Lines of Battle

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Lines of Battle is a single player and multiplayer casual strategy game. It received positive reviews from players.

Lines of Battle is a detailed and competitive wargame inspired by the 1970 film Waterloo, offering strategic command over historical battles. It features evolving gameplay with operational campaigns, full 3D graphics, and plans to expand across multiple eras of warfare. The game supports a dedicated community and crossplay between platforms.

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Audience ScoreBased on 416 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game offers a deep and engaging strategy experience, perfect for fans of military history and tactics.
It's refreshing to find a mobile strategy game that is free of ads and pay-to-win mechanics, allowing for genuine gameplay.
The developer is actively involved in updates and improvements, showing a commitment to enhancing the game based on player feedback.

Mobile controls can be frustrating and unintuitive, making it difficult to manage troops effectively during battles.
There are frequent crashes and bugs, particularly during multiplayer matches, which can disrupt gameplay.
The lack of a tutorial or clear instructions can make it challenging for new players to understand the game mechanics.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging and strategic elements, offering a balance of simplicity and depth that keeps players invested. While the mechanics are easy to understand, they still require strategic thinking to succeed, and there are calls for improvements such as enhanced graphics, additional content, and refinement of certain mechanics. Players express a desire for regular updates and the introduction of new gameplay modes, particularly in a medieval setting, to further enrich the experience.
- “Brilliant game, simple but extremely engaging and captivating to play. The design may be basic, but it perfectly complements the gameplay and gives it an authentic streak that really pulls you into each battle, both online and offline.”
- “Gameplay is smooth with many cool units.”
- “Surprisingly deep gameplay.”
- “Summary: Mobile gameplay is just annoying to deal with; it's meticulous and very hard. Please fix it.”
- “I really hope the creator improves bot gameplay or adds some difficulty levels and more maps.”
- “Lots of bugs, problems, and game-breaking mechanics.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback from users, with some praising their simplicity and charm, while others express a desire for improvements, particularly in depicting environments like fields and forests. Many players appreciate the game's visual style, noting it aligns well with historical themes, but they also hope for enhancements in future updates. Overall, while the graphics are considered adequate for gameplay, there is a consensus that they could benefit from further refinement.
- “The game was made with love; even if it has 'bad' graphics, they are just simple and good.”
- “This game just continues to improve, and I like that. The graphic improvements, new terrains, and the ability to see where a unit can go have made a significant difference.”
- “Graphics are friendly for low-end devices, making it accessible for a wider audience.”
- “Graphic of field and forest should be improved like in historymarche or epic history videos and also I want a medieval version with campaigns.”
- “This game mechanic is simple but not simple, hard but not hard, graphics are friendly for low devices, can multiplayer mode but can also offline.”
- “The game was made with love, even if it has 'bad' graphics, they are just simple and good.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is praised for its lack of intrusive ads and pop-ups, providing a seamless experience. However, some users criticize the developers for poor game quality and a focus on in-app purchases, suggesting a potential for exploitation. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some players appreciating the ad-free experience while others feel the monetization strategy is predatory.
- “No collecting gold, no goofy animations, and no ads!”
- “Excellent little game with no ads 10/10”
- “Poorly designed, low-quality game with insecure, egotistical developers who only care about scamming you with in-app purchases.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that many units are locked behind a paywall, making it difficult to compete without spending real money. This creates an imbalance where those who pay can easily outnumber and overpower free-to-play users, leading to a sense of unfairness in gameplay.
- “This game is so good, but unfortunately it's pay-to-win. All the units are stuck behind a paywall. You can buy them, but that requires a lot of grinding. Almost everyone I encountered has bought the better units and always outnumbers me, making it impossible to win without spending real money.”
- “The grinding in this game is excessive. It feels like I have to spend hours just to make any progress, and it quickly becomes tedious.”
- “I enjoy the gameplay, but the amount of grinding required to level up is frustrating. It feels like a chore rather than a fun experience.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game experiences random freezes, indicating significant stability issues that can disrupt gameplay.
- “The game randomly freezes.”
- “I frequently experience crashes that disrupt my gameplay.”
- “The stability issues make it nearly impossible to enjoy the game.”