The game is easy to learn and offers a good amount of replayability, making it enjoyable for both new and experienced players.
Graphics and gameplay are generally well-received, with many players appreciating the fluidity and fast-paced nature of battles.
It runs well on low-spec systems and is accessible for players who may not have high-end hardware.
The game is heavily criticized for its pay-to-win mechanics, with many players feeling that spending money is necessary to compete effectively.
There are numerous bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, leading to frustration among players.
Matchmaking is often unbalanced, with many games populated by bots rather than real players, diminishing the overall experience.
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
18%
9%
The graphics in the game are generally praised as impressive and among the best in the naval warfare genre, with many users highlighting their quality and detail. However, some reviews mention minor glitches and a few users express dissatisfaction with the overall visual experience, describing it as "acceptable" rather than outstanding. Overall, while the graphics receive a thumbs up from most players, there are mixed opinions regarding the user interface and some technical issues.
“The interface is simple and the graphics are awesome.”
“Out of all the games like this, World of Warships, Modern Warships, etc., this game has the best graphics and sound.”
“This is a fantastic simulation game free to play... easy control system, great graphics, and multiplayer... it only gets better from here.”
“Terrible graphics and UI.”
“I was hoping to find a lower graphic version of the game, only to be disappointed by this and all the other pay-to-win clones out there.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
The gameplay of "Force of Warships" is visually impressive but criticized for lacking depth and innovation, with many users noting that it relies heavily on simplistic mechanics, reducing the skill and challenge typically expected in naval warfare games. While some find the realistic elements enjoyable, the overall consensus points to a need for more engaging and complex gameplay mechanics.
“The gameplay is very realistic and quite enjoyable.”
“Comparing to other naval warfare titles, Force of Warships stands out with impressive graphics.”
“I think this is a very lame mechanic and takes a lot of the skill and challenge out of the game.”
“Zero mechanics to gameplay - just press fire/launch torps/rockets.”
“No simulator is anything close to any realistic mechanics!”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is criticized for frequent glitches, lag, and freezing issues, which significantly impact gameplay. While some users note minor graphical glitches, the overall experience is marred by these stability problems, leading to frustration over long upgrade wait times unless players opt to purchase in-game currency.
“Too many glitches in gameplay. It's a bottom-tier experience and fleet dependent.”
“The game lags out and freezes, and worst of all, they want you to wait 36 minutes to upgrade your ship, or you can buy extra coins to upgrade right away.”
“Too many glitches in gameplay. It's a bottom-tier experience and fleet dependent.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy is widely viewed as a cash grab, particularly targeting dissatisfied players from similar games, while still offering some initial enjoyment akin to mobile apps. New players may find the approach somewhat forgiving, but the prevalence of ads and aggressive monetization tactics detracts from the overall experience.
“Definitely a cash grab, but still fun in the beginning like a mobile app.”
“Cynical cash grab on the 'dissatisfied World of Warships' player base, despite this being a floating turd in comparison.”
“Kind of benevolent for newbies, but the ads are intense.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The storyline of "Force of Warships" is noted to be lacking in depth and innovation compared to other naval warfare titles, despite the game’s impressive graphics. Reviewers suggest that the narrative aspect could benefit from more complexity and creativity.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by a satirical take on corruption and capitalism, highlighting the absurdity of the situation where corrupt officials find amusement in the exploitation of the populace. This dark humor resonates with players, reflecting a sense of helplessness in the face of systemic issues.
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game's servers has been consistently criticized by users, who report poor performance across multiple titles, including Tank Force and Navy War. This suggests a widespread issue with server optimization that affects the overall gaming experience.
“Your servers are poorly optimized across all your games, from Tank Force to Navy War to this.”