Grunt1914
- November 8, 2019
- Aligned Games
Get on Steam"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 features a wide variety of WW1 weapons and unique gun skins, providing a nostalgic feel for fans of classic FPS games.
- The graphics and audio quality are commendable for an indie game, with detailed maps and a stable performance.
- The developer is active with updates, and the game offers a fun experience even when playing against bots.
- The game suffers from significant technical issues, including poor hit detection, inaccurate guns, and unresponsive controls.
- There is a lack of real players, making multiplayer experiences feel empty and reliant on bots, which can be poorly programmed.
- Many players report bugs, including broken achievements and overall gameplay that feels unfinished and in need of extensive improvements.
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their quality, especially considering its early access status and indie development background, showcasing impressive visuals that exceed expectations for both categories.
“The game has really nice graphics for an early access title.”
“The graphics are impressive for an indie game.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for lacking improvement since the original release, with players quickly identifying significant issues within the first few minutes of play. Many feel that the mechanics remain unchanged and unrefined, leading to a frustrating experience right from the start.
“He's had plenty of time to improve the mechanics, and he's done nothing at all since the original review.”
“The issues 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.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users find the maps to be adequately sized for gameplay, particularly for sniping, but note that some bugs persist, affecting stability. Despite these issues, the gameplay experience is generally described as fast and smooth.
“The maps are small but big enough to snipe in, and although some of them are still a bit buggy, they feel fast and smooth.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a strong dissatisfaction with the game's replayability, with one user labeling it as the "sh*ttiest FPS on Steam," suggesting that it lacks engaging content and is less enjoyable than other titles in the genre.
