Hybrid Wars
- September 28, 2016
- Wargaming.net
Get on SteamHybrid Wars is an action-packed tank combat game with open world environments. The Deluxe Edition includes the game, exclusive hero Jason Wood, original soundtrack, and digital art book. The Season Pass offers two additional characters, Yana Radovich and Yoko Takano, with unique abilities for varied gameplay.
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Reviews
- The game offers enjoyable twin-stick shooter mechanics with a variety of vehicles and characters to control.
- Players can gain experience for vehicles and characters, adding depth to gameplay and progression.
- The destructible environments and fast-paced action provide a fun experience, especially for fans of arcade-style shooters.
- The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to frame rate issues and long loading times.
- Controls are clunky and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating at times.
- Multiplayer features are lacking, with many players unable to find matches or unlock additional content after purchase.
- graphics28 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the cool visuals and smooth performance, while others criticize the washed-out appearance and lack of customizable options, limited to just low and high settings. Many users liken the graphics to those found in mobile games, and some report issues with stuttering, detracting from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the artwork and theme are generally well-received, appealing to fans of the genre.
“This game is a lot of fun and if you are looking for an arcade style top down shooter, this is the game you should get. Plus, it has good graphics and a very stable multiplayer.”
“The graphics are okay for an isometric game and it runs smoothly overall.”
“So, if you like fire and forget games with good music and nice graphics, if you liked Mechwarrior 3050 (Mega Drive) or Future Cop LAPD, if you like just having fun, this game is for you.”
“The graphics remind me of something you would see in an iPad game.”
“Washed out graphics, long loading sequences, totally uninteresting and unengaging vanilla story, annoying 'what should I do now' situations where you make a mistake and have to repeat the boring run here, kill, kill, run there... chores.”
“No custom graphic options, only low and high as presets.”
- story26 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely criticized as shallow and unengaging, serving merely as a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a compelling narrative. Players find the plot to be minimal and repetitive, with frustrating escort missions and a lack of meaningful cutscenes, leading to a disjointed experience that fails to captivate. Overall, the story feels like an afterthought, overshadowed by the mechanics of shooting and mission objectives.
“In this game, the story is set in the future, where you initially play as a lone wolf in battle armor, hired by a corporation.”
“Following the story, you complete one target after another until the end of the level.”
“On your missions, you can find several vehicles you can use, and you will probably use them most of the time.”
“Nonexistent story screwed onto a solid shooting mechanic... which is just not compelling enough.”
“Washed out graphics, long loading sequences, totally uninteresting and unengaging vanilla story, annoying 'what should I do now' situations where you make a mistake and have to repeat the boring run here, kill, kill, run there... chores.”
“The story is... well, it's there.”
- music18 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise the soundtrack as great and fitting, others find it repetitive and forgettable. Sound effects are generally criticized as dull, detracting from the overall audio experience. Overall, the soundtrack stands out positively amidst the less favorable comments on other audio elements.
“The soundtrack is really good, the voice acting not that much.”
“Also, I like the music; it fits perfectly into the game.”
“And the music is really great.”
“Sound effects are dull and boring, combat with enemies sounds like someone dropping books on a table, and the music is forgettable and not very interesting.”
“Music is repetitive and lacks variety.”
“The overall sound design is uninspired, making the music feel like an afterthought.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, particularly for fans of the mecha genre, featuring solid shooting mechanics and good controller responsiveness. However, it lacks depth and diversity, with straightforward mechanics that offer limited tactical options, such as minimal flanking or stealth. While the graphics and theme are praised, the overall gameplay experience is hindered by a lack of compelling elements and a weak narrative.
“It's an enjoyable game if you are into mecha-type genres; the graphics are good, and the gameplay is fun, keeping me engaged for a few hours.”
“There's not much flanking or stealth, but you can use buildings or debris as cover, which adds a little tactical depth to the gameplay.”
“The gameplay with the controller is really good.”
“Nonexistent story screwed on to a solid shooting mechanic... which is just not compelling enough.”
“It's not tactical; it isn't really diverse with its mechanics.”
“There's not much flanking or stealth, but you can use buildings or debris as cover, which gives a little tactical depth to the gameplay.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many users noting poor controls and aim assist, alongside overall subpar optimization. While the graphics are deemed acceptable for an isometric title and the game runs smoothly for the most part, there are occasional frame drop spikes even on capable machines, indicating that further improvements are needed.
“The graphics are okay for an isometric game, and it runs smoothly overall.”
“The game works well and suits its design, despite some rare frame drop spikes on decent machines.”
“But it is poorly optimized, has bad controls with bad aim assist, and is dull.”
“Overall poor optimizations.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting clunky and buggy controls that affect fundamental actions like walking, jumping, shooting, and aiming. This inconsistency significantly detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
“The controls are clunky and buggy to say the least; everything from walking and jumping to shooting and aiming is all buggy.”
