Iron Conflict
- January 7, 2021
- Angela Game
- 16h median play time
Get on Steam"Iron Conflict" is a team-based real-time strategy game set in an alternate history of the Cold War. Command and customize units from different factions to outmaneuver and outsmart your opponents in intense multiplayer battles. Experience dynamic combat with Marco-style visuals and destructible environments, where every decision can turn the tide of war.
PC
Windows
Cloud
NVIDIA GeForce NOW
Reviews
- The game offers a unique blend of RTS and tank combat, reminiscent of World of Tanks and Company of Heroes.
- Players appreciate the variety of units and the strategic depth of controlling multiple units in battle.
- The graphics and overall presentation are considered good for an early access title, with potential for future improvements.
- The game suffers from a lack of players, resulting in matches often being filled with bots instead of real opponents.
- Many players report issues with the game's balance, particularly with certain factions and units being overpowered.
- The progression system is criticized for being grindy, with players feeling that experience gains are too low and that the game leans towards a pay-to-win model.
- gameplay65 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the fast-paced and engaging mechanics reminiscent of popular titles like World of Tanks and War Thunder, while others criticize it for being repetitive, shallow, and heavily reliant on pay-to-win elements. Many users noted issues with AI opponents, balance, and progression speed, leading to a grindy experience that detracts from overall enjoyment. Despite its potential and some appealing features, the gameplay is often described as chaotic and lacking depth, leaving players divided on its long-term viability.
“Great RTS/MOBA type gameplay. If you like games like World of Tanks and War Thunder but just wanted to command them and watch, then this is a must-try. It's also free, and I can see a lot of complaints about not having many units, but you can see they're trying as there's a tech tree called Lion with nothing in it yet.”
“The gameplay is about commanding a small army and killing/conquering enemy units and bases.”
“The gameplay is rather appealing.”
“The vision mechanics in this game are very confusing and seem inconsistent and are downright abusive in some situations.”
“Gameplay consists of paying the developers a lot of money and grinding to upgrade your vehicles/unlock new ones.”
“You can feel that there wasn't much work put into this game gameplay-wise and balance-wise.”
- graphics37 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising them as immersive and well-designed, especially for a free-to-play title. However, some users note issues such as lag, optimization problems, and a lack of polish, leading to a perception of the graphics as merely decent or reminiscent of older games. Overall, while the visuals are generally appreciated, there are significant concerns regarding performance and technical execution.
“Amazing and immersive game, great graphics and playability.”
“The graphics are far more than I would have expected from a free-to-play strategy game, and I like the UI which was designed very well, fitting the theme of Iron Conflict.”
“Graphically, it's clean and well presented, the UI doesn't stink and has some excellent effects.”
“Whatever potential this game had is already gone, and from the way the developers seem to be managing this, I don't hold any hopes of them fixing the graphical or technical issues.”
“I cannot recommend it right now, some assets are ripped straight from other games, graphics are blurry no matter the setting you use, the combat is janky and seems busted sometimes.”
“I dare to say it's passable ~2010 graphics.”
- grinding14 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, particularly after tier 3, where progression becomes notably slower and more tedious. While some users appreciate the casual gameplay and resource management that can mitigate grinding, many express a desire for reduced experience requirements or increased rewards to alleviate the grind, especially in higher tiers. Overall, the game is seen as fun for those who enjoy its mechanics, but the grind can be a significant drawback for others.
“Not that grindy if you spend resources wisely; you get a whole bunch of free resources in the beginning, plus there are XP x2 events.”
“This game is great for the price - not too grindy.”
“The damn grinding of units takes so damn long.”
“Fun casual game at lower levels, but after tier 3 the game becomes way too grindy.”
“After 50 more hours playing this, I still think this game has great potential, though after tier 4 upward it feels too grindy; maybe reducing the experience requirement a bit would help, or giving more experience per match.”
- stability6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 83 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with some players noting it is buggy but still playable, while others find it unpolished and prone to crashes. Despite these issues, a few users appreciate its performance and encourage troubleshooting to resolve individual problems. Overall, the game appears to need further development to address its stability concerns.
“There needs to be more games like this; I like the crispness of the game, and it runs great.”
“What happens is players show up, try it out, discover it's a buggy mess that's not finished yet and abandon it quicker than the developers do.”
“Buggy and boring.”
“I would recommend it if it was still open; yes, it was buggy, but they probably did not get the funds for fixing them.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The monetization model of Iron Conflict, an early access free-to-play tactical RTS, includes microtransactions that allow players to speed up research and leveling processes. While some users express dissatisfaction with the presence of microtransactions, others note that prices are relatively low in certain regions, such as Russia.
“Iron Conflict is a free-to-play tactical RTS game with microtransactions for speeding up research progress to unlock new upgrades and higher tier units.”
“There are microtransactions to speed up the leveling process, but for the Russian region, prices are low.”
“Despite being in early access, the game already has microtransactions.”
“Microtransactions are frustrating.”
“Iron Conflict is a free-to-play tactical RTS game that includes microtransactions to speed up research progress for unlocking new upgrades and higher-tier units.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its quirky bot names and amusing unit models, which add a lighthearted touch to the experience. Players find the game particularly entertaining when played with friends, as the comedic elements enhance cooperative gameplay. Additionally, the slow-moving planes are noted as a humorous aspect, contributing to the overall fun atmosphere.
“It's a small development studio with a funny approach to bot naming.”
“Units lack customization and have funny model names (some governance issues:).”
“Very funny game, especially if played with friends in coordination.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the story aspect, noting a lack of engaging solo missions and issues with the timing of daily quests. Additionally, there are concerns about the repetitive nature of the story related to vehicle upgrades, which detracts from the overall experience.
“The very same story for the modules required to put each vehicle to its maximum performance.”
“It's a pity there is no solo mission.”
“Not even daily quests would refresh on the proper time they claim.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that while vehicle performance can be enhanced through specific modules, there is a need for improved UI/UX and better graphics optimization, particularly with AI integration.
“The very same story for the modules required to put each vehicle to its maximum performance, on par with others.”
“Apart from this, UI/UX improvements are needed, along with better graphics optimization using AI.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with particular praise for the catchy tunes featured on the splash screen.
“The music is nice, especially the music on the splash screen.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly immersive, with users praising the effective combination of sound and graphics that enhances the overall experience.
“The sounds and graphics really immerse you in the atmosphere.”
“The game's atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful, drawing you into its world.”
“Every detail contributes to an incredibly immersive atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
