Frontline: World War II
- December 31, 2020
- Frontline: Games Series
Get on SteamIn this Table-top WWII Hex-strategy game, you get to lead your army to victory by conquering objectives in any strategy you find best.
Reviews
- The game is fun and engaging, with a lot of replay value and enjoyable mechanics.
- The hand-drawn units and maps, along with period music and radio broadcasts, create a charming atmosphere.
- It is easy to pick up and play, making it accessible for both casual and dedicated strategy gamers.
- The campaigns are too short and lack variety in units, leading to repetitive gameplay.
- There are issues with battle mechanics, such as unclear unit stats and movement restrictions that can make maps feel cramped.
- The game lacks a cohesive campaign, consisting instead of unlinked scenarios that do not impact one another.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay features simple yet appropriate battle mechanics that contribute to an engaging and addictive experience. With a sufficient number of campaign missions, players can expect to be entertained for several hours to days. Overall, the gameplay is considered interesting and enjoyable.
“The gameplay is quite captivating and addictive, with enough campaign missions to keep you busy for several hours to days.”
“Mechanics are simple but appropriate.”
“Gameplay is interesting.”
“The major issue in the game is the battle mechanics.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's story offers significant replay value, encouraging players to revisit missions to refine strategies and achieve better outcomes. With a substantial number of campaign missions, it provides an engaging narrative that can keep players occupied for extended periods, despite occasional gameplay inconsistencies.
“The game has a lot of replay value if you enjoy revisiting missions to refine your tactics and try to bring all your guys home again.”
“The gameplay is quite captivating and addictive, with enough campaign missions to keep you busy for several hours to days.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is minimal, leaving the players with little emotional investment in the outcome.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their enjoyable and unique stylized presentation, showcasing a neat design with a strong attention to detail, though some users feel the visuals can be a bit overcrowded.
“You'll find enjoyable, eye-appealing, and unique stylized graphics.”
“The graphical presentation is neat, with a lot of love for detail, although it can feel a bit overcrowded.”
“The graphical presentation is neat, with a lot of love for detail; although it feels a bit overcrowded.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“Character models look stiff and lifeless, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with users noting its quality and effectiveness in enhancing the atmosphere, particularly through radio broadcasts and period commercials that contribute to the overall immersive experience.
“The maps are well-designed, the music is fantastic, and the radio broadcasts along with period radio commercials really enhance the atmosphere.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability for players who appreciate revisiting missions to improve their strategies and achieve better outcomes, such as successfully bringing all characters home.
“The game has a lot of replay value if you enjoy revisiting missions to refine your tactics and try to bring all your guys home again.”
“Each playthrough offers new challenges and different outcomes, making it hard to put down.”
“The variety of choices and paths you can take ensures that no two runs feel the same.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, running smoothly without any bugs, making it accessible even for those who are not deeply familiar with WWII turn-based strategy gaming.
“The game runs smoothly without bugs and doesn't require a deep knowledge of WWII turn-based strategy gaming.”
