Clash of Kings:The West

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"Clash of Kings: The West" is a strategy game that offers fabulous gameplay and spectacular visuals, but can be bogged down by lots of grinding, annoying ads, and bugs. Despite its flaws, the game invites players to compete with strategy lovers from around the world, making it a popular choice for fans of the genre. However, players should be aware of the game's drawbacks before diving in.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 15,711 reviews

graphics222 positive mentions

stability194 negative mentions

graphics
298 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
21%
5%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the quality and detail, describing them as "awesome" and "fantastic." However, there are also significant criticisms regarding performance issues, such as lag and low detail on lower-spec devices, as well as calls for further improvements to enhance the overall visual experience. Overall, while some players find the graphics engaging and immersive, others feel they fall short and require more refinement.
- “Clash of Kings has awesome graphics for an app with world players!”
- “I love this game, very good graphics and game.”
- “Wow what amazing graphics and the game is speechless!!!!!!!!!”
- “It's really heartbreaking and the graphics should be more detailed.”
- “Being a prior player from COK, this game is very slow and the graphics suck; they keep having issues.”
- “A complete waste of money; the graphics are bad and the game is so hard to play.”
stability
194 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is plagued by numerous stability issues, including frequent freezes, crashes, and various glitches that significantly hinder gameplay. Players report that these problems have persisted since its release in 2016, with little to no response from developers regarding fixes or support. Many users express frustration over lost resources and lack of reimbursement for issues caused by these glitches, leading to an overall negative experience.
- “The game runs really slow and it literally just took me out of the game and said the game has stopped. Every time I go to my mail, it takes a minute to load and everything I click on freezes for a second. The original Clash of Kings doesn't do this.”
- “Constant bugs and glitches make gameplay impossible to enjoy, especially when the development team continuously adds new, useless features without resolving pre-existing problems.”
- “Full of glitches and bugs, support does nothing to fix it even if you've spent hundreds of dollars.”
gameplay
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
47%
5%
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with many players praising the mechanics and overall experience, describing it as captivating and smooth at times. However, frequent bugs, glitches, and a perceived focus on monetization detract from enjoyment, leading to frustration among users. While some updates have improved gameplay, others have introduced new issues, leaving players divided on the game's quality and fairness.
- “Excellent gameplay.”
- “Awesome gameplay.”
- “Very competitive and fair gameplay, can't stop checking my phone!”
- “It's pay for play gameplay.”
- “While the dev team is constantly working on new developments for gameplay, it is sad they will not fix bugs prior to moving on.”
- “I spent a lot of time on this game, and the new version reset my account, losing months of gameplay and money spent.”
monetization
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
19%
71%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with users appreciating the absence of intrusive ads but criticizing the prevalence of in-game purchases and misleading advertisements. Many players feel that the in-game purchases are exploitative and that the promotional ads do not accurately represent the gameplay, leading to frustration over perceived cash grabs and unfulfilled promises. Overall, while some enjoy the lack of ads, the monetization strategy is viewed negatively by a significant portion of the player base.
- “Love that you don't have to make any in-app purchases.”
- “Entertaining enough game, but the in-game purchases are a rip-off.”
- “Lots to do, no ads.”
- “Only additions have been cash grabs.”
- “You sent out an email claiming you will get a $200 in-game purchase... three weeks later nothing but empty promises.”
- “Fraudulent advertisement to increase downloads.”
story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
71%
13%
The story of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its engaging narrative and graphics. However, some users express frustration over repetitive plot elements and issues with quest availability, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, technical problems, such as freezing during gameplay, have been reported, impacting the enjoyment of the story.
- “Very nice game, good graphics, and nice story.”
- “Perfect graphics, story, rules, support, exciting.”
- “I like it a lot and to be able to shield the plot you're gathering from is genius.”
- “It freezes outside the castle. I just installed the game and was trying, but nothing happens. Either it keeps giving the introduction story or freezes outside the castle.”
- “Why do you show us over and over the same plot where another player is already marching toward it?”
- “Money hungry bastards changed the enhancement stones from 189 to 29 after working for weeks, spending time, speed-ups, and gold to get these stupid capital quests done. You guys suck.”
grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, citing excessive time spent on resource farming and managing kingdoms, which can feel tedious and monotonous. Additionally, concerns about cheating through bot farming detract from the experience, as it undermines fair play and the value of rewards. Overall, while the game can be enjoyable, the grinding elements may require significant time investment and could benefit from improvements.
- “1 star because staff allow cheating, aka robot farming!”
- “Developers need to stop all the illegal bot farming and selling resources.”
- “In kingdom #1, the total castles are more than plots, so for farming you have to search plots for 30 minutes.”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it funny and entertaining, despite some frustrations with gameplay mechanics. However, there are mixed feelings about certain aspects, such as players attacking castles for laughs, which some feel undermines the game's rules. Overall, the humor contributes positively to the game's addictive nature.
- “Very fine and funny game.”
- “Funny and interesting.”
- “I love this game, it is very addictive and funny. Release a game like 'How to Train Your Dragon' film.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
50%
30%
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and integration with the graphics, enhancing the overall experience. However, many users express a desire for the return of the original music themes, specifically requesting classic tracks to be reinstated.
- “Great music and graphics.”
- “We want the old music theme of this game, please.”
- “Please change the song to the original version.”
- “I love this song and play games.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be emotionally impactful and heartbreaking, highlighting its ability to evoke strong feelings. However, there is a consensus that the graphics could benefit from more detail to enhance the overall experience.
- “This is a very fun and addictive game; it can also be emotional!”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users have reported significant optimization issues, particularly on the K26 server, where high-level castles frequently hang and force close, while lower-level castles on the K5 server run smoothly. Despite multiple complaints, no solutions have been provided for the K26 server's performance problems.