Battlestations: Midway

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Battlestations: Midway is a single player and multiplayer real-time strategy game. It was developed by Eidos Interactive and was released on March 15, 2007. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

Battlestations: Midway is a WWII-themed game that combines action and strategy. Players can control over 60 different ships, planes, and submarines while engaging in large-scale naval battles. The game features historical missions based on the Pacific Theater of Operations, allowing players to reenact iconic battles from the war.

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Audience ScoreBased on 514 reviews

story31 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Engaging gameplay that combines arcade action with real-time strategy elements, allowing players to control various units including ships and planes.
Nostalgic experience for fans of WWII games, with a well-paced campaign that loosely follows historical events leading up to the Battle of Midway.
Runs well on modern systems, providing a stable experience with decent graphics for its age.

Outdated controls and mechanics that can be frustrating, especially for air combat, making it difficult for new players to adapt.
Lack of multiplayer support due to the shutdown of Gamespy, limiting replayability and community engagement.
Short campaign with limited content, leading to a feeling of repetitiveness after completing the main missions.

story
137 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Battlestations Midway" and its sequel offers a unique perspective on the Pacific War, allowing players to command various naval units from both American and Japanese viewpoints. While the campaign is historically inspired and features engaging missions, many players find the narrative lacking depth and the voice acting clichéd. Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable, but the limited number of missions and some frustrating mechanics detract from the overall experience.
- “The campaign follows the story of two friends, Henry and Donald.”
- “Its campaign follows a navy commander with a storyline from the day of the Pearl Harbor attack to the victory at Midway, during which he lost his best friend in battle, making it more personal.”
- “The graphics are decent, the cut-scenes are well done, and the first couple of missions really pulled me in and captured my excitement.”
- “The story is, by far, the weakest aspect of this game.”
- “There isn't much for story depth, so really the game is a handful of random - historically inspired - missions.”
- “Given that I am older, the story may be historical but the voice actors are not great and all story bits are insanely cliché and cringy without realism.”
graphics
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game, released in 2007, are generally considered dated but still decent for their time, with some users noting that they hold up reasonably well despite showing signs of age. While cutscenes are often praised for their quality, the overall visual presentation is described as simple or lacking compared to modern standards. Despite the graphical limitations, many players find the engaging gameplay and nostalgic value compensate for the visuals, making it an enjoyable experience.
- “The graphics are good for their age, and I love the soundtrack.”
- “The graphics are decent, the cut-scenes are well done, and the first couple of missions really pulled me in and captured my excitement.”
- “Although the game came out 12 years ago, the graphics still hold up pretty well.”
- “The graphics are on the low side, but that's because this game has been out for a long time.”
- “The game is starting to show its age as well graphically.”
- “Graphics-wise, as mentioned earlier, it looks pretty terrible but the game is from 2007, basically 2006, so you gotta let it slide.”
gameplay
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is a mix of arcade simulation and real-time strategy, allowing players to control various units like planes and ships, which many find engaging and fun despite its dated graphics. While some players appreciate the variety and depth of the mechanics, others criticize the gameplay for being slow, repetitive, and occasionally frustrating due to poor level design and controls. Overall, it offers a unique experience that may appeal to those interested in naval and aerial combat, but it may not satisfy everyone due to its age and execution.
- “Has a fantastic gameplay loop of arcade sim + RTS where you can take control of units and turn the tide of battle flying planes, commanding destroyers, and carriers.”
- “The best part for me personally was the carrier gameplay where you could allocate wings of torpedo bombers, dive bombers, and fighter cover.”
- “While the graphics may show their age, the engaging gameplay and diverse mission objectives make up for it.”
- “The gameplay is kind of boring and repetitive, not to mention - slow.”
- “It feels like an arcadey low budget 'jack of all trades' game, where other games have done naval combat better, other games have done flight combat better, and other games have done submarine gameplay better.”
- “Controls are hard, and from what I've played, there isn't a tutorial that guides you through the controls and gameplay.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it enjoyable and worth revisiting, especially on harder difficulties, others criticize the short campaign and lack of achievements, leading to a perception of limited replay value. Overall, it offers fun gameplay and some replay potential, but veterans may find it too simplistic.
- “The gameplay is actually extremely fun, and I would dare say replayable.”
- “Replayability: right now I am going to go with 7/10; it has some missions and a campaign.”
- “It's a shame the campaign is so short, but this replayability definitely helps that fact.”
- “This game does a very good job of combining action and RTS elements, although there is not much for replay value and it may seem too simplified for veterans of either genre.”
- “Short campaign with poor replayability and game mechanics.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is hit-or-miss, with some players finding it unintentionally funny due to poor voice acting and cringe-worthy writing. However, there are moments that genuinely elicit laughter, such as amusing gameplay scenarios. Overall, the comedic elements may appeal to some while leaving others unimpressed.
- “Funny boat game!”
- “Well, the game made me laugh.”
- “One hilarious moment was when I got control of a destroyer and was told to sail to the other end of a canal.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised, with many users noting that the soundtrack has aged remarkably well despite the game's age. Additionally, players appreciate the option to adjust the music volume on a scale from 1 to 10, enhancing their overall experience.
- “The graphics are good for their age, and I love the soundtrack.”
- “Old game, but the music is still great.”
- “If nothing else, the soundtrack has aged incredibly well.”
- “If the game music included more variety, it would enhance the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack has aged incredibly well, but it lacks the depth and innovation found in other games.”
- “There is a music volume available between a level of 1-10, but the sound mixing feels off.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a mixed bag; while it installs and runs well on Windows 10 at maximum settings, players report significant bugs, frequent crashes, and frustrating controls, particularly when transitioning from Xbox to PC. The close camera angle further complicates navigation, leading to an overall inconsistent experience.
- “This game simply installs and runs great on Windows 10 at maximum settings.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive; I haven't encountered any crashes or bugs.”
- “I appreciate how smoothly the game runs, even during intense moments.”
- “It's buggy as hell, controls are wonky and annoying to use, and the camera is so close to the vessels that you have a hard time looking around.”
- “Was great, but the transition from Xbox to PC has not really worked; it and Pacific are very buggy and have somewhat tricky controls when using mouse and keyboard.”
- “I was able to play some of this game, but there were constant crashes and glitches.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and dull, particularly when managing numerous units and navigating lengthy load and mission end screens. The repetitive nature of certain levels contributes to a sense of monotony, especially in carrier and airfield scenarios.
- “Also, when there are lots of units in play, it can get a bit tedious ordering all of them around the map and micromanaging to engage enemy planes, dodge torpedoes, etc. This is especially noticeable on carrier and airfield levels.”
- “Tldr: tedious and dull.”
- “Tedious, tedious load screens and mission end screens.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game is inconsistent; while some users report smooth performance on high-end PCs, others experience significant slowdowns despite meeting or exceeding the system requirements.
- “A fully working battlestations midway that runs smoothly with no stutter!”
- “The optimization in this game is top-notch, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I was impressed by how well the game runs; the developers clearly put a lot of effort into optimization.”
- “Runs slowly despite my PC far exceeding the system requirements.”
- “The game is poorly optimized, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
- “Even on high-end hardware, the performance is disappointing and not what I expected.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Many users express frustration with the prevalence of microtransactions in games like "World of Worships" and "War Thunder," describing them as a detrimental aspect that negatively impacts the gaming experience.
- “Go play World of Worships and get bogged down in the cancer that is microtransactions, which infest modern gaming like a disease.”
- “The monetization in this game feels exploitative, making it hard to enjoy without spending money.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, turning what could be a fun experience into a grind for cash.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Despite having less content compared to Battlestations: Pacific, the game successfully creates an enjoyable atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
- “When compared to Battlestations: Pacific, it may seem that there is a lack of content; however, this does not weigh the game down, and it still maintains an enjoyable atmosphere.”

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Battlestations: Midway is a real-time strategy game.

Battlestations: Midway is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Mac OS, Xbox One and others.

Battlestations: Midway was released on March 15, 2007.

Battlestations: Midway was developed by Eidos Interactive.

Battlestations: Midway has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

Battlestations: Midway is a single player game with multiplayer support.

Similar games include Battlestations Pacific, Dogfight 1942, Atlantic Fleet, Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars, IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 and others.

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