Cartoon Wars 3

About

"Cartoon Wars 3" is the latest installment in the popular series, offering strategic tower defense gameplay where you build and upgrade your unit army to destroy opponents' towers. The game features three battle modes, including Team Battle, Raid, and Siege, and provides optional permission requests for accessing your camera, contacts, and photos to enhance social features.

Genres & Tags

Strategy

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

gameplay76 positive mentions

monetization49 negative mentions

gameplay
147 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
42%
6%
The gameplay of the latest installment in the Cartoon Wars series has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment over its complexity and reliance on microtransactions, which detracts from the fun. While some appreciate the addictive nature and mechanics, others find the gameplay overwhelming and frustrating due to slow performance, confusing features, and a shift towards a pay-to-win model. Overall, while the game retains some enjoyable elements, it struggles to capture the simplicity and charm of its predecessors.
- “The gameplay is great, and it would be such an amazing game.”
- “Love the gameplay and all the little upgradable extras which make this game have endless hours of fun and strategy!”
- “Amazing gameplay love it”
- “The game runs slow on my phone and it looks so old, with no improvement in graphics or UI. The lack of interesting events and limited dungeons make the game more boring. There are a lot of features, but less gameplay, and almost everything is filled with microtransactions.”
- “Not only is it pay-to-win, but the gameplay is horrible. I was very excited when I saw CW3 on the Play Store, but after a few minutes of gameplay, I found out that it became a pay-to-win game, now using energy (which means you can't play constantly) with more player vs player and paying to get the best units to advance at a decent pace. This game was an absolute disappointment.”
- “The gameplay has gotten so slow it's almost impossible to play, and the connection issues don't help matters. It keeps saying 'reading data needed for gameplay' but I click all over the screen and nothing happens.”
graphics
135 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
21%
6%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the art style and colorful visuals, while others criticize them as outdated or lacking improvement compared to previous titles in the series. Many users appreciate the fun and engaging character designs, but there are calls for enhancements to the overall graphical quality and performance. Overall, while some find the graphics enjoyable and fitting for the game's aesthetic, others feel they detract from the experience.
- “The graphics are amazing and it's a new experience from Cartoon Wars 2.”
- “This game is amazing, nice graphics and addictive.”
- “Awesome! This game was truly addictive and has super nice graphics.”
- “Terrible graphics... complicated to start the game.. and a lot of text!!!”
- “Very very bad graphics”
- “The graphics was downgraded for no reason compared to cw2, no story plot so far, the upgrade system changes: instead of using gold to upgrade, now you need to max out the card and then buy another identical one with the same level in order to upgrade a single unit, extremely time-consuming and frustrating.”
monetization
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
23%
70%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many users labeling it a "cash grab" due to excessive in-app purchases and frequent ads that disrupt gameplay. While some players appreciate the absence of ads in certain instances, the overwhelming presence of microtransactions and the pressure to spend money to progress have left a negative impression, leading to frustration and a sense that the game prioritizes profit over player experience. Overall, the monetization model is seen as detrimental to the game's enjoyment and quality.
- “Stays true to the original while updating itself to be free and maintaining itself through in-app purchases as well as being respectful to its users.”
- “In-game purchases should enhance gameplay, not be required to make it possible.”
- “Love the game but you need to drop your prices for in-game purchases.”
- “A total cash grab with in-game microtransactions, and in-game ads all the time for buffs. It's a big game and offered me a few hours but gets too hard and suggests you spend money. How typical.”
- “It's clear they constructed this game around microtransactions because they've gotten greedy, and if you want to get higher level units and spells then you can either grind out for hundreds of hours or spend money.”
- “Worst game I've ever played, there are so many ads that the app is literally unusable.”
stability
65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous users reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and freezes that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over the game's inability to maintain a smooth experience, often leading to lost progress and unresponsive controls. While some enjoy the game overall, the persistent bugs and lack of effective support for these issues have led to a generally low rating for stability.
- “Runs great on Galaxy S5 Marshmallow.”
- “So far so good, not buggy, runs smoothly.”
- “Please fix the glitches and sudden crashes.”
- “I have played this game and it sent my device into a soft brick and I had to uninstall the app in order to get out of it. I never got to play the game because some buggy code broke my device.”
- “I'm really wondering if I should continue supporting this game; no efforts are made to fix these freezes and crashes.”
story
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
83%
6%
The story aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with many players expressing a desire for a more developed narrative and clearer quest structure. While some appreciate the graphics and potential for storytelling, others find the repetitive missions and lack of coherent plot progression frustrating. Overall, players are calling for a dedicated story mode and improvements to the quest system to enhance the gaming experience.
- “Nice storyline and good graphics!!”
- “I kind of like the plot of this one more than the old ones.”
- “Fast paced, strong story, lots of fun!”
- “The story doesn't make any sense anymore and it's not the same concept in getting troops.”
- “The graphics were downgraded for no reason compared to CW2, no story plot so far, the upgrade system changes: instead of using gold to upgrade, now you need to max out the card and then buy another identical one with the same level in order to upgrade a single unit, extremely time-consuming and frustrating.”
- “I have played all of the Cartoon Wars and already I have had a terrible experience with this game; it takes hours upon hours of replaying the same mission to farm the gold to get a single upgrade, which then takes days to finish upgrading, and then you also have to grind for even more hours to upgrade your troops and town hall.”
grinding
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and time-consuming, often requiring players to invest months of effort or real money to progress. Many users feel that the game is designed to encourage spending, as grinding alone yields insufficient rewards, leading to frustration and a sense of stagnation. While some players find enjoyment in the grind, the overwhelming consensus is that it detracts from the overall experience, making advancement feel slow and unfulfilling.
- “You will be grinding over and over and over, just to be stuck on a level that drains your money.”
- “Advancing in the game requires copious amounts of grinding and skill... or truckloads of cash.”
- “You have to pay to play or you'll be stuck grinding at a low level, which is not something I want to do in a game like this.”
music
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
64%
18%
The music in the latest Cartoon Wars game has received largely negative feedback, with many players describing it as repetitive, annoying, and a significant downgrade from the soundtracks of previous installments. While some appreciate the simplicity and fun of the game, the overwhelming consensus is that the music detracts from the overall experience, with many preferring to play without sound. A few players noted that the music could be enjoyable if improved, but overall, it fails to meet expectations set by earlier titles in the series.
- “This game is a lot better than the first two because it's simpler, has better music, and I can also see what's going on in battle instead of just my tower.”
- “Fun is everywhere in this game, especially the music; it takes my work stress away.”
- “The music reminds me of Banjo-Kazooie.”
- “The music is terrible and absolutely aggravating.”
- “Very different from the original game like CW or CW2 and very complicated with a terrible BGM soundtrack.”
- “Also, the music was boring and repetitive.”
humor
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
96%
12%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it amusing and entertaining, particularly due to quirky character names like "stick figura" and humorous animations. While some users noted technical issues and frustrations, the overall sentiment highlights the game's fun and lighthearted nature, making it enjoyable for players seeking a comedic experience.
- “I love this game because of stick figure funny and cute but very lethal.”
- “The animations are pretty funny.”
- “Very funny to play and easy to pick up.”
- “Not funny, didn't laugh.”
- “The jokes fell flat and felt forced.”
- “I expected more humor, but it was mostly cringeworthy.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
20%
30%
Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed reviews. While some players report smooth performance and good graphics, many others express frustration with slow performance, frequent buffering, and a lack of updates since 2021. There is a strong call for developers to prioritize performance fixes and regular updates over in-game purchases to enhance the overall gaming experience.
- “So far so good, not buggy, runs smoothly.”
- “Very fast pace, good graphics, runs smoothly.”
- “The game is really fun and runs smoothly on my phone, but there is one flaw.”
- “It overwhelms the game performance, visuals, and mechanics.”
- “There should be some adjustments, performance fixes, and bug fixes. It would be much better if the game was updated more often.”
- “Improve performance please. The game buffers a lot and I have to restart it just because of that. A lot of people still play the game, and the last update was in 2021. Seriously, pay attention to the game.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the game's emotional impact due to technical issues, specifically the unresponsiveness of the touch screen at the opening screen, which hinders their ability to engage with the game. This technical barrier detracts from their overall experience and emotional connection to the game.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
The game has mixed reviews regarding replayability; while some users find it highly replayable, others feel it lacks replay value.
- “This game offers a high level of replayability.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes makes it incredibly replayable.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh, ensuring great replay value.”
- “There is absolutely no replayability in this game.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's no incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of replayability makes it feel like a one-time experience.”