Countryball: Europe 1890
- March 21, 2022
- SHN Games
- 13h median play time
Discover the 19th and 20th centuries with countryballs! Train your countryballs, teach them how to fight, buy them cool weapons, and join great battles with them. Countryball: Europe 1890 is a strategy game mixed with a turn-based combat mechanic plus cards and stats involved. All of those mechanics make the game more exciting and fun! You start the Countryball: Europe 1890 by selecting a cam…
Reviews
- The game is fun and engaging, especially for fans of strategy and countryball themes.
- It's affordable and offers a simple yet enjoyable gameplay experience, making it accessible for newcomers to the genre.
- The variety of countries to play as and the different campaign modes provide good replayability.
- The game lacks updates and additional content, leading to repetitive gameplay after a while.
- Some mechanics, such as troop management and AI behavior, can be frustrating and need improvement.
- The user interface can be clunky, especially when navigating through collections or managing troops.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring simple mechanics and a variety of difficulties and maps, but it suffers from a lack of depth and updates, leading to limited replayability after a few hours. While some users appreciate the fun factor, others find the mechanics poorly explained and the user interface lacking. Overall, the game offers a decent experience but could benefit from more engaging content and clearer instructions.
“I liked everything about it, the simple gameplay, its multiple difficulties, and its variation in maps and countries.”
“I wish I could rate this game higher; it looks cool and is a blast even though the gameplay is very simple. However, you can only get about three hours of new gameplay out of it, and the rest is just replaying campaigns on the more difficult settings.”
“Gameplay is great.”
“The mechanics are a little weird and not explained very well. It hasn't been updated for over a year, but it's not a bad little game.”
“All it needs is a little more depth to the gameplay. For instance, certain countries should require your help instead of just having the option to help them sometimes, as they don't really care if you assist them or not.”
“Gameplay is good, but the user interface is bad.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both fun and entertaining, particularly noting its strategic elements and comedic aspects. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to incorporate humor effectively, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience. Overall, it is regarded as a funny game that enhances its strategic gameplay.
“It's a very fun and funny strategy game.”
“Fun game, good humor.”
“You'll see many problems, but it's still funny.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their realism and thematic fit, particularly with the 'countryballs' concept. However, some users feel that there is room for improvement in the graphical quality to enhance the overall experience.
“I love the graphics and gameplay.”
“It's not the greatest or deepest strategy game, but its spirit and graphics fit perfectly with the 'countryballs' theme.”
“Very good game, very realistic simulation, but it needs graphic improvements.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have reported stability issues with the game, particularly on laptops, where it can cause the system to freeze and require a restart. Additionally, glitches have been noted, likely stemming from the game's porting from mobile platforms.
“I love this game, but when I play it on my laptop, the game and the whole laptop freeze, and I have to restart it.”
“Since this game was ported from mobile, there are some glitches.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's exceptional replayability, noting that even after finishing the campaigns, they can unlock new balls and continue to engage with the content. This feature significantly enhances the game's longevity and enjoyment.
“The replayability for this game is insane!”
“Even after completing the campaigns, you get to unlock new balls, making it highly replayable.”
“Even after completing the campaigns, you can unlock new balls, which adds some replayability.”
“The game lacks significant incentives to replay once you've finished the main content.”
“After the initial playthrough, there isn't much motivation to dive back in.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is noted for its dramatic shifts, transitioning from intense survival scenarios with uncooperative allies to lighthearted, whimsical moments, such as a countryball enjoying a serene poolside scene accompanied by cheerful music. This contrast enhances the overall experience, making it accessible and enjoyable for players of varying skill levels.
“The atmosphere shifts dramatically from intense survival moments to a whimsical scene of a countryball swimming in a pool, enjoying an apple with cheerful music playing.”
“The game creates a captivating atmosphere that keeps you engaged, transitioning seamlessly between high-stakes action and lighthearted moments.”
“I love how the atmosphere can change so quickly, making each moment feel unique and immersive.”
“The atmosphere shifts abruptly from intense survival to a bizarrely cheerful scene, which feels jarring and out of place.”
“The sudden change in atmosphere from desperate battles to whimsical moments is confusing and detracts from the overall experience.”
“The contrast between the life-or-death struggles and the lighthearted, almost absurd moments creates a disjointed atmosphere that fails to engage.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its ability to dramatically shift the atmosphere, transitioning from intense combat to lighthearted moments, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the jolly tunes that accompany more relaxed scenes, adding a whimsical touch to the gameplay.
“The music perfectly captures the mood of each scene, enhancing the overall experience and making every moment feel alive.”
“I love how the soundtrack shifts seamlessly from intense battle themes to lighthearted tunes, creating a dynamic atmosphere.”
“The jolly music playing during lighter moments adds a delightful contrast to the more serious gameplay, making it all the more enjoyable.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
“I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience.”
“The audio quality of the music is subpar, and it often feels out of place with the game's atmosphere.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to become repetitive quickly, with certain sections feeling particularly tedious.
“It gets quite stale fast, and some parts of it are grindy.”
“The grinding feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the grinding to be tedious and time-consuming, which detracted from the overall experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game combines grand strategy elements with a heartwarming narrative, offering players an emotional experience that balances tactical gameplay with touching moments.
“A grand strategy game that also has a heartwarming side to it.”
“The emotional depth of the characters truly enhances the gameplay experience.”
“I was genuinely moved by the story and the choices I had to make.”