Battle of Vukovar: Rain of Steel
- January 31, 2023
- Cro Game Developers
Get on Steam"Battle of Vukovar: Rain of Steel" is a realistic first-person shooter set in the brutal Battle of Vukovar during the Croatian War of Independence. Experience intense infantry and tank combat as you fight for survival in a gritty, historically accurate urban warfare environment. With authentic weapons, equipment, and uniforms, immerse yourself in a harrowing tale of courage and sacrifice.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a lot of potential and interesting concepts, particularly in its thematic representation of the Battle of Vukovar.
- Despite being in early access, some players find the gameplay mechanics enjoyable and are optimistic about future updates.
- The graphics and map design show promise, and there is a supportive community eager to see the game develop further.
- The game is currently plagued by numerous bugs, poor AI, and a lack of multiplayer functionality, making it feel unfinished.
- There have been no significant updates for an extended period, leading to concerns about the game's development and potential abandonment.
- Many players feel that the game was released too early and is not worth the current price, as it resembles a tech demo rather than a complete product.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its promising mechanics and solid bot-based conquest mode, offering fast-paced rounds on small maps. However, players note the need for improvements in controls and mechanics, as well as the addition of engaging single-player missions to enhance the overall experience.
“Game mechanics for version 0.1 are amazing so far.”
“Gameplay is decent for a small map; conquest with bots is solid, fast rounds, and other game modes are also okay with bots.”
“I think this could be a great FPS; it just needs a few corrections for controls and mechanics.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The AI in the game is frustratingly predictable, leading to a lack of challenge in gameplay.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised as awesome, though some users note basic sound design and the presence of graphical bugs. Additionally, there are concerns about optimization, particularly for lower-end hardware like the Intel HD Graphics P520.
“The graphics are awesome.”
“There are some graphical bugs, but I would attribute that to my Intel HD Graphics P520 and the optimization of Unreal Engine.”
“Graphics and sound design are very basic.”
“There are some graphical bugs, but I would attribute that to my Intel HD Graphics P520 having bad optimization drivers and Unreal Engine.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is considered acceptable for an alpha or early access release, though it does suffer from various graphical bugs and outdated UI design. Players have noted issues with weapon mechanics, spawn points, and movement dynamics, indicating that significant improvements are needed for a smoother gameplay experience.
“The optimization of the UI needs significant improvement; it feels outdated and could benefit from a modern redesign.”
“The auto sniper's two-shot kill mechanic feels unbalanced, as it doesn't reward precision aiming, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.”
“There are several areas for optimization, such as allowing players to shoot through windows and improving spawn mechanics to prevent spawn killing.”
“Game optimization isn't the best, but for an alpha release (or beta in early access) it is just fine, really.”
“There are some graphical bugs, but for those, I would get my Intel HD Graphics P520 bad optimization drivers and Unreal Engine a pass.”
“The UI is totally bad, looks like it was made in the early 2000s. The auto sniper is a 2-shot kill no matter where you aim, so aiming for the head does the same exact thing as shooting the body. You will need 2 bullets anyway. Pistol range needs to be optimized and recoil added. You should be able to shoot through windows (why can't you? It's a normal thing?). You should add a dynamic spawn; for example, if enemies are already in your spawn point, you will continue spawning and getting spawn killed, and that needs to be changed. Jump height needs to be increased in my opinion; there are boxes that look like they're smaller than the height of your legs, but you can't jump on them, no matter how hard you try.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users express a strong interest in the game's story potential, particularly regarding its historical context related to the Yugoslav Wars. They believe that a well-developed single-player campaign could enhance the experience, given the complexity and significance of the events depicted. Overall, while there are suggestions for improvements in gameplay mechanics, the narrative aspect is seen as a promising element.
“Here are my notes: I purposefully looked for issues to help the developers fix them, but overall I love the game so far. I'm looking forward to any story the single-player mode might have.”
“I think this could be a great FPS. It just needs a few corrections for controls and mechanics. This game should have good single-player missions because the Yugoslav Wars were hard but interesting, and the Battle for Vukovar was just the start of the Yugoslav Wars from 1992-1999, and also one of the bloodiest.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative arc, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, and I found it difficult to connect with any of the protagonists.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or emotional impact.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have reported various weapon glitches that affect gameplay stability, leading to inconsistent performance and unexpected behavior during combat. Suggestions for improvement include better bug fixes and more thorough testing to enhance overall stability.
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
“There are numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay, leading to frustrating moments.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect has been criticized for limiting weapon visibility when aiming down sights (ADS), particularly for shotguns and SMGs, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
