OnTheFrontLine

About

"On the Front Line" is a World War II tank simulator where you play as the Red Army in action-packed battles across two large locations. Gameplay involves controlling a tank using W,S,A,D keys and mouse, with two AI-supported tanks that take over when the player dies. The game features both medium and heavy tanks with varying attributes, and it's crucial to familiarize yourself with the input keys before starting the game.

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Play Modes

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

51%

Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

story3 negative mentions

The graphics and environmental design are surprisingly good, with detailed tanks and beautiful landscapes.
The game offers a simple control scheme that may appeal to casual players looking for an easy tank simulator experience.
The destructible environments add a layer of immersion and excitement to the gameplay.

The gameplay is overly simplistic and lacks depth, making it feel more like a demo than a full game.
The first mission has an unreasonable time limit, making it frustrating and nearly impossible to complete.
There are numerous technical issues, including poor controls, lack of customization options, and no audio settings, which detract from the overall experience.

story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
27%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth and clarity, with players expressing frustration over the confusing mission design and strict time limits that detract from the narrative experience. Many reviewers feel that the missions are overly simplistic and poorly structured, leading to a disjointed and unengaging storyline. Overall, the game's narrative is overshadowed by frustrating gameplay mechanics that hinder player immersion.
- “No story either.”
- “The first mission requires you to race to a very tiny point that is easy to miss at full speed; otherwise, you will run out of time... but if you do that, you will get destroyed by the enemy tank which you have to ignore in order to do that unless you are just lucky.”
- “Slowest tank I have ever come across - little if any guidance or help on missions.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is criticized for being overly simplistic and lacking depth, with no ability to fire machine guns or utilize different shell types. Players note the absence of penetration mechanics and that tanks explode after just three shots, leading to a frustrating experience that falls short of expectations for a tank combat game.
- “The gameplay is way too basic; you can't even fire your machine guns (not that it matters, since there are no soft targets), nor can you use different shell types.”
- “What's worse, there's no penetration gameplay, and tanks will explode after 3 shots no matter where you hit or how close you are.”
- “Gameplay is equally primitive; if you're looking for something like a single-player World of Tanks or War Thunder, this isn't it (actually, War Thunder has single-player campaigns that are pretty good).”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
The graphics are generally praised for their clarity, vivid colors, and impressive environmental details, particularly the water effects. However, the lack of resolution options and limited graphics customization options have been noted as drawbacks.
- “...good graphics with clear, vivid colors, a beautifully crafted environment, and great-looking water.”
- “The visuals are stunning, with intricate details that bring the world to life.”
- “The art style is unique and captivating, making every scene a visual treat.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, which detracts from the overall experience.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of the game raises concerns among users, as its quality is often compared to that of asset flips or cash grab scams, leading to skepticism about its value. Despite the lack of concrete evidence, players feel the need to approach the game's monetization practices with caution.
- “There's no evidence, so we need to give the benefit of the doubt... regardless, asset flip or not, the quality here is indistinguishable from many asset flip/cash grab scams, and that's a problem in itself.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's music has been criticized for lacking proper audio controls, making it impossible for players to turn off the background music without resorting to external methods like the Windows sound mixer. This has led to frustration among users who find the music annoying.
- “Bewilderingly, the game doesn't include proper audio controls, so you can't turn off the annoying sound and background music. You'll need to alt+tab out and stop it using the Windows sound mixer.”