GUNS UP! Mobile War Strategy

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"GUNS UP! ™ Mobile is an online PvP war strategy game with a Tower Defense twist. Build and manage your army, plan and upgrade your base, and dominate the battlefield with your choice of deployments such as tanks and airstrikes. Compete in asynchronous multiplayer battles, or take on single-player challenges like defending against zombie hordes and breaking out of military prisons."

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,620 reviews

gameplay134 positive mentions

stability124 negative mentions

The game has great graphics and engaging gameplay, making it fun to play.
It offers a variety of game modes, including raids, defense, and zombies, keeping the experience fresh.
The ability to customize and build your own base adds a strategic element to the game.

The game is heavily pay-to-win, making it difficult for free-to-play players to progress.
Matchmaking is unbalanced, often pitting lower-level players against much higher-level opponents.
There are frequent bugs and crashes, particularly during battles, leading to lost resources and frustrating gameplay.

gameplay
243 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
41%
4%
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its fun mechanics, smooth graphics, and strategic depth, making it engaging and enjoyable for players. However, many users report significant issues with freezing, crashes, and performance problems, particularly on certain devices, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, concerns about pay-to-win mechanics and slow progression due to resource management have been highlighted, indicating a need for better balancing and improvements in gameplay flow.
- “The gameplay is amazing; just add more maps/missions!”
- “Awesome gameplay mechanics and graphics; super fun base-building game.”
- “The gameplay is unique, the graphics are amazing, and there are no limitations or annoying action points when attacking, just pure strategy, and I absolutely love it.”
- “The game is not finished; the gameplay is laggy even if you have a high-end device.”
- “The new update has made my gameplay unplayable.”
- “Gameplay isn't engaging and it feels very slow-paced.”
graphics
207 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
72%
27%
1%
The graphics of the game receive a mixed but generally positive reception, with many players praising the unique art style, smooth animations, and overall visual quality. However, some users express frustration over the inability to adjust graphic settings, leading to crashes on lower-end devices. Despite these issues, the game's visuals are often highlighted as a standout feature that enhances the gameplay experience.
- “The graphics are incredible for a mobile game.”
- “Amazing graphics and an addictive game.”
- “The graphics and gameplay are both excellent.”
- “I can't even enter a match because it just crashes, and it doesn't even allow me to turn down the graphics, which is stupid.”
- “It's just that my phone, Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G, is having problems with the new update regarding the graphics.”
- “Good game, could use some improvements with the graphics; it feels painful to look at sometimes, but apart from that, it's good.”
stability
126 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
1%
98%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of crashes, freezes, and bugs that severely impact gameplay. Many players express frustration over the lack of effective fixes from the developers, leading to a perception that the game prioritizes monetization over stability. Overall, the game is described as enjoyable but plagued by technical issues that make it nearly unplayable at times.
- “I was so hyped for this game and it really satisfied my expectations. It has new modes and so far it isn't as buggy as the older versions. Overall, good game, new content. I love this game so much, thank you! 🥰🥰🥰🥰”
- “Don't bother with this game. As someone who has pre-registered and played it to this day, it is atrocious. There are so many issues, the biggest two being the consistent freezes for the past year that they say they are 'fixing' but have made no progress whatsoever.”
- “The game is unplayable with the amount of bugs and freezes, and now has a shrinking player base.”
- “Game constantly freezes mid-match, causing losses.”
monetization
125 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
20%
43%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the absence of intrusive ads and forced monetization, which enhances the overall experience. However, concerns about a "pay-to-win" model and unbalanced gameplay due to microtransactions have been frequently mentioned, leading some to label the game as a cash grab. While the game is praised for being free-to-play and enjoyable, the aggressive monetization strategies and balance issues have left some players frustrated.
- “This is probably one of the best strategy mobile games I have ever seen, and the reason I like this game a lot is because it's completely free to play, no ads nor forced ads, extremely fun and addictive, very rewarding and more or less grindy.”
- “No ads is a huge bonus!”
- “Love the fact there's no ads or constant asking to pay for upgrades.”
- “This game has become a broken and buggy cash grab.”
- “This game is just a cash grab facade of its original, removing all aspects of strategy that have been reduced to point values.”
- “Was such a legend, now this game comes along makes it pay to win and ruins what it used to be, such a shame they turned it into one of those cash grab mobile games.”
grinding
104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it excessively tedious and time-consuming, especially in the late game where resource acquisition becomes a significant barrier to progression. While some appreciate the challenge and strategic elements of grinding, others feel it leans too heavily towards a pay-to-win model, making it frustrating for free-to-play users. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, the grinding experience is often described as repetitive and overly demanding.
- “It's fun, challenging, fairly balanced, not too grindy, and not pay-to-win.”
- “Not too grindy and overall a great game.”
- “A level 3 building takes 3 or 5 minutes to upgrade, but takes about 90 minutes of straight raid grinding (~30 raids on other players) for the amount of munitions to pay for it.”
- “Months of grinding just to lose to pay-to-win players. The game has potential, but nope.”
- “The late level grind is boring and tedious unless you spend hundreds of dollars.”
story
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
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The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players noting that it feels more like a PvP-focused experience rather than a narrative-driven one. Users express a desire for a more substantial campaign or PvE elements, as the current missions often feel repetitive and disconnected from any overarching storyline. Overall, the absence of a compelling narrative detracts from the gameplay experience, leaving players feeling unmotivated and bored over time.
- “A fun experience with intriguing gameplay but totally different from what the actual game is, without limitations. However, there are issues like a delay to receive any rewards from missions, which might be frustrating in the early game.”
- “I think the game is overall fun with high graphics, but the amount of ammo given on missions makes it hard to upgrade my HQ, and I have to keep skipping gold pickups until I have enough to upgrade.”
- “Great strategy game, the battle pass is $8 USD, which is minuscule compared to most. The themes are fun, and the alliance missions make it team-based.”
- “The storyline is also lacking, so it becomes boring after a while.”
- “There's no real story, and it's mainly a PvP base attack game.”
- “As a paying customer, I feel inclined to say that it's sad that the PvE content is so bland that I find myself just burning coins for the special mission rewards.”
optimization
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
27%
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Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed feedback from users. While many players report that the game runs smoothly with good graphics and enjoyable gameplay, several have experienced significant performance issues, including lag, crashes, and connectivity problems, particularly after extended play sessions. Despite recent updates addressing some bugs, there remains a consensus that further optimization is needed to enhance the overall experience.
- “The game runs smoothly and I haven't had many issues with it aside from the connectivity issues listed above.”
- “Great game, almost optimized during early gameplay, up to level 8.”
- “I always thought this game would port wonderfully to mobile and this adaptation of the game is well optimized and very true to the console/PC version.”
- “I do have a few minor issues; general bugs and performance issues. It seems too easy to get gold, and munitions are very scarce, making upgrading anything a pain.”
- “Alright, I changed my review again because most of the bugs I've complained about have been patched, but there's still one thing that's holding me back from giving this game 5 stars, and that's the lag issue. The only thing holding this game back from being amazing is the lag; this game seriously needs to be optimized because it crashes every minute when I try to play, even when I'm just sitting in the menu.”
- “This is coming from a military mobile games enthusiast, but the main problem here is that the performance of the game is very bad; it even kicks me out for some reason.”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is often highlighted through its quirky animations and amusing bugs, such as the unexpected outcomes of fast-casting abilities, which players find entertaining. Many users appreciate the game's comedic elements, noting that it provides a lighthearted experience despite some frustrations with gameplay mechanics. Overall, the humor adds to the enjoyment, making it a fun escape for players of all ages.
- “But there is one bug that annoys me... when you cast the commander ability fast it does nothing but it adds on your tasks... for example when I cast the missile fast nothing happens but it adds on my task... and when I cast the rally fast... all my units retreat hahahahah it's funny as heck.”
- “Very fun and has some humorous animations as well as very cool ones.”
- “I can't understand why on earth to play PvE player needs to be online lol, just hilarious.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with players appreciating the nostalgic tracks from the original version but encountering significant issues with audio settings. Users report that lowering the music volume inadvertently mutes sound effects, and the game lacks compatibility with streaming services like Spotify, limiting the ability to listen to personal music while playing. Overall, while the music adds to the experience, technical bugs detract from its enjoyment.
- “So much nostalgia from the original Guns Up! I'm glad the new studio made a great masterpiece, with the original music from the old game bringing back so many memories.”
- “The game is incredible; it's amazing! However, it does have a few issues, one of which is that it's not compatible with Spotify or any listening streaming platform, so you can't listen to music while playing. But overall, I love Guns Up! It's a great game, 5/5 and 2 thumbs up!”
- “Once you go into the settings to try and change it, the sound effects audio comes back on automatically, so you pretty much need the music audio for the sound effects to work normally.”
- “Buggy game; if you lower the music volume in-game, the sound effects volume gets muted.”
- “Once you go into the settings to try and change it, the sound effects audio comes back on automatically, so pretty much you need music audio for the sound effects to work normally.”
- “I don't know if this is a bug or not, but when you don't hear music, the loading screen doesn't disappear. I don't know if it's just my Wi-Fi.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers express that the game lacks sufficient replayability due to high upgrade costs and a scarcity of engaging content. They suggest that lowering upgrade requirements and introducing more casual events could enhance the game's longevity and enjoyment. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, it needs improvements to keep players coming back.
- “Good game, needs more playable and casual events to make the game lively.”
- “Good and enjoyable game, but it desperately needs more content and replayability.”
- “If the required amount to upgrade buildings or units was lowered, I feel it would make the game more playable in my opinion.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers feel that the game's atmosphere could be significantly enhanced through improved sound design and visual effects, such as a grayish tone and vignette during player raids. Additionally, the lack of features like open world group chat and streamlined communication options detracts from the overall immersive experience, making interactions feel tedious.
- “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, with a haunting soundtrack that perfectly complements the eerie visuals.”
- “Every corner of the game world is filled with rich details that create a captivating and immersive atmosphere.”
- “The combination of ambient sounds and stunning visuals truly brings the game's atmosphere to life, making every moment feel intense and engaging.”
- “I think the sound of the game could do more work in its atmosphere as well, like making it slightly grayish and adding a stylized vignette effect when raiding players would do wonders.”
- “I absolutely love this game, but I've given it four stars because I feel that it can become repetitive while grinding. However, I just feel that it lacks a certain atmosphere, such as an open world group chat and the ability to send friend requests or select the name of the person in our alliance. It becomes very tiresome to have to type the name of the player while chatting with them in your alliance.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the game to be heartwarming and uplifting, highlighting its wholesome nature as a key emotional aspect that enhances their overall experience.
- “This game is incredibly heartwarming and evokes a deep sense of connection.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters truly resonates with players.”
- “I felt a rollercoaster of emotions throughout the game, from joy to sadness.”