Battle Islands
- August 6, 2014
- DR Studios
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Get on Apple Store"Battle Islands" is a real-time strategy game set in the Pacific theater of World War 2. Command air, sea, and land forces to build your garrison, raid enemies, and defend against invaders. Compete against friends and improve your military might to claim victory.
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Reviews
- The game offers engaging strategy gameplay, allowing players to build and defend their bases while attacking others.
- Graphics are well done, and the game runs smoothly even on lower-end devices.
- It's a fun time killer with a multiplayer experience that keeps players coming back.
- The game has significant issues with connection stability, often requiring a constant internet connection and leading to frequent disconnections.
- Progression can be painfully slow without spending real money, making it feel like a pay-to-win model.
- Many players experience bugs, including account resets and crashes, which detract from the overall enjoyment.
- graphics12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive a generally positive reception, with many users praising their quality and creativity, particularly in 3D design and visual appeal. However, some critiques highlight that while the graphics are good, they may not be sophisticated enough for more experienced gamers, suggesting they are more suitable for younger audiences. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the gameplay experience, despite some frustrations with game mechanics.
“They just upgraded the graphics and it looks very well done!”
“Amazing gameplay, awesome graphics, creative mechanics.”
“Good graphics and battling is fun.”
“So, overall, despite some decent graphics, the intent of this 'game' appears to be focused exclusively on encouraging players to spend $$$ in a most egregious manner with very little in return in terms of acceptable gameplay.”
“Not very sophisticated graphics, really.”
“May be good for young kids who aren't yet spoiled with state-of-the-art graphics.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by a blend of strategic realism and decent mechanics, but many players find it frustrating due to limited daily engagement unless they invest real money. While the graphics and creativity are praised, issues like glitches and a lack of meaningful combat against other players detract from the overall experience. Suggestions for updates include adding more realistic troop types to enhance gameplay variety.
“Real strategy gameplay, with realism.”
“Amazing gameplay, awesome graphics, creative mechanics.”
“The game itself is great: great graphics, cool buildings, good mechanics, except... it is impossible to actually fight other people.”
“Only a few seconds of gameplay per day unless you spend $$$”
“Decided to download it again in hopes that they had fixed the glitches because it did seem fun to play, and in the first ten seconds of gameplay, it froze and crashed. Deleted again and will not give it another try.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent freezes and crashes that persist even after attempts to reset their devices. Many players express frustration over the numerous glitches, leading to low ratings and a reluctance to continue playing.
“I thought it was my phone the first time, but I wiped it and factory reset it, and the game still freezes my phone.”
“This game is fun but not really because it has a lot of glitches, which is why I rated it 3 stars.”
“Decided to download it again in hopes that they had fixed the glitches because it did seem fun to play, and in the first ten seconds of gameplay, it froze and crashed. Deleted again and will not give it another try.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Monetization in the game has received mixed reviews, with players noting that in-app purchases are relatively expensive compared to other titles. Additionally, Kindle users face restrictions on the number of purchases they can make, which can lead to frustrations over potential fraud flags.
“It's a pretty awesome game; my only complaint is that the in-app purchases are quite steep compared to some of the other games.”
“The downside: If you're playing on Kindle, Amazon limits the number of in-game purchases you can make before flagging your account for suspicion of fraud.”
“The monetization system feels overly aggressive, pushing players to spend money to progress at a reasonable pace.”
“It's frustrating that essential items are locked behind paywalls, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect is hindered by a resource management issue, as players often find themselves lacking the necessary supplies to progress, particularly early in the game. This imbalance can detract from the overall narrative experience, as players are forced to focus on grinding for resources rather than engaging with the story.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the game enjoyable and relatively easy to progress and level up, though some note that it can feel a bit grindy at times. However, there are concerns about potential issues with the game not saving progress properly.
“The game is enjoyable, but the grinding feels excessive and detracts from the overall experience.”
“While the gameplay is engaging, the constant need to grind for levels becomes tedious and frustrating.”
“I appreciate the game's mechanics, but the amount of grinding required to advance is overwhelming.”
