Future Wars
- July 15, 2010
- Radon Labs
- 500h median play time
Get on SteamFuture Wars is a strategy game with modern 3D graphics that uses simple, proven gameplay principles, similar to classics like Advance Wars and Battle Isle. The game features an engaging plot, challenging gameplay, and infinite modding possibilities through open data structure, open scripts, and an easy-to-use editor. Unique game modes such as AI vs. AI or play-by-email are also available.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has decent sound effects, music, and explosions for a low-budget title.
- It offers simple gameplay that can be enjoyable for casual players.
- The game is stable and playable without crashes, providing some fun moments despite its flaws.
- The AI is poor, making the game too easy and lacking challenge.
- The user interface and overall design are clunky and confusing, detracting from the gameplay experience.
- The story is bland and fails to engage players, with a mix of childish humor that doesn't fit the intended audience.
- story60 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The story in "Future Wars" is widely criticized for being bland, shallow, and filled with cringe-worthy humor that fails to engage players. Many reviewers noted that the narrative lacks substance and purpose, often feeling disconnected from the gameplay, which leads to a loss of interest early in the campaign. Overall, the storyline is seen as a significant drawback, detracting from the game's potential despite some decent tactical gameplay elements.
“Also, the storyline is better than The Last of Us.”
“Kinda good tactical strategy with a love story better than in Twilight.”
“And the main character is meant to be a dork (hasn't anyone seen 'Revenge of the Nerds') and he just started training at the military academy; the storyline is retro (and I happen to love retro-based stuff) and may not fit the taste of people today!”
“The story is bland and serves little to no purpose.”
“The story is cringe-worthy and I lost interest after the first few missions.”
“The plot was uninspiring, the characters at least as much.”
- gameplay36 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 28 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its lack of innovation and similarity to Advance Wars, often labeling it as a mediocre clone. While some appreciate the tactical elements and balanced mechanics, others criticize the slow pace, poor unit variety, and lack of clear instructions, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, it seems to cater more to dedicated fans of the genre rather than newcomers or those seeking a fresh take on strategy gameplay.
“Didn't notice any bugs, gameplay was solid, and presentation, although not high budget stuff, was well done.”
“Within its simplicity, the gameplay is outstandingly well balanced.”
“If so, you will surely enjoy this turn-based strategy game which shares very similar game mechanics.”
“The gameplay is horrible and very poorly made.”
“Incredibly slow gameplay, ripoff multiplayer, and boring story leave a bitter taste in the mouth.”
“The game never explains the uses of its different unit classes, which all look nearly identical, or much at all about the gameplay beyond the very basic goals.”
- graphics26 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 31 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the impressive cutscenes and vehicle animations, while others criticize the clunky 3D visuals as a significant downgrade from the original's 2D graphics. Many users find the graphics to be generic and lacking in detail, leading to a less intuitive gameplay experience. Overall, while there are moments of visual appeal, the consensus leans towards disappointment in the game's graphical execution.
“Not to mention, the cutscene graphics are amazing.”
“I have never seen visuals as real as Future Wars' cutscenes.”
“It also has nice graphics: vehicle animations, screen-shaking explosions, moving waves in the ocean surrounding the island, clouds & birds passing by, etc.”
“The clunky, ugly 3D graphics are a huge step back compared to the clear and functional 2D graphics of the original, and it's far less intuitive to grasp the relative strengths and weaknesses of the units because they're not called 'infantry' or 'tanks' or the like.”
“Graphics are stale, units are extremely limited and generic.”
“So overall, apart from the horrific graphics, gameplay, lack of voice acting, and shoddy campaign.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise, with one reviewer giving the soundtrack a perfect score of 10/10, highlighting its quality despite the game's low budget. However, some players noted that the electronic music can feel underwhelming in the context of the game's war-torn setting. Overall, the sound effects and music contribute positively to the gaming experience.
“The soundtrack is a perfect 10/10.”
“The explosions, sound effects, and music are surprisingly good for a low-budget game.”
“The soundtrack is a perfect 10/10.”
“In the future, there is a war where robots knock out all the lights, leaving only lame electronic music to guide the way.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is criticized for its inconsistency, as it juxtaposes adult gameplay with childish humor, leading to a disconnect that some players find jarring. While some users find the game's poor quality unintentionally funny, others feel that the humor fails to resonate, resulting in a negative experience overall.
“The game features a mix of adult gameplay with childish humor, creating a unique and entertaining experience.”
“The humor in the story is filled with childish elements, which adds a lighthearted contrast to the more mature gameplay.”
“Despite its flaws, the absurdity of the game can be so bad that it becomes hilarious, making for an unexpectedly funny experience.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
While some players find the game emotionally beautiful and touching, others are frustrated by its slow gameplay and lackluster story, leading to a mixed emotional response overall.
“It's so beautiful and touching.”
“It's so beautiful and touching.”
“Incredibly slow gameplay, ripoff multiplayer, and boring story leave a bitter taste in the mouth.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Many users highlight that the games offer a wealth of features and high quality, contributing to their strong replayability. This suggests that players find value in revisiting these games due to their engaging content and mechanics.
“This game offers an incredible amount of replayability with its diverse features and high-quality content.”
“The replayability factor is off the charts, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including an unresponsive user interface, frequent glitches, and a poorly designed tutorial. Additionally, players have criticized the overall quality of the game's design elements, which detracts from the overall experience.
“The AI is terrible, the story and graphics feel cheap, the tutorial is misleading, the unit design is nonsensical, the UI is ugly and unresponsive with occasional glitches, the options menu is poorly designed, and there are no fight or capture animations or unit merging. I could go on and on.”
“The AI is terrible, the story and graphics feel cheap, the tutorial is misleading, the unit design is nonsensical, the UI is ugly and unresponsive with occasional glitches, the options menu is poorly designed, and there are no fight or capture animations or unit merging. I could go on and on.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is characterized by tedious controls and a lackluster story, leading to a repetitive and shallow experience reminiscent of Advance Wars but significantly less engaging.
“Imagine Advance Wars with tedious controls, a lackluster story, and a fraction of the depth.”
