March of Empires: War Games

About

"March of Empires: War of Lords" is a medieval strategy MMO, where players engage in warfare and build their own kingdoms. With a fantastic storyline and wonderful gameplay, players will be captivated by the fabulous graphics. However, be prepared for a grind and some bugs along the way. The game offers a single-player experience, as well as multiplayer options for those seeking to wage war with other lords.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,955 reviews

graphics152 positive mentions

stability147 negative mentions

graphics
234 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
26%
9%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their quality and aesthetic appeal, while others criticize them for being unrealistic or subpar, especially in battle scenes. Some users highlight the need for improvements, particularly in loading times and clarity, while others appreciate the overall visual experience. Despite the varying opinions, a significant number of players find the graphics to be a strong point of the game, contributing to its enjoyment.
- “I love the game, awesome graphics and unique style of gameplay.”
- “Amazing game, I have never seen a game before like this, with beautiful graphics and amazing game modules.”
- “The graphics are really nice, navigation is great but the gameplay and pop-ups are so slow.”
- “The graphics are so unrealistic.”
- “Complete trash, for the amount of data it takes to download, its graphics suck. It takes forever to open and it kicks me off every 5 minutes saying 'if this problem continues contact support.' Looks nothing like the ads either, horrible disappointment.”
- “Very very bad, the graphics are horrible and as well as the gameplay.”
stability
147 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and freezing issues that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players express frustration over the lack of effective updates to address these problems, leading to a frustrating experience, especially during critical moments like battles. While some enjoy the game when it functions properly, the overwhelming number of bugs and performance issues detracts from overall enjoyment.
- “The game continues to freeze up, crash, or shut down completely, and when you are trying to put a shield up before you get attacked, the game freezes constantly. It will not download at times, freezing in the middle of a download, so you can't open the game!”
- “This game was my favorite, but now it is just not good because of glitches, hang-ups, and not loading. Now I have lost my account due to your 47th update. Thanks for nothing; thanks for spoiling this game for me.”
- “Game constantly freezes, won't load, which results in you losing everything you have.”
gameplay
101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
47%
10%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its interactive and strategic elements, as well as its graphics. However, there are significant complaints about lag, server issues, and a shift towards monetization that detracts from the overall experience, making it feel unbalanced and frustrating for both new and free-to-play users. While some players still find enjoyment in the mechanics, others express disappointment over the lack of updates and the increasing complexity of gameplay.
- “I just like the gameplay and how interactive it is.”
- “I love the game; awesome graphics and unique style of gameplay.”
- “The graphics are nice and the gameplay is superb...the best strategy game for me so far.”
- “It's actually quite a good game, it's just that no noticeable update makes the gameplay more exciting even after several years.”
- “The game automatically chooses a faction for you and as far as I know you can't change it, so if you're stuck with a faction you don't like, then too bad. Plus, the gameplay is awful, a poor attempt at mimicking other strategy games out there, and the graphics aren't that great either. Do not even bother downloading.”
- “When I started playing this game back in realm 54, it was fun and enjoyable. Now it's at the point where I just log on to set shields, with pointless events that last hours for little or no rewards. Constant lags make the game unplayable, and none of the gameplay issues get fixed; they just keep adding more random pointless content.”
monetization
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
35%
55%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players feeling that in-app purchases are essential for progression, leading to a perception of the game as a "cash grab." While some users appreciate the lack of intrusive ads, others report frequent advertisements and misleading promotional content, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the high cost of in-game purchases and the dominance of big spenders create an uneven playing field, frustrating those who prefer not to spend money.
- “In-app purchases are recommended but not required to enjoy the game.”
- “Good game, actually took me less than 4 months to get to maximum castle level, without making any in-app purchases.”
- “Great game with no ads and keeps you busy for hours.”
- “The progress is very much determined by in-game purchases.”
- “Get used to being pillaged by armies 100 times larger than yours if you don't buy hundreds of real dollars worth of in-game purchases.”
- “This game is a total and utter cash grab; there is possibly no way to advance in this game without spending money, and big players constantly attack you.”
story
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
73%
5%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and lacking depth, often feeling like a chore rather than an engaging experience. While some appreciate the updates and the potential for interesting quests, others criticize the overwhelming difficulty and the need for significant monetary investment to progress in the story mode. Overall, the narrative elements seem to struggle with balance, leaving players frustrated by both the gameplay mechanics and the storytelling quality.
- “There's a nice storyline with twists and tasks that have endless possibilities.”
- “Brilliant game design, great storyline, so enticing.”
- “Very addictive game, nice storyline...”
- “Boring due to repetitive events and oh my god the story mode is extremely boring due to more repetitive events.”
- “You can tell much thought has not been put into daily events or the story mode.”
- “Same old story!”
grinding
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often leading to frustration and a sense of futility, especially when faced with pay-to-win mechanics. While some appreciate the initial challenge, many feel that the repetitive nature of resource gathering and maintenance detracts from the overall enjoyment, with complaints about the lack of meaningful player feedback and support from developers. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a significant barrier to long-term engagement.
- “Takes a lot of effort to play; you must enjoy the daily grinding, otherwise, you will lose interest very quickly.”
- “Waste of time and too much money to be good. This is a futile game where developers add new features to distract from tedious repetition and ignore players without money.”
- “You work your ass off for hours grinding, then someone comes who has spent $20,000 and one-hits you, taking your resources and army.”
humor
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with many users finding it both funny and entertaining. However, players are advised that investing time in building their city and army is essential to fully enjoy the comedic elements. Overall, the game is characterized by its lighthearted and amusing gameplay.
- “This game was so funny and easy to play.”
- “This game is really funny.”
- “Very funny game.”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
22%
33%
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some users praise its visual quality and smooth performance on lower-end devices, many others report significant lag, glitches, and stuttering, particularly on the Steam version and less powerful hardware. There is a clear need for further optimizations to enhance performance and provide options for adjusting graphic quality, especially for mobile users.
- “A wonderful looking game with fewer bugs that runs smoothly on even the least compatible devices.”
- “Exceptional performance and the quality is excellent.”
- “I am an Android mobile user, so there should be an option to change graphic quality to ensure the game runs smoothly. I have spent many months growing, and if players using the PC version attack, I can't do anything because my game just freezes, lags, and doesn't respond for some time.”
- “The game is good, but the app is laggy, glitchy, and so unoptimized. I can play PUBG at max settings without any issues, but this is a nightmare.”
- “Steam version is very slow, almost stuttering with every move.”
- “Game needs optimizations to increase performance.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
29%
29%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its coolness and how well it fits the setting. However, there are calls for updates to the soundtrack and the addition of new music options. Some users have expressed dissatisfaction with the graphics and sound quality, indicating a mixed reception overall.
- “Music is cool, and sound effects are accurate with the setting.”
- “Best game 🎮 and the music.”
- “Only thing Gameloft should do is update the soundtrack, and maybe add the Mongols, at least one more civ to choose.”
- “Worst graphics and terrible soundtrack”
- “Only thing Gameloft should do is update the soundtrack, and maybe add the Mongols, at least one more civ to choose”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game emotionally engaging, recalling a sense of nostalgia for ancient battles and the camaraderie of working together in events. The experience is described as heart-touching, evoking strong feelings and a deep connection to the game's themes of strength and kingdom power.
- “Exciting emotional game because it will make everyone who played remember the ancient times of all the wars that happened long ago and shows the power of kingdoms.”
- “Heart-touching game.”
- “It used to be a wholesome game where people worked hard doing events, fighting on the throne to grow and be stronger.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its engaging medieval atmosphere, which enhances the overall experience of the strategy gameplay.
- “Pretty decent strategy game with a captivating medieval atmosphere.”