Home Wars

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In Home Wars, players defend their home base from alien invasion using a variety of weapons and upgrades. It's a thrilling tower defense game with a unique twist - players can enter the battlefield as a mobile weapon to take out enemies directly. With challenging levels and increasing difficulty, it's a test of strategy and reflexes.

Play Modes

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

Reviews

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 894 reviews

gameplay16 positive mentions

stability20 negative mentions

Unique concept of toy soldiers battling against bugs, providing a nostalgic experience.
Engaging gameplay with a mix of strategy and first-person shooter elements.
Active developer support with frequent updates and responsiveness to community feedback.

Numerous bugs and performance issues, including crashes and lag during large battles.
Unbalanced gameplay, particularly in early stages where bugs can overwhelm players.
Lack of a proper tutorial, making it difficult for new players to understand mechanics.

gameplay
56 mentions
29 % positive mentions
61 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, featuring engaging mechanics and a unique blend of real-time and turn-based strategy, but marred by unpolished controls, bugs, and a steep learning curve that can frustrate new players. While some players appreciate the depth and strategic elements, many criticize the repetitive nature of missions and the lack of clarity in mechanics, leading to a challenging yet sometimes tedious experience. Overall, the game shows promise but requires significant refinement to meet player expectations.
- “The game is a sandbox with a wide range of parameters and mechanics to play around with.”
- “It offers a unique and engaging gameplay experience that will keep you coming back for more.”
- “Home Wars is one of the more promising indie games I have seen recently, combining fun and engaging gameplay with a very active and vocal development team.”
- “As much as I love the idea behind this game and the mechanics, there are too many errors for me to keep playing.”
- “The gameplay is clunky and is difficult to understand.”
- “Every single mission will be either 'defend x' or 'defend x... then take y once the enemy is dead', making the gameplay boring and incredibly repetitive.”
graphics
43 mentions
14 % positive mentions
74 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as simple, crude, and lacking in detail, with many users noting that they do not require high-end hardware to run. While some appreciate the minimalist art style and find it fitting for the gameplay, others express disappointment with the overall visual quality, citing bland textures and poor performance on lower-end systems. Despite the graphical shortcomings, many players emphasize that the engaging gameplay compensates for the visuals, making the game enjoyable overall.
- “The graphics and overall design of the game are also top-notch, with detailed and visually appealing environments and characters.”
- “The graphics may not seem to be the best, but you'll be happy they're not super HD when you have thousands of bugs on-screen at a time.”
- “Despite its simple graphics, it betrays the level of depth the devs put into this fantastic game.”
- “I truly believe that this game won't work without an NVIDIA graphics card, and that's extremely unfortunate.”
- “The graphics got stuck so low that I couldn't even read the words in the text bubbles.”
- “In fact, if that weren't so, I would probably be more inclined to forgive how poor the visuals are; the UI looks like it could have been made in MS Paint, the maps look like they were made in Google Sketch-Up, and although the green army men are supposed to be made out of plastic, the graphics are so bad that they hardly even look like that.”
story
32 mentions
13 % positive mentions
78 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The game's story is set in a whimsical yet challenging environment where players command toy soldiers against various insect adversaries, reminiscent of "Toy Story" and "Starship Troopers." While the narrative offers a fun premise with diverse missions, players often find the gameplay repetitive and frustrating due to poorly designed mission objectives and a steep learning curve. Additionally, technical issues and a lack of mission variety detract from the overall experience, making it difficult for newcomers to fully enjoy the story mode.
- “Very hard but fun story, sandbox is super fun!”
- “You definitely get the sense you're playing a 'Toy Story gone wrong' game, where you're the army men from the movie desperately fighting off beetles from the backyard.”
- “Every mission feels like Starship Troopers and every ounce of progress must be clawed against the tides of unending adversity.”
- “Every single mission will be either 'defend x' or 'defend x... then take y once the enemy is dead', making the gameplay boring and incredibly repetitive.”
- “The story mode in this game has a huge learning curve; you will fail your first playthrough.”
- “The only complaint I would have is that some missions need a little work, like the destroying the mound mission, which is extremely difficult early game when you have only a small amount of artillery, and the capture the flag missions are annoying because they don't end despite slaughtering all the bugs.”
stability
22 mentions
9 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
91 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many users reporting significant bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. While some players have not encountered major issues and appreciate the developers' responsiveness in addressing problems, the consensus leans towards the game feeling unfinished and in need of further polish. Overall, players express frustration over the game's current state, with calls for more updates and fixes.
- “Great game, 100 percent bug-free! I beat the campaign and thought the game was done, but there's actually so much more to do besides the campaign. Also, I didn't realize I could do other seasons. Great game, 100 percent real comments, not generated by bots!”
- “The game works perfectly. Of course, every game can be improved, whether it's in balancing gameplay or something else. The only major problem I have had, and still am having, is that for some reason none of the graphics will load. However, I seem to be the only person with this problem. I tried everything, but since no one else has seen this, I would say this game overall is well made and not really buggy.”
- “This game is extremely buggy and unfinished no matter what the dev tries to say.”
- “Unfinished game - significant glitches & overall it just doesn't feel polished.”
- “Right now the game is very buggy, and many systems need to be completely redone, and the whole game needs to be rebalanced.”
optimization
13 mentions
23 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many users noting significant performance issues, lack of updates, and poor balance, making it a rough experience overall. While some appreciate the core mechanics, the unoptimized nature of the game detracts from its potential, especially for players with older hardware. Overall, improvements in optimization are deemed essential for enhancing the gameplay experience.
- “Sure it's not the most pretty or optimized game, but its core game mechanics are well thought out and allow much room for strategic gameplay.”
- “This game is still in its early stages, so optimization and bug fixes are still being worked on, but it's fully playable and plenty of content is available.”
- “A few updates related to optimization and other small fixes would make this game much better, if only the developer cared more about the game.”
- “This game is very janky, it has definite balance issues, the translation is bad, performance optimization is basically non-existent, and overall is just a rough product.”
- “Game is not optimized at all so if you are on an older computer it won't work.”
- “A few updates related to optimization and other small fixes would make this game much better, if only the developer gave a care about the game, sadly.”
monetization
12 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has been heavily criticized, with many users labeling it a "cash grab" due to the developers' focus on promoting a new game while neglecting updates for the current one. Players feel abandoned and frustrated by the presence of ads and the unfinished state of the game, leading to calls for boycotts against the developers. Overall, the sentiment reflects a strong discontent with the perceived exploitation of the player base for financial gain.
- “Devs have abandoned this game - definitely some sort of cash grab.”
- “It's looks a lot like a cash grab, the game is unfinished & they're making a new one without telling around 97.5% of their playerbase & just at the last moment, they did an announcement about their new game..... where the updates should be.”
- “This game had so much potential but the devs used it as a cash grab.”
replayability
9 mentions
56 % positive mentions
11 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers a mix of opinions on replayability, with many players appreciating its potential and variety, particularly through multiple campaigns and a custom battle maker. While some feel it could benefit from improvements to enhance replay value, others find it enjoyable and engaging enough to warrant repeated play.
- “Also, it has great replay value and is fun in both game modes.”
- “Fun game with lots of replayability.”
- “The game comes with 4 campaigns and a custom battle maker, so there's some good replayability here.”
- “While it's not tremendously replayable, it is sure to offer hours and hours of inside info on what exactly goes on with those little, green plastic army guys when nobody is home.”
- “I don't want to say the game sucks, but I will say it needs work in certain areas and hopefully they'll address these bugs and make the game even more playable because of how active they are in the feed.”
- “This game is a great value for $10; you have a ton of content and replayability.”
grinding
5 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and repetitive, often requiring them to engage in the same battles multiple times to earn experience points and unlock new units. While some appreciate the introduction of new units to maintain interest, many feel that the overall experience is marred by the lack of intuitive systems and the monotonous nature of the grinding process. Suggestions for improvement include the addition of an auto-resolution feature to alleviate the tedium of frequent battles.
- “Wouldn't be so bad if it wasn't a tedious grind to gain enough points in the tree.”
- “At first glance the game looked really good, however when you start playing it, you realize it's more about grinding the same fight 50 times over to finally get any experience to get one more soldier, and by that time you've probably finished the house.”
- “Minor criticisms would be the sound quality is poor, battles can be a little repetitive and grindy, and the game's systems are not wholly intuitive, which makes it tough for new players. However, once you learn how to win, it really falls down to the player to allow the AI space to generate enough resources to pose a challenge.”
humor
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is reminiscent of the comedic elements found in "Starship Troopers," with players noting moments of unexpected wit and banter. However, there are mixed feelings about the effectiveness of the humor, as some interactions suggest a disconnect between characters' intentions and the perceived funniness. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch, though it may not resonate with everyone.
- “Reminds me of Starship Troopers, which was a hilarious movie!”
- “- Barry, you are so funny sometimes.”
- “The jokes fall flat and feel forced.”
- “I expected more clever humor, but it was mostly cringeworthy.”
- “The attempts at comedy just made me roll my eyes.”
music
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received and enjoyable, enhancing the experience in the right contexts. However, some players feel that issues with unit and enemy balancing detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “The music is actually very nice and can be fun in the right situations.”
- “The soundtrack adds a great atmosphere to the game, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “I love how the music complements the gameplay, making each moment feel more immersive.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its originality and engaging quality, creating a fun and addictive experience for players.
- “This is truly an original idea, with an extremely fun and addictive atmosphere.”