HoCWar

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HoCWar is a multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by HoCWar and was released on December 29, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

Immerse yorself into the harsh world of ruthless card battles!

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Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

monetization3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Dynamic strategy gameplay with deep tactical elements and realistic graphics.
Offers a variety of modes including PvP, campaigns, and cooperative play, appealing to fans of the genre.
Good audio and music, with interesting battlefield design.

Steep learning curve and confusing controls, especially for beginners, compounded by a lack of a helpful tutorial.
Frequent bugs in multiplayer and poor translation quality detract from the overall experience.
Limited player base and lack of engaging content lead to a repetitive and unfulfilling gameplay experience.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay is characterized as straightforward but lacking guidance, leaving players to navigate without hints or suggestions. Additionally, the mechanics involve specific card effects that influence damage outcomes against different unit types, adding a layer of strategy.
- “Plus you will see if a card has an effect like +1 damage to infantry/mechanical or -1 against received damage from infantry, stuff like that.”
- “Clueless gameplay, no hint or suggestion/warning.”
- “It's just gameplay.”
- “Plus, you will see if a card has an effect like +1 damage to infantry/mechanical or -1 against received damage from infantry, stuff like that.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's graphics have been criticized for their lackluster 2D visuals, with reviewers questioning the developer's awareness of the shift to 3D graphics that became mainstream in the mid-1990s.
- “The game features really lackluster 2D visuals (does the developer not know 3D graphics became mainstream in the mid-1990s?).”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization model is well-received, as it features no donations or ads, complemented by regular updates, events, and new features that enhance the player experience.
- “No donations, no ads, regular updates, events, and features!”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't disrupt gameplay.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content without pushing for purchases.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers suggest that the game's replayability could be significantly enhanced with ongoing developer support and updates, indicating that current content may not be sufficient to encourage repeated play.
- “The game lacks enough variety to make me want to play it again.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay.”
- “Without any significant updates or new content, the replayability is severely limited.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it often requires significant time investment or the option to pay for advantages, leading to a perception of a "pay-to-win" model.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It's either grinding or paying to win.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that the story aspect is either unclear or not well-defined, with users questioning its presence or coherence. Overall, there seems to be a lack of engagement or satisfaction regarding the narrative elements of the game.