Freeman: Guerrilla Warfare
- October 4, 2019
- KK Game Studio
- 10h median play time
Get on Steam"Freeman: Guerrilla Warfare" is a first-person shooter blending tactical squad combat with strategy elements. As the leader of a guerrilla faction, recruit soldiers, manage resources, and complete missions to expand your territory and fight against larger forces. Engage in intense gunfights with a variety of weapons, and adapt your strategies to take on different enemies and objectives.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- gameplay1,336 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Freeman: Guerrilla Warfare" has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its strong resemblance to "Mount & Blade" in terms of mechanics and structure. While some appreciate the blend of first-person shooting and tactical strategy, others criticize the game for its numerous bugs, lack of polish, and repetitive gameplay, leading to a feeling of being unfinished. Overall, the game shows potential but requires significant improvements in mechanics, AI, and content to fully realize its promise.
“Very easy to learn, with some fun mechanics.”
“The gameplay loop is very similar to m&b, you start with a small crew, fight bandits, get better guns, level up your character & soldiers, take villages...”
“The core gameplay loop here is just spot-on and I can't stress enough how much fun it is to just hop from battle to battle.”
“Game was abandoned with last update 4 years ago, devs 'promised' a rework and then disappeared but suddenly popped back up in time for a sale offering only some screenshots and gifs of mechanics that were in earlier versions but removed.”
“Game has many serious gameplay affecting bugs which will never be fixed.”
“The gameplay is marred by numerous bugs, glitches, and inconsistencies that make it feel more like a beta test than a fully fleshed-out game.”
- graphics664 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting that they are generally dated and lack polish, often comparing them unfavorably to titles like "Mount & Blade." While some appreciate the improvements made over time, others criticize the visuals as mediocre or reminiscent of older games, with issues like clipping and poor animations. Overall, the graphics are seen as serviceable for an indie title, but many players express a desire for significant updates and enhancements to reach modern standards.
“The graphics are really good, the character building is neat, and the weapons are well balanced.”
“The graphics have improved a lot, the sound has had drastic changes that make battles a lot more chaotic in a good way, gunplay and guns are solid and varied, there are distinct troop types that require different tactics, city management has become more fleshed out and we're starting to see real diplomacy.”
“The graphics are fantastic, the map layouts, the textures - weapons, armors, clothing, towns & cities, etc.”
“I can't in good conscience recommend this game with ugly dated graphics, even worse gameplay and battle AI that makes even the simple enemy scripts of the mid and late 1990s look sophisticated.”
“The game feels like it is 95% Unity asset flips and much of the equipment is in mismatching art styles.”
“The graphics are worse than Mount and Blade: Warband and I had the graphics on the highest setting.”
- story574 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and coherence, with many players noting that it feels unfinished and bare-bones. There is no overarching narrative or meaningful quests, primarily consisting of repetitive fetch and combat missions that fail to engage players. While some appreciate the potential for character backstories and lore, the current execution leaves much to be desired, leading to a sense of aimlessness in gameplay.
“I appreciate the devs attempting to give companions a backstory, even if it's all text lore dumps.”
“All that and each different story you pick from the start has an interesting premise and each background choice makes for an endless combination of different skill sets right out the gate.”
“Freeman: guerilla warfare diverges from the other games in the genre by presenting a gritty, non-linear story-driven narrative where the player must make difficult choices in order to progress.”
“If you are expecting a AAA masterpiece with thousands of options, in-depth story and character progression, and no jank, this is not the game for you.”
“The questing is very simple, and the game feels like an original Mount and Blade with no real quest line or point, other than taking over all cities.”
“There is no story, there are no companions to find, secret missions, just nothing to keep you going other than shooting dudes and taking over cities.”
- stability522 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and performance issues that significantly hinder gameplay. Many describe it as an unfinished and abandoned project, riddled with problems such as unresponsive AI, freezing during battles, and game-breaking glitches that can corrupt save files. Overall, the consensus is that the game is currently too unstable and buggy to recommend, despite its potential for fun and engaging gameplay.
“This game is amazing, almost no glitches, the first person battles are exquisite.”
“The gunplay feels great and the game overall is pretty bug free from what I have played.”
“Takes all the best portions of Mount & Blade and Arma and mashes them together in a relatively bug free combination.”
“I bought it and tried playing it but it is super buggy, the translations are spotty, has the user interface of a game from 2005, and is barely playable, certainly not worth the money until major overhauls happen.”
“This game is an unfinished mess riddled with bugs and glitches.”
“Knowing that it's very buggy and the developers completely abandoned it, it's really bad.”
- optimization176 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players reporting poor performance even on high-end machines, frequent bugs, and a general lack of polish. While some users noted improvements in recent updates, the consensus is that the game remains unoptimized and often unplayable, particularly in larger battles or on lower-end systems. Overall, players express hope for future updates to address these issues, but many recommend waiting until the game is more refined before purchasing.
“Overall, I really enjoy this game; it can be quirky at times because of translation and performance differences (I'm running on a pretty average unit for this game), but it's everything I wanted in a modern module of Mount and Blade: Warband with twice the graphics and customization options.”
“Still needs some optimization, but it does function overall pretty well.”
“Fantastic job on the recent optimization!”
“It's unfinished and has performance issues.”
“Even at lowest settings, it's poorly optimized and runs kinda slow.”
“My main gripe is that the final version has become worse than early access; now it's an unoptimized mess where the campaign map and the battles will be unplayable if your PC is lower-end, even with everything on the lowest settings.”
- grinding104 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
Players frequently describe the grinding aspect of the game as tedious and time-consuming, often comparing it unfavorably to similar titles like Mount and Blade. While some find the repetitive gameplay loop of recruiting troops and battling enjoyable, many express frustration with the lack of variety and the extensive micromanagement required, leading to a sense of boredom over time. Overall, the grind is seen as a significant hurdle, though some players still appreciate the core gameplay and potential for fun.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“My biggest gripe is how much grinding you need to do to get anywhere, especially since recent updates.”
“The most tedious part of the game is having to trek across the battlefield each time to get to the enemy location.”
“I have no idea what happened but they removed so many good things and made it so tedious that it's just become boring.”
- music100 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with many players describing it as repetitive, uninspired, and poorly suited to the game's atmosphere. Critics noted a lack of variety, with only a few tracks looping throughout gameplay, leading to a dull auditory experience. While some players found the music fitting or enjoyable initially, the overwhelming consensus is that significant improvements are needed to enhance the overall sound design and musical quality.
“The music fits in perfectly with the gameplay and just makes the game feel real.”
“If you play this for only one reason, it should be for the music.”
“The music is amazing.”
“Music is uninspired and the gun sounds are kind of cheesy.”
“The music is the same three tracks over and over again.”
“The combat is kind of dry and not very fun, the characters are all pretty boring, and the music is uninspiring.”
- replayability70 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with many players noting its potential for high replay value, especially with the introduction of modding support and ongoing updates. While some reviews highlight a lack of polish compared to similar titles like Mount & Blade, others appreciate the depth and variety in gameplay that encourages multiple playthroughs. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the game currently offers decent replayability, its future prospects are promising with further development and community engagement.
“Overall a great game that allows countless replayability, and with the addition of user modding, the possibilities are endless for this game.”
“Amazing game, well polished, replayability is high.”
“Playable for quite a few hours in its current state, and probably endless replay value as it keeps getting updates.”
“It's not like Mount and Blade with guns because Mount and Blade actually has enough polish and interesting gameplay features to be replayable; this game is just awful.”
“Its an excellent game and although it seems to not have much in terms of replayability and things to do, every update the studio rolls out adds things to do and fixes bugs and glitches. The game itself though has massive potential and could be considered a soon-to-be rival to Mount & Blade.”
“In short, I would rather wait till the game has more content and is more playable rather than throw away $15 for the current state of the game.”
- monetization62 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 5 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has been overwhelmingly criticized, with users labeling it a "cash grab" due to a lack of meaningful updates and a focus on quick profits over quality development. Many reviewers express disappointment, noting that the game feels abandoned and that the developers are diverting their attention to other projects that appear similarly exploitative. Overall, the sentiment is that players should avoid investing in the game, as it seems to prioritize financial gain over player experience.
“4.4 stars, and it's free with in-game purchases.”
“What started as a fun concept has quickly devolved into a joyless cash grab.”
“Alas, I am disappointed to say, this is nothing but a cash grab at this point; even internally on the dev team, there is infighting and division.”
“After three years without updates, this game remains a buggy mess that you should avoid; this was a quick cash grab that is dead.”
- humor40 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is derived from its numerous glitches, absurd AI behavior, and the overall chaotic gameplay, which often leads to hilarious situations, such as vehicles getting stuck on small obstacles. Players find amusement in the game's broken mechanics and the irony of its ambitious genre blend, despite frustrations with its performance. Additionally, the community's reactions, including threats over critical reviews, add a layer of dark humor to the experience.
“Campaigns start with incredibly few resources while all of your enemies are hilariously overpowered.”
“Also the AI/pathfinding the vehicles display is equally frustrating and hilarious; a small bush can totally stop your light tank, causing it to go forward and reverse, then forward back into that pesky armored bush for the length of the battle.”
“Ragdolls were an amazingly smart choice by the devs. Despite the alpha feel of this game, blasting away enemies with the different guns can be hilarious.”
- atmosphere16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its immersive battle sounds and promising map design, contributing to a sense of engagement despite being in alpha stage. However, comparisons to "Mount and Blade" highlight shortcomings in graphics and overall ambiance, indicating that it still has room for improvement to reach a similar level of atmospheric depth.
“Great atmosphere.”
“It's quite ok graphically speaking and there is a real atmosphere of battle thanks to nice sound effects.”
“Even if the game is in alpha stage, you can feel and enjoy some already good concepts; the atmosphere of the map is pretty nice and the FPS battles are already good. In the end, everything is very promising!”
“It looked and to some degree still is obviously in development and has a bit to go in order to reach Mount and Blade's level of atmosphere.”
“But Mount and Blade had superior music and sounds and - more importantly: atmosphere.”
“Setting as well as atmosphere.”
- emotional12 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional response to the game is largely negative, with players expressing heartbreak over its unpolished state and the missed potential of a promising concept. Many feel insulted by the game's current quality, citing numerous technical issues that detract from the experience, while also recognizing a sense of love and ambition behind its development. Overall, the community urges caution, suggesting that players wait for improvements before investing in the title.
“Hearing the things the community is saying about the devs is heartbreaking.”
“This is the perfect idea of a game executed so badly you want to cry because of the potential.”
“This game has that wholesome feeling of a labor of love, and it is very similar to Mount & Blade.”
- character development2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Character development in the game closely mirrors that of "Mount and Blade," featuring a similar skills system, recruitment, and upgrading mechanics, which allows for a familiar experience for players accustomed to that franchise.
“The character development system is incredibly deep, allowing for a wide range of skills and abilities that truly shape how you play the game.”
“I love how the character development feels rewarding; every choice you make has a significant impact on your gameplay experience.”
“The recruitment and upgrading system adds layers to character development, making each character feel unique and valuable.”
“The character development feels like a copy of Mount and Blade, lacking originality in skills and progression.”
“The recruitment and upgrading system is almost identical to Mount and Blade, making character development feel stale.”
“Character development is uninspired, as it mirrors Mount and Blade too closely without adding anything new.”
