Hinterhalt

41%
Game Brain Score Based on 32 reviews
  • stability
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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"Hinterhalt" is a lighthearted real-time strategy game set in World War 2, featuring bright cartoonish graphics and smooth animations. The game offers a campaign of 2-5 hours, as well as zombie and skirmish modes for additional playtime. In skirmish, players can choose from Allied or Axis factions and face a dynamic AI with varying behaviors.

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41%
Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
stability5 negative mentions
  • The game has an interesting concept and potential for fun gameplay.
  • It features a strong art style and engaging mechanics, reminiscent of classic RTS games.
  • The developer is actively rolling out updates to improve stability and address bugs.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, making it frustrating to play.
  • Controls and camera mechanics are poorly implemented, leading to a steep learning curve.
  • Resource management and troop behavior are unbalanced, often resulting in chaotic and unmanageable gameplay.
  • stability5 mentions

    The game suffers from numerous glitches and bugs, leading many users to describe it as feeling like an early access title. While achievements are easily obtainable, the presence of prominent bugs can make the experience frustrating. Despite these issues, players see significant potential for improvement.

    • “There are plenty of glitches and bugs in this game - this is basically an early access game.”
    • “Achievements for this game are easily obtainable, though the glitches can make them a bit annoying to get.”
    • “Still buggy, but huge potential.”
  • gameplay4 mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its interesting mechanics, art style, and fast-paced action, featuring unique infantry management and diverse unit types. However, some users find troop controls and resource management to be somewhat flawed.

    • “This is a very interesting game in the mechanics, the setting, and the gameplay.”
    • “+ fun fast gameplay”
    • “+ interesting infantry mechanics with formation management and a range of unit types”
  • graphics4 mentions

    The graphics are praised for their strong art style and appealing visuals, contributing to a fun semi-serious WWII aesthetic. However, some users noted that troop controls and resource management could be improved.

    • “I like its art style and its gameplay.”
    • “A strong art style.”
    • “Fun semi-serious WWII aesthetic.”
    • “The graphics are quite disappointing and lack detail.”
    • “The character models look outdated and unpolished.”
    • “The environments feel bland and uninspired, making the game visually unappealing.”
  • story2 mentions

    The story aspect of the game is hindered by gameplay mechanics that limit resource accumulation, leading to frustrating mission restarts. Additionally, technical issues, such as lagging commands, detract from the experience, suggesting that the game is still in an alpha state.

    • “One thing to note is that this game is definitely an alpha, because in mission four there is a glitch where the commands on the map are lagging, and you will get overrun due to basically being forcefully turned into a vegetable.”
  • humor1 mentions

    Users find the humor in the game to be quirky and unexpected, particularly enjoying moments like drinking a "funny liquid" that adds a whimsical touch to the gameplay.

    • “Drank the funny liquid under the sink.”
    • “The jokes in this game had me laughing out loud!”
    • “I love how the characters have such witty banter throughout the gameplay.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players appreciate the time deceleration and acceleration features, which enable strategic planning and help to avoid tedious grinding periods, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

    • “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I find myself spending hours on mindless tasks just to progress, which really takes away from the enjoyment.”
    • “The amount of grinding required to level up is frustrating and feels like a chore rather than a fun challenge.”
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