One Military Camp

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"One Military Camp" is a strategy game where you build and manage a military camp, training recruits and managing resources to fight against an evil maniac who has taken over the region. You'll need to efficiently place buildings, hire staff, set up training courses, and build defenses to protect against enemy sabotage. The game features a dynamic schedule for your camp, with maintenance and upkeep required to keep everything running smoothly.

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 281 reviews

story20 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

The game features charming graphics and animations that enhance the overall experience.
It offers a fun blend of humor and strategic depth, making it engaging for players who enjoy management sims.
The gameplay mechanics are intuitive, allowing players to easily manage their troops and resources.

The game suffers from a lack of depth and can become repetitive over time, leading to a diminished sense of engagement.
There are significant micromanagement aspects that can feel tedious, especially when managing troop training and schedules.
The campaign is linear, and the missions can feel limited, reducing replayability and overall challenge.

story
149 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "One Military Camp" is described as light-hearted and comedic, featuring a linear campaign with over 80 missions that require specific troop types for success. While some players appreciate the humor and character interactions, many find the narrative weak and the mission mechanics overly simplistic, often reducing gameplay to waiting for troops to recover and watching progress bars. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop to the management gameplay but lacks depth and engagement, leading to mixed feelings among players.
- “All-in-all, One Military Camp is a solid game offering tons of gameplay variety, great audio, and a comedic story that carries it all the way to the end of the campaign, with enough enjoyment that has me wanting to try out the other maps in sandbox mode as well.”
- “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 mission is just a timer and some random events with very little interaction on your part.”
- “The story is a little weak if that is important to you.”
gameplay
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "One Military Camp" is characterized by a blend of intuitive mechanics and strategic depth, appealing to both casual and dedicated players. While some find the gameplay addictive and engaging, others criticize it for being repetitive and overly reliant on waiting, leading to a lack of depth compared to other base-building games. Overall, the game offers a unique experience with a comedic twist, but its linearity and micro-management aspects may detract from long-term enjoyment.
- “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.”
- “The gameplay loop overall revolves around training specific troops to send on missions and designing your camp in an effective way.”
- “The gameplay is mostly just waiting around; I didn't feel like I had to optimize much.”
- “Mechanically very shallow.”
- “However, there is one glaring issue that I have with this game: there is not really much gameplay other than training up your troops and ensuring that you can send them on missions.”
graphics
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming, colorful, and cartoonish art style, which effectively balances fun and detail. Many reviewers highlight the impressive animations and attention to detail, contributing to an overall pleasant visual experience, despite some minor glitches and a few criticisms regarding gameplay. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, enhancing the game's quirky humor 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 super cool and you can tell that the developers put a lot of care into them.”
- “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
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as quirky and cartoonish, appealing primarily to a younger audience, with some players finding it hit-or-miss. While many appreciate the funny animations, clever dialogue, and whimsical elements that enhance the gameplay experience, others feel that the humor doesn't resonate as strongly, especially when compared to similar titles. Overall, the game offers a lighthearted atmosphere that complements its strategic depth, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate its comedic style.
- “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
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its thematic and quirky soundtrack that complements the game's humor and graphics. While some players find the music enjoyable, others feel it can be alienating or prefer to mute it in favor of their own choices. Overall, the sound design, including sound effects and music, contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, though some players desire a broader selection of tracks.
- “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
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews; while some players report significant performance issues, particularly with larger armies and on high-end hardware, others find it runs smoothly with minimal impact on gameplay. There are mentions of crashes and the need for further optimization, but some users also highlight effective design elements and satisfactory performance in general.
- “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, lol.”
- “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.”
- “The game has been running smoothly; it seems to be quite well optimized.”
- “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 poorly on my system for a game that should run smoothly, but overall it didn't impact gameplay much.”
- “Might need optimization.”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
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The game offers a mix of customization and upgrade options that provide some replay value, particularly for players interested in experimenting with different strategies in camp management. However, many users feel that the overall depth is lacking, leading to limited replayability, with some recommending it only during sales. Anticipation for future sandbox modes may enhance replayability, but currently, the campaign content is seen as sufficient for enjoyment.
- “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.”
- “It has potential as a replayable base builder but lacks depth.”
- “I personally would only recommend 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 plenty while knowing that sandbox is on the way improving the replay value of the game.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
83%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly in the end-game where constant drone attacks and financial pressures create an overwhelming experience. While some note that the grind may improve later, the initial impression is one of boredom and annoyance, leading many to recommend alternative games for a more enjoyable experience.
- “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.”
- “More tediousness with less coolness.”
- “Later that seems to change, but it's still very tedious.”
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 generally 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.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a traditional base management model without any microtransactions or mobile game elements, distinguishing it from typical mobile titles. However, some users find the villain designs reminiscent of low-quality mobile game advertisements.
- “This is no mobile game; it's a base management game without any microtransactions or other 'mobile' elements.”
- “The monetization model feels overly aggressive, pushing players to spend money to progress at a reasonable pace.”
- “It's frustrating to see that the game is designed around constant microtransactions, making it hard to enjoy without spending real money.”
- “The reliance on paywalls for essential content detracts from the overall experience and makes it feel like a cash grab.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is marked by a distinct irreverent tone, reflected in the character designs and music choices, which contribute to a unique aesthetic experience. Players appreciate the illustrations and overall artistic style, enhancing their connection to the characters.
- “I really love the aesthetics of the game, especially the illustrations and character design.”
- “The character development is rich and engaging, making each character feel unique and memorable.”
- “The way characters evolve throughout the story adds depth and emotional weight to the gameplay experience.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
- “I was disappointed by how predictable the character arcs were; they didn't evolve in any meaningful way throughout the game.”
- “The characters seem one-dimensional, and their motivations are often unclear, which detracts from the overall experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by its quirky and lively characters, which contribute to a playful and engaging environment as players train them to become top soldiers.
- “The characters are quirky and full of life, bringing a playful atmosphere to your camp as you train them to become the best soldiers.”