cinematic storyline, filled with emotional depth and unexpected twists, creates a profound connection between players and characters.”
- “The storytelling in Apewar is masterfully executed, delivering a gripping and emotionally charged experience that will keep you invested from start to finish.”
optimization
15 mentions
27 % positive mentions
53 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its excellent performance and fast loading times even on lower-end systems, while others criticize it for severe performance issues, non-functional servers, and overall poor optimization. Despite some players claiming it outperforms many competitors, numerous reviews highlight significant frustrations related to optimization, leading to a disappointing experience for many.
- “Possessing mechanics of surpassing excellence, stellar visuals, and a performance most wondrous even on systems of lesser power, this game surely deserves a place within some hallowed hall, should such a place exist to welcome it.”
- “However, I swear this game is better, more fun, and optimized than 90% of the shooters in the industry today.”
- “Even on a standard console, the frame rate doesn't dip and the loading times are lightning fast thanks to expert coding and optimization.”
- “Game is either a bitcoin miner or really unoptimized.”
- “Sign up menu does not work, game is a clear asset flip, janky controls, AI art, game is horribly optimized, lobbies are impossible to find due to there only being 20 people, and yet they still try to get you to buy things from their store.”
- “Unfortunately, due to its crippling server issues and poor optimization, these promising features are lost amidst the frustrations and disappointments that plague the game.”
replayability
13 mentions
15 % positive mentions
62 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
Apewar boasts high replayability due to its diverse strategies, unit customization, and multiple game modes, ensuring that each playthrough feels unique. The combination of branching narratives, dynamic events, and a cooperative multiplayer component further enhances its longevity, although the absence of online multiplayer may deter some players. Overall, the game offers a rich tactical experience that encourages repeated play.
- “Apewar combines classic RTS mechanics with innovative features that enhance tactical depth and replayability.”
- “This depth of gameplay ensures that no two playthroughs of Apewar are ever the same, fostering a sense of replayability that keeps players coming back for more.”
- “The replayability of 'Ape War' is immense, thanks to its variety of modes, missions, and multiplayer options.”
- “The game's replayability is immense, thanks to its branching narrative paths, dynamic world events, and multiplayer options.”
- “Additionally, the game's lack of online multiplayer may limit its replayability for some players.”
character development
12 mentions
8 % positive mentions
67 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
Character development in Apewar is highly praised for its depth and immersion, particularly through the protagonist ape, whose journey is compelling and well-crafted. The game's character designs are exceptional, showcasing a diverse array of primates with distinct personalities that enhance the overall narrative and authenticity of the game world. The vibrant art style and dynamic animations further enrich the experience, making each character feel alive and integral to the story.
- “The character development, particularly the protagonist ape, is masterfully done and contributes to a genuinely immersive experience.”
- “The attention to detail in the character designs and animations truly brings the primal world to life, making every battle, every decision, and every victory feel incredibly rewarding.”
- “The apewar at first seems like a normal Tom Clancy series squad who are here to do basic clean-up stuff, but as the story progresses, the character development and dialogues just take us into the vast reality of war and destruction.”
grinding
11 mentions
0 % positive mentions
64 % neutral mentions
36 % negative mentions
Players overwhelmingly express that grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring an unrealistic commitment. Many feel that the introduction of tanks has disrupted game balance, making progression feel sluggish and unbalanced, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as clunky and detrimental to the enjoyment of the game.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Game was great until they added tanks, and completely ruined game balance. The flow of the game is permanently changed, and duels don't feel the same. The movement gap has been completely destroyed by the loop of farming with tanks, and progression feels sluggish if you aren't a tank abuser.”
- “Clunky, grindy, unbalanced, and you can't go a single match without being called a slur.”
atmosphere
7 mentions
43 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is richly enhanced by a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack that combines tribal drums and orchestral elements, creating an immersive experience across diverse environments. Realistic ambient sounds and vibrant visuals further contribute to a captivating and nerve-wracking atmosphere, while exceptional sound design sets the mood for both adrenaline-fueled action and serene exploration. Each map is meticulously crafted, showcasing a stunning blend of detail and atmosphere that draws players into its world.
- “The hauntingly beautiful soundtrack perfectly complements the immersive environments, while the realistic ambient sounds of the jungle create an atmosphere that is both captivating and nerve-wracking.”
- “From the war-torn streets of urban battlegrounds to the lush jungles of untamed wilderness, each map is a masterpiece of design, brimming with detail and atmosphere.”
- “Complementing the visuals is the game's exceptional sound design, which effectively sets the mood and atmosphere.”
monetization
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is criticized as a cash grab, with users feeling that it lacks genuine development effort and is plagued by plagiarism. Additionally, the presence of ads is noted to be minimally intrusive, serving more as a distraction than a significant hindrance to gameplay.
- “Insane potential for an insanely fun and high-skill ceiling game, but I don't think the devs care because this game feels like a silly cash grab that is worth only a dollar.”
- “The developers didn't credit any of the artists and real game developers who created the assets, so this is plagiarism, as well as a cash grab.”
- “The ads are just enough for me to take bathroom breaks and eat small snacks!”