Guns of Glory: Lost Island
- September 21, 2017
- FunPlus International AG
- 11h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"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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- Great graphics and engaging gameplay that keeps players hooked.
- Strong community and alliances that enhance the gaming experience.
- Fun mini-games and events that provide rewards and keep the game interesting.
- Heavily pay-to-win structure, making it difficult for free players to compete.
- Frequent updates introduce new items and mechanics, often causing bugs and glitches.
- Poor customer support and lack of responsiveness to player issues.
- monetization818 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 89 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, primarily due to misleading advertisements that do not accurately represent the gameplay. Players express frustration over the prevalence of in-game purchases and ads, which are often described as intrusive and deceptive, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab. Many users feel that the game is designed to pressure players into spending money to progress, with complaints about the high costs of in-app purchases and the lack of meaningful gameplay compared to what was advertised.
“No ads.”
“The game always finds ways to keep you hooked, and is pretty fair in terms of in-app purchases.”
“You don't have to buy anything to play....no ads!!!!”
“The actual game is nothing like the ads you have to watch on every other game you play.”
“The ads for this game show you having the ability to walk around and make choices.”
“The advertisements are lies and intentionally deceptive.”
- gameplay465 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a significant disconnect between advertised and actual experiences, with many players expressing disappointment over misleading ads that promise engaging mechanics not present in the game. While some appreciate the strategic elements and graphics, others criticize the repetitive nature, pay-to-win mechanics, and lack of depth, leading to a perception of the gameplay as tedious and unoriginal. Overall, the gameplay is described as a mix of enjoyable moments overshadowed by frustrations related to monetization and false advertising.
“Overall, I enjoy the gameplay and the visual graphics are amazing.”
“Great gameplay, lots of variety and challenge.”
“I really like this game, the gameplay is novel and unique, the picture is beautiful, and I can’t stop playing.”
“I've seen three different styles of gameplay in the ads and not one of them actually happens in the game.”
“Gameplay is not as advertised in several ads.”
“The gameplay is boring and unengaging, the controls are awkward and unclear.”
- stability456 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with players reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and long loading times that significantly hinder gameplay. Many users express frustration over the developers' focus on monetization rather than addressing these persistent issues, leading to a frustrating experience, especially during critical game events. Overall, while the game has potential, its numerous technical problems and inadequate customer support detract from its enjoyment.
“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.”
“I've played many strategic games, and this one by far is the best. It has a variety of events, no glitches, great graphics, and is totally addictive.”
“My alliance is great, and there's no glitches or bugs I can see.”
“The game is extremely buggy and glitchy, which is extremely annoying, especially when you lose items as the customer service is as useful as a chocolate teapot and never compensates for their mistakes.”
“The game freezes constantly or just kicks you off during critical moments in the game.”
“The game has become buggy and you cannot progress beyond a certain point without buying many packages which add up quickly ($) with marginal results.”
- graphics432 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received a largely positive reception, with many players praising their quality, detail, and artistic style. However, some users have noted discrepancies between the in-game graphics and those shown in advertisements, leading to disappointment. Overall, while the visuals are often described as beautiful and immersive, there are also mentions of performance issues and a desire for further improvements.
“The graphics are outstanding, events innovative and often.”
“I love the game play and graphics.”
“Beautiful graphics, gameplay.”
“The graphics and gameplay of the actual game are far inferior to those of the ads.”
“This game has awful graphics; it moves at super slow speeds.”
“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.”
- story287 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its interesting narrative and engaging graphics. However, some users feel that the story is often overshadowed by repetitive gameplay mechanics and lengthy tutorials, leading to frustration. While the storyline has potential, it can become tedious and is sometimes perceived as a means to encourage in-game purchases rather than a central focus of the experience.
“I love the animations, the story, and I love that there is always something to do.”
“The storyline is interesting, the graphics are above what I expected from a game like this.”
“Great game, love the story line and the graphics as well, and overall 10/10, one of the best games I have played.”
“The intro scene was nonsensical and left me confused and with no clue as to the story, and when I saw it was another copy and paste of 'build this, upgrade here, build this, upgrade that too, kill one set of dudes, stock up more upgrades', I couldn't even finish the tutorial.”
“For a game that sells you on its story, it dries up after a few minutes.”
“The storyline is stupid.”
- grinding79 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious, repetitive, and time-consuming, often leading to player frustration and boredom. Many reviews highlight a pay-to-win structure that exacerbates the grind, making it difficult for free players to compete without significant investment. While some players find enjoyment in the farming mechanics, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game becomes monotonous and unfulfilling over time.
“It shares the same tedious style as many other games, where you constantly upgrade and train soldiers to progress.”
“The game is very fun in the beginning but very quickly becomes tedious and boring as the wait times become longer and longer, it just gets harder to do anything within the day unless you want to pay real money into it to get power ups and boosters.”
“You make the game seem very exciting in the ads; however, the game itself is tedious and repetitive.”
- music56 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and well-composed, while others describe it as irritating and repetitive, leading to frustration due to the lack of options to mute or adjust the volume. Many users express a desire for more variety in the soundtrack, and some even note instances of music being borrowed from other games. Overall, while some appreciate the music's quality, the inability to customize audio settings detracts from the experience for many players.
“The story line isn't terrible, the music and artwork are actually pretty awesome.”
“The game style is exquisite, the operation is simple, the background music has a sense of game substitution, as always support!”
“Love the story, graphics, gameplay, got amazing background music and it's also quite relaxing to play with.”
“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.”
“I managed to get up to the 2nd chapter of the tutorial before I gave up and uninstalled it because of not being able to turn off the music and not being able to save my progress in the game.”
“It is absolutely awful that I've been forced to tap and follow some stupid hard-to-follow 'tutorial' that isn't teaching me anything because of its poor design. Literally dozens of times forced to tap what you want and still can't turn that god awful 'music' off or the sound for that matter.”
- humor24 mentions
- 96 % positive mentions
- -8 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The humor in the reviews is largely sarcastic and critical, with users finding amusement in the game's flaws, such as its marketing tactics, gameplay issues, and the disparity between paying and non-paying players. Many comments highlight the absurdity of the game's situation, including fake reviews and visual glitches, while others express frustration with the developers' lack of responsiveness. Overall, the humor serves as a coping mechanism for players dealing with a frustrating gaming experience.
“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.”
“Lmao so funny your game is so bad (well ok I didn't try it) you're using Age of Empires 2 as an ad for your game lol.”
“Story is hilariously ahistorical, but just good fun.”
“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.”
- optimization19 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
Overall, user reviews indicate significant dissatisfaction with the game's optimization, highlighting persistent performance issues such as lag, glitches, and high resource consumption, even on powerful devices. While some players report smooth gameplay and enjoyable graphics, the majority express frustration over the lack of improvements and the feeling that recent updates have negatively impacted performance. Many users call for a better balance between graphics and performance to enhance the overall gaming experience.
“You would think that with the amount of money I and everyone spends on the game that it would run smoothly.”
“Developers focus on adding new equipment etc. to make money but no improvement on game performance; it becomes worse and worse with each release.”
“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
- 71 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
Players express frustration and disappointment with the game's emotional engagement, citing a lack of meaningful interaction and depth in gameplay mechanics, which leads to feelings of sadness and stress rather than enjoyment. The overwhelming presence of microtransactions and a poorly executed tutorial further detracts from the experience, making it difficult for players to feel invested or welcomed in the game. Overall, the emotional response is largely negative, with many feeling disconnected and unfulfilled.
“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 unwelcomed, but not here.”
“I've learned nothing from your game except it won't let me play it, trying to choke me with some boring story and a bad tutorial.”
“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.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a strong sense of community and camaraderie among players, complemented by appealing art style and level design. However, there is a prevalent "pay to win" sentiment that detracts from the experience, as players feel that competitive success is heavily tied to financial investment. Overall, while the game offers a good atmosphere, the monetization model raises concerns for many users.
“I love the overall atmosphere of the alliance and the camaraderie.”
“It does have the same issues all these games have in that bugs don't get found and fixed fast enough, but all told, a good experience. It is worth noting also that there is a really good community atmosphere in the game.”
“I love the art style, atmosphere, level design, and especially the characters; these lines of dialogue are really something.”
“Very disappointed in the pay-to-play atmosphere of this game, and they seem to heavily discount their packages to out-of-country players.”
“If you don't pay, you won't compete. Don't even waste your time unless you can pay; it's no secret these games require a pay-to-win atmosphere.”
“Downloaded only to see another build-your-kingdom atmosphere.”
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Character development in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the graphics and character designs, while others criticize them as lacking depth and originality, suggesting a focus on pay-to-win mechanics that may detract from meaningful character growth.
“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 choices in character progression; it feels like a missed opportunity.”
“The characters lack depth and personality, which makes the overall experience feel flat and unengaging.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is hindered by frustratingly difficult levels, particularly level 1, which detracts from the overall enjoyment despite the game's appealing design and potential. While some players find the game fun and well-designed, the challenges may discourage repeated playthroughs for others.
“It's so fun, the game design is perfect, it runs smoothly, and it's more playable and suits my taste.”
