Firefight

About

Firefight is a World War II real-time tactical simulation game that places players in command of Allied forces. Players must use strategy and tactics to complete objectives and defeat the Axis powers across various battlefields and missions. With a focus on historical accuracy and attention to detail, Firefight offers a realistic and immersive WWII experience for fans of the genre.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 401 reviews

story5 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game offers a realistic and immersive WW2 strategy experience, reminiscent of classic titles like Close Combat.
Frequent updates and a responsive developer enhance the game's content and address player feedback.
The gameplay is engaging, requiring tactical thinking and careful unit management, making it a great time killer.

The AI can be frustratingly unresponsive, often ignoring commands and leading to poor tactical outcomes.
Controls can be cumbersome, with issues like accidental screen scrolling and difficulty in selecting units, especially on smaller screens.
The game lacks a tutorial, making it challenging for new players to understand mechanics and strategies effectively.

story
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
75%
9%
The story aspect of the game is praised for its immersive and realistic campaign missions, with players enjoying the variety of nations and missions available. However, many users express a desire for additional content, such as more diverse mission types, including defense missions and specific historical scenarios, to enhance replayability and depth. Overall, while the existing campaign is well-received, there is a strong call for more updates and expansions to the narrative experience.
- “This game is absolutely fantastic! Definitely worth it. I love the gameplay; I don't even know how you managed to make it so fun on mobile. The campaign is very fun, every mission seems perfectly balanced, and the sandbox is even more enjoyable. I'm really glad that you allowed us to play with all of the countries.”
- “Unique game, fans of the old Combat Mission games will truly enjoy it!”
- “Awesome game! Just need more missions or make campaigns.”
- “The game has a ton of nations and lots of missions and custom ones if you finish all of the existing ones.”
- “Fun game would love to see more updates and free content, mainly maps, mission variety and perhaps other modes or actual campaigns, maybe with a research tree.”
- “It gets a 3 for not having defense missions, I can't stand it when WWII games don't have defense.”
gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
52%
14%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of praise and criticism, noting that while the game features innovative mechanics and a wealth of content, it also suffers from issues like unintuitive controls and a steep learning curve. Players appreciate the depth of tactics and balanced missions, but some express frustration with movement mechanics and gameplay speed, which can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable and engaging once players acclimate to its complexities.
- “A extremely well thought out and made war game with cool mechanics and well-designed scenarios. If you are like me and looking for a really good game, check it out.”
- “This game is absolutely fantastic! I love the gameplay; I don't even know how you managed to make it so fun on mobile. The campaign is very fun, every mission seems perfectly balanced, and the sandbox is even more enjoyable. I'm really glad that you allowed us to play with all of the countries.”
- “The depth of tactics and good gameplay, along with top-notch AI, is impressive.”
- “Only other suggestion I would like to see is some form of change to the move mechanic so that I can stop accidentally scrolling the screen when trying to move/select a unit!”
- “Not designed to play casually; it has a learning curve for both the gameplay and the UI.”
- “Overall is good but, the gameplay speed is so slow that it becomes boring.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
Overall, the graphics in the game are praised for their solid detail and realism, particularly in the design of tanks and soldiers, contributing to an immersive experience. While some users appreciate the current visuals, there are calls for updates and more creativity in battle scenes to enhance the overall aesthetic. The combination of good graphics and tactical gameplay creates a satisfying experience, despite some opinions on simplicity.
- “I really love the graphics, tanks, all the different types of soldiers, and even though I'm not really a fan of artillery pieces, the Pak40 alone is excellently detailed!”
- “It's a good RTS game with a close combat feel, plenty of scenarios, great graphics, and physics effects.”
- “Cool idea and nice graphics.”
- “Graphics need to be updated; more creativity in battles would be nice.”
- “Simple graphics and control, but very tactical and in many respects very realistic.”
- “Satisfying brain teaser solving the difficulties; there is a sense of dread on realism captured not by the visuals but the speed and pace the units move and deal damage.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is marred by various bugs, including erratic AI behavior, visual glitches, and control issues, particularly with pathfinding and command responsiveness. While some players express mild surprise at the overall experience, the need for improvements in accuracy and control mechanics is evident.
- “The AI can be buggy at times, with my tanks occasionally deciding to reverse into a firefight I send them to, and infantry outright ignoring commands. This was before any combat, so it's not a morale issue, but that's beside the point.”
- “Really need to just add tap and move because the dragging is buggy.”
- “Visual glitches, laggy and inconsistent; please work on accuracy.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its high replayability, with users highlighting its engaging RTS mechanics, frequent updates, and a wealth of mods that enhance the experience. Many find it a great time passer, offering ample replay value.
- “Other than that, this game is infinitely replayable and interesting enough as an RTS.”
- “Frequent updates, amazing mods, and endless replayability.”
- “I love it as a time passer, and I think there's plenty of replay value here.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music aspect of the game is noted for its depth and variety, but players express disappointment over the lack of options to customize or adjust the music and sound settings.
- “So much depth and options, but no options for music or sound.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, exacerbated by clunky and unresponsive controls that hinder the experience.
- “It's tedious and boring, especially not helped by obtuse controls that don't work well.”
- “The grinding feels endless and lacks any meaningful rewards, making it a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
- “I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, and it quickly becomes frustrating and unengaging.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization model of the game is praised for its absence of advertisements, contributing to a more immersive and uninterrupted gaming experience.
- “There are no ads, which makes for a seamless gaming experience.”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't pressure players to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers optional purchases without affecting gameplay.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game to be engaging and memorable, often sharing funny moments with friends that enhance their enjoyment. The lighthearted situations, such as amusing character injuries, contribute to a positive community experience and encourage recommendations among peers.
- “I've loved it ever since! With every update, the developer has communicated with me about issues the game has had and fixed them quickly. A true masterpiece! I recommended this game to many friends; I got half of my math class to join because they were all watching me play. One of my officers was 'lightly wounded by an artillery shell to the chest,' which we both thought was hilarious, prompting them to purchase the game and the DLC.”