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.

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

Love n War: Warlord by Chance screenshot

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 420 reviews

gameplay54 positive mentions

music6 negative mentions

The gameplay is fun and engaging, with a rock-paper-scissors mechanic that adds depth to battles.
The character design and art quality are impressive, with well-animated H scenes that enhance the experience.
The game offers a good amount of content for its low price, providing hours of entertainment and replayability.

The story is weak and often feels generic, with dialogue that can be cheesy and long-winded.
Some gameplay modes can be repetitive and lack challenge, making the overall experience feel easy.
The translation quality is inconsistent, leading to awkward phrasing and immersion-breaking moments.

gameplay
148 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
61%
3%
The gameplay is generally considered fun and engaging, featuring a rock-paper-scissors mechanic that adds a strategic layer to the lane battle format. While many players appreciate the easy-to-learn mechanics and the sense of progression, some criticize the gameplay for being repetitive and lacking depth, with a few noting that it can become dull over time. Overall, the game offers a decent experience, especially for those interested in its erotic content, but it may not provide enough challenge for more seasoned gamers.
- “The gameplay is pretty enjoyable, the upgrading system is nice and fun, you can replay missions to get stronger which is nice, the girls are just extra and the Japanese voice lines are pretty dope.”
- “The story is just sufficient enough to justify the action but the gameplay is fun and there's a definite feeling of progression as the game goes along.”
- “Gameplay is fun, the girls look great, 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.”
- “Also, even though I praise the gameplay and mechanics, it doesn’t have any depth, being easily mastered once you get the hang of which unit to counter enemy units.”
story
148 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
68%
9%
The story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it shallow, repetitive, and often a "snooze fest," primarily serving as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a compelling narrative. While some appreciate the visual novel format and branching choices, others criticize the linearity and lack of depth, suggesting that the story is not a significant draw for the game. Overall, it is seen as serviceable enough to support the gameplay, but not particularly memorable or engaging.
- “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 must say that this game has a lot of content and a nice story for the price, and is also a welcome change to the dozens of match 3 and picture puzzle games out there.”
- “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 h-scene seems redundant, especially the storyline; while it exists, it really has no value in progressing the story. You can choose whatever you want, and it will get the same results.”
graphics
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
23%
8%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and quality, with many reviewers highlighting the impressive artwork and smooth animations. However, some noted inconsistencies in character design and a lack of depth in certain animated features, particularly in the h-mode. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point of the game, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “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.”
- “The only thing worth exploring is the graphics each new level of each unit has.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
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 to be overly loud and annoying, which can detract from the overall experience. While the music itself is considered good, the mixing of other sound elements may need 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
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight that the game features excellent character design, praised for its quality and appeal. However, some users express disappointment with the low amount of h-content, suggesting that while the characters are visually impressive, the depth of their development may not meet all players' expectations.
- “Great character design with very high-quality scenes.”
- “The character design is very good.”
- “Lovely character design.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its hilarious dialogues, which consistently elicit laughter from players. The comedic elements, including amusing character interactions, contribute significantly to the overall enjoyment of the experience.
- “Some dialogues are absolutely hilarious.”
- “Which makes this whole thing funny, to be fair, I really laughed.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that grinding in the game is minimal due to balanced gameplay, which reduces the need for repetitive tasks. However, players find the overall experience tedious and unengaging, with a flat story and lack of difficulty curve leading to boredom during fights.
- “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.”
- “Worst hentai ever, the difficulty is so lame... yet tedious, the story is so flat, and yeah, there is no difficulty curve.”
- “The gameplay is more balanced, meaning that you’ll hardly need to do any grinding.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
The game suffers from poor optimization, impacting performance despite users having capable hardware. While the production quality is decent, including sound and interface design, players recommend using Glorious Eggroll's custom Proton version for improved performance, especially during cutscenes.
- “For best performance, including some cutscenes, it's recommended to use Glorious Eggroll’s custom Proton-6.5-GE-2 or later.”
- “Production quality is decent: performance, sound, and interface design all work well enough.”
- “Tldr: this game is poorly optimized performance-wise, and it's not because my computer is slow.”
- “Tldr: this game is poorly optimized performance-wise, and it's not because my computer is slow.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, with users experiencing multiple bugs and glitches, including battles that fail to conclude. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable, the frequent technical problems detract from the experience.
- “The game is really not bad, but it is very buggy.”
- “I experienced two glitches where the battles didn't end.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Users generally express a lack of replayability in the game, indicating that once completed, there are few incentives or reasons to play it again.
- “Beyond which, I can't think of any replayability.”