Cartoon Wars 3

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Cartoon Wars 3 is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Com2uS Holdings and was released on January 26, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Cartoon Wars 3 is a strategy game with outstanding mechanics, featuring fabulous graphics and humor that will keep you entertained. However, be prepared for lots of grinding and annoying ads, as well as some bugs that can be frustrating. With over 80 million users worldwide, it offers a fun and engaging experience for fans of the genre.

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,948 reviews

gameplay76 positive mentions

monetization49 negative mentions

gameplay
147 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it easy to learn and enjoyable once the mechanics are understood. However, several users have criticized the complexity of the upgrade systems, the prevalence of microtransactions, and performance issues, which detract from the overall experience. While some appreciate the addictive nature and graphics, others feel that the game has strayed from the simplicity and fun of its predecessors, making it feel more like a pay-to-win model.
- “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 just makes 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 is awful; it feels like a flash game kids play on a horrible website. Cartoon Wars 2 showed they really worked for it, but not 3, which seems blinded by money.”
graphics
136 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
21%
6%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the cartoonish art style and vibrant visuals, while others criticize them as outdated or lacking polish. Many users appreciate the fun and engaging character designs, but there are frequent calls for improvements to enhance the overall visual experience. Overall, while some find the graphics enjoyable and fitting for the gameplay, others feel they need significant upgrades to meet modern standards.
- “Cool game, cool graphics, one of the best stickman games; obviously it's better than the other cartoon war games.”
- “The graphics are amazing and it's a new experience from Cartoon Wars 2.”
- “This game is amazing, nice graphics and addictive.”
- “Terrible graphics... complicated to start the game.. and a lot of text!!!”
- “Very very bad graphics”
- “It has terrible graphics not good.”
monetization
71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
24%
69%
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, overshadowing the game's potential enjoyment. Overall, the monetization approach is seen as detrimental to the user experience, with calls for a more balanced and user-friendly model.
- “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.”
- “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
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous users reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over the lack of effective support for these problems, leading to a generally negative perception of the game's reliability. While some enjoy the gameplay, the persistent technical issues prevent higher ratings and diminish overall enjoyment.
- “Runs great on Galaxy S5 Marshmallow.”
- “So far so good, not buggy, runs smoothly.”
- “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.”
- “Game is horribly slow and is riddled with glitches that haven't been fixed for literally years.”
- “I'd like to give a better review for this, but half the time the game freezes when I start it up, and on the chance I can actually get into the game, I have a good 50/50 of freezing while loading a stage.”
story
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
82%
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 mechanics. While some appreciate the storyline and graphics, others find it confusing and repetitive, often feeling frustrated by bugs and a lack of meaningful progression. Overall, there is a strong call for a dedicated story mode and improvements to quest functionality to enhance the gaming experience.
- “Nice storyline and good graphics!!”
- “I played the first one, second one, and this game is the perfect returning, a lot more new units, more story, training, leveling up, combining units to make better ones, I love all the aspects of this game!”
- “Very inspirational for story writing in my opinion”
- “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
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is heavily criticized, with many players noting that it requires excessive time and effort to progress, often leading to a pay-to-win scenario. While some find the grinding enjoyable and a part of the game's charm, the overwhelming consensus is that the resource acquisition is tedious and can feel unrewarding, making it difficult to advance without spending real money. Overall, players express frustration over the slow pace of progression and the reliance on grinding to enhance units and gather currency.
- “You will be grinding over and over and over, just to be stuck on a level to drain 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 on 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.
- “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 think it is the most interesting and funny game.”
- “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
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Overall, user reviews indicate that the game's optimization is lacking, with many players experiencing slow performance, frequent buffering, and the need for restarts. While some users report smooth gameplay and good graphics, there is a strong call for more frequent updates and performance fixes to enhance the overall experience. Concerns about the developers prioritizing in-game purchases over optimization further contribute to dissatisfaction among the player base.
- “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.”
- “But, there should be some adjustments, performance fixes, bug fixes, etc. 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. Improve it please; a lot of people still play the game and the last update was in 2021. Like seriously, pay attention to the game or just bring Cartoon Wars 4.”
- “It overwhelms the game performance, visuals, and mechanics.”
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. This has led to disappointment and a sense of helplessness, as players feel unable to engage with the game and miss out on events.
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 incredible replayability with its diverse choices and multiple endings.”
- “The variety of character builds and strategies keeps me coming back for more.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the random events and dynamic world.”
- “There is virtually no replayability in this game.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of varied choices and outcomes makes replaying feel pointless.”