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"Mini Militia - Doodle Army 2" is a multiplayer shooter game with 2D cartoon-themed graphics, inspired by the original stickman shooter, Doodle Army. It offers intense combat with up to 6 players online, with sensational game mechanics and a wholesome story. However, the game can be very grinding with lots of bugs and is filled with excessive advertisements.

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Play Modes

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

50%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,996 reviews

graphics275 positive mentions

monetization309 negative mentions

The game has improved graphics and gameplay mechanics, making it more enjoyable.
The addition of new maps and weapons has added variety to the gameplay.
The game is still fun and addictive, especially when playing with friends.

The removal of offline multiplayer mode has disappointed many players who enjoyed playing with friends without an internet connection.
The game has become pay-to-win, with many weapons and features locked behind a paywall or requiring extensive grinding.
There is a significant presence of hackers in online matches, which ruins the experience for genuine players.

graphics
489 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
36%
8%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting improvements in visual quality and animation compared to previous versions. However, there are significant complaints about the overall aesthetic appeal, with some users expressing disappointment over the simplistic and sometimes poor graphics, especially when compared to other popular games like PUBG and Free Fire. Additionally, the removal of offline multiplayer features has led to frustration among long-time fans who preferred the older graphics and gameplay style.
- “The graphics are brilliant and eye-catching.”
- “This game is awesome and the graphics are another level.”
- “The graphics are good, and the gameplay is smooth.”
- “The graphics became bad, you removed playing mode with friends and the avatar customization was now gone.”
- “The game is really nice but the graphics are a bit poor.”
- “The new update is really worse, you can't play offline and the graphics are also worse!”
monetization
342 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
6%
90%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that disrupt gameplay and the shift towards a pay-to-win model. Many players express frustration over the frequent, often unskippable ads that appear after matches, as well as the introduction of in-app purchases that limit access to weapons and upgrades unless players spend money or watch numerous ads. Overall, the consensus is that the game's monetization approach has detracted from the overall experience, making it feel more like a cash grab than a fun, engaging game.
- “Just a small in-app purchase and you could have the best fun...even without.”
- “There's no ads, you don't need to pay anything to play it, and you can play with your friends!”
- “This game is a lot of fun, there are lots of people to play with, you can also join friends. I love this game; there are also no ads, which makes it even better and more likely for people to play this game.”
- “The game has become a cash grab, with too many ads and in-app purchases that ruin the experience.”
- “This game used to be awesome because you could watch ads to get free pro time, but now everything is locked behind paywalls.”
- “The amount of ads in this game is really annoying; it feels like every match ends with a 30-second ad that you can't skip.”
gameplay
317 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
58%
9%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews following recent updates, with many players expressing disappointment over the removal of offline multiplayer modes and the introduction of pay-to-win mechanics. While some appreciate the improved graphics and smoother online experience, issues such as lag, hackers, unbalanced matchups, and a lack of customization options have negatively impacted the overall enjoyment. Players are calling for a return to previous gameplay features and a more balanced system to enhance the gaming experience.
- “The gameplay is vastly improved by the update.”
- “This game has so much potential because the mechanics are above any other online shooter.”
- “The gameplay is smooth, controls work properly, graphics, 2D, but still good.”
- “Map specific weapons ruin gameplay.”
- “You won't even have all of the in-game mechanics unlocked yet but the game will force you to fight people who do have every mechanic unlocked.”
- “The update is very disappointing, you removed offline gameplay, you need to upgrade weapons, hackers are everywhere, you need to unlock a map in a certain level, unbalanced matchups, high level players in newbie lobbies, added a password to join a custom lobby, removed the public custom lobbies and no more double weapons in offline mode.”
stability
156 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
2%
97%
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent glitches, freezing issues, and lag during gameplay. Many players experience problems such as weapons not functioning correctly, matchmaking errors, and connectivity issues, which significantly detract from the overall gaming experience. Despite some positive aspects of the game, the overwhelming presence of bugs and hackers has led to a frustrating and unstable environment for players.
- “Well designed game with no glitches and real-time feedback.”
- “The game freezes at the beginning of every match.”
- “It's a good game, but my problem with it is that whenever I click on the friends list button, the game freezes and then unfreezes.”
- “The game has a lot of glitches and is unstable; sometimes I am in the top 3, but it doesn't give me my coins or my box.”
optimization
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
53%
19%
The optimization of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players reporting severe lag, connection errors, and performance issues even on high-end devices. Many users express disappointment over frequent updates that seem to degrade rather than improve the game's quality, leading to frustration with gameplay and connectivity. Overall, there is a strong consensus that significant improvements are needed to restore the game's previous performance levels.
- “I want to give full credit to this game because of its performance.”
- “It was very easy to use and a much more optimized version than this new version.”
- “The game is interesting but needs to improve its performance.”
- “So many ads, hackers, dead servers, and annoying optimization updates every 2 weeks that twist the game into something unrecognizable.”
- “The game performance is far better in the previous version than this trash version.”
- “Lagging and full of bugs; developers need to optimize the game and improve its performance.”
story
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
84%
8%
Players express a strong desire for a more engaging story mode in the game, criticizing the current narrative as simplistic and repetitive. Many reviews highlight the lack of offline missions and the need for varied gameplay elements, such as AI teammates and diverse maps, to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the community feels that the game's potential has been diminished by recent updates, and they long for a return to a more structured and rewarding storyline.
- “I think you should bring it back to where it was; I would love a story mode because you guys have a story-like feature in the training session, you could have done a story mode.”
- “Make a campaign/story mode for the game to make it more addictive and fun to play!”
- “It's a very fun game, but it gets boring after a while, and I think people would stay interested for longer if you put a story mode in and keep updating it.”
- “It would be better if there was more of a story than a robot going rogue and you shooting it but then having to survive endless waves.”
- “I think you should bring it back to where it was; I would love a story mode because you guys have a story-like feature in the training session.”
- “Make a campaign/story mode to the game to make it more addictive and fun to play!”
humor
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many users finding it hilarious and enjoyable, often highlighting the funny sounds and characters that enhance the experience. Players appreciate the game's ability to evoke laughter, making it a fun choice for multiplayer sessions with friends. However, some users express disappointment with recent updates that have affected gameplay, suggesting that the humor and enjoyment were better in earlier versions.
- “This game is so funny.”
- “Hello developers, let me tell you the true and honest review: this game was one of the funniest games I ever played.”
- “Doodle Army Mini Militia is an action game with the most hilarious elements that can make one drool with laughter, making it an exciting and humorous experience.”
grinding
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
87%
Overall, players express significant frustration with the current grinding mechanics in the game, citing excessive time required to unlock weapons and upgrades, which detracts from the enjoyment and fun of multiplayer gameplay. Many feel that the game has shifted towards a pay-to-win model, making it difficult for new players to compete without extensive grinding. While some users appreciate certain updates, the consensus leans towards the game becoming tedious and less enjoyable due to the increased grind and lack of offline modes.
- “I really like the new update; it's not too grindy, and overall it's a fun experience. The only thing that's missing is the offline LAN mode; I hope it comes soon.”
- “The new updates made this game pretty unenjoyable and 'grindy'.”
- “Was a fun game previously... but now we have to unlock weapons and upgrade them which takes a lot of grinding... not to mention that just after the 3rd or 4th game one can be in the same lobby as a high-ranked player who has all weapons unlocked.”
- “Now they make this game so grindy and you're going to deal with high-level players since there's no rankings, and you're going to suffer the delay of servers because this game doesn't have a server picker.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
43%
21%
The music in the game receives mixed feedback, with many players appreciating the sound effects and background music, while others express disappointment over the removal of the original "monster" theme song. Suggestions for improvement include adding winning music and updating the background music to enhance the overall experience. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, there is a strong desire for nostalgic elements and updates.
- “But I like the concept, the look, the sound, and the music of the game.”
- “The sounds and music are very nice.”
- “This game is quite enjoyable and consists of good background music.”
- “And the most heartbreaking thing is, why did you replace that 'monster' song from the intro?”
- “This game is very good and interesting, but I don't like the matchmaking. It would be better if you brought back the old theme music ('monster') and made the matchmaking equal, like private vs. private instead of private vs. sergeant. Lastly, I don't like the new update.”
- “But I have an issue: please send some new theme songs for this game. I am missing the 2015 old version song 'monster' used in this game, so please do something about that.”
emotional
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express deep emotional disappointment and heartbreak over recent updates to the game, feeling that changes have ruined their favorite aspects and diminished the overall experience. Many long for the return of the older version, which fostered a strong sense of community and enjoyment among friends, while current glitches and control issues exacerbate their frustration. The emotional connection to the game has been significantly impacted, leading to feelings of sadness and anger among dedicated fans.
- “This game is great, but the reason I gave it 4 stars is because every time someone uses a cutter-like blade that comes out from a gun, it glitches and kills the enemy without touching them. Please fix the sensitivity too.”
- “What is really heartbreaking is that even after linking the account to Google, if you change your phone, all data is lost.”
- “The creators really ruined the game... the older version was emotional when a friend circle of 8 played it together. Now, after the update, none of us play it. I hope you bring back the glory of the older version.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Players express significant disappointment in the game's replayability, citing issues such as laggy servers and frustrating errors that hinder gameplay. Many feel that recent updates have detracted from the experience, with the introduction of upgrade features and limitations on weapon access making the game less enjoyable compared to earlier versions. Overall, the current state of the game is viewed as unplayable, leading to a lack of motivation to replay.
- “You can improve the graphics and add more playable modes.”
- “When I played it, I enjoyed version 4.2.8. Those days had no hackers, along with laser sights, pro packs, etc. But now it's the worst game I ever played. When I try to fight on any map, I encounter errors, and if by chance I enter any match, the laggy server has destroyed the game. This game is no longer playable.”
- “Are you kidding me? The older version of this game was so good that you could get all weapons on the map without upgrading the character, and all maps were playable. You ruined this game by adding upgrading features! Very disappointed.”
- “Sorry, but it's true: the game is no longer playable.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is praised for its initial customization options, allowing players to create unique characters from the start. However, some users express frustration over the lengthy process required to unlock additional design features later in the game.
- “I loved how the character development allowed for deep customization from the start, making my character feel unique and personal.”
- “The progression system for unlocking new character designs kept me engaged and motivated to explore more of the game.”
- “The ability to evolve my character's skills and appearance throughout the game added a rewarding layer to the overall experience.”
- “I liked how you could customize your character from the beginning, but now I have to wait god knows how long to get my character design back because I have to unlock those things.”
- “The character development feels incredibly shallow; I expected more depth and growth throughout the game.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful choices in character development; it feels like my decisions don't really matter.”