Modern Warships: Naval Battles

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Modern Warships: Naval Battles is a shooter game that offers a good story and excellent game mechanics, accompanied by splendid visuals and stunning music. However, it is quite grinding and contains a number of bugs. As described by the game itself, it is a realistic military PvP shooter where you can battle with modern warships and win sea battles. The game provides a blend of humor and intense action, making it an engaging experience for players.

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

Reviews

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,999 reviews

graphics1,726 positive mentions

monetization147 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and realistic ship models, providing an immersive experience.
Gameplay is engaging with a variety of ships, submarines, and aircraft to choose from, allowing for diverse strategies.
The game is not strictly pay-to-win, as players can earn ships and upgrades through gameplay without spending real money.

The game frequently crashes, especially after updates, making it frustrating to play.
Matchmaking is often unbalanced, pairing low-level players with high-level opponents, leading to unfair battles.
The grind to level up and earn in-game currency is excessively slow, making it difficult for players to progress.

graphics
2,189 mentions
79 % positive mentions
21 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising their realism and high quality, often comparing them to console-level visuals. Players appreciate the attention to detail in ship designs and environmental effects, noting that the graphics enhance the overall gameplay experience. However, some users have reported performance issues, such as lag and crashes, particularly on lower-end devices, suggesting a need for optimization to accommodate a wider range of hardware.
- “This game has legendary graphics and has amazing ships and attention to detail.”
- “The graphics are probably the best of all the naval games.”
- “The graphics and gameplay are great, and the ships especially are beautiful.”
- “It's a good game overall not really too hard and you really don't have to spend money to really get good at the game i'm pretty good at the game but even having it on the lowest graphics setting and the lowest frames per second it still lags pretty hard. I would love for this to be fixed; it's hard to enjoy a battle when you're just lagging and nothing's hitting you but you're taking damage.”
- “The game is really good but something that would make the game 5/5 is a cinematic camera and save games to take some screenshots and have a better use for graphics. It would take time but it's an idea; but yeah, pretty good game. I don't mind grinding, but that's the only thing that would make the game better for screenshots.”
- “The graphics in my game are laggy and it's like a computerized look because random colors just appear in the matchmaking, especially the water and the ship is too pixelated.”
gameplay
571 mentions
69 % positive mentions
28 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many players praising its engaging mechanics, smooth controls, and stunning graphics. However, some users have expressed concerns about the grind required for progression, unbalanced matchmaking, and occasional connectivity issues that disrupt the experience. Overall, the game is considered fun and addictive, with a strong emphasis on strategy and skill, though improvements in matchmaking and additional content could enhance the experience further.
- “Overall the gameplay is good, engaging and addictive (well at least to me).”
- “The gameplay is great too!”
- “The gameplay is smooth and the graphics are also really good.”
- “The gameplay is not exciting at all and gets stale pretty quickly.”
- “The game lacks ships, only has 1 concept of gameplay, tons of bugs, and lack of counterplay.”
- “It's frustrating that even after the victory we don't get the reward always disconnecting while in the middle of the gameplay.”
story
229 mentions
12 % positive mentions
83 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players expressing a desire for a campaign mode or narrative-driven missions to enhance the gameplay experience. Users find the daily missions overly challenging and time-consuming, often requiring in-game purchases to complete, which detracts from the enjoyment and leads to frustration. Overall, while the game has strong graphics and mechanics, the absence of a compelling story or varied mission types makes it feel repetitive and less rewarding for players.
- “This game is amazing! Excellent job to the developers for this. I always wanted to play a modern boat/plane game, and this surprised me. But I just want one more thing: can you guys add more game modes like capture points and escorting missions with other players?”
- “The game is incredible but the battle pass quest is not so enjoyable. Sometimes you need to do a quest that requires buying a ship or doing 1.5 million damage per match, which is absurd for a player that doesn't have a hero or legendary status.”
- “It would be really fun if you could add some good campaign missions. The game can be more interesting if it has episodes or a campaign mode.”
- “The daily missions are overwhelming; I have to spend too much time in the game to complete them.”
- “This game is amazing, excellent job to the developers, but I just want one more thing: can you guys add more game modes like capture points and escorting missions with other players? It feels like a hollow & empty shell of a game because of not having more to do.”
- “The daily missions are too difficult; it would take you hours to complete each day.”
monetization
213 mentions
19 % positive mentions
12 % neutral mentions
69 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating the lack of forced ads and the option to watch ads for rewards. However, there are complaints about the effectiveness of ad rewards, high prices for in-app purchases, and occasional bugs that prevent players from receiving their rewards after watching ads. While some players feel the game leans towards a "pay-to-win" structure, many agree that it remains enjoyable without spending money.
- “I love the gameplay and there are no ads!”
- “This game is very fun, has incredible graphics, there is also a huge variety of ships you can unlock, and no ads to bother you unless you want free stuff!”
- “Excellent game, you don't need to spend actual money to enjoy the game, and there is virtually no ads, excellent.”
- “The sheer prices of the ships is crazy and the expense of the microtransactions is crazy, a level 5 ship costing $2,250,000 is insanity and it pushes players towards microtransactions, and that is a scummy practice.”
- “I paid for in-app purchases, the money left my bank account but no money was added to the game.”
- “Do not make in-app purchases, I purchased a special offer and did not receive anything the offer included but my account was still charged for it.”
grinding
143 mentions
2 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
98 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is a significant point of contention among players, with many describing it as excessively time-consuming and tedious, especially after reaching higher levels. While some players find the grind rewarding and manageable, others feel it detracts from the overall enjoyment, often leading to frustration and a sense of imbalance, particularly in matchmaking. Despite being labeled as not pay-to-win, the grind often feels overwhelming, prompting requests for adjustments to make progression more accessible.
- “Great game overall, not very grindy, but needs some performance optimizations for older devices.”
- “It is a great game and not grindy; it's just right.”
- “It is designed with excellent graphics and UI and is easy to pick up and move through the ranks with no grindy progression system, but the time to the tier three ships is too long to keep interested.”
- “I gave up after 2 months of serious playing because the grinding never stops!”
- “The game is fun at the beginning but can be grindy if you play in random battles constantly, it can be pay to win but most of the time you can get a ship fully bought and upgraded if you spend the day on it on and off.”
- “This game is not bad but it's just the grinding problem; it's just way too much and it's really repetitive.”
optimization
118 mentions
31 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received widespread criticism, with many players reporting frequent lag, stuttering, and crashes, even on low graphics settings. Users express frustration over performance issues, particularly during online battles, and highlight the need for improvements to ensure smoother gameplay, especially on lower-end devices. Overall, while the game is praised for its graphics and gameplay, the optimization remains a significant barrier to enjoyment.
- “In my opinion, this is a fabulous game I have ever played in such low MBs. In comparison with others, they have nothing fun but a lot of storage. Here, you can enjoy such beautiful graphics even on low-end devices, and not just graphics; game optimization, sound, vibration—oh my god, it's freaking good! My all appreciation goes to this game because the developer, programmer, and whole team worked very well.”
- “The graphics are outstanding and well optimized. However, I can't give 5 stars because the FPS drops too much in online battles, so we are facing lagging problems! I hope the devs will solve it; the game needs more optimization.”
- “I love this game, play it since 2020. The bug problems are that it always crashes even in the lowest setting. Please optimize it for a 4GB phone.”
- “The game's optimization is really bad and it drops to 20fps on a regular basis.”
- “Very poor performance nowadays, the game lags not only for me but for all tournament staff.”
- “This game is not optimized at all; you'll be playing and then pushed back to the lobby with no warning. Trash game.”
stability
110 mentions
3 % positive mentions
4 % neutral mentions
94 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. While some players enjoy the graphics and overall experience, the persistent technical issues, particularly during loading screens and matches, detract from the enjoyment and lead to frustration. Overall, the game is seen as needing urgent optimization and bug fixes to improve stability.
- “I'm very satisfied with the gameplay and the warship graphics. The submarine looks awesome, and the graphics are great. I love the gameplay; this is the best warship game I've ever played—no bugs, no glitches. It's doing well, and I hope you add more warships.”
- “No bugs, no glitches—just a smooth game run.”
- “This game is very nice; no bugs, no glitches.”
- “This could be a 4 star if the game didn't constantly crash. The game will crash every time after one game or just in the loading screen. I've checked and it has nothing to do with my phone's capabilities and more to do with the fact this game is a buggy mess.”
- “I love this game but had to uninstall because it gets stuck at a frame, shows a black screen, crashes, and there are glitches like a pink sky.”
- “The game freezes in the middle of the match and it just exits if you wait for it to unfreeze. I was really excited to play this game but it's unplayable.”
music
60 mentions
47 % positive mentions
48 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many players praising its ability to enhance the overall experience and fit the game's atmosphere. Notable contributions from composer Frank Klepacki have been highlighted, and players have expressed a desire for additional music packs and the return of previous soundtracks. Overall, the soundtrack is described as engaging, motivational, and a key element that elevates the gameplay.
- “The soundtrack is just amazing; it's one of my favorite games.”
- “Awesome game, sick gameplay, godly graphics, realistic content, and amazing music.”
- “The music is better than this version; it fits the situation in the map.”
- “About sounds, music are badly total noise; it causes the device to hang because of sounds and music in your game. You should add proper sound efforts to optimize the game.”
- “This game is the worst. I try logging in and it keeps kicking me out even if there is no lag. When the music starts playing, it starts to lag. I tried 20 times and eventually gave up.”
humor
14 mentions
93 % positive mentions
-14 % neutral mentions
21 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it amusing and entertaining, particularly in the absurdity of certain situations, like ships that don't sink. However, some users noted that the humor tends to diminish after reaching higher levels, and while the game offers funny moments, it is also marred by technical issues and a pay-to-win model that detracts from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, many players still appreciate the comedic elements and engaging gameplay.
- “Funny thing is my ship goes underwater but doesn't sink😁.”
- “Amazing game love the details it is really easy to play, really fun, and sometimes it just gets stupid (in a funny way) like a sub on your team will come up under and great game.”
- “This game is too funny and I had a great time.”
- “After you reach level 15, the game is not funny anymore.”
- “The humor feels forced and often falls flat.”
- “Many jokes are repetitive and lose their charm quickly.”
atmosphere
5 mentions
20 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the game's atmosphere as enjoyable and immersive, enhanced by diverse environments and dynamic weather conditions. The graphics contribute positively to the overall experience, although some players note a desire for more complexity and engaging gameplay elements to enrich the atmosphere further. Additionally, suggestions for regular events indicate a wish for a more festive and competitive ambiance.
- “The graphics are awesome with an enjoyable atmosphere; if I had to nitpick, I guess it's around the lack of complexity and grind-intensive gameplay.”
- “Add new environments like rivers in jungles, monumental areas, deserts, open oceans, golf courses, and beaches with real weather conditions like thunder, lightning, storms, wind, snow, rain, mist, fog, and a sunny atmosphere.”
- “Add day times like morning, night, evening, sunrise, sunset, afternoon, dawn, and a sunny atmosphere.”
- “Please add experience points every time the game ends; it's cheap. Please add weekly and monthly events to create a festive and competitive atmosphere.”
emotional
5 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players express a mix of frustration and excitement regarding the emotional aspect of the game. While some encounter technical issues that detract from their experience, many find the gameplay deeply engaging and immersive, evoking feelings of joy and a sense of responsibility as they navigate their roles, such as being a ship captain.
- “Very good game and emotional.”
- “I feel very excited playing this game; Modern Warfare brings a lot of joyous experiences and makes me feel like a real captain of a ship.”
replayability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for improved replayability in the game, indicating that they hope for enhancements that would make it more engaging for multiple playthroughs.