Arena Wars 2
- October 12, 2012
- ExDream GmbH
Get on Steam"Arena Wars 2" is a top-down vehicular combat game where players engage in destructive battles using a variety of customizable cars and weapons. The game features several game modes, including deathmatch and capture the flag, with support for up to 8 players online or via LAN. With a wide range of upgrades and abilities, players can strategize and adapt to take down their opponents in this intense, action-packed sequel.
Reviews
- The game is a decent time killer if on sale, providing some fun moments with friends.
- Graphics are nice for a low-cost game, and it has a unique capture the flag element.
- For the price, it can be an enjoyable experience, especially for those looking for a simple RTS game.
- The game is plagued with significant technical issues, often failing to load or crashing on startup.
- Multiplayer is virtually non-existent, leaving players with a lackluster single-player experience against poor AI.
- Gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, making it boring and uninspired compared to other RTS titles.
- gameplay26 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been widely criticized for being overly simplistic, generic, and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting its sluggishness and poor single-player experience. While some players appreciate a few interesting mechanics, the overall execution is marred by weak AI, repetitive elements, and a lack of tutorials or guidance, making it difficult for newcomers to engage meaningfully. Additionally, the absence of multiplayer options further detracts from the game's appeal, leading to a consensus that it fails to meet expectations compared to other titles in the genre.
“It is a fairly fun RTS game with some neat mechanics.”
“Many people are bashing this game for the lack of depth and while the game certainly does lack depth, it can teach a deep appreciation for RTS games with its handful of interesting mechanics to even someone like me who has never touched many RTS.”
“Stunning maps, highly detailed units, powerful upgrades and skills as well as a best balanced gameplay offer intensive fights in a spectacular sci-fi scenario.”
“The gameplay is simplified and generic.”
“Gameplay is the shallowest kind of RTS you can imagine with a taste of Dota in there; multiplayer is nonexistent and singleplayer is so bad that you wish it was nonexistent.”
“There is no tutorial or any intro missions to introduce each of the mechanics, so the player is thrown in to engage in a trial and error process of figuring everything out.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the artwork and explosion effects, while others criticize the overall visual quality as subpar, especially on older hardware. Despite some positive remarks about the UI and physics, many users feel that the graphics do not meet modern standards, especially when compared to other games in the genre. Overall, the consensus suggests that while there are redeeming qualities, the graphics are generally considered disappointing.
“After the 0.4 hours I spent playing this game, it has come to my attention that the world... no, the universe, has come together in order to create this magnificent artwork.”
“Has great graphics, UI, and physics.”
“There are many things wrong with this game, but look on the bright side, its graphics are good.”
“It has terrible graphics, and the only thing you do is build some robots and click on the enemy robots to kill them.”
“Graphically, the game isn't that pleasing to the eyes, but it does have good explosion effects, I will give it that.”
“There are even many mobile games that could surpass this game in terms of graphics, sounds, and gameplay.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has received negative feedback regarding its stability, with users reporting significant bugs that hinder gameplay and contribute to a confusing and unenjoyable experience.
“Really struggled to play this game - buggy as hell.”
“I gave it two tries, and found it to be confusing, boring, and buggy.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game lacks a narrative component, with users noting the absence of a story or tutorial to guide players through its mechanics, resulting in a trial-and-error experience.
“Nice little strategy game, but there is no story.”
“There is no tutorial or any intro missions to introduce each of the mechanics, so the player is thrown in to engage in a trial and error process of figuring everything out.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for being boring and repetitive, contributing to an overall negative experience alongside poor graphics and gameplay.
“This game is bad; it has bad graphics, bad gameplay, and lots of boring sounds and music.”
“Beyond that, Arena Wars 2 has weak AI and repetitive gameplay and music to bore and annoy.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players feel that the grinding for power-ups and experience points detracts from the game's intended fast-paced experience, making it feel slower and less engaging.
“Farming power-ups and XP on the side took away from the promise of a 'fast-paced' experience.”
“The grinding feels endless and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“Repetitive tasks for minimal rewards make the gameplay feel tedious and unfulfilling.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for poor optimization, leading to a frustrating and unengaging experience, with users advising against purchasing it due to its generic nature.
“Please don't buy this... you'll regret every bit of this boring, badly optimized, generic RTS.”
