Hills of Steel 2

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Hills of Steel 2 is a free-to-play, physics-based tank game with realtime 3vs3 team battles. The game features 18 tanks to unlock, customization options, 8 online events, and the ability to compete on leaderboards. Join the community by playing with friends, chat with others on Discord, and provide feedback to help shape the game's future updates.

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Play Modes

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

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,065 reviews

graphics42 positive mentions

monetization39 negative mentions

The game features a fun and cartoonish art style that many players enjoy.
Gameplay is engaging with a variety of tanks and strategies to explore.
The game is not pay-to-win, allowing players to progress without spending money.

There are significant balancing issues, with some tanks being overpowered compared to others.
Players report frequent bugs and crashes, particularly after updates.
The matchmaking system often pairs new players with experienced ones, leading to frustrating experiences.

graphics
73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
33%
10%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews from users. While many praise the visuals as impressive, colorful, and a key factor in their enjoyment, others express frustration with blurriness, lag, and recent updates that have negatively impacted the visual quality. Some players also call for improvements and options to adjust graphics settings to enhance performance on lower-end devices.
- “Honestly, the graphics is what convinced me to download it.”
- “This game is amazing🤩🤩 the graphics are really good and the performance is great!”
- “Very good graphics, nice game.”
- “The graphics in version 2 are not good.”
- “So much lagging even if the network is 3 to 4 mbps and the graphics are so bad.”
- “Earlier this game was wonderful, but now it is becoming worse day by day and I lost my excitement, especially since the game is now very laggy and has very poor graphics.”
monetization
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
91%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the increase in ads following recent updates. While some users appreciate the minimal ads and enjoyable gameplay, others feel overwhelmed by the frequency of ads, particularly during and after matches, leading to a diminished gaming experience. Overall, there is a strong desire among players for a return to the previous ad-free experience, as the current monetization strategy is perceived by some as a cash grab.
- “A great joy and fun in the game, and I appreciate that no ads appear in this game. The great thing I like is that you can send friend requests to any friend who is playing or has this game, so I like the game so much.”
- “Totally addicted! No ads, but tanks are very expensive.”
- “I like it a lot; no ads.”
- “The game was pretty awesome earlier but after the new update you get ads after every game and as a daily reward you get 2-3 gems only.”
- “Why adding so much ads with every update and now even ads between the battle!!!”
- “Its a tired system and at this point looks like a blatant cash grab.”
gameplay
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
30%
9%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its fun mechanics, diverse tank options, and engaging modes, though some players note issues with lag, freezing, and occasional physics bugs. While the graphics are generally well-received, there are calls for further optimization and improvements to the reward system for free-to-play users. Despite some criticisms regarding similarities to other games, many find the gameplay enjoyable and addictive.
- “The gameplay is great, graphics are good and you don't need to spend money to make progress in the game.”
- “A fun game, has multiple game modes that each need different things to do well in, has around 15 different vehicles and the gameplay is different with each vehicle, overall a good game.”
- “Great gameplay and not overly pay-to-win.”
- “The game does tend to lag and freeze a lot, but I think the gameplay makes up for it.”
- “Unstable server, sudden disconnections, poor team match-up with different ranks/trophies, poor gameplay.”
- “Just another copy of Brawl Stars, same mechanics but in 2D.”
stability
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, lagging, and various glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over losing items due to these issues, particularly after recent updates, leading to low ratings. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, the persistent technical problems detract from the experience and require urgent attention from the developers.
- “Still a 1 star rating for this game at least until the dev team decides to fix this buggy mess.”
- “The game is fun and is worth playing, but the game freezes randomly and you lose items if it freezes at that time.”
- “Since the new update I can't play anymore; it freezes every game and then I have to back out and restart. Same happens, ugh, I put a lot of time and effort into this game.”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players enjoying the quirky designs of tanks and amusing glitches that elicit laughter. The lighthearted tone is complemented by funny animations and engaging gameplay, making it both entertaining and enjoyable. Overall, the game's humor contributes significantly to its appeal, enhancing the overall experience for players.
- “I also love the different looks tanks have that give them a funny, wonky style.”
- “Most of the glitches are so funny that I burst into laughter.”
- “Funny and exciting!”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively demanding, with increased leveling requirements for tanks and reduced rewards, making it difficult to progress without spending money. While some appreciate the game's graphics, many feel that the grinding mechanics detract from the overall enjoyment, as it often feels like a chore rather than a fun challenge. Overall, the consensus is that while there is some grind, it can be frustratingly steep, especially for those looking to unlock more than just the initial tanks.
- “Making it painfully grindy by increasing requirements to level up your tanks and reducing overall rewards from chests and daily gems.”
- “Like some of the changes but even more stingy with the premium currency and items than the last game - almost impossible to get anything but the first two tanks from grinding and everything else you need to pay up to 100 bucks each for.”
- “Basically in order to engage players they used an easy way of grinding rather than introducing something enjoyable.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
Players appreciate the gameplay and mechanics of "Hills of Steel 2," but many express a desire for a more developed storyline. While the missions and tank variety are enjoyable, the lack of a cohesive narrative leaves some users wanting more depth in the game's story.
- “I like it but I have a story about it so it's about my mother's mobile so when I finish the tutorial I received a tank that has a drill, but now I have the tank that has at the back, that launches a grenade 😭😭”
- “I need at least some storyline.”
- “Stages missions,.......?”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players praise the game's graphics and performance, noting that it runs smoothly for the most part. However, some users report occasional freezing issues on their devices, indicating that further optimization could enhance the gaming experience.
- “This game is amazing! The graphics are really good and the performance is great!”
- “Game is good for now, but needs a little bit of optimization; my phone is freezing sometimes when playing.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
50%
Players appreciate the music in the game, noting it enhances the overall experience, but they also express a desire for new songs to be added. Additionally, some users report technical issues, such as a black screen when opening chests, which detracts from their enjoyment of the music.
- “The music in this game really enhances the overall experience, making every moment feel more immersive and engaging.”
- “I love how the soundtrack complements the gameplay; it keeps me motivated and adds excitement to every battle.”
- “The variety of music tracks keeps the game fresh and enjoyable, making me want to keep playing just to hear more.”
- “Good game, but I can't open the chest; when I do, a black screen pops up. Please fix it, and the music is on.”