Battle of Warships: Online Game Cover

"Battle of Warships: Online" is a shooter game that immerses players in a naval warfare simulation set in World War II. With stunning visuals and an outstanding soundtrack, the game offers a splendid gaming experience. However, it is very grinding and contains annoying ads, and some players may find it buggy and hilarious at times. The game's description highlights the presence of players from around the world, adding to the overall experience.

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  • Mobile Platform
  • Tablet

Reviews

78%
Audience ScoreBased on 9,999 reviews
graphics1,164 positive mentions
monetization323 negative mentions
  • Great graphics and gameplay, very engaging and fun to play.
  • Wide variety of ships and easy to earn in-game currency without spending real money.
  • The game is enjoyable and addictive, with a good balance of strategy and action.
  • Matchmaking is often unbalanced, with lower-tier players facing much stronger opponents.
  • Frequent crashes and bugs, especially after updates, leading to loss of progress.
  • The upgrade system is frustrating, as players can only upgrade one component at a time, making progress slow.
  • graphics1,487 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their realism and detail, often comparing them favorably to other naval games. While some players noted that improvements could be made, particularly in certain areas like ship textures and environmental details, the overall consensus is that the graphics are impressive for a mobile game, contributing significantly to the immersive experience. Many users also appreciate the smooth performance and the variety of ships available, enhancing the visual appeal of the gameplay.

    • “Exceptional game as far as controls and graphics.”
    • “Excellent graphics, excellent interface, and an awesome lineup of warships from several countries that participated in naval operations during WWII.”
    • “The graphics are stunning, the controls are easy, and a large selection of ships (and upgrades in them).”
    • “But like all mobile games, the graphics for the ships and land stuff just aren't the greatest. If you can fix that, it would make the game almost perfect.”
    • “The graphics are very bad and the controls are not easy to play.”
    • “I played before and loved the game, but since then it seems they changed the graphics, so now the ships, especially aircraft carriers, look like cheap old plastic toys. Please bring back the old graphics.”
  • monetization356 mentions

    The monetization model of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that persist even after making in-game purchases that claim to remove them. Many users report that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing, and the promise of ad removal upon purchase is frequently deemed misleading. While some players appreciate the option to earn rewards through ads, the overall sentiment is that the ad frequency detracts significantly from the gaming experience.

    • “It does have some in-app purchases, but most stuff is available for free.”
    • “Very good, interesting gameplay, little donation, no ads, can work offline.”
    • “Best real-time game I ever played and no ads.”
    • “Not happy with the fact that it states any in-game purchase will remove ads but it doesn't.”
    • “I purchased a starter ship, was only a couple of bucks and guess what, the amount and frequency of ads is still the same.”
    • “The promise of removing ads once you pay for something is an outright lie.”
  • gameplay326 mentions

    The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its smooth mechanics, engaging controls, and impressive graphics, making it enjoyable for players. However, many users express concerns about balance issues, repetitive gameplay, and matchmaking problems, particularly when lower-tier ships face higher-tier opponents. Suggestions for improvement include adding more ship types, enhancing aircraft carrier mechanics, and introducing new game modes to keep the experience fresh and exciting.

    • “The gameplay is excellent and so far has never crashed mid-game.”
    • “Awesome multiplayer game with fantastic graphics and detailed warships with really good gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is good, engrossing, and you do not need to spend money to get good ships.”
    • “You can't actually unlock the good stuff and since the gameplay is repetitive and never changes, there is no reason to ever buy anything.”
    • “Everyone is extremely overpowered every single match, slow gameplay meaning a lot of time spent moving without action and then get demolished in an instant.”
    • “The gameplay combined with sci-fi ship tech seemed like a no brainer, and the game is fun though it lacks any system to coordinate your fleet's actions (not even a chat window), and this one has a money pit as soon as you start all over it.”
  • story65 mentions

    The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and variety, with many players expressing a desire for more engaging campaigns, missions, and historical narratives related to World War I and II. Users suggest the addition of multiplayer modes, customizable missions, and improved gameplay mechanics to enhance the overall experience, as the current offerings feel repetitive and lacking in meaningful content. Overall, there is a strong call for a more developed storyline and mission structure to make the game more immersive and enjoyable.

    • “But from that, I like every single plot of this game.”
    • “Because we love the story of those English battleships, and if the ships are added, I'll promise you I will spend more money on this game, because I love it.”
    • “This game is awesome for people who love the history of World War II. It has a large number of ships from the 2nd World War and has nice mechanics while playing. I just wish that there were submarines in the game.”
    • “Not even a storyline campaign, no nothing, exactly what I didn't want to install.”
    • “Boring... no different locations... no story in it.”
    • “Only good graphics, but no missions in this game... so bad.”
  • stability57 mentions

    The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and glitches, particularly during battles and when accessing certain features. Many players experience interruptions that lead to lost progress, while some have noted improvements in performance after updates. Overall, while the game has potential, its current state is marred by persistent technical issues that detract from the gaming experience.

    • “I've had problems in the past, but now everything runs great.”
    • “This game is great; it runs smoothly with no lag or glitches so far. It's really great to have it both online and offline. This is one of the best games I've played so far.”
    • “This game is cool; there are no bugs or glitches, and the graphics are perfect. I thought this game would be bad, but it's actually awesome! I rate it ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐!”
    • “The latest freezing occurs about 1 minute into the game and then the game freezes and I get kicked out.”
    • “Very glitchy, it freezes on me in the middle of the battle; when it freezes, I lose my progress. Sometimes the screen will black out. When the game works, it's not a bad game, but problems need to be fixed. The game crashes a lot.”
    • “Game crashes non-stop or freezes; very disappointing.”
  • music31 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the gaming experience, with many players enjoying the background soundtracks and battle themes. However, some users have expressed concerns about the presence of copyrighted music leading to claims on their content, as well as a desire for more variety in the music options. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, there are calls for improvements and changes to avoid issues with copyright and to refresh the soundtrack.

    • “I had been playing this game for a long time now, it has great graphics and realistic shadows, easy controls, and beautiful soundtracks.”
    • “It's so fun, the music that is playing during the battles is awesome. I don't know how to change my name yet, but besides that, it's a fun game and it's addicting.”
    • “The wonderful game, control, gaming war, graphics, and music effects are very nice. 👍 Superb.”
    • “The game isn't bad, runs fine on some maps; however, the only issue I came across is that the game contains copyrighted music, and as a result, I got a claim on the video I made of this game.”
    • “Therefore, I'm only giving 4 stars because you should not, under any circumstances, get claims like this for music in a game.”
    • “Has started playing a terrible music theme that can't be turned off; otherwise, it would be a 5-star game.”
  • optimization24 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance on both high-end and obsolete devices, with a variety of settings available to adjust quality and performance. However, some users report glitches that can detract from the experience, and there are calls for additional features to enhance gameplay. Despite these issues, many players find the game enjoyable and well-optimized for mobile platforms.

    • “It has a lot of settings to help increase or decrease quality or performance.”
    • “The game optimization is great.”
    • “It really has a great performance on low-end devices, thanks.”
    • “However, this game can also be very glitchy, and that alone significantly downgrades the overall performance of the game itself.”
    • “There are several hacks that allow either higher performance or unlimited money.”
    • “Better performance but you can only upgrade one by one.”
  • grinding24 mentions

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively time-consuming and frustrating, often leading to a sense of imbalance between pay-to-win and free-to-play experiences. While some enjoy the grind, many express that it becomes tedious, especially when rewards do not match the effort invested, making it difficult to progress without spending money. Overall, the consensus is that the grind could benefit from adjustments to improve player satisfaction and accessibility.

    • “The game is very grindy and not well balanced.”
    • “In my experience, I spent 13 hours to unlock an epic crate which had a massive chance of unlocking a new ship, and all I got for 13 hours of grinding was 2000 gold, which I can get in 5 hours.”
    • “I am done with this game. I spent hours grinding for the rare container just to get 5 million dollars every time. It's so annoying, so I quit the game.”
  • humor19 mentions

    The humor in the game is often described as unintentional, with players finding the matchmaking and gameplay mechanics hilariously unfair and absurd, such as mismatched teams and bizarre in-game events. Many users appreciate the comedic elements that arise from these situations, despite expressing frustration over certain aspects of the game. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted charm to the experience, making it enjoyable for players.

    • “The matchmaking is hilarious; I got into a game where there were 4 ships on my team and 7 ships on the enemy team.”
    • “This game is so hilariously unfair it is hard to believe.”
    • “I like this game; it is so interesting and funny. You can buy your ship, and it's a nice navy game.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Players express frustration with certain gameplay mechanics, particularly the "red line" shooting and map border exploits, which detract from their overall enjoyment. Despite these issues, many still regard the game highly, indicating a strong emotional investment in its potential and enjoyment when functioning properly.

  • replayability1 mentions

    Players express a desire for offline gameplay options, indicating that the current game has engaging elements that encourage replayability. This suggests that the game offers enough variety and enjoyment to warrant multiple playthroughs.

    • “I hope you can also make another game that is playable offline like this one!”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game effectively immerses players in the historical settings of World War I and II, creating a compelling and authentic atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.

    • “Awesome game that really captures the WW1 and WW2 atmosphere.”
    • “The immersive atmosphere truly transports you to the battlefields of history.”
    • “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience.”
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Play time

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