One Military Camp
- July 20, 2023
- Abylight Barcelona
- 20h median play time
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Epic Games
Reviews
- The game features a fun and engaging base management system, reminiscent of titles like Evil Genius and The Sims.
- The graphics and animations are well-designed, providing a charming and humorous aesthetic that enhances the gameplay experience.
- The game offers a decent amount of content for an early access title, with a solid campaign and a variety of troop specializations to explore.
- The gameplay can feel repetitive and linear, with a lack of meaningful choices and depth in the mission structure.
- There are significant micromanagement aspects that can become tedious, especially when managing troop training and resource allocation.
- The game suffers from performance issues and bugs, particularly when managing larger numbers of soldiers and buildings.
- story130 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 83 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally perceived as weak and linear, often described as light-hearted and comedic but lacking depth and engagement. Players noted that the narrative is primarily delivered through text-based missions with minimal interactivity, leading to a sense of detachment from the characters and events. While some appreciated the humor and quirky writing, many found the overall storytelling unsatisfactory, with a desire for more meaningful choices and a richer narrative experience.
“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.”
“The story is a bit odd, but overall is pretty light-hearted and has a comedic tone.”
“The dialogue is really hilarious, and it really sets the tone of the storytelling.”
“The story is written by ChatGPT.”
“The storyline dialogue is very annoying; there's more mouse clicks in a single dialogue session than an entire day of playing Pokémon. Fortunately, you can skip it and not miss out on a thing.”
“There is pretty much no story, and the conversations are just... well... you just want to skip them.”
- gameplay50 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it addictive and engaging due to its interesting mechanics and strategic elements, while others criticize it for being repetitive, shallow, and overly reliant on waiting. Many users noted that the game lacks depth compared to other base-building titles, with some mechanics feeling cumbersome or poorly executed. Overall, while there are enjoyable aspects, the gameplay loop can become tedious, and the game may not offer enough complexity to sustain long-term interest.
“If you are into base building/strategy and want a fresh game that doesn't just directly copy the mechanics of well-known titles but tries to present something different - you should definitely check this one out.”
“The gameplay is fun; you have to manage your soldiers and specialize as you unlock new missions, although this is linear.”
“The game's progressive difficulty is well-balanced, and the content is rich, providing players a campaign with probably more than 30 hours of gameplay.”
“The gameplay is mostly just waiting around; I didn't feel like I had to optimize much.”
“Mechanically though, this game is very rough and outside of the tutorial can be a bit confusing and easy to start failing quickly.”
“The gameplay is extremely linear at the moment.”
- graphics35 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received a mixed but generally positive reception, with many players praising the cartoonish art style, detailed animations, and overall visual charm. While some noted minor glitches and a simplistic aesthetic, the graphics are often described as polished and fitting well with the game's humorous tone. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.
“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's got everything that makes a great game: a solid gameplay loop, stunning graphics, and an engaged community.”
“It sucks because all the hard work is done with graphics and everything, but the rest is truly 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 animations and aesthetic remind me of the mid-2000s tycoon/The Sims games.”
- music14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its thematic and quirky soundtrack that complements the 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 military-themed music, adds to the game's irreverent tone, 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).”
- humor12 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its quirky, cartoonish style and funny dialogue, while others find it falls flat or feels forced. The graphics and animations complement the comedic elements, creating a lighthearted atmosphere, but the humor may not resonate with everyone. Overall, it offers a blend of amusing moments and engaging gameplay, appealing to those who enjoy a more whimsical approach.
“Pros: the game has great graphics, detailed animations, quirky humor, and thematic music.”
“Funny story, looks good, nice management, you can just pick it up and play for a bit...and discover that hours have passed in the meantime.”
“The dialogue is really hilarious, and it really sets the tone of the storytelling.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is mixed; while some players report significant performance issues, especially with larger armies, others find it runs smoothly even on high-end hardware. There are mentions of occasional crashes and the need for further optimization, but many players still enjoy the gameplay experience despite these technical challenges.
“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.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Overall, opinions on replayability are mixed; some players find limited replay value, while others see potential for improvement through future updates like a sandbox mode. While the campaign offers enough enjoyment for a single playthrough, the lack of significant replay incentives may lead some to recommend waiting for a sale.
“I even think that there is a little bit of replay value as you are undoubtedly going to identify things that you could do better or perhaps just differently.”
“There seems to be plenty in the campaign already that you will enjoy, while knowing that sandbox mode is on the way, improving the replay value of the game.”
“Has some replay value to it, which is also nice.”
“I personally would only recommend it in a bigger sale due to the lack of replayability.”
“There is a little bit of replay value as you will undoubtedly identify things you could do better or perhaps differently.”
“While there seems to be plenty in the campaign that you will enjoy, the game currently lacks replayability.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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 without its 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.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the end-game grinding to be tedious and frustrating, exacerbated by relentless drone attacks and an unmutable alarm sound, creating a stressful environment. While some note that the experience improves later, the overall sentiment is that significant time investment is required to progress.
“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.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Later that seems to change, but it's still very tedious.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
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 the less favorable aesthetics seen in popular mobile ads.
“This is no mobile game; it's a base management game without any microtransactions or other 'mobile' elements.”
“The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, pushing players to spend money to progress at a reasonable pace.”
“It's frustrating to see that essential features are locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra.”
“The game constantly bombards you with offers and ads, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- character development2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is marked by a distinct irreverent tone, reflected in both the character designs and the accompanying music. Players appreciate the unique aesthetics, particularly the illustrations and character design, which contribute to the overall experience.
“I really love the aesthetics of the game, especially the illustrations and character design.”
“The character development is engaging and adds depth to the overall narrative.”
“Each character feels unique and their growth throughout the game is both believable and compelling.”
“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.”
