One Military Camp

About

One Military Camp is a single player and multiplayer strategy game with warfare and kids themes. It was developed by Abylight Barcelona and was released on July 20, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Build and manage your own military camp, enrol the best recruits, set the training courses and finally send them on dangerous missions to win the war. But becoming a Military Tycoon also means improving your financial skills, so don’t forget to make your academy a profitable business.

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story20 positive mentions

grinding7 negative mentions

The game features a fun and quirky atmosphere with colorful graphics and humorous dialogue, making it enjoyable to play.
The base building and management mechanics are engaging, allowing players to strategize troop training and resource allocation effectively.
The game offers a unique blend of military strategy and lighthearted humor, appealing to fans of management sims.

The gameplay can become repetitive, with a heavy reliance on micromanagement and waiting for troops to train or recover.
The financial system is unbalanced, leading to potential bankruptcy if players do not manage resources carefully, which can be frustrating.
The missions lack interactivity, primarily relying on a progress bar for outcomes, which may detract from the overall experience.

story
161 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is generally perceived as weak and poorly written, with many players finding the dialogue tedious and unengaging. While it features a light-hearted and comedic tone, the narrative lacks depth and meaningful player interaction, often reducing missions to simple resource management and waiting mechanics. Overall, the campaign is linear and repetitive, with little incentive to engage deeply with the story beyond completing missions.
- “The main campaign is fairly open and allows multiple paths to victory with over 80 missions and 'boss fight' missions to attempt.”
- “Very satisfying game with a fantastic vibe and I also want to commend the writing team for putting together a rather fun, light-hearted story to play through with plenty of jokes and references.”
- “It has a fun and silly feel to it, but actually has a surprising amount of complexity to it and even a fun story to follow.”
- “The story is written by ChatGPT.”
- “The story is a little weak if that is important to you.”
- “The story is infantile, but it didn't bother me in any way.”
gameplay
71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "One Military Camp" offers a mix of engaging mechanics and humor, particularly in base-building and troop management, but many players find it becomes repetitive and shallow over time. While the campaign introduces mechanics gradually and allows for strategic depth, the overall gameplay loop lacks long-term engagement, often feeling tedious and micro-management heavy. Despite its initial appeal, the game struggles with depth and optimization, leading to a mixed reception regarding its long-term enjoyment.
- “The campaign introduces mechanics gradually, while sandbox mode lets you experiment freely.”
- “From the moment I started building my camp, I was hooked by its unique blend of humor, strategic depth, and engaging gameplay.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are intuitive, yet offer enough complexity to satisfy any strategy enthusiast.”
- “And the most important thing, the gameplay loop is shallow like a puddle on the road.”
- “Mechanically very shallow.”
- “The gameplay is 99% just waiting.”
graphics
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their clean, cartoonish style and attention to detail, reminiscent of titles like *Two Point Campus* and *Evil Genius*. While many reviewers appreciate the charming visuals and smooth animations, some note that the graphics can feel generic or simple, with occasional glitches. Overall, the aesthetic is well-received, contributing positively to the game's humorous and engaging atmosphere.
- “The art style is charming and full of personality, with colorful visuals that strike the perfect balance between fun and detailed.”
- “The graphics are beautiful and very well drawn and detailed.”
- “The graphics are cool and clean, the attention to detail is impressive.”
- “It sucks because all the hard work is done with graphics and everything but the rest, truly is terrible.”
- “I play on a laptop, easily capable of running RimWorld plus 50 mods, Project Zomboid, HOI4, Stellaris, Factorio and many other higher graphically intensive games than this.”
- “The graphics aren't the best, but the cartoony nature perfectly fits the humorous mood of the game.”
humor
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate its quirky, cartoonish charm and find the dialogue and animations amusing, others criticize it as cringe-worthy and not as funny as intended. The humor seems to resonate more with a younger audience, and while it adds a fun atmosphere to the gameplay, it may not appeal to everyone, especially those seeking deeper comedic writing. Overall, the game offers a lighthearted experience, but its comedic elements can be hit or miss depending on personal taste.
- “From the moment I started building my camp, I was hooked by its unique blend of humor, strategic depth, and engaging gameplay.”
- “If you love simulation games where you can build, manage, and lead with a touch of humor, One Military Camp is an easy 10/10.”
- “The dialogue is really hilarious, and it really sets the tone of the storytelling.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game features a light military-themed soundtrack complemented by comedic voice lines, adding personality but occasionally becoming repetitive. While many players appreciate the quirky humor and thematic music, some find it alienating and suggest that additional tracks would enhance the experience. Overall, the sound design is well-executed, with a mix of engaging music and sound effects that align with the game's irreverent tone.
- “The game has great graphics, detailed animations, quirky humor, and thematic music.”
- “Great music, animations, and overall progression.”
- “It's clear they're going for the same irreverent tone, all the way from the character designs to the music choices that are just different enough to avoid lawsuits.”
- “The music is alienating though.”
- “Personally, ol' il pallino prefers to mute the music and play some war music.”
- “It's clear they're going for the same irreverent tone, all the way from the character designs to the music choices that are just different enough to avoid lawsuits (I know the Great Escape theme when I hear it on the intro menu).”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is mixed; while some players report smooth performance and minimal crashes, others experience significant performance issues, especially with larger armies, even on high-end systems. There are calls for further optimization, particularly regarding job training mechanics and resource management, but many agree that the game remains playable despite these concerns.
- “Sometimes I don't mind conquering the map or defeating opponents; just building the camp and seeing it run smoothly is enough for me to have fun with it.”
- “The game has been running smoothly; it seems to be quite well optimized.”
- “There is also already plenty in the game for design and optimization, even though they are prefab, they are some of the best prefabs you will see.”
- “Has a lot of performance issues later on (at ~100 soldiers), even on high-end hardware, and with settings turned down low.”
- “The game isn't optimized very well; I found it running very hard on my system for a game that should run smoothly, but overall it didn't impact gameplay much.”
- “Might need optimization.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, characterized by micromanagement and repetitive tasks that detract from the overall enjoyment. The end-game experience is particularly criticized for its relentless pressure and annoying mechanics, leading to a sense of boredom and frustration. While some aspects may improve later, the initial grind remains a significant drawback for many.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Unfortunately the end-game is tedious and obnoxious, with drone attacks every minute that trigger a blaring alarm sound (which can't be muted?) and constant pressure to avoid going bankrupt.”
- “If you find that sort of thing to be tedious you should steer clear.”
- “More tediousness with less coolness.”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is mixed; while it offers customization options and various strategies for running a military camp, some players feel it lacks depth and long-term engagement. Although there are elements that encourage experimentation and improvement, many reviewers suggest that the current content may not justify a full price purchase, with hopes for future updates to enhance replay value. Overall, it has potential but may not satisfy all players seeking extensive replayability.
- “With plenty of customization options, upgrades, and a variety of ways to run your camp, one military camp has incredible replay value.”
- “And I even think that there is a little bit of replay value as you are without a doubt going to identify things that you could do better or perhaps just differently.”
- “But there seems to be plenty in the campaign already that you will enjoy the game plenty while knowing that sandbox is on the way, improving the replay value of the game.”
- “It has potential as a replayable base builder but lacks depth.”
- “I personally would only recommend it in a bigger sale due to the missing replayability.”
- “But there seems to be plenty in the campaign already that you will enjoy the game while knowing that sandbox is on the way, improving the replay value of the game.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its lack of microtransactions and mobile game elements, offering a pure base management experience that contrasts with typical mobile game ads. Players appreciate that it delivers on the expectations set by misleading advertisements, providing a more authentic gameplay experience.
- “This is no mobile game; it's a base management game without any microtransactions or other 'mobile' elements.”
- “It's a very good game, but it feels like when you watch those fake game ads you've usually seen on Facebook/Meta, while the game you actually play is not what you imagine.”
- “This is no mobile game, and is a base management sort of game, but it has microtransactions and other 'mobile' elements.”
- “The villains look like those that you see in the horrendous Clash of Clans ads that keep popping up for me on YouTube.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability has improved compared to its predecessor, which was plagued by bugs and glitches. However, players still report encountering some noticeable glitches, indicating that while the game is more stable, it is not entirely free from issues.
- “Compared to the previous title, this one is rather buggy and janky.”
- “The game offers some nice graphics, although there are some ugly glitches here and there.”
- “Very buggy and not functioning well.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a lively and playful atmosphere, enhanced by quirky characters that add charm to the experience. However, some users feel that the dialogue lacks the humor it aims for, slightly detracting from the overall enjoyment.
- “It's got a fun atmosphere, but the dialogue writer isn't as funny as they think they are.”
- “The characters are quirky and full of life, bringing a playful atmosphere to your camp as you train them to become the best soldiers.”
character development
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The character development in the game is marked by a distinct irreverent tone, reflected in its unique character designs and aesthetic choices. Players appreciate the creative illustrations and the overall visual style, which contribute to a memorable experience.
- “It's clear they're going for the same irreverent tone, all the way from the character designs to the music choices that are just different enough to avoid lawsuits.”
- “It's clear they're going for the same irreverent tone, all the way from the character designs to the music choices that are just different enough to avoid lawsuits (I know the Great Escape theme when I hear it on the intro menu).”
- “I really love the aesthetics of the game, especially the illustrations and character design.”