"Brothers in Arms™ 3" is a thrilling World War 2 shooting game with multiplayer action combat. It boasts an intriguing story, outstanding gameplay, fantastic visuals, and a marvelous soundtrack. However, it is marred by annoying ads, plenty of bugs, and occasional lack of humor. Despite these flaws, the game offers a wholesome and immersive WW2 experience.
Reviews
- The game features stunning graphics and immersive gameplay, making it a standout in the mobile gaming space.
- The storyline is engaging, providing a thrilling experience that keeps players invested.
- The game offers a variety of weapons and missions, enhancing replayability and excitement.
- Players often experience issues with loading, particularly at chapter transitions, leading to frustration.
- The game requires a significant amount of data for additional downloads, which can be misleading and inconvenient.
- There are frequent complaints about hackers in multiplayer mode, disrupting fair play and enjoyment.
- graphics2,199 mentions
- 84 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their high quality and realism, often comparing them to console-level graphics. Players appreciate the detailed environments, character models, and visual effects that enhance the overall gaming experience. However, some users have noted issues with performance, such as lag and crashes, particularly on lower-end devices, and have suggested improvements to the graphics settings for better optimization.
“The graphics are awesome and the storyline is superb.”
“Amazing graphics, amazing controls, everything is amazing.”
“The graphics are great, just wish it had an aim button to help aim better.”
“The game graphics and controls are straight from 2014 when it was made.”
“The graphics shown in the pictures is just the opposite graphics while playing the game.”
“Very bad graphics and same old map.”
- story1,083 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally praised for its emotional depth and engaging narrative, with many players appreciating the connection to World War II themes and the character-driven plot. However, several users report technical issues, particularly with mission loading and progression, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the pay-to-win mechanics and the difficulty in earning in-game currency for upgrades have been criticized, impacting players' ability to fully enjoy the story mode.
“The offline story mode was really fun to play, with stories linking between campaigns.”
“The storyline is emotional and real.”
“The game is awesome in story mode.”
“The game was exciting at first but I am now in campaign level 5 and I can no longer play missions because the game keeps returning me to my home page anytime I try to play a mission, that sucks.”
“I love the game but the annoying part is that some missions are paid. I really love playing this game so please fix this and open all the missions for free.”
“The game keeps crashing since the last update.... after selecting mission and weapons then pressing play, it closes automatically... very annoying.”
- gameplay233 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics, variety of weapons, and solid graphics, making it enjoyable for many players. However, several users express frustration with issues such as crashes, lag, and a pay-to-win model in multiplayer, which detracts from the experience. While the single-player mode is often highlighted as fun and challenging, the multiplayer aspect is criticized for unbalanced matchmaking and reliance on in-game purchases.
“The gameplay is amazing, the graphics are great, I for one do not give up on the game; I keep playing online.”
“Love this game... graphics, gameplay, stories, actions, every element is there to keep you engaged in the game.”
“Gameplay is stellar.”
“Gameplay is not so consistent; aiming is inaccurate, and you have to struggle to aim.”
“The multiplayer mode is absolutely ridiculous; fake weapons always win, and there's zero chance of winning without any fake guns. It's a horrible experience and among the worst gameplay ever!”
“The game, story, and gameplay were extremely underwhelming.”
- monetization75 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with players noting a balance of ads that are less intrusive compared to other titles, yet still expressing frustration over the reliance on in-app purchases for progression. Many users feel that the game forces them to either watch numerous ads for minimal rewards or spend real money to advance, leading to a perception of a pay-to-win model. Additionally, issues with ad functionality and connectivity have further complicated the experience, detracting from overall enjoyment.
“It's a really good game but unfortunately it has a lot of microtransactions and you have to grind a lot to get good stuff in it.”
“Rewards for completing stages should be increased and prices for weapons and upgrades are too high, making it much harder without buying in-app purchases.”
“A decent cover shooter, that is held back by its malicious monetization scheme.”
“Unfortunately, satisfactory progress in the game is dependent on real cash for in-app purchases.”
“Rewards for completing stages should be increased and prices for weapons and upgrades are too high, making it so much hard without buying in-app purchases.”
- stability48 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 90 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant issue, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes during gameplay, particularly after watching ads or attempting to load new levels. Many players experience crashes that require restarting the game, and some have noted difficulties in contacting support for resolution. While the game has received praise for its graphics and gameplay, the persistent bugs and glitches detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration among players.
“The game is great, no glitches, no annoying levels, great challenges.”
“Good, nice smooth gameplay, no glitches with nice graphics.”
“This is definitely one of the best games anyone would play. Friends have been asking for it, no glitches.”
“Every time I watch a promotional clip to get some consumables, the game freezes and needs to be restarted.”
“Keeps crashing; an advert starts playing, I press X, and then the game freezes, showing half the advert and half the game.”
“The game freezes when I enter the first stage.”
- music27 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the gaming experience, with many users describing it as legendary, immersive, and fitting for the game's themes. Despite some technical issues preventing gameplay, the soundtrack continues to play, indicating its strong presence in the overall atmosphere. Overall, the combination of great graphics and compelling music contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
“Great graphics, great soundtrack, and great gameplay.”
“Very interesting game and the music is quite legendary.”
“It has good graphics, very good music that makes you feel like you're inside the game; I just love this game.”
“I can't seem to load the game to play, it just freezes while loading the scene but the music still plays.”
“Doesn't load the first level, it stops loading but the music keeps playing and I wait for it to load but it never does.”
“I really love this game but on this device it is frozen on the first level screen and when I click off the game it still plays music.”
- optimization23 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
Overall, user reviews on optimization for the game are mixed. While many players praise the graphics and performance, noting that it runs smoothly on various devices, others report issues such as lag and the need for better controls and audio. Some users specifically mention that the game could benefit from further optimization to enhance gameplay experience, particularly on lower-end devices.
“One of the best offline games I have played in my whole life 😩 no lag on my small phone and it runs smoothly. It is a fulfilling game I would recommend for anyone who wants an online shooting game.”
“Really good game! It's great you had an option that helps increase performance; otherwise, the game would not have worked on my phone.”
“One of the best war games in history... with surprisingly optimized graphics... loved it ♥️”
“Looks great but controls are not so good; I find this game poorly optimized, as I am using a Poco F1, which is quite a fast phone, but this game runs a bit laggy.”
“This game touches my heart, but it needs some optimization in graphics.”
“I like this game, but please stabilize the performance.”
- humor15 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its ability to balance action with comedic elements that lighten the serious themes of war. Many reviews describe the game as hilarious and enjoyable, emphasizing its funny moments and engaging graphics. Overall, players find the humor to be a significant and delightful aspect of the gaming experience.
“It's packed with both action and great humor to lighten the unmaskable tragedies of war: if you haven't tried it, you better do so today!”
“This game is hilarious! I can't wait for Brothers in Arms 4... it's so perfect!”
“This game is very fantastic, bro and sis! Better try this game; it's nice and funny, it has nice graphics and good sound effects. Try it, your life will go fun!”
- emotional9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its deeply emotional storyline, with players highlighting moments of loss and camaraderie that resonate strongly, particularly in scenes involving the death of characters like a brother or friend. Many reviewers express that the narrative feels authentic and impactful, leaving a lasting impression on their minds. Overall, the emotional depth of the game is a significant aspect that enhances the gameplay experience.
“The storyline is emotional and real.”
“It was an experience that will always be in my mind... especially when a brother dies; the way he reacts and shouts gets me emotional... it's indeed brothers in arms... in war for each other.”
“Absolutely emotional and the story feels real.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly replayable due to its engaging gameplay, extended goals for completion, and the inclusion of PvP elements, ensuring that boredom is unlikely.
“The gameplay is big fun and exciting, with long-term goals that ensure a lengthy completion. With its replayability and PvP elements, you'll never get bored.”
“The gameplay is fun and exciting, but once you complete the main objectives, there's little incentive to replay the game.”
“While the game offers a thrilling experience, the lack of diverse content makes replayability feel limited.”
“After finishing the game, I found that there wasn't much to draw me back for a second playthrough.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly criticizing the reliance on microtransactions and daily login rewards, which detract from the overall experience and lead to disappointment.
“Grinding feels like a never-ending chore that takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel more like a job than a fun experience.”
“Microtransactions are tedious and make the grinding feel even more frustrating.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for a zombie mod that enhances the game's atmosphere by incorporating a zombie apocalypse theme, emphasizing the need for increased multiplayer freedom and greater immersion in the experience.
“The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of a living, breathing world.”
“I love how the ambient sounds and visuals create a haunting atmosphere that keeps you on edge throughout the game.”
“The attention to detail in the environment really enhances the overall atmosphere, drawing you deeper into the experience.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to draw players into the game world.”
“I was hoping for a more immersive experience, but the atmosphere is dull and fails to evoke any real emotion.”
“The game’s atmosphere is underwhelming, making it hard to feel connected to the environment or the story.”