Joint War
- August 26, 2022
- Eskrima Games
Get on SteamJoint War is a team-based tactical F2P first-person shooter set in the old-school era. Infiltration, hostage rescues, bomb planting/defusing and more.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has potential and could improve with time and player feedback.
- Some players find the gunplay and mechanics decent, especially for a beta game.
- The developer is responsive to feedback and actively works on fixing issues.
- The game is plagued by microtransactions and feels like a cash grab with low-quality assets.
- There is a lack of players, making the game feel dead and unplayable, with most interactions against bots.
- The gameplay is criticized for poor mechanics, lag, and being a low-quality copy of existing games like CS:GO.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users noting that while the shooting mechanics are decent, they feel derivative, borrowing heavily from CS:GO in terms of gun sounds, mechanics, and spray patterns. Overall, the gameplay is considered simple yet compelling, but there is room for improvement.
“It has compelling gameplay.”
“Gameplay 7/10”
“Could improve gameplay.”
“In terms of gameplay, CS:GO remains simpler.”
“Most gun sounds and mechanics are stolen directly from CS:GO, as well as spray patterns, values, and names.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing them as terrible across all settings, while others rate them higher, noting that the game is still in beta and may improve. Overall, there is a consensus that the graphic design and diversity are lacking.
“The graphics are stunning, with incredible attention to detail that brings the game world to life.”
“I was blown away by the vibrant colors and realistic textures; the visuals are truly top-notch.”
“The art style is unique and beautifully crafted, making every scene a visual delight.”
“First of all, the graphics are terrible on both high and low settings.”
“Although it lacks in graphic design and diversity, as I said, it is a beta game.”
- monetization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is criticized as a cash grab, with many reviewers likening it to asset flips and scams, suggesting it was designed solely to capitalize on the success of similar titles like CS:GO. While the in-game skin prices are lower than those in comparable games, the overall quality and execution have led to a negative reception, contributing to the game's quick decline.
“This game was clearly made as a cash grab to try and get a piece of that CS:GO pie with the marketplace revenue but fails in absolutely every single way, which is why the game is already dead in the water.”
“There's no evidence, so we need to give the benefit of the doubt... regardless, asset flip or not, the quality here is indistinguishable from many asset flip/cash grab scams, and that's a problem in itself.”
“The prices of the skins for in-game purchases are very cheap compared to other similar games.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's narrative is largely absent, with players feeling that the developer relied too heavily on multiplayer interactions to compensate for a lack of traditional storytelling and level design elements. Overall, the consensus is that there is no significant story to engage with.
“The developer gambled that other players would be an acceptable substitute for adding storytelling, level design, etc. to the game.”
“There is no story.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant stuttering and frame rate issues, even after updates. Many feel it lacks the polish of similar titles, leading to a frustrating experience.
“This game seems highly unoptimized.”
“Pretty much just a CS:GO rip-off with fewer maps, worse optimization, and different animations. 2/10”
“Edit: After the new update, the game still has a lot of stuttering with frame rates. All servers are across the Atlantic, and I keep respawning with a USP even though I changed the weapon.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for lacking originality, with some users comparing the main menu theme unfavorably to that of CS:GO, describing it as a cheap imitation.
“Even the main menu music sounds like a cheap knock-off of CS:GO's main menu music.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised, combining elements from both Call of Duty and Battlefield to create an immersive experience. Players appreciate the engaging gunplay and commend the AI, particularly a character named Daniel, enhancing the overall ambiance.
“This game combines the best of Call of Duty and Battlefield, creating a fantastic atmosphere with great gunplay and awesome AI (especially Daniel, who is a king).”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the game's replayability is expected to improve over time as it evolves, suggesting that ongoing updates and changes will enhance the overall experience and encourage players to return.
“It will become more enjoyable as it evolves.”
“The game offers endless possibilities, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
“With multiple endings and diverse character choices, replaying the game is a rewarding experience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs and consistently high ping affecting performance.
“The game is really buggy, and the ping is always high.”
“Frequent crashes make it nearly unplayable.”
“I experience constant lag and disconnections during gameplay.”
