Crafters of War

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Crafters of War is a single player action game. It received positive reviews from players.

Crafters of War is a strategic tower vs tower game featuring a unique runic system where players combine runes to create powerful units. Engage in tactical battles by crafting diverse forces and outsmarting your opponent’s defenses. Its innovative rune combination mechanic adds depth and creativity to classic tower combat gameplay.

Genres & Tags

Arcade

Play Modes

Single-Player

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 255 reviews

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging strategy experience with a variety of units and rune combinations.
Players appreciate the retro graphics and the creativity involved in gameplay, making it addictive and enjoyable.
The developers are responsive and have shown dedication to improving the game, with frequent updates and a balanced approach to gameplay.

The game suffers from a lack of updates and new content, leading to a stale experience for long-time players.
Multiplayer connectivity issues and bugs hinder the overall experience, making it difficult for players to enjoy online features.
Some players find the AI opponents to be too easy, reducing the challenge and excitement of gameplay.

graphics
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Overall, the graphics are praised for their beauty and originality, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience. However, some users suggest improvements, such as enhancing color variations and drawing inspiration from other games like Pixel Dungeon. While the graphics are generally well-received, there are calls for updates to further elevate the visual experience.
- “It's a great concept with beautiful graphics.”
- “Almost everything is perfect: original gameplay, pleasing graphics, and quite a variety of strategies are possible.”
- “Has great graphics, speed, multiplayer capabilities, and no ads.”
- “Making it so that elements change creature graphic colors, like they do with death smoke, would be nice.”
- “I think you should take Pixel Dungeon's graphics as a model for how you can improve yours, along with better multiplayer.”
- “Need updates and better graphics.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While some players express a desire for a dedicated story mode, the game compensates with an engaging backstory, hero bios, and a variety of unit upgrades that enhance the gameplay experience. The combination of challenging objectives and a unique setting, including a giant dragon, contributes to its addictive nature.
- “Don't let the pixels ruin the fun; this 'take the fortress' style game, with many varieties of units and individual unit upgrades, challenging awards, and an interesting backstory and hero bios (not to mention a giant dragon!), makes this game addictive and fun.”
- “I love the gameplay, but I wish there was a story mode.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks depth.”
- “I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant stability issues, including game freezes during the tutorial and when nearing victory against a master opponent. Additionally, persistent glitches, particularly involving a "green bug," further detract from the overall experience.
- “The tutorial freezes the game.”
- “You aren't allowed to beat the master to unlock a new hero because if you are close to winning, the whole game freezes.”
- “The game always glitches with the green bug.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is praised for its nostalgic return to old-school mechanics, featuring original gameplay elements and pleasing graphics. Players appreciate the variety of strategies available, contributing to an overall positive experience.
- “Almost everything is perfect: original gameplay, pleasing graphics, and quite a variety of strategies are possible.”
- “It brings back old-school gameplay from classic consoles.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks innovation.”
- “The controls are clunky and make the experience frustrating.”
monetization
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Players appreciate the monetization model for its lack of random ads, allowing for an enjoyable gaming experience. The game is praised for its great graphics, speed, and multiplayer capabilities, enhancing overall satisfaction without intrusive advertisements.
- “The game features great graphics, fast-paced action, and multiplayer capabilities, all without any ads.”
- “I appreciate that the monetization model is fair and doesn't disrupt the gameplay experience.”
- “The in-game purchases are optional and don't feel necessary to enjoy the game fully.”
- “The monetization system feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “I feel like I'm constantly being pushed to buy in-game currency just to keep up with the competition.”
- “The prices for in-game items are outrageous, and it ruins the overall experience.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players expressing strong affection for it. However, some users note that it can feel somewhat bland at times, though this is considered a minor issue.
- “Awesome! I absolutely love the music.”
- “My only minor complaint is that I find the music somewhat bland, but that's nothing.”