End of War 1945
- May 8, 2020
- The 45th Division
Get on Steam"End of War 1945" is an Early Access multiplayer shooter set in World War 2, with a focus on classic action and unique battle locations in Italy, Germany, and Yugoslavia. The game features up to 32-player matches, 12 distinct maps, and 3 nations to choose from, each with their own weapons and uniforms. It also offers 5 game modes, full bot support, and aims for historical authenticity.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a detailed and historically accurate representation of WWII, with a good selection of weapons and varied levels.
- Gameplay is enjoyable, with solid controls and physics, making it fun for both single-player and bot matches.
- There is potential for the game to improve and gain popularity, especially if more players join the multiplayer experience.
- The game suffers from a lack of online players, making multiplayer matches difficult to find, and the bots often behave predictably.
- It is plagued by bugs and stability issues, with reports of crashes on launch and overall poor performance.
- The developer's approach to selling the game has been criticized as unethical, with concerns about it being a cash grab for an incomplete product.
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with users appreciating the detailed and historically accurate art style, reminiscent of early 2000s games. While some note that the graphics aren't the best due to the game's development by a single individual, they still find them enjoyable and fitting for the gameplay, despite occasional slowdowns. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the WWII atmosphere and enhance the gaming experience.
“I love the art style; it feels like a game I played when I was a kid, around 2002-2004.”
“Really fun game, excellent controls and graphics. A few minor slow down moments, but I'm sure that will be ironed out with patches. Lots of guns, different environments, and a real WWII feel.”
“The gameplay is nice, and I really liked the graphics.”
“This game, though the graphics aren't the best (can't blame him because it's made by one guy), is really detailed and historically accurate.”
“Ok here it is, it's an okay game. I love the art style; it feels like a game I played when I was a kid, 2002-2004.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Gameplay features routine PvP arena FPS shooting on smaller maps using a variety of WWII weapons, with potential for engaging multiplayer experiences. While the single-player mode is enjoyable, featuring decent AI and graphics, the animations could be improved. Overall, players find the gameplay fun and promising.
“I've only played single-player modes at the time of review, but there is a lot of potential for good multiplayer gameplay here.”
“The gameplay is nice, and I really liked the graphics.”
“Gameplay consists of routine PvP arena FPS shooting on small maps with an array of WWII weapons.”
“The AI is alright, but the animations are not great, which affects the overall gameplay experience.”
- monetization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, particularly due to the developer selling keys to a bundle service, which many players view as unethical. This has led to accusations of trolling against the developer, highlighting dissatisfaction with their approach to generating revenue.
“The developer now accuses me of trolling after he sold keys for his dead game to Indiegala as a cash grab.”
“Sure, Indiegala is also to blame for placing those keys into game bundles, but they wouldn't do this if the developer had taken the ethical route of not selling off those keys as a greedy cash grab.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs and crashes, including a crash-to-desktop (CTD) upon launch. Overall, the game's performance is described as unreliable and problematic.
“The game is buggy and unstable, and crashed to desktop on launch.”
“Now we get onto the real issues with this game: it is dead, buggy, unlaunchable, and multiplayer only.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers feel that the atmosphere could be enhanced with additional music, suggesting that a more varied soundtrack would contribute positively to the overall experience.
“The ambient sounds and music create an immersive atmosphere that draws you into the game world.”
“The atmospheric design is stunning, making every location feel unique and alive.”
“The combination of visuals and sound effects really enhances the overall atmosphere, making it a captivating experience.”
“The lack of ambient sounds really detracts from the overall atmosphere.”
“The environments feel empty and lifeless, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
“There’s a noticeable absence of music and sound effects that could enhance the atmosphere.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that the game could benefit from additional music to enhance the overall atmosphere, indicating that the current soundtrack may be lacking in depth or variety.
“The music perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall atmosphere.”
“I love how the soundtrack evolves with the game, making each moment feel unique.”
“The diverse range of musical styles keeps the experience fresh and engaging.”
“There needs to be a little more music here and there to create a bit of atmosphere.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The music doesn't match the game's tone, which detracts from the overall experience.”
