Paintball War

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Paintball War is a multiplayer sport game. It was developed by ShadowWolf Games and was released on June 1, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

PaintBall War is a multiplayer first person shooter. The world's first full-fledged game associated with paintball. Gain experience, earn new ranks, gain new weapons. Good game!

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Audience ScoreBased on 596 reviews

gameplay11 positive mentions

monetization7 negative mentions

The game is free to play, making it accessible for anyone to try.
Some players find it fun to play with friends, especially for a few laughs.
The game has potential and could improve with future updates.

The game is essentially unplayable due to a lack of servers and player population.
It features a toxic cash shop model, requiring real money to access better weapons.
Gameplay is plagued by bugs, poor mechanics, and frequent spawn camping.

gameplay
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
47%
22%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed to negative feedback, with many users criticizing the gun mechanics, map design, and overall execution as lacking impact and depth. While some players appreciate the exhilarating moments and potential for fun in multiplayer settings, others find the mechanics frustrating, particularly the inability to recover ammo and the presence of pay-to-win elements. Overall, the gameplay experience is described as inconsistent, with calls for improvements in mechanics and game modes.
- “The pure, raw, unfiltered, heart-pounding gameplay is better than any other shooter game on the market, hands down.”
- “I am very surprised this has never won game of the year award for its stunning performance and exhilarating gameplay.”
- “One of the best games I have ever played with amazing graphics, tons of customization, and not to mention the beautiful gameplay mechanics.”
- “The gun mechanics were acceptable for paintball guns but really lacked any sense of impact, the maps felt like tutorial maps from a different game or asset pack, and the entire package just felt pointless.”
- “This game is total dogshit, the game mechanics are ass and it's pay to win.”
- “Gameplay is awful, and doesn't even really feel like a paintball war.”
graphics
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
38%
31%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the detailed environments and unique art style, while others criticize them as subpar or reminiscent of mobile app quality. Many users note that despite the graphical issues, the game runs well on high settings, and some find the visuals to be surprisingly good. Overall, the consensus suggests that while there are standout moments, significant improvements are needed for a more consistent graphical experience.
- “The unbelievably detailed environments and graphics are divine.”
- “Absolutely beautiful graphics and innovative ideas in this game.”
- “One of the best games I have ever played with amazing graphics, tons of customization, and not to mention the beautiful gameplay mechanics.”
- “Bad graphics, no players, just all around sucks.”
- “The graphics are phone app level.”
- “Graphics are really terrible, looks like my 6-year-old nephew made this game.”
story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
64%
18%
The reviews highlight a diverse range of storytelling experiences across different games, with some players appreciating the emotional depth and character development, particularly in titles like "God of War" and "Bully." While some games rely on player interactions to substitute for traditional storytelling elements, others are praised for their engaging narratives and immersive gameplay that enhance the overall experience. Overall, the story aspect is seen as a crucial element that can elevate a game's impact and player engagement.
- “By far one of the best games I've played in years; the story alone brought me to tears.”
- “God of War is a masterful composition of exceptional interlocking parts, deliberate in its design and its foreshadowing, which pays off in unexpected ways in both the gameplay and story.”
- “From the incredible fully fleshed out story to the immersive gameplay, my eyes were glued to the screen my entire playthrough.”
- “The developer gambled that other players would be an acceptable substitute for adding storytelling, level design, etc. to the game.”
- “Moral of the story: don’t go in a movie theater where a black teenager is present, whilst eating beans.”
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music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the engaging soundtracks that enhance gameplay and storytelling, others find the music overly loud and intrusive, with limited options to adjust it without affecting in-game sounds. The inability to turn off the music without sacrificing other audio elements frustrates some users, though others enjoy the music's quality and its contribution to the overall atmosphere.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.”
- “Its musical score elevates story moments, which flow seamlessly into fantastic action gameplay, facilitating exploration and puzzles that reward you with a deeper understanding of its characters and its expansive and beautiful world.”
- “When I booted it up, I was awed by the flawless music and player skin.”
- “This means that all you can do is sit on a screen that plays incredibly loud music, damaging your eardrums.”
- “You cannot turn off the awful music without sacrificing in-game sounds; I hate in-game music!”
- “When you turn down the music, it also turns down the in-game noise.”
monetization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
78%
The monetization aspect of the game is heavily criticized for its reliance on aggressive microtransactions and advertisements, likening it to a cash grab typical of mobile app stores. Players express frustration over the game's poor optimization and mechanics, which detract from the experience and suggest that the developers prioritize profit over quality. Overall, the monetization strategy is seen as detrimental to the game's potential, leading to a negative reception among users.
- “Developers have the opportunity to create a healthy game here; fix these terrible bugs, and players will support you with in-game purchases.”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel overly aggressive, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers a variety of ways to earn in-game currency without having to spend real money.”
- “This game is infested with mobile app store-like microtransactions.”
- “If not a cash grab with a lot of work, it can be good, but now not so much.”
- “If you like unoptimized cash grabs where you're as accurate as Stevie Wonder, you have found your home.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs and glitches that significantly disrupt gameplay, including freezing and loss of control. Many players express frustration over the game's performance, indicating it requires substantial patches to improve stability. Overall, the consensus is that the game is currently very unstable and needs considerable work to enhance the user experience.
- “Game freezes every 5 seconds, thanks once again for the great recommendation. I had a blast playing this game and have become addicted.”
- “It is buggy and needs patches.”
- “The game is buggy as hell and needs a lot of work.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is often described as unintentional and absurd, with players finding enjoyment in its flaws and ridiculous moments, particularly when playing with friends. While many consider it a "piece of garbage," the comedic value derived from its bad design and silly scenarios, such as ragdoll physics, makes it entertaining in a lighthearted way. Overall, the game serves as a source of laughter, especially in a social setting.
- “It's bad but funny at the same time.”
- “It may be fun to play with friends for a few rounds and joke about it if you find ragdolls funny.”
- “It was trash but funny.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The optimization of the game is highly inconsistent, with some users praising its performance on older hardware, while others criticize it as unoptimized and liken it to a cash grab. Overall, opinions vary significantly, indicating a mixed experience regarding optimization.
- “I am very surprised this has never won Game of the Year award for its stunning performance and exhilarating gameplay.”
- “Very well optimized, ran perfectly on my Soviet-era Slovakian PC.”
- “Not optimized.”
- “If you like unoptimized cash grabs where you're as accurate as Stevie Wonder, you have found your home.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
Overall, the game offers a mix of opinions on replayability; while some players appreciate the engaging level design and the requirement to play multiple games to level up, others find the replay value lacking, rating it as low as 2/10.
- “This game is really good and has a lot of replay value.”
- “I really like the game design of the levels; you have to play 40 games to level up the first time, which ensures you have great replayability. The menu is very nice, and there is some amazing music.”
- “The replay value is a mere 2 out of 10.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying feel pointless.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have praised the game for its engaging controls and gunplay, but it is the emotional impact of the campaign's ending that resonates most, with many expressing that it brought them to tears.
- “The end of the campaign made me cry; it was so sad.”