Great Big War Game

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Great Big War Game is a single player and multiplayer casual strategy game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Rubicon Development and was released on August 28, 2012. It received positive reviews from players.

Great Big War Game is a humorous turn-based strategy game with a massive military campaign. Command a diverse array of troops across land, sea, and air, completing varied missions in a lighthearted, cartoonish setting. With 40+ hours of campaign mode, unlimited skirmishes, and online multiplayer, there's plenty of content for both casual and dedicated players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,588 reviews

graphics47 positive mentions

stability32 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging turn-based strategy experience with a humorous storyline.
There are numerous missions and gameplay options that provide hours of entertainment.
The online multiplayer feature adds a competitive edge, making it enjoyable to play against friends.

The game is plagued by bugs, including issues with saving progress and frequent crashes.
Visual glitches occur, such as buildings and units not displaying correctly, which detracts from the experience.
The online component is unreliable, with players experiencing connection issues and being unable to play against others.

graphics
73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising their high quality and detail, while others report significant issues such as graphical artifacts, slow performance, and bugs that affect gameplay. Some users appreciate the cartoonish style and humor, while others express a desire for more realistic visuals. Overall, the graphics are generally considered good, but technical problems detract from the experience for some players.
- “Super high quality graphics and audio.”
- “Great graphics, sound, and humor.”
- “Graphics are beautiful, great gameplay, learning curve can be bumpy but it keeps it interesting.”
- “This is basically the same game as the first with worse graphics (the 3D cut scenes look terrible).”
- “Unfortunately, I have black squares around my troopers. I tried all combinations of graphics settings and basically it was a choice between the black squares or black diagonal lines on the terrain.”
- “Just updated the game and now it has unplayably slow graphics.”
story
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
77%
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The game's story is characterized by a humorous and creative campaign that spans 50 missions, though players express frustration over the lack of save functionality, which hampers progress and enjoyment. While the writing is entertaining, some find it repetitive and wish for more diverse missions and historical depth. Overall, the narrative is engaging but could benefit from additional content and improvements to gameplay stability.
- “Campaign story is full of humor and new challenges.”
- “The writing is comical and missions are creative.”
- “Gameplay is great, story is funny, graphics are good on my tablet.”
- “The storyline is trite.”
- “It makes the story very weak.”
- “Gets slightly repetitive, every mission feels very similar.”
gameplay
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is widely praised for its addictive and strategic elements, featuring a variety of units and engaging levels that enhance the overall experience. While many users appreciate the smooth controls and balanced mechanics, some express concerns about AI difficulty, multiplayer issues, and the lack of certain features like cloud sync. Overall, the game offers a substantial amount of content and enjoyable gameplay, though technical issues and balance problems have been noted.
- “Gameplay almost perfect and (arguably) much better than other titles in the series.”
- “Great strategic gameplay, with 25+ units to select, featuring land, sea & air combat, taking place on long/large engaging levels.”
- “Brilliant & fun gameplay.”
- “Good game in theory, let down by the mechanics.”
- “The problem: when in gameplay and selecting an item on the board (like a grunt), I cannot see the grunt's profile in the bottom left-hand corner, so I cannot see the details of what health or ammo is left.”
- “Initially had crashes while attempting to load a save game; however, since the last update, it's been crashing while loading even new campaigns and missions, immensely disappointing given the quality of the gameplay itself. Will give 5 stars once fixed; until then, 1 star.”
stability
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
86%
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, glitches, and crashes across various devices, particularly during critical gameplay moments. While some players have noted that it runs well on specific models, the overall experience is marred by significant lag and the need for hard resets, leading to frustration and diminished enjoyment. Despite its potential, many users feel that the game's stability issues detract from its quality and gameplay experience.
- “Runs great on Droid DNA.”
- “Runs great on Samsung Galaxy S3!”
- “It runs great and I've played for hours.”
- “I try to open it and the screen glitches out and has static on it.”
- “Great game but freezes after completing a certain level so I can't advance past it to play the rest of the game.”
- “Game freezes almost every 5 minutes on campaign mode, forcing me to restart my phone!”
humor
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with many reviewers highlighting its witty dialogue, funny character interactions, and entertaining campaign story. Players appreciate the blend of humor with strategic gameplay, noting that the lighthearted elements enhance the overall experience without detracting from the game's tactical depth. Overall, the game's comedic aspects, including amusing voiceovers and quirky animations, contribute significantly to its appeal and enjoyment.
- “Campaign story is full of humor and new challenges.”
- “I'm sure anybody would appreciate the witty humor displayed by the characters in the game.”
- “With its cute graphics, funny voice overs, great gameplay, and well-designed campaigns, if you like turn-based strategy games and don't own this, you are missing one of the top five gems on the Play Store at any price.”
monetization
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with no intrusive ads and a focus on optional in-app purchases for expansion packs and customization. While some players feel that certain features should have been included in the base game, many appreciate the reasonable pricing and the absence of pay-to-win mechanics. Overall, the game offers substantial gameplay value without forcing players into microtransactions.
- “No in-app purchases other than map packs.”
- “But you get tons of gameplay for a paltry price with no microtransactions or waiting periods.”
- “Fair price, in-game purchases not forced and cheap.”
- “Also disappointed with in-app purchases and think they should have been included in the base game, especially the tank and medic.”
- “But asking for more in-app purchases for extra units and to customize your units seems a bit unfair.”
- “To 'spec' your troops you pay money and get more spec points, and it's full of ads.”
replayability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts significant replayability, with users highlighting its addictive nature, diverse strategies, and a variety of maps that enhance the experience even after multiple playthroughs. The inclusion of multiplayer options and a robust upgrade system further contributes to its enduring appeal, making it a worthwhile investment for players seeking long-term engagement. Overall, players consistently praise the game for its enormous replay value.
- “It is so addicting and the replay value is enormous.”
- “Lots of variety and replay value with all the multiplayer maps; some as optional in-app purchases, but I think the price is reasonable and there are plenty of maps with the base game already.”
- “Fog of war, large number of maps, and the battle point upgrade system gives replay value even after beating all difficulty levels.”
- “Lots of variety and replay value with all the multiplayer maps (some as optional in-app purchases, but I think the price is reasonable and there are plenty of maps with the base game already).”
- “It is worth 10 times what you pay and there is significant replay value.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly regarded as an integral part of the experience, but users report issues such as the music continuing to play after exiting the app and occasional crashes that disrupt playback. Some players have chosen not to update the game due to these instability concerns.
- “The music is an integral part of the game experience, as such I have not applied the most recent update.”
- “I love this game, but when I return to the home screen or a different app, the game's music continues to play until I kill the app, taking away notifications.”
- “However, it is unstable on my ICS SGS2 and frequently crashes, and occasionally the music stops playing at random.”
- “I bought this game, and what do I find? A screen all blurred out. I hear the music, but the screen is completely gone. This only happens with this app.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find that grinding can often lead to a stalemate, making the experience feel tedious and repetitive over time.
- “Grinding can often lead to a stalemate, making the experience tedious.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel like a chore rather than fun.”
- “It feels like I'm just going through the motions, and the grind becomes exhausting.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is praised for delivering great performance, especially on tablets with lower settings. However, some users reported a performance issue following a specific update on Galaxy Note II devices. Despite this, the game is recognized for its smooth graphics and enjoyable gameplay on Android.
- “Great performance on my tablet when using the 'simple water' setting.”
- “Greatest Android game I've ever played; great graphics, runs smoothly, funny, overall, really great for Android.”
- “There was one update that seemed to break the game's performance on Galaxy Note II devices.”