Arrow War
- October 12, 2020
- Owings
- 100h median play time
"Arrow War" is a single-player fantasy strategy game with splendid mechanics and perfect graphics. Collect and upgrade your army to defend your castle from endless enemies, but be prepared for lots of grinding and annoying ads. Despite the occasional annoyances, the game's humor keeps players engaged and entertained. The tagline of the game "Collect, Upgrade, Dominate" accurately summarizes the main gameplay elements.
Reviews
- The game is highly addictive and enjoyable, with great graphics and gameplay.
- It offers a fair progression system that allows free players to advance without mandatory purchases.
- The humor and quirky art style make the game entertaining and fun to play.
- The game suffers from a flawed save system, often losing player progress and purchases.
- There are frequent forced ads that disrupt gameplay, which can be frustrating for players.
- Some players find the game becomes repetitive and grindy after a certain point, lacking variety in content.
- monetization114 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 85 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating the option to watch ads for rewards without feeling pressured to spend money. However, numerous reviews highlight the prevalence of forced ads, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration, especially when they occur frequently after levels or battles. While some players find value in the ad-supported model, others express dissatisfaction with the high cost of ad removal and the overall ad experience, suggesting that it detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
“No in-app purchases necessary if you're patient.”
“No ads interruption and great gaming experience.”
“Actually fun and no ads unless you purposely watch them for loot.”
“The game forces ads, even when I already watched the other dozen that give rewards.”
“Good game but the forced automatic ads kill the game, especially if you expect people to also use the optional ads.”
“I really want to like the game more than I do but there's just way too many god damn ads and no way to skip them.”
- humor81 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in this game is widely praised, with players highlighting its funny art style, quirky characters, and amusing gameplay elements. Many reviews mention that the game provides a lighthearted and enjoyable experience, often eliciting laughter through its absurdity and clever design. Overall, the humor is a significant draw for players, making it a fun and entertaining time-waster.
“The art style is also quite hilarious.”
“This is a hilariously stupid game; it makes me laugh and it is amazing. I would recommend it.”
“Funny characters, good design, just plain amazing.”
- gameplay42 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its simplicity, fun mechanics, and engaging upgrade system, while others find it repetitive and lacking depth. The graphics are generally well-received, and the game is noted for being addictive and easy to understand, though some users have reported issues with the save system and occasional crashes. Overall, it offers a blend of enjoyable tower defense elements and casual gameplay, appealing to a wide range of players despite some criticisms.
“The gameplay is simple, yet fun.”
“Very nice, barely any ads and simple but fun gameplay, one of the only fun mobile games.”
“Great gameplay experience.”
“The actual gameplay is boring too, you literally sit there and do nothing and use abilities every now and then.”
“I hate the gameplay and controls.”
“Boring gameplay”
- graphics30 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their unique and humorous art style, often described as nostalgic and reminiscent of older flash games. Players appreciate the smooth visuals and the fun, cartoony design, which enhances the overall gameplay experience. While some users noted minor issues, the consensus is that the graphics contribute significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.
“The graphics are nice; I didn't encounter any bugs or glitches, and the gameplay is fun even if it's a simple game.”
“Art style is fantastic, music is good, no bugs as of yet, and lots of cool arrows and enemies.”
“I like the graphics and it's crazy gameplay; five stars.”
“Bad game... weird controls and graphics horrendous...”
- grinding19 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game features a significant amount of grinding, which some players find enjoyable as it extends gameplay and offers a sense of progress. However, others express frustration with the tediousness of the grinding process, particularly at higher levels, and the need for improvements in syncing progress and upgrading systems. Overall, while the grind can be seen as a drawback for some, many players appreciate the depth and potential of the game.
“I've spent a lot of time grinding gold to dump into the perk 'War Horn'; twice I've dumped almost 2 million gold into this perk.”
“However, the fights become long and tedious later on, and the 100 hours played in a month is way too much.”
“Only real complaint is it gets real tedious around level 400 even with the speedup.”
- story13 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is generally perceived as lacking depth, with players expressing a desire for a more engaging background narrative. While the gameplay is fun and offers a variety of quests, the quest system can be frustrating due to glitches and a grindy nature, which may detract from the overall experience. Some players appreciate the simplicity and addictive quality of the game, but they also wish for a better balance in quest difficulty based on player level.
“Great single player game, has a good plot and easy to learn.”
“It's funny and generally simple but the daily quest don't care what your level is.”
“The only thing that bothers me a bit is the monthly quest that requires playing the game for 100 hours a month.”
“Game was fun to start but started having major glitches and have now had 2 days in a row where it didn't reset any daily quests and didn't give any resources.”
“I would love to have some background story.”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its ability to enhance the overall experience and match the feel of the levels. Many users highlight the quality of the soundtrack, although some express a desire for features like auto-continue and access to the songs. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere and enjoyment.
“Art style is fantastic, music is good, no bugs as of yet, and lots of cool arrows and enemies.”
“Neat music to match the feel of the level though.”
“I like the game because there are, for some reason, I don't get auto ads like the other people and the music with the stage is really good.”
“Not bad, needs auto continue feature; can we get the songs or a link to the songs, please?”
“Neat music to match the feel of the level, though.”
- stability7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- -29 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some players report a smooth experience with no bugs or glitches, others have encountered significant issues, particularly with save progress and shop purchases. Many users have experienced frustrating glitches that reset their progress or failed to save their in-game purchases, leading to dissatisfaction.
“It's overall great; it has a good UI from what I saw and no glitches of any kind. It's also pretty funny, I think.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a seamless experience.”
“I appreciate how stable the game is; I haven't encountered any bugs or performance issues.”
“Fun game, a little buggy with the save progress; just gotta make sure you save all your progress before closing the app or it most likely won't save.”
“Game was fun to start but started having major glitches and have now had 2 days in a row where it didn't reset any daily quests and didn't give any resources.”
“This game is so buggy; I paid for items, progressed a good amount, and then the next day I got on the game to play it, and it took me back to the point before I paid for items and progressed. Now I don't have anything I paid for, so I just got jipped for my money pretty much.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's solid progression and engaging gameplay, highlighting its strong replayability. However, some users have experienced random crashes, which may affect their overall enjoyment.
“I love the game! The progression is nice, the gameplay is great, and the replayability is fantastic. I'm looking forward to future updates.”
“The replayability factor in this game is incredible, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
“With multiple paths and choices, the replayability keeps me coming back for more, as I discover new experiences every time.”