iStorm

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Let’s jump into a real modern battle! Masterfully coordinated with tanks, helicopters, artillery, reconnaissance vehicles, and support vehicles, this adrenaline-pumping air-to-land battle can make full use of all your combat skills. It can further hone in your combat competitiveness with the multitude of TV missiles, heat-seeking missiles, air defense missiles, mines, fortress, etc. Some of the ke…

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Play Modes

2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat

28%

Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

monetization4 negative mentions

The game has good graphics and sound quality, making it visually appealing.
There is a diversity of equipment to use and a system to unlock said equipment.
Some players find the ATGM and rocket mechanics fun, providing a unique gameplay experience.

The game is plagued by serious bugs, connection issues, and a lack of players, making it nearly unplayable.
It features pay-to-win mechanics, with gold ammo and consumables providing unfair advantages.
The gameplay is monotonous and repetitive, with limited maps and poor translation, leading to a frustrating experience.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The gameplay has been criticized for its low-quality assets, broken mechanics, and a pay-to-win model that detracts from the experience. Players find the gameplay monotonous and repetitive, often involving tedious shooting mechanics and a lack of engaging content. Overall, the game fails to deliver a satisfying experience, with many users expressing disappointment in its execution.
- “- the ATGM and rocket mechanic is fun”
- “Check Armored Warfare if you really need, it's having a complete overhaul of the balance mechanics, going to try it now.”
- “Heli gameplay is nothing special, really.”
- “Low poly assets, broken gameplay, and of course ridiculous pay-to-win/pay-to-play mobile app scam tier cash gouging... ugh.”
- “A lack of players and monotonous gameplay is why I'm giving this game a thumbs down.”
- “Gameplay itself felt monotonous and very 'rinse and repeat.' I shot a helicopter about 8 times directly in the cockpit with a tank before it finally went down (each shot with a ~10 second reload delay).”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
28%
29%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; while some users appreciate the decent visuals and improved quality compared to similar titles, others criticize the lack of detail in vehicle models and liken the overall aesthetic to that of a mobile game. Overall, the graphics are described as acceptable but not exceptional.
- “On the positive side, the graphics look very nice, and the controls are decent.”
- “-good graphics”
- “Graphics are ok”
- “I don't know... it seems like a mobile game to me, except with slightly improved graphics compared to the one I'm playing right now (Tanktastic).”
- “- terrible graphics (the vehicle models have very few details and polygons)”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
80%
The monetization of Istorm is heavily criticized as a pay-to-win scheme, with users labeling it a cash grab that relies on excessive microtransactions. Many feel it misrepresents its content through false advertising, leading to disappointment regarding the actual gameplay experience.
- “Istorm (aka Iron Storm) is a garbage Chinese mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a nasty pay-to-win cash grab.”
- “It's a cash grab mobile app scam.”
- “Too many microtransactions are needed.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
The story is criticized for being derivative, resembling elements from other games like World of Tanks and War Thunder, but some players still find it enjoyable despite minor grammatical errors and occasional clarity issues.
- “The story is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters and their journeys.”
- “The narrative is well-crafted, with twists and turns that make it hard to put the game down.”
- “I was pleasantly surprised by the depth of the story and how it intertwined with the gameplay.”
- “Although being a ripoff of other two games (World of Tanks and the test mission for Attack Helicopters of War Thunder), it's not that bad and was worth a shot. However, I noticed some grammatical errors and some parts that were slightly hard to understand.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been criticized for its stability, with users reporting glitches such as missing engine sounds and overall laggy performance. Additionally, issues with translation and voice acting have further detracted from the experience.
- “There are also some problems like the lack of proper translation and English voice acting, as well as some glitches like no engine sound.”
- “It runs laggy and seems buggy.”
- “Buggy”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
300%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is criticized for its lack of optimization, which detracts from the overall experience, despite players appreciating the novelty of a tank game that differs from the typical offerings.
- “Not optimized at all, but it's nice to see some other tank game than World of Museum Tanks.”
- “The game suffers from severe performance issues, making it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game has been widely criticized, with users describing it as terrible and unappealing.
- “The music is terrible and really detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The sounds and music are just awful; they don't fit the game at all.”
- “I found the music to be quite disappointing and not enjoyable.”