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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is cheap and can be a fun distraction for a short time.
- Some players find it enjoyable to play with friends, especially in multiplayer matches.
- The graphics and UI are decent for a low-cost game.
- The game is plagued by significant technical issues, including crashes and poor performance on modern systems.
- The AI is extremely easy to exploit, making single-player mode unchallenging and boring.
- There is a lack of online playerbase, rendering multiplayer mode nearly non-existent.
- gameplay52 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is widely criticized for being simplistic, generic, and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting its sluggishness and poor single-player experience. There is a notable absence of tutorials or guidance, leaving players to navigate a trial-and-error process. While some mechanics are appreciated, the overall execution is deemed mediocre, with comparisons to better RTS games highlighting its shortcomings.
“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 well-balanced gameplay offer intensive fights in a spectacular sci-fi scenario.”
“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.”
“The gameplay is very mediocre and the units in the game are fairly uninspired.”
“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.”
- graphics22 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the visual effects and overall aesthetic, while others criticize the quality as subpar, especially on older hardware. Notably, there are mentions of good explosion effects and a well-designed user interface, but many feel that the graphics do not meet the standards set by other games in the genre. Overall, while some appreciate the visuals, a significant number find them lacking compared to competitors.
“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.”
“Graphics are nice for what it is, a game to play for a small distraction.”
“It has terrible graphics and the only thing you do is to 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.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has received significant criticism for its stability, with multiple users reporting numerous bugs that hinder gameplay and contribute to a confusing and frustrating experience. Overall, players have found the game's stability to be a major drawback.
“Really struggled to play this game - buggy as hell.”
“I gave it two tries, and found it to be confusing, boring, and buggy.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game lacks a narrative component, with users noting that there is no story or tutorial to guide players through its mechanics, resulting in a trial-and-error learning experience.
“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.”
“Nice little strategy game, but there is no story.”
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in Arena Wars 2 is widely criticized for being repetitive and unengaging, contributing to an overall sense of boredom and annoyance in the game. Many users feel that the sound design fails to enhance the gaming experience, further detracting from its already lacking graphics and gameplay.
“Beyond that, Arena Wars 2 has weak AI and repetitive gameplay and music that bores and annoys.”
“This game is bad; it has bad graphics, bad gameplay, and lots of boring sounds and music.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players feel that the grinding required for farming 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 sides took away some of the promise of a 'fast-paced' experience.”
“Farming power-ups and XP on the sides took away some of the promise of a 'fast-paced' experience.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for poor optimization, leading to a frustrating experience that detracts from its overall enjoyment. Users describe it as boring and generic, further emphasizing their disappointment with its performance.
“Please don't buy this... you'll regret every bit of this boring, badly optimized, generic RTS.”
