Land of War: The Beginning

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Land of War: The Beginning is a single player shooter game with warfare and historical themes. It was developed by MS GAMES and was released on June 10, 2021. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Land of War: The Beginning" is a World War II first-person shooter game set in Poland. Players take on the role of a young Polish soldier fighting against the German invasion. The game features historic battles, various weapons, and challenging missions across diverse environments.

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story32 positive mentions

optimization19 negative mentions

Unique setting focusing on the early stages of World War II, specifically the Polish perspective, which is rarely explored in games.
Variety in gameplay, including infantry combat, vehicle missions, and historical weapons, providing a nostalgic feel reminiscent of older shooters.
Good sound design and atmosphere, with decent graphics that enhance the immersion of the game.

Numerous technical issues, including poor optimization, bugs, and inconsistent frame rates that hinder the overall experience.
AI behavior is often flawed, with enemies displaying unrealistic accuracy and predictable patterns, making combat feel unfair at times.
Voice acting is subpar, detracting from the immersion, and the game lacks a prone mechanic, which limits tactical options during combat.

story
165 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story, centered on the Polish perspective during the German invasion of 1939, is praised for its unique historical focus and emotional depth, particularly through the character of Pvt. Kowalski. However, players note that the narrative can feel linear and simplistic, with some missions suffering from bugs and frustrating checkpoint systems that detract from the overall experience. While the story is engaging and offers a fresh take on WWII, it is often overshadowed by gameplay issues and a lack of player choice.
- “Fantastic experience, very good story and it's clear the developers did their research.”
- “Overall the story was great and told an often overlooked part of WWII, the missions were exciting and drew me in.”
- “I really like the ambition that MS Games had to help tell a story that no triple-A dev/publisher has done for a WWII FPS, that being the Polish perspective at the beginning of WWII.”
- “The game story starts off simple with Poles holding off against a German offensive, long enough for the main protagonist to make a poetic note on the dehumanization of warfare, only to promptly forget about it and never preach philosophy ever again.”
- “There were plenty of chances to make the player feel human emotion for these characters, but instead, it felt rather plain... the missions were very linear, with barely any player choice; it was a simple do this, do that, follow this path.”
- “This game isn't something you should get for the story; it is more valuable for its portrayal of the setting of 1939 Poland.”
gameplay
73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Land of War" is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its nostalgic throwback to early 2000s FPS mechanics and variety in combat scenarios, including ground battles and vehicle operations. However, many reviews highlight significant technical issues, such as poor optimization, clunky controls, and frustrating mechanics that detract from the overall experience. While the game offers an interesting story and setting, its gameplay is often described as unrefined and lacking in depth, making it a niche title that may appeal more to those interested in its historical context than its execution.
- “Variety in gameplay: you'll engage in firefights on foot, take control of tanks, armored trains, and even pilot planes, keeping the action fresh.”
- “From ground battles against overwhelming forces, to piloting tanks, armored cars, planes, manning bomber turrets and even engaging in counter-espionage investigations, the game offers a really good gameplay variety.”
- “The gameplay feels smooth, similar to the thematic elements portrayed in Medal of Honor/Call of Duty games of years ago.”
- “It has few redeeming features, but the core gameplay loop itself is just a pretty damn painful experience.”
- “Controls are janky, gameplay mechanics are frustrating and barely work; just poor design in general.”
- “It is way too ambitious for its own good, resulting in subpar, clunky gameplay, numerous audiovisual and even game-breaking glitches, as well as horrendous optimization, which all turn this experience into an unpleasant one.”
graphics
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players noting that while the visuals can be impressive, they often suffer from poor optimization and a lack of polish. Users report issues such as lag during smoke-heavy missions, washed-out textures, and a general feeling of dated graphics, especially on lower-end systems. Overall, while some appreciate the aesthetic and realism, the technical performance and graphical fidelity leave much to be desired, impacting the overall immersion.
- “Very good game, due to the climate and very accurate realistic graphics and weaponry.”
- “I love this WW1 game, gameplay is awesome, graphics are amazing.”
- “The game itself looks great, graphics aren't over the top, but they look good nonetheless.”
- “Technical issues: the game suffers from bugs, clunky controls, and slightly dated graphics and poor optimization that can hinder immersion if you don't have a high-end PC.”
- “Graphics on max settings are washed out and muddy.”
- “Despite the outdated visuals that are comparable to Call of Duty 5: World at War, the game somehow consumes an eye-watering 10GB of video memory on average in 1440p, which is totally absurd.”
optimization
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting severe performance issues such as stuttering, low frame rates, and crashes, even on high-end hardware. Many reviewers noted that the ambitious graphics and gameplay are hindered by poor optimization, making the experience frustrating and often unplayable. While some hope for future patches to improve performance, the current state is deemed unacceptable by a majority of players.
- “I played it with an i5 8300H, GTX 1060 6GB, and 16GB RAM, at the highest settings, at 1-60 frames per second, at 1920x1080 resolution.”
- “The only thing that holds this wonderful game back are the performance problems, but I'm sure the dev team is hard at work ironing out all the issues; therefore, I will update my review in the future.”
- “06/19/2021 - patch update - performance issues were fixed and the game runs great for me.”
- “The great graphics seemed like they were going to melt my RTX 3070 because of how poorly optimized they were, even at medium settings.”
- “All in all, the game isn't quite passable for me given it feels almost unplayable in segments due to the completely broken optimization and the crashes; it tries something unique, and while it does have some merits, the length and the glaring issues means that the game isn't really worth the price it's tacked at, even if on sale.”
- “Unfathomably bad optimization.”
stability
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is frequently criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and poor optimization leading to a frustrating experience. While some players find enjoyment in its unique setting and gameplay despite these issues, many agree that the game feels unfinished and clunky, with significant audiovisual problems and game-breaking glitches. A few updates have improved performance for some users, but overall, the game's stability remains a major concern.
- “The recent patch update fixed performance issues, and now the game runs great for me.”
- “I appreciate how stable the game has become after the latest updates; it rarely crashes now.”
- “The overall stability of the game has improved significantly, making for a smoother gaming experience.”
- “The terrain is buggy and glitches you through each level.”
- “It is way too ambitious for its own good, resulting in subpar, clunky gameplay, numerous audiovisual and even game-breaking glitches, as well as horrendous optimization, which all turn this experience into an unpleasant one.”
- “The checkpoint reloads to the exact same problem, but this time the whole game freezes on the loading screen.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received positive feedback for its ability to set the mood and enhance the overall experience, with multiple distinct tracks that effectively emphasize action. While the soundtrack is described as unique and enjoyable, some users noted that the dialogue lacks professionalism, which detracts from the immersion. Overall, the sound design, including solid sound effects and orchestral background music, contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “The soundtrack in this game is really good - always setting the proper mood for the mission.”
- “Guns are loud, especially fixed emplacements and cannons (as they should be), effects like explosions and bullet ricochets are well done, while the music has multiple distinct tracks that succeed in emphasizing the action when needed.”
- “The soundtrack is unique, and the sound design also applies well to the weapons.”
- “Solid sound effects and a decent soundtrack.”
- “Guns are loud, especially fixed emplacements and cannons (as they should be); effects like explosions and bullet ricochets are well done, while the music has multiple distinct tracks that succeed in emphasizing the action when needed.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in the game is praised for its immersive qualities, with a notable main menu and engaging gameplay that evokes nostalgia for classic WWII titles. Players appreciate the unique perspective offered by the Polish design team, which adds depth to the game's themes of desperation. Overall, the atmosphere is described as enjoyable and reminiscent of earlier, more serious military shooters.
- “I loaded up and was met with an atmospheric main menu, clicked play and was pretty much straight into the action.”
- “Land of War: The Beginning could be one of the only early WWII games developed by a Polish design team, adding credibility and a sense of personal gratification. Plus, with the project's atmosphere of desperation, you as a player get a point of view seldom talked about these days.”
- “I really liked Afterfall, its story, lore, and entire atmosphere.”
- “Land of War: the beginning could be one of the only early WWII games developed by a Polish design team, adding credibility and a sense of personal gratification. However, the project's atmosphere of desperation feels overwhelming and often detracts from the overall experience.”
- “I really liked Afterfall; its story, lore, and entire atmosphere were engaging, but ultimately, it fell short in delivering a cohesive experience.”
- “While I enjoyed the first Medal of Honor and Call of Duty, this game fails to capture that nostalgic WWII single-player atmosphere, leaving me disappointed.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as inconsistent, with moments that are both frustrating and amusing. Players find the absurdity of the AI's behavior—such as enemies shooting randomly—hilariously bad, contributing to a chaotic comedic experience. Overall, while not consistently funny, the game's quirks provide some entertaining moments.
- “It's not only hilariously bad, but also all over the place quality-wise.”
- “At times, the characters even ignore you and shoot in any random direction, as if they were both blind and deaf, which looks hilariously awful.”
- “Some of these moments are frustrating, but most are hilarious.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is criticized as a cash grab, with users highlighting poor execution and a frustrating experience due to intrusive ads and technical issues. The overall sentiment suggests that the monetization detracts significantly from gameplay quality, making it feel unpolished and frustrating.
- “Meme game cash grab with terrible execution... bad story, unrealistic, and unoptimized.”
- “Now to the part that needs a lot of improvement: the movement feels wonky, the ads with certain guns are slow, and when you stop watching ads, the graphics glitch right back into your face.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a compelling story and engaging gameplay, but its linear campaign significantly limits replayability, resulting in minimal incentive for players to revisit it.
- “Overall, you should play this game for the story rather than the gameplay, though it does lack a bit of replayability.”
- “The replay value is close to none, given the linear campaign.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, as players feel more frustrated by the gameplay mechanics than engaged with the narrative. Forced emotional scenes are seen as ineffective and unconvincing, detracting from any potential impact the story could have had.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the mission variety and the well-placed button prompts that alleviate the grind, making the experience feel less tedious and providing a welcome break from constant shooting.

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Land of War: The Beginning is a shooter game with warfare and historical themes.

Land of War: The Beginning is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 1 hours playing Land of War: The Beginning.

Land of War: The Beginning was released on June 10, 2021.

Land of War: The Beginning was developed by MS GAMES.

Land of War: The Beginning has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

Land of War: The Beginning is a single player game.

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