MicroWars

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MicroWars is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Dual Cat and was released on September 10, 2019. It received neutral reviews from players.

Microwars is a mobile puzzle strategy game where players command microscopic organisms to conquer their opponent's cells on a board. The objective is to take control of all cells and defeat the enemy by collecting resources, upgrading cells, and strategizing attacks. Players must use their brains to formulate invasion plans and defend against enemies, ensuring their expansion matches their strategic skills to conquer the farmacaia real universe.

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Single-Player

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54%

Audience ScoreBased on 656 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

monetization247 negative mentions

The game has a fun and engaging concept with fast-paced gameplay.
Players find the game enjoyable for short sessions, making it a good time killer.
The graphics and overall design are appreciated, with some players enjoying the cute characters.

The game is plagued by excessive ads, with interruptions after nearly every level, making it frustrating to play.
Levels become repetitive quickly, with many players noting a lack of challenge and variety.
Technical issues such as crashes and poor AI performance detract from the overall experience.

monetization
252 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its excessive use of ads, with players reporting that ads interrupt gameplay after nearly every level, significantly detracting from the overall experience. Many users feel that the game prioritizes ad revenue over player enjoyment, leading to frustration and a perception of it being a cash grab. While some players acknowledge the option to pay to remove ads, the overwhelming presence of advertisements has led to a consensus that the game is more of an advertisement platform than a playable experience.
- “There's no ads, and I like the controls.”
- “Could be a fun game if there weren't ads after every level.”
- “I enjoyed the game but not the ads.”
- “Clearly a cash grab.”
- “The amount of ads is laughable, I spent more time trying to click ads away than playing the game.”
- “This isn't a game, it's an advertisement distributor.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
58%
18%
The gameplay is criticized for being basic and repetitive, with many users noting that the levels loop without progression and lack challenge. Additionally, the overwhelming presence of ads significantly detracts from the experience, often interrupting gameplay and making it feel more like a vehicle for advertising than a cohesive game. While some find the core concept fun, the execution is marred by poor mechanics and excessive monetization.
- “The concept is pure, the gameplay itself is well executed.”
- “Decent gameplay with an ad after every round.”
- “Gameplay is fun but makes it impossible to enjoy if you have to watch multiple ads each round.”
- “This game has a fatal flaw in its mechanics; when you leave an area you captured, there is nothing to defend it. All your troops leave, and there is no shield.”
- “I'm on level 426 with 108k coins only thanks to the concept, but the gameplay is poor and it lacks basically everything; it's only there to generate ad revenue.”
- “The gameplay rhythm and flow is hindered by the strong desire to sell; levels do not get progressively harder, it's almost as if the game's sole purpose is as a vessel to the marketing world.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant issue, with users reporting frequent freezes and crashes, particularly during loading screens and due to ad interruptions. While the gameplay is considered enjoyable, the persistent glitches have led many to abandon the app after just one attempt.
- “After waiting through the ads, you find that the game freezes.”
- “I think it's a fun app, but I only played it once since it glitches out of the loading screen every time I try to use it.”
- “Buggy; ads crashed it over and over.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are generally praised for being fantastic and enjoyable, contributing positively to the gameplay experience. However, some users note that the simplicity of the graphics does not detract from their enjoyment, while others express frustration with the frequency of ads interrupting the experience.
- “Great graphics and it is really fun to play.”
- “Content and graphics are fantastic, but there are too many ads.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The story aspect of the game is engaging and enjoyable, offering a fun experience reminiscent of similar titles; however, players note that it can become frustrating due to challenging missions that may feel impossible to complete.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a clear direction, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, and I found it difficult to care about their motivations.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has been criticized for being poor and repetitive, contributing to an overall negative experience. Additionally, users have expressed frustration with compatibility issues following a recent update.
- “The music is terrible; not only are the levels looping, but the overall quality is disappointing.”
- “This game feels like an ad simulator, and the music only adds to the frustration.”
- “With the new update, the music is not even compatible with my device, making the experience worse.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that grinding in the game is often viewed negatively, as it can feel exploitative, particularly when it involves manipulating others for in-game currency or ad revenue. Players express frustration with the necessity of grinding to progress, suggesting it detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is criticized for slow performance despite its simplicity, and it is further marred by intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay, including mandatory ad viewing.
- “Slow performance for such a simple game, and it continuously shoves opportunities for ads in your face - then makes you watch one every so often anyway.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the humor in the game to be fantastic and very enjoyable, often expressing their delight with enthusiastic reactions.
- “Very good! I like it very much, and it was fantastically funny! ”