Iron Conflict

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Iron Conflict is a multiplayer real-time strategy game with a warfare theme. It was developed by Angela Game and was released on January 7, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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.

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Audience ScoreBased on 411 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

grinding12 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of RTS and tank combat, reminiscent of World of Tanks and Company of Heroes.
Players appreciate the graphics and immersive gameplay, with many finding it fun and addictive.
The game has potential for growth, with frequent updates and a responsive development team.

The game suffers from a lack of players, often resulting in matches filled with bots instead of real opponents.
Many players report issues with the grind for progression, finding it slow and frustrating, especially at higher tiers.
The user interface and controls are often described as clunky and unpolished, detracting from the overall experience.

gameplay
65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its fast-paced and engaging mechanics reminiscent of RTS and MOBA genres, 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 systems, leading to a grind-heavy experience that detracts from overall enjoyment. Despite its potential and some appealing features, the gameplay is often described as chaotic and lacking depth, making it a hit-or-miss for players.
- “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.”
graphics
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 outdated. Overall, while the visuals are generally appreciated, there are significant concerns regarding performance and technical quality.
- “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.”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be significant, especially after tier 3, where progression becomes notably slower and more tedious. While some users appreciate the initial resource availability and events that can ease the grind, many express a desire for reduced experience requirements or increased rewards to alleviate the grindy nature, particularly in higher tiers. Overall, the game is seen as fun and engaging, but the grinding can detract from the experience for some players.
- “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.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is generally viewed as problematic, with many users reporting bugs that detract from the experience, leading to frustration and abandonment. However, some players note that while there are issues, the game remains playable and runs well overall, suggesting that with some troubleshooting, players may mitigate their problems.
- “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.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization in 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 microtransactions, others note that prices are relatively low in the Russian region.
- “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 features microtransactions.”
- “Microtransactions are frustrating.”
- “Iron Conflict is a free-to-play tactical RTS game that includes microtransactions to accelerate research progress for unlocking new upgrades and higher-tier units.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its quirky bot names and amusing unit models, which add a lighthearted touch to the gameplay. Players find the overall experience particularly entertaining when played with friends, despite some graphical and balancing issues that contribute to the game's comedic charm.
- “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.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for lacking engaging solo missions and for having poorly timed daily quests, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, players express frustration with the repetitive nature of the narrative related to vehicle performance upgrades.
- “Pity there is no solo mission.”
- “The very same story for the modules required to put each vehicle to its max performance.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that while vehicle performance can be enhanced through specific modules, there are significant needs for UI/UX improvements and better graphics optimization, particularly with AI integration.
- “The very same story for the modules required to maximize each vehicle's performance to be on par with others.”
- “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.”
music
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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.”