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"Guns of Glory: The Iron Mask" is a strategy game with fantastic gameplay, awesome visuals, and a good soundtrack. Its exceptional story, full of humor and the mystery of the Iron Mask, sets it apart, although it can be grindy with numerous ads. Some bugs may be encountered, but the game promises epic global strategy and the chance to fight for glory.

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  • Android
  • Mobile Platform
  • Tablet

Reviews

53%
Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews
gameplay123 positive mentions
monetization814 negative mentions
  • Great graphics and engaging storyline that keeps players interested.
  • Offers opportunities to meet and interact with players from around the world.
  • Can be fun and rewarding if you find a good alliance to support your growth.
  • Heavily pay-to-win, making it difficult for free players to compete or progress.
  • Frequent updates often introduce bugs and glitches, disrupting gameplay.
  • Unfair matchups allow high-level players to attack much lower-level players without consequences.
  • monetization910 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game has drawn significant criticism, primarily due to misleading advertisements that do not accurately represent the gameplay, leading to player disappointment. Many users describe the game as a "cash grab," with aggressive in-game purchase prompts and a heavy reliance on microtransactions to progress, making it feel exploitative. Additionally, players report issues with customer support and the devaluation of in-game purchases, further exacerbating frustrations with the monetization model.

    • “The game always finds ways to keep you hooked, and is pretty fair in terms of in-app purchases.”
    • “Great game to play, even without any in-app purchases!”
    • “I like the fact that there's no ads.”
    • “The game is a cash grab and nothing like the adverts.”
    • “The advertisements are super misleading.”
    • “The ads for this game are blatant lies!”
  • gameplay494 mentions

    Gameplay reviews highlight a significant disconnect between advertised and actual gameplay, with many players expressing disappointment over misleading ads that showcase mechanics not present in the game. While some users appreciate the graphics and find the gameplay enjoyable, others criticize it for being repetitive, lacking depth, and heavily favoring pay-to-win mechanics. Overall, the gameplay is described as standard for the genre, with frequent updates that often complicate rather than enhance the experience.

    • “The gameplay provides a good balance and variety of tasks thus far that a novice player would not get overwhelmed but an expert player could remain engaged.”
    • “I really like this game; it has beautiful screens, rich and varied gameplay, and simple and convenient operation.”
    • “Great gameplay for a phone game.”
    • “The gameplay is not new.”
    • “The gameplay is boring and unengaging, the controls are awkward and unclear.”
    • “The gameplay is opaque and over-complicated.”
  • stability469 mentions

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with players reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and freezes that significantly disrupt gameplay. Many updates seem to introduce new issues rather than resolve existing ones, leading to a frustrating experience for users who feel that the developers prioritize monetization over fixing these problems. Overall, the game is often referred to as a "game of glitches," with players expressing dissatisfaction over the lack of effective customer support and resolution for the ongoing technical issues.

    • “This game takes a big commitment, but compared to many other themed games that operate the same way, it is reliable with no glitches and no loss of what you have earned.”
    • “My alliance is great and there are no glitches or bugs I can see!”
    • “Overall, this game is decent and runs great even on a Samsung Tab A.”
    • “Major glitches go unfixed; every update brings problems with gameplay.”
    • “The game is full of glitches and bugs that drastically impact the battle aspect.”
    • “The developers keep rolling out updates with more things to buy but refuse to address the system glitches.”
  • graphics441 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received a mixed reception from users, with many praising their beauty and detail, particularly in character design and cutscenes. However, some players have criticized the graphics for being inconsistent, not matching the quality shown in advertisements, and experiencing glitches. Overall, while the visuals are often highlighted as a strong point, there are calls for improvements in performance and clarity.

    • “The graphics are amazing and playing in teams is fun!”
    • “Graphics are fantastic.”
    • “I absolutely love this game, so immersive, great story, graphics and gameplay 😀”
    • “The graphics and gameplay of the actual game are far inferior to those of the ads.”
    • “The graphics are terrible compared to any modern console style game and there are better games on the Play Store that do not want you to keep spending.”
    • “Just another one of those games that you see a fantastic trailer with super realistic 3D graphics, and it turns out to be another boring tap-a-tap-a game with crappy graphics.”
  • story352 mentions

    The game's story is generally praised for its engaging and well-developed narrative, often drawing comparisons to classic tales like "The Three Musketeers." However, many players feel that the story is overshadowed by lengthy tutorials and repetitive gameplay, leading to frustration as the narrative becomes less prominent over time. While the graphics and character design receive acclaim, the overall experience is marred by a perceived lack of meaningful progression in the storyline and gameplay mechanics.

    • “The storyline of the game is not only first class, but riveting.”
    • “The story is compelling.”
    • “Fabulous artwork, exciting storyline, fascinating characters, I love it!”
    • “For a game that sells you on its story, it dries up after a few minutes.”
    • “The game starts out okay, but then the story drops dead and gameplay becomes boring and repetitive.”
    • “The storyline is stupid.”
  • grinding87 mentions

    The reviews highlight that grinding in the game is often seen as tedious, repetitive, and overwhelming, with many players expressing frustration over the extensive time required to upgrade buildings and gather resources. While some acknowledge that grinding can lead to progress without spending money, the overall sentiment leans towards it being a pay-to-win environment where high spenders dominate, making the experience less enjoyable for free-to-play users. Many players feel misled by advertising that suggests a more action-oriented gameplay, only to find a focus on resource farming and building.

    • “The game has become very tedious and repetitive and frankly, boring.”
    • “It's a tedious game and you can play without spending, but you will get nowhere with in-game events and you will be killed all the time by the high spending players.”
    • “You make the game seem very exciting in the ads; however, the game itself is tedious and repetitive.”
  • music55 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it uplifting and well-matched to the game's genre, while others describe it as repetitive and irritating. A significant number of users express frustration over the inability to turn off the music, leading to a negative gameplay experience. Overall, while some appreciate the soundtrack, many feel it detracts from the game due to its volume and lack of customization options.

    • “The music is uplifting.”
    • “The story line isn't terrible, the music and artwork are actually pretty awesome.”
    • “Love the story, graphics, gameplay, got an amazing background music and it is also quite relaxing to play with.”
    • “I want to turn off the music and noise, but I had to mute my phone to shut it off.”
    • “The music is extremely irritating and the game is not as good as expected through watching the demo video. In one word, very very bad experience. I will recommend others not to install it because it is a waste of data but also precious time.”
    • “Adding to the trash, the game's music is terrible and can't be disabled.”
  • humor26 mentions

    The humor in the reviews is largely sarcastic and critical, with many users finding the game's issues—such as crashes, glitches, and poor customer support—more amusing than entertaining. While some players appreciate the game's comedic elements, the overwhelming sentiment is that the humor stems from frustration with the game's shortcomings and the developers' responses, rather than genuine enjoyment. Overall, the humor is perceived as a coping mechanism for the game's numerous flaws.

    • “Super funny! The response I got for my first review of the game being hard to play without buying the expensive resources, armor, and other items.”
    • “This game is funny and pretty easy to level up and understand.”
    • “Since I downloaded this game myself, it has been very hilarious.”
    • “Maybe then someone will take it seriously because it's not funny.”
    • “The jokes fall flat and feel forced, lacking any real wit.”
    • “I expected humor, but instead, I got cringeworthy attempts at comedy.”
  • optimization22 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant performance issues such as lag, glitches, and stuttering, particularly during critical gameplay moments. While some players note improvements in certain updates, the overall sentiment suggests that the developers prioritize new content over performance enhancements, leading to frustration among users. A few players do report smooth gameplay, but these instances appear to be the exception rather than the rule.

    • “The monetization is not overwhelming this far and the game runs smoothly without any hang ups.”
    • “Solid performance and user friendly.”
    • “This game is simple in style, easy to get started, and runs smoothly.”
    • “Even using an emulator on a top-tier computer (think $2k), the game eats whatever resources I give it and still has crummy performance.”
    • “Developers focus on adding new equipment, etc., to make money but no improvement on game performance; it becomes worse and worse with each release.”
    • “Probably has nice parts, but lags and can't even play the intro movie without stuttering.”
  • emotional7 mentions

    Players express a range of negative emotions towards the game, citing feelings of sadness and stress due to technical issues and a lack of engaging gameplay. The overwhelming presence of microtransactions and a tedious tutorial further contribute to a sense of frustration and disconnection, leading to a diminished enthusiasm for the game. Overall, the emotional experience is marred by disappointment and a feeling of being overwhelmed rather than entertained.

    • “Games are supposed to be fun and enjoyable, but becoming invested in this has made me feel sad and stressed.”
    • “The others are very helpful; I have joined other games that made me feel unwelcome, but not here.”
    • “Forces the most boring story on you for who knows how long before I can actually do something I choose or, I don't know, change a basic setting in the game.”
    • “I've learned nothing about your game except it won't let me play it, trying to choke me with some boring story and a bad tutorial.”
  • character development3 mentions

    Character development in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising the graphics and character designs as appealing, while others criticize the designs as uninspired and highlight the game's pay-to-win mechanics, which may detract from character progression for non-paying players. Overall, the character development aspect seems to cater more to casual players rather than offering depth for seasoned gamers.

    • “The character development feels shallow and uninspired, making it hard to connect with anyone in the game.”
    • “I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful growth for the characters; they all seem to follow the same predictable arcs.”
    • “The character designs are uninspiring, and the progression system feels more like a cash grab than a genuine attempt at development.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game's replayability is hindered by frustratingly difficult levels, particularly level 1, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and potential of the game. While the visuals are praised, the lack of playability and reliance on strategy guides diminish the incentive to replay.

  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere is characterized as a typical "build your kingdom" setting, suggesting a familiar and perhaps unoriginal environment that may not stand out in the genre.

    • “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of this world.”
    • “Every detail in the environment contributes to a rich and captivating atmosphere that draws you in.”
    • “The game's atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful, creating a perfect backdrop for the unfolding story.”
    • “Downloaded only to see another 'build your kingdom' atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere feels generic and uninspired, lacking any unique charm.”
    • “I was hoping for a rich, immersive environment, but it just feels empty and lifeless.”
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Play time

14hMedian play time
13hAverage play time
6-24hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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