Grunt1914
- November 8, 2019
- Aligned Games
"Grunt1914 is a massively multiplayer strategy game that lets you engage in intense PvP combat in the grimy trenches of World War I. The weather and time of day significantly impact gameplay, with clear conditions offering clear visibility and nighttime requiring a more stealthy approach. Choose from over 55 weapons, including pistols, sub-machine guns, machine guns, rifles, and shotguns, for a versatile and immersive warfare experience."
Reviews
- The game offers a unique FPS experience with a variety of WW1 weapons and maps, making it enjoyable for fans of old-school gameplay.
- Graphics and audio quality are commendable for an indie game, and the developer is actively working on updates.
- The game is fun to play with friends and provides a classic LAN experience with a good selection of maps and guns.
- The game suffers from a lack of players, making it difficult to find matches, and the AI can be unresponsive and poorly designed.
- There are significant issues with hit detection and weapon mechanics, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Some players report that the game has not seen meaningful updates or improvements since its release, leading to dissatisfaction.
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with many users noting that they are impressive for both an early access title and an indie game. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, enhancing the overall experience.
“The game has really nice graphics for an early access game.”
“The graphics are really good for an indie game.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Gameplay has been criticized for lacking improvement and refinement since the original release, with players quickly identifying significant issues within the first few minutes of play. Many reviewers express frustration over the stagnant mechanics, suggesting that the game has not evolved despite ample time for updates.
“He's had plenty of time to improve the mechanics and he's done nothing at all since the original review.”
“The things I'm about to list were discovered in the first 5 minutes of gameplay and I didn't even finish the first match before writing this review.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that while the maps are generally fast and smooth, some still exhibit bugs that affect stability. The size of the maps is considered adequate for gameplay, including sniping.
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a strong dissatisfaction with the game's replayability, with users labeling it as one of the worst first-person shooters on Steam, suggesting that it lacks engaging content to encourage repeated play.