Fog of War

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"Fog of War" is a free, turn-based strategy game where players command troops to secure resources and expand their territory. The game features a fog-of-war mechanic that limits visibility to unexplored areas, adding an extra layer of challenge. Players must carefully plan their movements and anticipate enemy actions to emerge victorious in this battle of wits.

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45%

Audience ScoreBased on 541 reviews

graphics33 positive mentions

stability14 negative mentions

The game has potential with its old school WW2 first-person shooter style and a variety of soldier classes and weapons.
Some players enjoy the immersive gameplay and realistic gunfights, appreciating the graphics and sound design.
It's free to play, allowing players to try it out without any financial commitment.

The game suffers from a lack of players, with only one server often resulting in very few participants, making matches feel empty.
There are numerous bugs and issues, including poor hit detection, team killing, and a confusing interface that makes it hard to distinguish between allies and enemies.
Many features, such as additional weapons and classes, are locked behind a paywall, leading to complaints about it being pay-to-win.

graphics
71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
23%
31%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising their quality and realism, particularly in gunfights and environmental design, while others criticize them as outdated or poor, especially in terms of user interface and visibility. Many users appreciate the game's ability to run on low-end PCs, but express frustration over limited graphical settings and overall optimization. Overall, while some find the graphics impressive for a free game, others feel they detract from the gameplay experience.
- “I'm a Battlefield player and must say I find this game enjoyable. It has realistic gunfights and good graphics. It may be light on content, but it's free and has 20 maps, definitely fun to play.”
- “The graphics engine is flawless, and this game has one of the best lighting systems I have ever seen.”
- “The graphics are amazing, the combat system, and everything else is a bad copy of Heroes & Generals.”
- “Very limited settings for graphics, the game is very dark while you are playing it. If you are on a laptop, there is no option to level up contrast and other settings.”
- “The graphics aren't that great, the sounds are even worse, the guns feel weird, and the environment looks bad.”
- “Graphics are terrible even on max settings.”
gameplay
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
58%
16%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its strategic elements and fun mechanics, while others criticize the shooting mechanics, UI, and overall polish. Many users note that the game has potential, especially in its early alpha stage, but it suffers from issues like poor bullet registration and sluggish character movement. Overall, while some aspects of gameplay are praised, significant improvements are needed for a more engaging experience.
- “It's a really fun game, there's always something to do, you have to be strategic if you want to survive and the gameplay is fun.”
- “The characters are well balanced and all offer unique gameplay styles which make for interesting games that never get old.”
- “Of course it's in progress but so far the gameplay and map designs are insanely fun :) can't wait for the game to be complete, be sure I'm gonna spend a few hundred hours on this one!”
- “Horrible miserable game, it's not worth it and I can tell you why: shooting mechanics are horrible, bullet registration is horrible, netcode is horrible and that's why people are not playing this game.”
- “Graphics are good but gameplay and menus (UI) are really bad.”
- “The lack of luster and involving gameplay is completely non-existent.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with players reporting frequent freezes, bugs, and glitches that hinder gameplay, particularly in its alpha state. While some users acknowledge minor issues typical of early development, many express frustration over significant problems like hitbox inaccuracies and server instability, leading to an overall perception of the game as unfinished and unreliable.
- “I know that they say that this game is in alpha and that it is known to freeze, but I can't even play the game because it freezes up when I start a match.”
- “It looked interesting from the trailer, but don't expect it to be... I recommend avoiding this game; it's a cheap, buggy mess which is laughable with no updates.”
- “Hit boxes are totally screwed, gameplay is buggy, menus are not great, and it's a hacker's paradise.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its good graphics and overall performance, while others report significant issues such as frame rate drops and texture rendering problems. While a few users find it runs smoothly, many express frustration over the game's optimization, indicating that it requires further debugging and improvements to enhance the overall experience.
- “Cool game, more or less good graphics. Optimization is good; guns feel heavy and satisfying. The only problem is that when sprinting, you can't strafe. Aside from this, everything is fine; it just needs more players.”
- “I've also been reading about performance issues, but it seems to run fine for me.”
- “Optimized really well.”
- “Really good game but not great optimization. Skyrim Special Edition runs with twice the frame rate at the same resolution and max settings. The game is definitely a fun shooter with some vehicles thrown in, but it needs work on the debugging side of it. It's very hard to play when you get an odd jitter because textures aren't being drawn properly. Other than that, really good game!”
- “-bad optimization”
- “Wtf, this is so poorly optimized. It's really frustrating to deal with performance issues.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The game currently lacks a structured story or campaign, with players expressing disappointment over its early alpha status and minimal content. Reviewers note the absence of engaging narrative elements, suggesting that the game would benefit from a more developed storyline and additional gameplay features.
- “It is branded early alpha in-game, where it reads 'pre-alpha' on another spot, classic Unreal 4 clickbait (graphics on epic settings so terrible you want to cry). There are theoretically 2 languages (Russian and English) but clicking on the RU and/or EN buttons does nothing... no campaign, no story, no players.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
20%
60%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the reliance on microtransactions for unlocking classes, labeling it as a cash grab. Conversely, others appreciate that the game is completely free to play without any in-game purchases. Overall, there are concerns about the game's quality and its divergence from advertised features.
- “✔ - completely free to play, no in-game purchases.”
- “The microtransactions to acquire these locked classes are frustrating.”
- “Fog of war that first started as an EA title feels like a cash grab!”
- “The game is different from the advertisements; the graphics are poor, the UI is bad, and the gameplay is not that good either.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the comically weak sound of the guns and the amusing chaos of team-killing during fog of war, which adds a lighthearted and entertaining element to the gameplay.
- “This game is genuinely funny.”
- “The guns in this game sound so pitiful, it's actually funny.”
- “The team-killing in fog of war, while fun and hilarious, adds a unique twist to the gameplay.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
Players note that while grinding is a significant aspect of the game, it is more user-friendly compared to other titles, as it allows for targeted progression towards specific weapons rather than grinding for class-specific stats. The experience-based shop system adds a layer of engagement, making the grind feel purposeful and rewarding.
- “In RO2, you're not grinding a specific class for specific stats; it's more user-friendly, if I may say so.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “There's still grind, but you're grinding for some specific weapon you want to unlock, which will be available to you for multiple classes.”
- “You're not grinding a specific class for specific stats; it's more user-friendly, if I may say so.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional impact of the game is highlighted by moments of realization that evoke strong feelings, such as tears, but this is overshadowed by the game's early alpha state, lack of content, and technical issues, which detract from the overall experience. Users express disappointment over the absence of a campaign or story, leaving the emotional potential largely unfulfilled.
- “Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game received positive feedback for its quality and integration with the graphics; however, some users experienced technical issues, such as being stuck on the loading screen, which detracted from their overall experience.
- “I loved the music and graphics.”
- “When I launched this game, it had the loading screen and played the loading music, but it didn't load the game. It's still on the loading screen, and I can't uninstall it from Steam. The icon for Fog of War isn't even on my desktop.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers highlight the game's atmosphere as exceptional, noting that the sound design significantly enhances the overall experience.
- “The sound design and overall atmosphere are simply fantastic.”
- “The immersive atmosphere really draws you into the game world.”
- “The combination of visuals and audio creates an unforgettable atmosphere.”