Emu War!

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Emu War! is a single player open world simulation game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Hermit Mode and was released on November 13, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Human vs Emu carnage! Play as either man or bird in this game featuring open world, sandbox environments to smaller scale arena skirmishes. Customize your own battles using unlocked characters, weapons and vehicles in Architect Mode!

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

The game offers a unique and humorous take on the historical Emu War, providing an entertaining experience for those familiar with the story.
Despite its technical shortcomings, the game is fun to explore and mess around in, with enjoyable vehicle mechanics.
It serves as a great educational tool about an important historical event, making it a recommended experience for history enthusiasts.

The game suffers from significant performance issues, requiring high-end hardware to run smoothly, and often resulting in low framerates.
The graphics and visual effects are criticized for being overwhelming and poorly designed, detracting from the overall experience.
Many players feel the game is unpolished and lacks updates, leading to concerns about its long-term viability and playability.

gameplay
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The gameplay has received high praise, with multiple users rating it a perfect 10/10, indicating an exceptional and engaging experience. For detailed insights, full gameplay reviews are available through the provided links.
- “10/10 gameplay”
- “10/10 gameplay”
story
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The story is infused with humor, particularly appealing to those familiar with Australian culture and the historical context of the real emu war, enhancing the overall experience for players with this background.
- “The humor is there - and if you know Australiana and the story of the real Emu War, you will get that much more out of this game. I've been here in Australia for over 30 years now.”
humor
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The humor in the game is well-received, with players noting that it elicits plenty of laughs, making it a worthwhile purchase despite its flaws. Overall, it garners positive feedback for its comedic elements.
- “Despite its shortcomings, this game is worth the price of admission (at $1.50 AUD) and made me laugh heaps - gets a thumbs up from me!”