Encoded War

About Encoded War

Encoded War is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Somnolent Team and was released on January 20, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

YOUR COMMANDYou will become the morse coder, tasked to submit the encoded war message logs.CONTROL Easy-to-understand point & click control, but war will never be easy on you.STORY MODEWe will order new tasks each day in the Story Mode that will highly challenge your morse coding skill.ENDLESS MODEThe Endless Mode is the test of your pace. Those who are slower than 10 seconds are unaccepted. W…

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73%Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

story9 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Unique and original gameplay centered around learning and transmitting Morse code, offering a skill-based and engaging challenge.
Fun and progressively challenging mechanics that keep players invested, with a gameplay style reminiscent of Papers, Please.
Minimalistic pixel-art style and sound design effectively support the gameplay and create an immersive atmosphere.

Short story mode with an unmemorable, poorly translated storyline that contains some problematic and controversial themes.
Limited customization options and lack of quality-of-life features like key rebinding, causing some frustration in controls.
Some technical issues including lack of FPS limiter and occasional unresponsive input detection, impacting player experience.

story
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33% positive mentions, 56% neutral mentions, 11% negative mentions
The story is generally short, dark, and aimed more at framing gameplay rather than deep character development, with some players finding it forgettable or poorly translated. While it effectively creates a wartime atmosphere and urgency, its mature themes and uneven writing detract from engagement for some. Overall, the narrative serves as a functional backdrop rather than the main draw, with many recommending the game primarily for its gameplay.
- “For anyone debating buying this game, the story is dark and has some sad themes.”
- “While the game is undeniably dark, the storytelling here is phenomenal.”
- “The story serves primarily as a framework for the gameplay, offering just enough context to give meaning to the player’s actions.”
- “Cringe-worthy storyline, awkward controls and mechanics, and does a poor job at actually teaching morse code.”
- “The story is really badly written and immature, but I had tons of fun with the actual gameplay and would recommend it based solely on that.”
- “But please, this is a callout to all indie devs, before you release your game, especially for money on Steam, get someone to double-check all the translations for you, because it quite frankly absolutely murders the story, which, talking about that, is very forgettable.”
gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28% positive mentions, 60% neutral mentions, 12% negative mentions
The gameplay of Encoded War is centered around transmitting Morse code under pressure, offering a unique, challenging, and progressively difficult experience that tests memory, coordination, and mental endurance. While highly specialized and potentially repetitive for some, its mechanics create a compelling and stressful gameplay loop that is widely praised despite the poorly written and distracting storyline. Overall, the gameplay stands out as the game's strongest aspect and is recommended for players interested in its core mechanic.
- “Encoded war, developed and published by Somnolent Team, is a focused and unconventional simulation game that builds its entire identity around one central mechanic: transmitting morse code under pressure.”
- “What initially appears to be a straightforward input mechanic gradually becomes a test of memory, coordination, and mental endurance.”
- “Gameplay difficulty is increased as time goes on (à la Papers, Please), which keeps it entertaining and engrossing!”
- “Cringe-worthy storyline, awkward controls and mechanics, and does a poor job at actually teaching Morse code.”
- “The gameplay is highly specialized, and players who are not interested in its core mechanic may find it repetitive or overly narrow in scope.”
- “Once players have become comfortable with the mechanics and explored the available content, there is limited variation to keep them engaged for extended periods.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14% positive mentions, 43% neutral mentions, 43% negative mentions
The game features a simple pixel-art style that, while not groundbreaking, effectively supports the setting and atmosphere. Its cohesive and purposeful visuals enhance immersion and complement the overall experience, despite limited graphic customization options.
- “As I said, the overall aesthetics of the game accomplish what needs to be done; they immerse you, feel well thought out, and are complemented by some really nice sound design; in other words, they are exactly what you would expect from a game of this type.”
- “Visually, the game adopts a simple pixel-art style that prioritizes clarity over detail.”
- “While the visuals are not particularly striking, they are effective in supporting the overall experience, creating an environment that feels cohesive and purposeful.”
- “I know there aren't many graphics or keybinds that can be changed, but the settings menu currently feels more like a filler than a menu, which is sadly far too common in indie games.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game offers moderate replayability through its progression system, challenge modes, and an endless mode, but its story mode is relatively short and less varied compared to similar titles like Papers Please. Players seeking extensive replay value may find it limited, so it’s recommended to consider purchasing on sale.
- “While the progression system and challenge modes provide some replay value, the overall experience is fairly contained.”
- “The game's story mode is short and lacks the replayability of similar games with different endings. Although it has an endless mode, the replay value is limited, so waiting for a sale is recommended.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The optimization aspect creates a distinct tension focused on performance, where minor mistakes can significantly interrupt gameplay flow, adding an intense layer of challenge.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game places minimal emphasis on character development, instead prioritizing its wartime setting to evoke a strong sense of responsibility and urgency.