Mobile Strike

About

Mobile Strike is a strategy game that features Arnold Schwarzenegger as its action hero. The game is very grinding and can be disturbing due to frequent ads. Despite technical issues including bugs, it is one of the largest MMOs available.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

52%

Audience ScoreBased on 11,364 reviews

story7 positive mentions

monetization318 negative mentions

monetization
383 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
15%
83%
The monetization strategy of this game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with players reporting that significant in-app purchases (often starting at $50 or $100) are necessary to remain competitive. Users express frustration over misleading advertisements, excessive ads, and the perception that the game is designed to push players into spending more money, often leading to a poor gameplay experience filled with glitches and constant interruptions. Overall, the consensus is that the game prioritizes profit over player enjoyment, making it difficult to progress without substantial financial investment.
- “After spending thousands of dollars on in-app purchases, I still need to spend thousands more in order to remain competitive.”
- “It's a pretty addictive game with tons to do to keep you occupied, but you quickly realize that if you don't spend hundreds of dollars on in-game purchases every month, you will never be able to compete.”
- “The in-app purchases are ridiculous.”
- “Total cash grab with zero chance of winning without forking out hundreds on packs and power ups.”
- “I have bought an in-app purchase for $99.99 plus state tax, just for the developers to release the same items for free for all players in less than 90 days.”
- “Close to $400 spent on in-app purchases and I still wasn't able to get anywhere close to the power level the whales of this game are at.”
stability
371 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is severely criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and numerous glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over the lack of effective customer support and the perception that the developers prioritize profit over fixing these issues. Overall, the game is described as a costly experience plagued by technical problems, leading to significant player dissatisfaction.
- “The game is always having horrible glitches and no matter how many trouble tickets you submit, nothing is ever done until at least 6-8 months later.”
- “Game glitches, causing you to lose most everything you've worked hard to get.”
- “Too many glitches and getting too expensive for spending thousands of dollars per player; the game should at least play smoothly.”
graphics
216 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
44%
30%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the detail and quality, while many others criticize them as outdated, glitchy, and poorly designed. Common complaints include a lack of polish, frequent crashes, and a disparity between the graphics shown in advertisements and the actual in-game visuals. Overall, while some users find the graphics acceptable or even good, a significant number express disappointment, suggesting that improvements are needed to meet modern standards.
- “The graphics are really good, and again, the detail is fantastic.”
- “I love the graphics on this game.”
- “Great graphics, amazing gameplay deserves five stars.”
- “What the hell happened to the graphics? It's all blotchy and I can't even read the words.”
- “The graphics are terrible and it takes too long to level up; one of the worst games in history.”
- “Terrible UI, terrible graphics; I don't know how anyone plays this game.”
gameplay
152 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
70%
16%
Gameplay reviews are highly polarized, with many players expressing frustration over frequent changes, lack of balance, and a pay-to-win model that favors high spenders. While some appreciate the tactical elements and detail, others criticize the game for being overly complicated, riddled with glitches, and lacking meaningful engagement without significant financial investment. Overall, the gameplay experience is marred by issues such as constant ads, poor mechanics, and a sense of exploitation, leading to a mixed reception among users.
- “I really think the devs deserve some appreciation from its players for the level of detail and gameplay.”
- “Great time killer, amazing gameplay, and I love how you can help friends in war and the clan wars are also fun.”
- “Quality gameplay, great graphics, a true strategy and tactical game.”
- “There is absolutely no balance in gameplay; the biggest spenders are constantly dominating all the events, those top three prizes we no longer bother competing for; it's always the same handful of players and alliances.”
- “Gameplay is extremely boring and not fun.”
- “This game is a horrible cash grab with poor gameplay.”
story
71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
86%
4%
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and coherence, with many players feeling that it revolves around a pay-to-win model rather than a compelling narrative. Users report frustration with mission mechanics, bugs, and the overwhelming presence of ads, which detract from the overall experience. While some players find the missions engaging, the general consensus is that the game fails to deliver a meaningful storyline, making it feel disjointed and overly focused on monetization.
- “Fun to play, storyline is interesting, easy to learn, always challenging.”
- “It is a good game because it has a true story in it that casually happens.”
- “Everything is so clear and the missions are class.”
- “There's no story in this game and the graphics are only decent.”
- “You can't focus on anything properly because your screen is a mess, and the entire thing feels disjointed with no real storyline or anything.”
- “This game has no action, no adventures, and all the missions you can't really do.”
grinding
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews highlight that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively tedious and time-consuming, often requiring players to invest significant hours or money to progress. Many users express frustration over the imbalance between paying and free players, with the former gaining substantial advantages that make it difficult for others to compete. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a major detractor, leading to feelings of boredom and dissatisfaction with the game's progression system.
- “I still played for about 3 years, wasted a ton of money, and at the end, walked away from a once unbeatable base, to what is now not even worthy of farming for resources.”
- “You are going to spend dozens of hours grinding out research if you want to get anywhere, but what is the point in the end? You can't advance without cash, and anything you can get in-game can be had in a second for money.”
- “It isn't really a game so much as it is endless grinding and intrusive advertising.”
optimization
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
45%
35%
The optimization of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, glitches, and poor performance across various devices. Many feel that the developers prioritize monetization over fixing these issues, leading to a frustrating gaming experience. Overall, the game's performance is deemed unsatisfactory, significantly detracting from its potential enjoyment.
- “Nothing ever runs smoothly - game crashes, updates are incomplete and there are constant glitches. Considering how much they would be making from the packs they sell, you would think they could afford to employ people to fix these issues promptly.”
- “Mobile Strike is constantly having issues with game performance and failure to fix problems.”
- “They have optimized to make it not playable.”
- “Price to play has gotten ridiculous and game performance has gone down.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The music in the game receives mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the musical score, others find it overshadowed by intrusive ads featuring undesirable music. Many users seem to be more focused on using the game as a means to gain followers on the app "Musical," rather than enjoying the gameplay or its audio elements. Overall, the music is noted as a highlight for a few, but it is often marred by negative associations with ads and the game's purpose.
- “Only thing I like about this game is the awesome players in my alliance and the musical score.”
- “Plays music while in background with screen off.”
- “Osam but it just needs to have rock music.”
- “I beat the tutorial for musically and it did nothing.”
- “Whenever I am in the middle of a game, the annoying ad appears with this terrible music.”
- “People, I hate this game. I only did it to get followers on Musically.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
90%
30%
The humor in the game is described as inconsistent and often overshadowed by frustrations related to its monetization policies. While some players find moments of amusement, such as references to pop culture, many express that the game's financial demands detract from the overall enjoyment, leading to a sense of disappointment rather than genuine laughter. Overall, the humor is seen as a mixed bag, with some players appreciating it while others feel it falls flat due to the game's shortcomings.
- “It would be funny if you had to evacuate and Arnold said, 'Get to the choppa.'”
- “The loonies are running the funny farm.”
- “They kept screwing me over and laughing about it.”
- “The humor in this game falls flat and feels forced, making it more cringeworthy than funny.”
- “I expected a lot of laughs, but the jokes are stale and often miss the mark.”
- “The attempts at humor are so over-the-top that they become annoying rather than entertaining.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
40%
40%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a social and engaging environment, with elements designed to foster interaction among players. However, some users feel that certain ideas are underutilized or altered to better fit the overall atmosphere, suggesting a need for more cohesive integration of concepts. Overall, there is a desire for the atmosphere to reach its full potential and evolve in future iterations.
- “Some ideas don't get into the game, but the concept evolves to fit the atmosphere.”
- “Some ideas don't get into the game, but the concept changes to fit the atmosphere.”
- “Baiting people with chat, creating a 'social' atmosphere.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the emotional toll of poor customer service, feeling blamed for their purchases and facing challenges in obtaining refunds. This negative experience has led to a sense of disillusionment, overshadowing any potential enjoyment from the game itself.