Dieselpunk Wars Prologue

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Dieselpunk Wars Prologue is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Image Power S.A. and was released on April 20, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Dieselpunk Wars: Prologue is a free version of an epic vehicle building game. Build magnificent machines from over 140 unique elements. Utilize various kinds of weapons, armor, engines, wheels, and propulsion systems. Take air drag into account since every element has an impact on a vehicle’s handling and its capabilities. Expand upon your vessel’s design to complete a mission or start over from…

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Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a creative building experience with a variety of parts and shapes, allowing players to construct unique vehicles for combat.
The physics engine is well-optimized, providing an entertaining experience when testing built vehicles in different terrains.
Despite its flaws, the game shows great potential and has a fun, engaging gameplay loop for those who enjoy sandbox-style vehicle construction.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, crashes, and poor controls, making it frustrating to play at times.
The tutorial is overly complicated and not user-friendly, leading to confusion for new players.
The content feels shallow and lacks depth, with many players noting that it has been abandoned by developers.

graphics
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The graphics in the game are generally considered passable and light, with some reviewers noting that while they are tolerable, they do not stand out as impressive. Many emphasize that the focus should be on gameplay rather than visuals, particularly in indie games, suggesting that the graphics do not detract significantly from the overall experience. However, there are mentions of appealing aesthetics that complement the engineering challenges presented in the game.
- “Nice graphics and a great engineering challenge!”
- “And while it's vital for any game to have impressive visuals (gaming is a visual medium, after all), there's more to a game than just the graphics.”
- “The graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
- “The graphics are light and tolerable; a core feature for indie games is their ability to put graphics aside and focus on what's most important - the gameplay.”
- “Carrying the aesthetics (and story, so far) of Robocraft and the construction of From the Depths without the intricacies of designing the inner workings of the craft.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing it for lacking depth and coherence, particularly in comparison to other titles. While the game features solid mechanics without bugs, it is described as basic and not fully realized, leaving players wanting more complexity and engagement. Overall, the gameplay does not meet the expectations set by its visuals or the potential of its building features.
- “Gameplay wise, it's basic, but good.”
- “Solid gameplay with no bugs or glitches in my short test.”
- “The gameplay is somehow worse than the lackluster missions in TerraTech.”
- “Next to the builder, there isn't exactly deep gameplay yet.”
- “About the gameplay: the prologue contains most of the things it promises, which is the almost complete builder.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is described as lacking depth, primarily serving as a backdrop for vehicle construction and combat missions reminiscent of titles like Robocraft and Terratech. Players find the narrative unengaging, with limited content and frustrating mission prompts that can leave them stuck, detracting from the overall experience. The aesthetic draws from a late-1800s/early-1900s military theme, but the execution of the story feels underdeveloped and plagued by bugs.
- “Carrying the aesthetics (and story, so far) of Robocraft and the construction of From the Depths without the intricacies of designing the inner workings of the craft.”
- “So just from playing for 5 hours, there isn't much to do other than try and bumrush the island that it tells you not to fight yet, and the odd missions/encounters.”
- “So far it's very much like an improved version of Terratech or Crossout; you build vehicles in a late-1800s/early-1900s military style and use them to complete missions and kill other vehicles.”
monetization
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The monetization of "Dieselpunk Wars Prologue" is criticized as it is essentially an advertisement for a poorly received game, offering no real gameplay experience. Users feel that it is misleadingly presented as free, equating its value to that of intrusive advertisements rather than a legitimate game. Overall, the monetization strategy is viewed negatively, with users advising against downloading it.
- “It's advertising the game 'Dieselpunk Wars', which is a dead PvP-only ripoff of Robocraft but without any players because it's garbage.”
- “Don't download this; this advertisement is just polluting Steam.”
- “This is only free in the same way that adverts on YouTube and banner ads in your browser are.”
stability
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The game's stability is largely criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and frustrating controls, particularly in building and driving mechanics. While some players have experienced solid gameplay without issues, the overall consensus is that the game feels unpolished and resembles an early alpha state, leading to a mix of enjoyment and frustration.
- “Buggy, crashes, horrible controls in building and driving, stupid enemy AI.”
- “It is also currently an awkward buggy mess, but it's nice of them to create this free little 'prologue' (basically a demo/open-beta), and I want to see it grow.”
- “However, the game in its current state would qualify as early alpha and so bugs and glitches are possibly commonplace.”
optimization
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Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while performance is generally good and physics are well-handled, users report significant issues when faced with numerous enemies, and the graphical options for balancing performance and quality are limited. Additionally, the GUI design is criticized for its lack of polish.
- “Performance was very good.”
- “The physics are very well optimized too; you won't have to worry about building something so big it crashes the game.”
- “The buttons on the GUI look like they were made in a day, and the options for performance vs. quality are very slim.”
- “My biggest complaint is poor optimization, especially when there are too many enemies at the same time.”
grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly due to cumbersome control mappings for building. While the initial experience is enjoyable and offers a unique sandbox environment, the gameplay can become repetitive and less engaging over time.
- “I've been playing for about 6 hours and enjoyed the whole of it, you don't really get opportunities at free sandbox building games and on first glance it seems to be a great experience full of explosions, but actual gameplay is a bit boring and sometimes even tedious.”