Love n War: Warlord by Chance

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In "Love n War: Warlord by Chance," you're tasked with becoming a warlord and defending against a northern empire after a chance encounter with a female general. Recruit and secure the loyalty of other female warriors, manage resources, and engage in tactical battles while enjoying the game's eye-catching Live2D animations. The game features branching storylines and various roles for the female characters.

Play Modes

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

Reviews

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 210 reviews

gameplay27 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The gameplay is engaging and offers a fun mix of strategy with a rock-paper-scissors mechanic, making battles interesting.
The character design and art quality are impressive, with well-animated H scenes that enhance the overall experience.
The game provides good value for its low price, offering several hours of entertainment and replayability through different modes and unit upgrades.

The story is often considered weak and generic, with dialogue that can be cheesy and long-winded, leading players to skip through it.
Some players find the game too easy, especially on normal difficulty, which may detract from the challenge and engagement.
There are issues with balance in unit types and AI behavior, leading to repetitive gameplay and a lack of strategic depth in certain battles.

gameplay
74 mentions
36 % positive mentions
59 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, featuring easy-to-learn mechanics and a rock-paper-scissors strategy system that adds some depth. While some players find it repetitive and lacking challenge, others appreciate the variety of gameplay modes and the sense of progression throughout the game. Overall, it offers a decent experience, especially for fans of the genre, with many recommending it for its enjoyable mechanics and appealing art style.
- “The gameplay is quite fun too.”
- “The gameplay and game mechanics are well implemented.”
- “Gameplay is fun, the girls look great, and the art style is mostly consistent.”
- “Unfortunately, the core gameplay is still approximative, repetitive, and dull.”
- “Most game mechanics don't work the way they normally do here, so it's just pretty terrible.”
- “All in all, the game mechanics are pretty easy to understand, but unfortunately, I never really felt challenged by the AI.”
story
74 mentions
23 % positive mentions
68 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it shallow, repetitive, and often tedious, serving primarily as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a compelling narrative. While some appreciate the branching paths and visual novel style, others criticize the lack of depth and engaging content, leading to a general sentiment that the story is not a strong reason to play the game. Despite its flaws, a few players noted improvements in storytelling and character design compared to previous installments, suggesting that it may appeal to those primarily interested in the gameplay and visual elements.
- “The storyline/plot is very good, the art style and characters are beautiful, and the animations for the characters and the scenes are surprisingly nice and smooth. I'm very impressed with this game and I enjoy every second of it.”
- “The story is a very well-built one and I would love to see a sequel to this one.”
- “I was surprised by how much they invested into the story in terms of art and content.”
- “The story is... well pretty bad.”
- “Falling asleep during most of the fights, I decided to just get all my achievements, since the story started getting really boring and tedious to read.”
- “The story, music, and characters aren’t bad but they are very forgettable.”
graphics
20 mentions
70 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their beauty and quality, with many reviewers highlighting the impressive artwork and character designs. While the animations are often described as nice and smooth, some users note inconsistencies and a lack of depth in certain animated sequences. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the gameplay experience, making it visually appealing despite some minor flaws.
- “Very good graphics and design.”
- “In addition, the graphics are beautiful, the fighting mechanics are fun and engaging, and the game is very easy to learn.”
- “Awesome game, beautiful graphics and gorgeous women, end of story.”
- “It's amateurish and not befitting the polished art style.”
- “Basically the same game as 'Hero by Chance', but with slight graphical and tactical improvements.”
music
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with a nice variety that prevents it from becoming repetitive or boring. However, some users find the sound effects annoying and note issues with sound mixing, which can overshadow the music despite being able to adjust the volume. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the experience, the sound design has room for improvement.
- “The soundtrack was nice and offered enough variety to not feel repetitive or boring.”
- “Good game both in terms of strategy and in terms of visuals and soundtrack; considering the money and time invested, it felt worth it.”
- “Music is very good.”
- “Entrance music is a rip-off of King's Bounty.”
- “The story, music, and characters aren’t bad, but they are very forgettable.”
- “The sound mixing (not music) in general is way too high, even after lowering my headphones' volume, especially when using abilities.”
character development
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight strong character design as a standout feature, with many praising its quality and appeal. However, there is a noted disparity in the amount of h-content, suggesting that while the characters are visually impressive, the depth of their development may not be as robust. Overall, the character design is well-received, but expectations for narrative or emotional growth may vary.
- “Great character design but low h-content (personally).”
- “Character design is very good.”
- “Lovely character design.”
humor
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its hilarious dialogues, with players noting that certain moments, such as the "funny baby," contribute significantly to the overall comedic experience, eliciting genuine laughter.
- “Some dialogues are absolutely hilarious.”
- “Which makes this whole thing funny, to be fair; I really laughed.”
grinding
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that grinding in the game can be tedious and unengaging, with some players finding the combat boring and lacking challenge. However, others note that the gameplay is well-balanced, minimizing the need for extensive grinding. Overall, the experience varies significantly, with some players feeling overwhelmed by monotony while others appreciate the reduced grind.
- “Falling asleep during most of the fights, I decided to just get all my achievements since the story started getting really boring and tedious to read.”
- “The difficulty is so lame and tedious; the story is so flat, and there is no difficulty curve.”
- “The gameplay is more balanced, meaning that you’ll hardly need to do any grinding.”
optimization
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The game suffers from poor optimization, impacting performance despite decent production quality in sound and interface design. Users recommend using glorious eggroll’s custom proton-6.5-ge-2 or later for improved performance, especially during cutscenes.
- “Production quality is decent: performance, sound, and interface design all work well enough.”
- “For best performance, including some cutscenes, it's best to use Glorious Eggroll’s custom Proton-6.5-GE-2 or later.”
- “TL;DR: This game is poorly optimized performance-wise, and it's not because my computer is slow.”
- “The production quality is decent; however, the performance issues are a significant drawback.”
stability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, with users experiencing frequent bugs and glitches, including battles that fail to conclude properly.
- “The game is really not bad, but it is very buggy.”
- “I encountered two glitches where the battles didn't end.”
replayability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Users generally find limited replayability in the game, with some expressing difficulty in identifying any compelling reasons to play it again.
- “Beyond that, I can't think of any replayability.”
- “The game lacks any real incentive to play again after finishing it.”
- “Once you've completed the story, there's little motivation to dive back in.”