Cry of War
- February 28, 2018
- WindyVerse
Get on Steam"Cry of War" is a tactical first forty eight hours-style game where players command a group of soldiers in World War II. The game features a complex armor and infantry warfare system, allowing for strategic planning and varied approaches to battles. With a focus on realism, "Cry of War" offers a challenging and immersive experience for fans of tactical shooters.
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Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and creative sandbox experience with a tank editor and mod support, allowing players to design and customize their own tanks.
- Regular updates over the years have improved the game, making it more polished and enjoyable, with a variety of game modes and multiplayer options.
- The game combines elements from popular tank games like World of Tanks and War Thunder, providing a unique experience without the grind typically associated with those titles.
- The enemy AI is often criticized for being overpowered and unbalanced, making gameplay frustrating for many players.
- The game suffers from poor translation and localization issues, with many menu elements remaining in Chinese, leading to confusion for non-Chinese speakers.
- There are numerous bugs and rough edges in the game, including a lack of polish in graphics and user interface, which detracts from the overall experience.
- graphics11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the detailed modeling of Panzer war tanks and overall nice visuals, while others criticize the dated and inconsistent quality, particularly in comparison to promotional screenshots. Despite the graphical shortcomings, many users find the game enjoyable, especially given its price and unique focus on WW1 tanks. Overall, while there is potential for improvement, the graphics are seen as a mixed bag.
“Panzer war tanks are beautifully modeled and make up for the dated and average battlefield graphics.”
“Quite nice visuals.”
“The graphics, I think, are nice.”
“Bad graphics.”
“Maybe I played the wrong game as the graphics don't look anything like the screenshots.”
“I don't know how to update this on Mac, so I'm stuck on the version with only 4 tanks and mediocre graphics.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally praised for its rewarding combat and customization options, making it appealing for fans of tank warfare. Players appreciate the mix of mechanics from popular titles like War Thunder and World of Tanks, though some criticize the clunky controls and generic map design. Overall, the game shows potential but has room for improvement in mechanics and user experience.
“The rewarding gameplay and satisfying combat definitely make it a must-have for virtual tankers.”
“The concept of the game is quite simple and the mechanics are easy to understand.”
“This is quite a fun game, especially with the respawn mode and modding. It's like a mix of War Thunder and World of Tanks gameplay, and there's no tech tree or pay-to-win!”
“Since nothing but mediocre mechanics, maps that have an absolutely generic feel with no design direction, clunky controls that still haven't been improved, gameplay that is still generic and clunky, dumb AI, etc. The addition of Panzer War, which is a mobile game, doesn't help either. Overall, this entire thing is badly designed from the get-go.”
“This game basically (including the DLC) mixes World of Tanks and War Thunder mechanics together, only with worse graphics. The gameplay is good overall, but I really like it 8.5/10.”
“So early, with so much potential, I recommend the developer go the route of copying War Thunder's 'realistic battles' gameplay mechanics for this one.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally praised for its smooth performance, though some users suggest improvements in customization options and the inclusion of more modern tanks with realistic features. However, there are criticisms regarding a lack of coherent asset integration, indicating that some elements may not be well-optimized.
“The game is optimized pretty well and runs smoothly.”
“If I may give a humble suggestion, more modern tanks (like Leclerc, Black Panther, M1A2C, etc.) would be welcome, with realistic features about protection, fire control, ammunition performance, etc. Also, more options to create and modify customized machines in the 'tank workshop,' which are currently somewhat limited.”
“He is clearly taking assets from everywhere and smashing them together in here without any sense or optimization in mind.”
“If I may give a humble suggestion, more modern tanks (like Leclerc, Black Panther, M1A2C, etc.) would be welcome, with realistic features about protection, fire control, ammunition performance, etc. Also, more options to create and modify customized machines in the 'tank workshop,' which now are somewhat limited.”
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, though some players suggest that the American Civil War background music can be overwhelming. There are calls for additional soundtracks for specific game areas and features, such as automatic voice line matching for tanks and improved audio settings for better customization.
“The sound is great, although you'll probably want to turn down the American Civil War music (called background sound in the menu).”
“The only things missing from the game, in my opinion: soundtracks for the hangar and battle timer; also a button that would automatically match every tank you pick with the appropriate voice line; and a filter to separate 'module' and 'non-module' vehicles... and more maps!”
“Just only both sound/music to turn on/off in the settings.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its "funny bad" elements, including amusingly derpy tanks and quirky mod installations that differ between mobile and PC versions. Overall, players find the game enjoyable and recommend it for its lighthearted and entertaining approach.
“The mod installer is also funny, considering there are mods I see on the mobile version of the game that I'm not seeing in the PC version.”
“Great, fun game with funny, derpy tanks and fast tanks. I do recommend it.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is criticized as a cash grab, with users feeling that it fails to deliver on its promises and lacks meaningful progression. Additionally, poor translations and limited server availability further detract from the overall experience, leading players to recommend alternative games instead.
“Don't buy this piece of crap. You can't do what it shows in the pictures/videos. It's not translated, and even the stuff that is translated is poorly done (spam becomes span, and in the options it's not enabled/disabled, it's open/closed instead). They did not take this seriously; it's a cash grab, and there is no progression in it like with the other games, making it boring as hell. I also saw the servers are only in China and did not try it since I wanted to see the base game first.”
“TL;DR: Cash grab that sucks. Just play either War Thunder, World of Tanks, or even the Roblox game Cursed Tank Simulator; it's better.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, particularly with the game freezing during loading screens, such as when accessing the tank workshop. While the game shows potential with its unique WW1 tank theme and decent graphics, it is still considered buggy and in need of more content and modes.
“Whenever I try to open the tank workshop, the game immediately freezes on the art of Tiger 131 and Tiger 132 and won't finish loading.”
“It still seems buggy; the graphics are nice, but the game is in need of a lot more content and stability.”
“The game has promise and is unique with its subject being WW1 tanks, but it currently only has a skirmish mode and one small map.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its high replayability, which is expected to draw in more customers.
“It significantly increases replayability and is sure to attract more customers.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes makes each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
“With multiple paths and endings, I find myself coming back for more every time.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate that the game offers a competitive experience without the need for grinding, making it more accessible and enjoyable.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I find the grinding mechanics to be overly repetitive and not rewarding enough.”
“The amount of time required for grinding is frustrating and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for the mission generator to allow players to choose their opponent tank, similar to how they can select their own tank, indicating a preference for more control over the story elements in gameplay.
