Fog of War

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Fog of War is a single player and multiplayer open world role playing shooter game with violence and erotic themes. It was developed by Monkeys Lab. and was released on February 22, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

Tactical Multiplayer FPS shooter with a story based on the events of the World War II. Strategic battles with a variety of vehicles, including artillery. Multiple game modes. Ranks, titles, awards, career.

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48%

Audience ScoreBased on 520 reviews

gameplay24 positive mentions

stability24 negative mentions

The game has great potential and offers a mix of gameplay styles reminiscent of Battlefield and Red Orchestra.
Graphics and sound design are praised, creating an immersive atmosphere.
Some players find the gameplay enjoyable, especially when there are enough players to fill the servers.

The game suffers from a lack of players, with many servers being empty, making it difficult to find matches.
Numerous bugs and performance issues hinder the gameplay experience, leading to frustration.
The developers are criticized for not providing sufficient updates or support, leading to a feeling of abandonment.

gameplay
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally described as smooth and enjoyable, with good gun mechanics and a unique blend of arcade and simulation elements. However, many players note significant issues, including buggy core mechanics, poor driving controls, and a lack of teamwork incentives, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, there is a consensus that the game has potential, especially for those who appreciate a slower, tactical style of play.
- “Gameplay was smooth.”
- “A real unique approach to gameplay, mild arcade and mild sim; it's really good, let me tell you.”
- “The maps are huge, which makes the gameplay very dynamic, unlike titles such as Heroes and Generals.”
- “There is nothing that would keep me in that game for longer than the current 5 minutes of gameplay.”
- “The core mechanics aren't working properly.”
- “Yes, this game has a lot of rough gameplay, almost pre-alpha.”
graphics
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
55%
7%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the visual design and the effort put in by the developers, while others criticize the quality as modest and in need of improvement. Many users note issues such as pixelation at distance and a lack of sharpness, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these concerns, there is optimism that future updates could enhance the graphics further.
- “It seemed like the graphics were pretty good; the devs put a lot of love into the game without a doubt.”
- “Graphically, this game is pleasant to look at.”
- “The graphics are nice, and I love the units and various weapons available.”
- “Absolutely horrid servers, gunplay, graphics, and controls.”
- “Graphically, it leaves something to be desired.”
- “Absolutely no chance to see if someone is an enemy from over 50m, since the graphics go pixelated like hell (I had everything on ultra at 1920x1080).”
stability
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is currently a significant issue, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and frame freezes, making it feel unplayable for some users. While many acknowledge the early access status and express hope for future improvements, the overall experience remains frustrating due to these technical problems. Despite the potential for enjoyable gameplay, the current state is marred by instability that detracts from the overall experience.
- “This game is a buggy, unplayable mess in its current setup, with rather strange controls to someone who is familiar with a variety of shooters, having played casual up to mil sim in the last 10 years.”
- “A lot of bugs and glitches.”
- “People finally need to understand that releasing an unoptimized and buggy product is a bad plan.”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players noting poor performance, frequent frame drops, and subpar sound quality, particularly in multiplayer settings. While some acknowledge that it runs decently for an early access title and express hope for future improvements, the overall sentiment highlights significant issues that need addressing to enhance the gaming experience.
- “The game runs decently for an early access game; it has frame drops regularly, but it personally did not affect my gameplay, and I can see this being smoothed out in the near future.”
- “Better animation, better sound, overall optimization; you get my point.”
- “The servers are not yet optimized, so you have to aim farther ahead than where you think you should.”
- “Poor optimization.”
- “Big thing though is that the servers are not yet optimized, so you have to aim farther ahead than where you think you should.”
- “People finally need to understand that releasing an unoptimized and buggy product is a bad plan.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The atmosphere of the game evokes a nostalgic feeling reminiscent of 2007, but some players feel that the shooting mechanics detract from this immersive experience. Additionally, there are calls for improved graphics to enhance the overall ambiance.
- “Thank you, atmosphere; I'm back in 2007.”
- “The game has an incredible atmosphere.”
- “Shooting with weapons feels a bit stupid and ruins the atmosphere, and the graphics could be improved a bit also.”
- “The game loses its atmosphere too.”
- “Thank you atmosphere, I'm back in 2007.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy appears to focus on building hype through advertisements during development, aiming to foster a strong community upon release. However, players express a desire for options to disable intrusive ad features, such as the "ads deadzone," while the game's realistic mechanics may impact overall enjoyment.
- “It needs an option to turn off the ads deadzone.”
- “The creators look to be going for a very realistic approach with heavy weapon sway in ads, no teammate icons, slow shooting, slow moving... etc.”
- “It should be in development with hype driven by advertisements and whatnot, that way when it's released it will have an actual community.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews for the music aspect are minimal, with users simply repeating the term "music." This suggests a lack of detailed feedback or a strong emphasis on the music's impact within the game.
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is minimal, focusing primarily on gameplay mechanics rather than a narrative. Players engage in combat and strategic objectives to earn currency, which suggests a more action-oriented experience rather than a story-driven one.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is significantly hindered by a lack of effective teamwork, as many players struggle with communication or show little interest in collaborating, leading to repetitive experiences.
- “For this being a team-based game, it really isn't. You find out most people either don't understand your language or just don't want to work together, so the replay value drops and makes the game the same thing over and over again.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is compared to that of "h&g," with users expressing uncertainty about the depth and intensity of the leveling system. While it has the potential to be engaging, there are concerns that it could also lead to a frustrating experience similar to that of "h&g."