Bot Wars

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Bot Wars is a single player casual shooter game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Frompy Games and was released on September 10, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

Bot Wars is an action RTS about managing a squad of kill-bots and their bases as you work to take over all the capture points across the map. Featuring corporate kill bot armies, ranging from a firearms and beverage manufacturer to a lovecraftian burger cult.

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,192 reviews

graphics24 positive mentions

stability30 negative mentions

The game has a fun and unique concept, blending RTS and shooter mechanics effectively.
The graphics and sound design are appealing, creating an engaging atmosphere.
The developers are responsive to community feedback and provide regular updates.

The tutorial is buggy and can lead to frustrating experiences for new players.
The game suffers from performance issues, including lag and frame rate drops, especially in larger battles.
Many players feel the game lacks content and polish, making it feel unfinished.

graphics
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the art style and visuals as appealing and well-executed, particularly for a smaller title. However, others criticize the graphics for being buggy, rushed, or inferior compared to other games, suggesting that improvements are needed, especially in the user interface. Overall, while many appreciate the aesthetic and map designs, there are significant concerns regarding performance and consistency.
- “Amazing music, art style, and so much more.”
- “The graphics are amazing and the dev team is constantly adding new things.”
- “The visuals are really good, and the maps are very engaging!”
- “This game is so buggy, it looks rushed, really crappy layout and bad graphics but still cost me the same as Rainbow Six Siege.”
- “An absolute dog trash game gets updated once every 2 years, has worse graphics than Rome: Total War, which was made in 2012. This was made in 2021, big difference, and it's just a bad game. Please save that 15 dollars for something else.”
- “Although it has quite a few map bugs, and it's in early access, it's a really well-made game. The graphics could be better and its looks are legendary.”
gameplay
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Bot Wars is generally praised for its fun mechanics, strategic depth, and engaging army management, though it suffers from bugs and optimization issues that can hinder the experience. Players appreciate the creative maps and the balance of levels, but many report glitches, particularly in the tutorial, which detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite these concerns, the game shows significant potential and offers a compelling gameplay loop that keeps players engaged.
- “This game is amazing! Good gameplay, cool maps, and creative teams.”
- “Great gameplay, a whole lot of fun trying to manage your army while also fighting in it.”
- “I've played about two hours now and I'm pretty impressed with how good the gameplay feels.”
- “When I went through the tutorial, there were countless glitches with the game that prevented me from finishing it every time. Now, this wasn't really a problem as I worked everything out on my own anyway. Like I said, the mechanics are simple, but my real concern was that these bugs would occur during a battle, and occur they did.”
- “Bot Wars is a game with a lot of potential, but actual gameplay falls short of expectations.”
- “The gameplay itself isn't that great right now either.”
stability
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is generally considered fun but suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous bugs, glitches, and performance problems, particularly in the tutorial and during gameplay. Many users express that while these issues detract from the experience, some find the glitches amusing and part of the game's charm. Overall, players recommend waiting for further optimization and bug fixes before purchasing at full price.
- “This game is so buggy, it looks rushed, with a really crappy layout and bad graphics, but still cost me the same as Rainbow Six Siege.”
- “I want to like this game, but it is such a buggy mess. The AI is terrible, and the hitboxes are so bad that if they weren't a thing, the game would be no different!”
- “When I went through the tutorial, there were countless glitches that prevented me from finishing it every time. My real concern was that these bugs would occur during a battle, and occur they did.”
optimization
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is a significant concern among users, with many reporting severe performance issues, including frame drops and bugs that hinder gameplay. While the concept and mechanics are praised, players find it nearly unplayable on devices that meet only the minimum requirements, indicating a strong need for improvements in FPS optimization and overall performance. Quality of life issues further detract from the experience, suggesting that optimization should be a priority for future updates.
- “I know this isn't a big priority, but optimizations for lag and frames would be great.”
- “FPS optimization would be nice, so I can have bigger battles with more bots for my content.”
- “Cool in concept, but there are persisting bugs that simply ruin the experience, alongside major performance issues.”
- “There are many quality of life issues and bugs/performance problems that will really limit your enjoyment of the game.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives widespread acclaim for its energetic and fitting soundtrack, which enhances the gameplay experience and evokes a nostalgic 80s/90s vibe. Players appreciate how the music complements the game's futuristic battle theme, with many noting that it elevates their excitement and engagement while playing. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Amazing music, art style, and so much more.”
- “The theme of the game, while giving futuristic battle vibes, still evokes 80/90's nostalgia at times, especially with its amazing soundtrack.”
- “The music is awesome and gets your pulse racing while playing.”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players enjoying its goofy antics, funny glitches, and amusing tutorial elements. However, some found the humor overshadowed by frustrating controls, leading to mixed feelings about the overall experience. Overall, the game appeals to those who appreciate a lighthearted and comedic atmosphere.
- “Shooting the instructor bot till I get shot because it's funny.”
- “Although I did find some glitches when capturing points, you kind of just get sent flying which is rather funny. Honestly speaking, some of these glitches just make it more fun.”
- “The atmosphere of careless corporations is hilarious.”
replayability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with some players expressing excitement for its potential and future updates, while others criticize its current lack of variety and challenge. Many feel that the absence of harder difficulty settings and unique faction variations limits replayability, though some note that the game remains enjoyable and has the potential for infinite replayability as it evolves. Overall, while there are fun elements, the game currently struggles with repetitive gameplay and insufficient content to keep players engaged long-term.
- “It has an infinite amount of replayability, constantly being worked on, improved, and all of the factions have backstories; if they don't, they will soon.”
- “Even though it is a game in early development, it is still a lot of fun and has great replayability.”
- “- Repetitive but in a good way (high replayability).”
- “I want to say at first it isn't a bad game, but it didn't deliver on the promises they made. It's been quite a while; they said they would get regular, even up to weekly updates at the start to give all factions unique troops or weapons (or at least some kind of variation), but they haven't delivered yet. This game, in its current state, is a lot of fun, but lacks replayability. There are a couple of different factions, but only three are different, and it's just not that much fun to keep playing the same units and the same map. It's just missing something, and it could have been an amazing game. I really hope they update it and make it the amazing game they envisioned. Until then, or at least until there's more info about that, I can't recommend buying it.”
- “This game has a ton of potential, and I'm excited for its future. My only complaints right now are that sometimes you can't destroy bases or towers and have to wait for your AI teammates to do the job for you. Additionally, it is too easy. If they could add harder difficulty settings to the AI, that would add a ton of replayability to this game, as I win every time and would like to have more of a challenge.”
- “This game lacks replayability. There are a couple of different factions, but only three are different, and it's just not that much fun to keep playing the same units and the same map.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and slow, often leading to a frustrating experience. The battles are described as overly repetitive, contributing to a sense of heaviness and poor performance on some machines.
- “I wanted to like this game, but its battles are grindy and it performs poorly on my machine.”
- “Game feels heavy, slow, and tedious most of the time.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a humorous portrayal of careless corporations, enhancing the overall experience. Additionally, the mechanics of boarding and engaging in combat within the atmosphere contribute to a dynamic and immersive environment.
- “The atmosphere of careless corporations is hilarious.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of the game is perceived negatively, with users labeling it as a cash grab and expressing concerns about its abandonment. There is a strong sentiment that the game requires renewed investment and marketing efforts to improve its standing.
- “From how it stands now, this game only seems like it's simply abandoned and just another cash grab.”
- “I really think they should pick this game back up and give it a once-over, as well as some investment into advertisement.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in Bot Wars is considered shallow but nostalgic for RTS fans, with some players appreciating the quirky backstories of the maps. Recent updates have introduced new maps and improved robots, enhancing the overall experience despite the limited narrative depth.
- “The game has had some new updates, so I will give it a 9 out of 10. New maps, better robots, and an odd backstory for the maps overall. Love it!”
- “Bot Wars is a game that is, so far, shallow in story, yet nostalgic to any RTS player.”