Kiss of War

"Kiss of War" is a 4X war strategy game set in the late modern period, featuring an intriguing story, beautiful graphics, good soundtrack, and plenty of humor. However, the game has lots of grinding, too much advertisement, plenty of bugs, and can be highly emotional. Its mechanics are fantastic, but players should be prepared for these challenges.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,998 reviews

graphics514 positive mentions

monetization393 negative mentions

The game has a lot of variety and keeps players engaged with frequent updates and events.
Good balance of solo and cooperative play, allowing for a fun community experience.
The graphics and character designs are appealing, adding to the overall enjoyment of the game.

The game heavily favors pay-to-win mechanics, making it difficult for free-to-play players to compete.
Players often experience bullying from higher-level players, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
Frequent updates can introduce bugs and issues, causing crashes and connectivity problems.

graphics
688 mentions
75 % positive mentions
22 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive a generally positive reception, with many players praising their quality, detail, and artistic style. However, some users express disappointment over discrepancies between advertised visuals and actual in-game graphics, as well as performance issues like lag and crashes. Overall, while the graphics are often highlighted as a strong point, there are calls for further improvements and optimizations.
- “Love the graphics and the storyline.”
- “Amazing graphics and the gameplay has improved a lot even since I started playing.”
- “Great graphics and gameplay.”
- “Game has been crashing a lot and running slow so I disabled the high graphics to see if it helped but made no difference; still a crashy game.”
- “The graphics are horrible and that alone caused me to quit.”
- “Based on the ads, I was expecting much better graphics than what were in the game; very disappointing.”
monetization
454 mentions
6 % positive mentions
8 % neutral mentions
87 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has drawn significant criticism for its misleading advertisements, which often depict gameplay that is not representative of the actual experience. Many users feel that the ads are deceptive, focusing on sexualized content to attract players, while the game itself is described as a typical cash grab with numerous in-app purchases that can be costly. While some players report that the game can be enjoyed without spending money, the overall sentiment is that the aggressive monetization strategy and false advertising detract from the gaming experience.
- “There are many in-game purchases, but you don't have to buy them.”
- “The in-game purchase items are priced fairly, and until you get to a decent level, you can play as a free-to-play gamer.”
- “I feel they are extremely generous with their resources, and I don't have to pay real money if I don't want to; no ads either, I can't seem to put it down.”
- “The ads for the game are completely misleading; it's a strategy money game that will cost your house, your car, and your wife. If you don't have thousands of dollars to put into it, don't even start; it's not worth the time.”
- “The biggest problem is that the ads lie about what the game is: a cookie-cutter phone game with pin-up art.”
- “The advertisement for this game is 100% not what you'll get when you play.”
gameplay
304 mentions
38 % positive mentions
52 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing it for being overly simplistic, repetitive, and heavily reliant on pay-to-win mechanics. While some appreciate the graphics and strategic elements, others feel misled by advertisements that do not accurately represent the actual gameplay experience. Overall, the game is seen as lacking depth and innovation, often compared unfavorably to other titles in the genre.
- “The gameplay is engaging and the storyline is upper tier.”
- “Great graphics and gameplay!”
- “I love the gameplay, but the game demands that you pay to win.”
- “The gameplay is nothing like the ads; I really hate it whenever they falsely advertised what a game is like.”
- “The ads are completely dishonest and do not represent the actual gameplay whatsoever.”
- “Gameplay is fairly boring and the game is horrible with its monetization.”
story
223 mentions
47 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its engaging narrative and character interactions, while others find it lacking depth and coherence. Many users express a desire for more backstory and expanded missions, as the storyline tends to become repetitive or cut off after initial chapters. Overall, while the graphics and gameplay are praised, the story is seen as an area needing improvement to enhance player engagement.
- “Unlike so many of this genre, it actually has a story, a decent one at that.”
- “Great storyline, excellent graphics, plenty of rewards to keep you playing; all around a great game, really an in-depth experience.”
- “I love how they made the story and the character interactions; it's amazing.”
- “Edit: later on, the story completely cuts off and you are just left to do tasks and grind enemies.”
- “Sex sells but a good solid storyline would be nice; this one's scattered and lame, and for the space required and money I alone have spent, the developers could easily have paid voice actors with good scripts. I lost interest in the storyline by the second officer.”
- “The game is a lie; no real shooting in the game, you go on missions, build things, that's it, another boring RPG game.”
stability
77 mentions
8 % positive mentions
1 % neutral mentions
91 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of glitches, freezes, and crashes that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience issues logging in, especially during peak times, and updates often introduce new bugs rather than resolve existing ones. While some users note improvements in stability over time, the overall consensus is that the game remains plagued by technical problems that detract from the experience.
- “No glitches since, which is awesome.”
- “Game is much better since the last time I played this; graphics are still amazing, there are no glitches, and the screen doesn't freeze up. All in all, I give this a 5-star rating.”
- “Excellent graphics, no glitches!”
- “The further I progress into the game, the more it freezes and I have to restart.”
- “Game has been broken from day one. They always have maintenance, give you 100 gold which is useless in this game. I have sent them many screenshots about glitches and game crashing. I have lost a lot of items all the time, and they never have replaced them. They always try to blame it on my RAM or my service or connection. I have 5G, the fastest internet and best connection. Don't download this game; it's the worst working game I've seen. It crashes every day. They just spend the money to open new servers and have never fixed the problems.”
- “Glitches and crashes every few minutes.”
grinding
53 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a pervasive sense of tedium associated with grinding in the game, often described as repetitive and time-consuming, with many players feeling that it detracts from overall enjoyment. While some appreciate the initial fun and distraction, the grind for resources and upgrades becomes a significant barrier, especially for free-to-play users who face competition from pay-to-win players. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a double-edged sword, providing a sense of progression but often leading to frustration and boredom over time.
- “Oh and there's pretty much nothing to do besides the same tedious boring things after the government is taken and everything starts to die out.”
- “The game is mostly upgrading and farming; it got quite boring, so I couldn't play anymore. The campaign is boring, collecting plane drops frequently is boring, and clan donating needs looking at.”
- “You spend weeks tapping on tedious tasks to develop your characters and resources, and then one day a bully comes and wipes you out to square one, not because he is smarter or better, but only because he spent more money on the game.”
humor
37 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with many players finding the dialogue, voice acting, and absurd scenarios to be genuinely hilarious. While some critiques point to the game's self-aware humor and its satirical take on serious themes, others highlight the awkwardness and sexism present in the content. Overall, the game is described as entertaining and funny, making it a notable aspect for players.
- “Voice acting is choice and some of the dialogue is hilarious.”
- “This game is hilarious and extremely entertaining.”
- “A hilarious and badass experience.”
music
19 mentions
53 % positive mentions
32 % neutral mentions
16 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the high-quality and enjoyable background tracks, others find the in-game music intrusive and frustrating, especially when it interrupts their own music or podcasts. Many users highlight the jazzy and nostalgic elements of the soundtrack, contributing to the game's overall charm, but there are complaints about the lack of options to disable unwanted music. Overall, the music is seen as a significant aspect of the game's appeal, despite some technical issues.
- “One of the best in store, graphics & music are awesome as well as gameplay, I don't see it's mandatory to pay money unless you need to go fast forward or to own specific characters or town view.”
- “Amazing fluid graphics, and high quality music.”
- “Addictive gameplay, great music and sound.”
- “Hyper irritating that the app won't let you listen to your own music or podcasts while you play.”
- “Even with the repetitive game music and sound effects turned off, at points in the game load or game screen changes, that music would play if you had it turned on. It stops your music and often kills the app.”
- “There is no guide, no help, and where are the settings to turn off the crappy music?”
optimization
18 mentions
61 % positive mentions
22 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
Overall, user feedback on optimization is mixed; while some players report smooth performance and commend recent improvements, others experience frequent lag, network issues, and a need for better visual effects and gameplay mechanics. Many users express a desire for ongoing enhancements to ensure a more consistent and enjoyable gaming experience.
- “I must commend you guys on keeping on your word since the new year game performance has been top notch, well done, I'm loving it.”
- “Amazing and optimized.”
- “Game can be a bit laggy, small things need to improve, mostly optimization for trading things etc., but they are constantly improving this.”
- “I wish you would spend more time improving the quality of performance instead of quantity.”
- “Latest update sucks with freezes and slow performance.”
- “Very poor performance.”
emotional
10 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game has been criticized for its inappropriate themes and mechanics, particularly the encouragement of non-consensual interactions with female characters, which many players find offensive and sexist. While some users note a sense of community and entertainment in the gameplay, the overall sentiment leans towards discomfort and disapproval of the game's portrayal of women and the rewards system that promotes harassment.
- “There is plenty to do and even though it seems like a community of incels, it is pretty wholesome.”
- “Decent graphics, touching the girls' reactions is entertaining, but I'd like to see more controls and options for attacking opponents.”
- “The zone chat is interesting as you get people ranging from having the emotional intelligence of a 12-year-old to the racists and bigots.”
character development
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is praised for its appealing designs, particularly for female characters, which stand out despite some criticisms regarding graphics. However, there are concerns about the developers prioritizing monetization strategies over deeper character growth and narrative progression. Overall, while the character designs are a highlight, the depth of character development may be overshadowed by gameplay mechanics focused on maximizing purchases.
- “Love this game! I haven't played much, so I don't have much to complain about, but the graphics could be better. However, the character designs are so good that I don't really notice.”
- “Big plus for character design.”
- “And the character design on these ladies is pretty interesting...”
- “Game dynamics are good and players are awesome, but the developers optimize everything from font size to game and character development hurdles to maximize buy-to-click, which is normal, I guess.”
replayability
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
Reviewers indicate that while all events in the game are accessible without payment, achieving victory often requires spending money, which detracts from overall replayability. Additionally, there is a sentiment that developers focus more on maintenance and updates that do not enhance gameplay, further diminishing the game's replay value.
- “Yes, all the events are playable without paying, but they are not winnable without spending money.”
- “Once you've completed the main storyline, there's little incentive to replay the game.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices means that replaying the game feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is heavily influenced by a sense of inevitability and despair, as many players feel that engaging in combat is futile, leading to a pervasive feeling of hopelessness throughout the experience.
- “The atmosphere in this game is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world and making every moment feel significant.”
- “The haunting soundtrack and detailed environments create a unique atmosphere that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
- “The game's atmosphere is so rich and engaging that it feels like you're part of a living, breathing world.”
- “This entirely affects the game atmosphere; many of the players don't fight knowing that they will surely lose.”
- “The lack of immersive elements makes the atmosphere feel flat and uninspired.”
- “The game fails to create a compelling atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected from the experience.”