Eyes of War

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Eyes of War is a single player and multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Good Mood Games and was released on January 31, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Eyes of War" is a medieval warfare game that combines RTS and Action RPG elements, allowing players to switch between strategy mode for building and developing their castle and army, and character mode for controlling individual units in third-person perspective. Compete with up to 4 players in supported maps and continue battles in different game modes. Experience being a leader and a hero by managing and living the battle firsthand in this immersive war game.

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Audience ScoreBased on 147 reviews

gameplay13 positive mentions

optimization7 negative mentions

The game combines RTS and TPS mechanics effectively, providing a unique and immersive experience.
The graphics and atmosphere are visually appealing, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
The developers are actively updating the game and engaging with the community, showing promise for future improvements.

The game is plagued with bugs and performance issues, making it frustrating to play at times.
There is a lack of content and depth, with limited unit types and buildings, leading to repetitive gameplay.
The AI is poorly designed, often resulting in units getting stuck or not following commands properly.

gameplay
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
59%
8%
The gameplay is a standout feature, skillfully blending real-time strategy (RTS) and third-person shooter (TPS) mechanics, resulting in a dynamic and immersive experience. While some players find the gameplay occasionally sluggish or buggy, the overall mechanics are smooth and engaging, allowing for seamless transitions between commanding units and direct combat. The game captures the excitement of medieval battles with its detailed environments and offers a satisfying mix of strategic depth and accessible controls, making it enjoyable for a wide range of players.
- “The combat mechanics feel smooth, and the transition between commanding and fighting is seamless.”
- “The game captures the thrill of medieval battles with its fluid mechanics, detailed environments, and engaging gameplay.”
- “The mechanics are so smooth and enjoyable that you truly get immersed in the game.”
- “The gameplay is a bit buggy and sluggish, but not overly distracting.”
- “The thought of first person is very nice; I love it, but the gameplay is just boring. It's like you're meant to lose, and no one really wants to lose.”
- “If the battle system can be improved a little more, it can give an extra pleasure in terms of gameplay.”
graphics
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
35%
10%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive a mixed reception, with many praising the visuals, atmosphere, and dynamic battlefields, while some criticize certain animations and optimization issues, particularly at higher settings. Players appreciate the colorful and appealing design, though there are mentions of performance problems and rough edges that could benefit from further development. Despite these concerns, the graphics are considered one of the game's stronger aspects, with potential for improvement in future updates.
- “Great graphics and kill animations in third-person mode!”
- “The graphics, details, and overall atmosphere are among the game’s strongest aspects.”
- “The atmosphere and graphics of the game are also quite impressive.”
- “Its terrible graphics, just terrible everything.”
- “Think it was on low graphic settings because it was worse before the update, plus the fog of war in top-down view can be a little funny.”
- “The graphics are not like the popular and well-known games, so it was a different experience.”
optimization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
37%
44%
Overall, the game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues such as frame drops, stutters, and crashes, particularly at higher graphics settings. While some players find it playable at medium settings, the limited multithreading and numerous bugs detract from the experience. Many reviewers express hope for future improvements, but currently, the optimization is considered poor compared to similar titles.
- “It's decent and reasonably priced, and when the game is more fleshed out with features and optimization, I will look this up again.”
- “Performance is within an acceptable range, but multithreading is limited to 4 cores for now, so be careful when training more than 100 units.”
- “It hits a sweet spot in terms of the price-to-performance ratio, especially considering it's the brainchild of an indie studio.”
- “The optimization needs serious work; frame drops, stutters, and other small annoyances really get in the way.”
- “It is buggy and poorly optimized.”
- “Trash, horrible optimization for a low-quality game; bugs everywhere. Play Mordhau, Chivalry 2, and Halo Wars 1 or 2 instead; it's like they tried to capitalize off of those markets and executed it poorly.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with many users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and performance issues that significantly hinder gameplay. While some players acknowledge the potential of the game and appreciate the developers' responsiveness in addressing these issues through updates, the overall experience remains frustratingly unstable and poorly optimized at this stage.
- “Extremely buggy game.”
- “Constant bugs and glitches made this basically unplayable for me and a friend.”
- “It is buggy and poorly optimized.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
Overall, the music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players expressing a desire for more variety and others finding it enjoyable. While a few users noted that the music enhances the gaming experience, others described it as lacking depth or merely serving as background noise. Despite these criticisms, there is potential for improvement with future updates.
- “The graphics and music are great!”
- “I think they did well on graphics and music, which also keeps you engaged.”
- “In-game voiceovers and music really make you feel like you're living the moment.”
- “Needs more music variety.”
- “I'm not fond of the music, lol, but all in all, as it stands, it's a 6/10 for me.”
- “Just filling noises/no music.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its impressive visuals and detailed graphics, which effectively immerse players in a strategic world. The addition of TPS mode further enhances the overall ambiance, making it one of the game's standout features.
- “The graphics, details, and overall atmosphere are among the game’s strongest aspects.”
- “Both the atmosphere and visual quality draw players into a world where they are encouraged to apply their war strategies.”
- “The atmosphere and graphics of the game are also quite impressive.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game currently lacks a proper story mode and has minimal narrative content, with users expressing a desire for a more developed storyline and deeper connections between factions. While there are unique units, the absence of backstory and limited multiplayer options detract from the overall experience.
- “There’s not a ton of content either; no proper story mode, limited multiplayer options, and while arena mode is a nice touch, it doesn’t make up for everything that’s missing.”
- “There are a few unique units among the factions, but there is no connection or backstory to each faction.”
- “0 (no story)”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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100%
Users highlight that the game's replayability is significantly enhanced by features like procedurally generated maps and the inclusion of multiple playable kingdoms, leading to an experience that feels infinitely replayable or nearly so.
- “The maps are procedurally generated, which adds a fresh experience every time you play.”
- “The game is infinitely replayable, or almost, thanks to its dynamic content.”
- “With more playable kingdoms, the replayability factor is significantly enhanced.”
- “Make the maps procedurally generated and add more playable kingdoms.”
- “Replayability is lacking; once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to return.”
- “The game feels repetitive after the first playthrough, with limited variations in gameplay.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game humorous, noting that certain visual elements, like the fog of war in the top-down view, can add to the comedic experience. Overall, the humor is considered a positive aspect, contributing to the game's charm.
- “It is a funny game.”
- “I think it was on low graphic settings because it was worse before the update; plus, the fog of war in the top-down view can be a little funny.”