Armor Clash 3
- August 1, 2019
- Windforce
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"Armor Clash 3" is a modern warfare RTS game with base building and navies, featuring 3 distinct factions. GAIA, one of the factions, boasts advanced technology units that gain experience in battle for unique abilities, including game-changing active skills like massive repair and Quake Missile. Optimized performance and realistic graphics accentuate fast-paced battles in skirmish and challenge modes.
Reviews
- The game has great graphics and unit models, providing a visually appealing experience.
- It offers a fun and fast-paced gameplay reminiscent of classic RTS games like Command and Conquer.
- The developer shows potential for improvement and has added features like naval units and distinct factions.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, including poor AI pathfinding and units getting stuck on terrain.
- It lacks essential RTS features such as a campaign mode, keybinding options, and basic controls, making it feel incomplete.
- Many players report long loading times and crashes, leading to frustration and disappointment.
- graphics8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the art style and modern visuals, while others criticize the overall design and effects. Although the graphics are considered fairly top-notch, issues such as long loading times and limited map design detract from the experience. Overall, while the visuals are appealing, there is a consensus that further improvements are needed in various aspects of the game's graphical presentation.
“Just an awesome game made by one man. The graphics and gameplay are among the best in RTS games ever!”
“The graphics look very good, but there is still a lot of work to do with the effects, UI, maps, and units.”
“Armor Clash 3 is a hidden gem for RTS fans. The visuals are excellent, from the unit and building designs to the explosion physics.”
“Graphics are fairly top-notch but have a disproportionately long loading time for simple, at best, map design (we are talking 3 minutes for a flat map and a handful of buildings on an SSD. Friggin' Forged Battalion has quicker load times and allows 8-player FFA with interesting map design).”
“The only thing this game has going for it is the art style.”
“It has modern graphics.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable and reminiscent of classic RTS games like Command and Conquer, while others criticize its poor quality control, clunky mechanics, and lack of content, including multiplayer options. Despite its fun core gameplay, many feel it is currently too bare-bones and in need of significant improvements to camera controls and unit variety. Overall, the game shows potential but requires substantial updates to enhance the overall experience.
“Anyone who has played Command and Conquer or any similar RTS will pick up the mechanics of this quickly.”
“Awesome game, it's a little bare bones at the moment, but core gameplay is a lot of fun.”
“Not so much fun with broken mechanics but has potential.”
“The quality control is very poor and not worth anything but the steepest of discounts. I'm going to be very hard pressed to meet my hour of gameplay per hour spent.”
“I was hoping this would be somewhat similar to Command and Conquer: Generals. The mechanics of moving the map are clunky with no keyboard support. The content is incredibly scarce, with challenges, units, and a total lack of multiplayer. The camera and unit variety would be simple fixes to improve the game quite a lot.”
“The gameplay feels unpolished and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal, with users noting a lack of a substantial narrative or tutorial, and only a few missions available. While there are three distinct factions and some challenge modes, players express a desire for more content, including additional maps and missions to enhance the overall experience.
“Currently, I have 3 distinct factions. I hope for more content in the future, including more maps, missions, and even factions.”
“Aside from maybe some kind of storyline (which probably isn't necessary), I was hoping to be able to do more in the game than just have different kinds of units.”
“No tutorial, limited unit list... not even decent missions.”
“Currently, there are 3 distinct factions. I hope for more content in the future, including more maps, missions, and even factions.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for being a "buggy mess," with users reporting numerous minor glitches and the need for adjustments to the AI. Overall, the experience is marred by these technical issues.
“Buggy mess”
“A bunch of small tweaks need to be made to the AI and minor glitches I've seen.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received criticism for being too loud, with vocal sounds being too low in the mix, and the options menu offers minimal adjustments, leaving players dissatisfied with the audio experience.
“Sound glitches, music is too loud, vocal sounds are too low, and there are no adjustments available.”
“I checked the options menu in-game and it's as barebones as you can get; there are only music and master sliders, language settings, and that's really it.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is criticized as a cash grab, with users expressing frustration over its unfinished state and calling for its removal from platforms like Steam due to perceived developer neglect.
“This is another unfinished game by this developer and another cash grab. I strongly advise not to buy it, and Steam should remove any game that is shown to be unfinished and deserted by the developer.”
