Partisans 1941

Hamper the Nazi's plans by staging Guerilla warfare!

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"Partisans 1941" is a real-time tactical strategy game set during World War II. Lead a group of Soviet partisans in their fight against the German occupation, using guerrilla warfare tactics to sabotage and ambush enemy forces. Manage your base, recruit new fighters, and make strategic decisions to ensure your group's survival and success. Experience a compelling story with diverse characters and challenging missions.

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Play Modes

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

Reviews

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,445 reviews

story168 positive mentions

stability87 negative mentions

Engaging gameplay that combines stealth and combat mechanics effectively.
Unique setting focusing on the Eastern Front and the perspective of Soviet partisans.
Variety of characters with distinct abilities and a resource management system that adds depth.

Numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustrating experiences.
Clunky controls and UI that make interactions with the environment cumbersome.
Stealth mechanics can feel inconsistent, with enemies sometimes detecting players in unrealistic ways.

story
1,052 mentions
16 % positive mentions
79 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The story in "Partisans 1941" is generally perceived as straightforward and somewhat simplistic, focusing on the experiences of Soviet partisans during World War II. While some players appreciate the unique perspective and the variety of mission scenarios, others find the narrative lacking depth and character development, often feeling repetitive and linear. The game features a mix of stealth and combat missions, but the execution can lead to frustration, particularly in stealth-heavy scenarios where detection results in mission failure. Overall, while the story provides a backdrop for engaging gameplay, it may not resonate with all players due to its conventional themes and execution.
- “The story is really well made, I liked the fact that you can improve your weapons and your camp. I also really enjoyed the missions, although I have to admit the previously mentioned games require more variety in your approach to killing the enemies.”
- “The story brings enough variety in terms of missions and they allow for multiple plans of attack.”
- “The characters are authentic to the time period and the story is believable given the premise of being partisan resistance fighters.”
- “The story is virtually non-existent.”
- “The story is thin, but first the whole story makes sense, and second, it's not the core of this game.”
- “The story kills the game for me, it's just 'soviets good, germans bad' which is fine as a background for the gameplay, but the game just can't help but hammering it in with every other sentence; it feels super preachy.”
gameplay
322 mentions
36 % positive mentions
59 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Partisans 1941 is a mixed bag, featuring enjoyable stealth and tactical mechanics reminiscent of classic titles like Commandos and Shadow Tactics, but marred by clunky controls and unpolished elements. While many players appreciate the strategic depth and variety in mission design, frustrations arise from repetitive mechanics, inconsistent AI behavior, and a lack of meaningful stealth options. Overall, the game offers a fun experience for fans of the genre, but significant improvements are needed to address its shortcomings.
- “The gameplay is truly engaging, immersive, and even hypnotic.”
- “Partisans 1941 combines fun real-time stealth strategy gameplay with some stupidly enjoyable base-building mechanics for an overall experience that genuinely makes you feel like a leader of a group of guerrilla fighters.”
- “The gameplay overall is great except for the times that there are several possible commands in a close range on the screen.”
- “The gameplay is fundamentally similar but there are more advanced game mechanics that make it different but also pretty interesting.”
- “The gameplay is just too frustrating for me to play on.”
- “The mechanics overall are not in-depth; food, buildings, material, and morale are easy to maintain, and I was never concerned that I would run out as you become self-sufficient within the first three missions.”
graphics
113 mentions
51 % positive mentions
42 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their artistic style, vibrant lighting, and attention to detail, creating an aesthetically pleasing experience. While some users note issues with optimization and frame rates, many appreciate the visuals as charming and fitting for the game's setting. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, contributing positively to the immersive atmosphere, despite some criticisms regarding character models and UI clarity.
- “The artistic graphics play off the brilliant lighting of the Unreal Engine, and the diverse voice acting is believable for the setting.”
- “The graphics are excellent, although I'd like the zoom to be able to zoom in a little closer.”
- “Gorgeous graphics and no hiccups.”
- “The graphics are just plain bad.”
- “The one area I find the graphics lacking is in the character models; even on the highest settings, the characters are weirdly blurry and hard to make out.”
- “The graphics is very similar to a 20-year-old game, and it is slower yet.”
stability
89 mentions
2 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
98 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and unresponsive controls that significantly detract from the overall experience. Players have noted issues such as enemies seeing through walls, pathfinding problems, and frequent freezes, leading to frustration during gameplay. While some users have encountered only minor bugs, the consensus is that the game requires substantial polish and optimization to reach its full potential.
- “It's not buggy (too much), but what you do to stay undetected or not (sometimes a specific criterion for finishing a mission) is not very clear-cut.”
- “Not buggy feeling, the game looks crisp and pleasant.”
- “An abundance of bugs, freezes, critical freezes, reduces any opinion about this game to a rating below 0.”
- “The sheer variety and common place of glitches and bugs prevents an otherwise impressive game from shining as bright.”
- “But good lord is it a buggy, unoptimized, frustrating mess.”
music
43 mentions
30 % positive mentions
53 % neutral mentions
16 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its atmospheric qualities and ability to enhance the overall experience, while others find it repetitive, forgettable, or poorly integrated. Many reviewers noted that while the soundtrack is decent, it lacks variety and memorability, often blending into the background rather than standing out. Overall, the music contributes to the game's ambiance but leaves room for improvement in terms of diversity and impact.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “As someone who owns the soundtrack, I must say it is so atmospheric and immersive.”
- “The overall art style of this game is wonderful and the music was really well done!”
- “There's not much to say about the soundtrack either.”
- “The soundtrack of the game is poor and not memorable.”
- “The music is completely forgettable to nonexistent.”
atmosphere
41 mentions
59 % positive mentions
34 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and gritty portrayal of the Eastern Front during World War II, effectively capturing the somber and desperate conditions faced by partisans. While the music and graphics contribute positively to the overall experience, some players find the repetitiveness of the soundtrack and the slow unfolding of the story to be drawbacks. Overall, the game successfully evokes a haunting and realistic atmosphere that resonates particularly well with players familiar with the historical context.
- “Partisans 1941 successfully captures the grim and desperate atmosphere of the eastern front during World War II and showcases the barbaric nature of fascism.”
- “The atmosphere is really nice; it does a good job of painting the eastern front of WWII, which is often sadly underrepresented in games.”
- “Great story, smooth graphics, absolutely perfect atmosphere.”
- “The grim atmosphere and bland character undermine a decent combat system and an interesting base setup.”
- “This dark and haunting atmosphere is not for everyone.”
- “Long story short, while the game copied gameplay and features of games like Shadow Tactics diligently, it is much less polished and balanced, and you are not likely to enjoy it unless you're a Russian player with a thing for the atmosphere and the narrative.”
optimization
39 mentions
23 % positive mentions
51 % neutral mentions
26 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players reporting significant performance issues, frequent bugs, and poor frame rate even on high-end systems. Many users noted unskippable cutscenes, stuttering during inventory management, and a lack of meaningful graphic settings, leading to a frustrating experience. While a few players experienced smooth performance, the general consensus is that the game is poorly optimized and feels incomplete.
- “I wish more games were this optimized!”
- “The optimization is great except one minor issue I encountered in 8 hours.”
- “Runs smoothly, have noticed one minor bug thus far (while picking up a body, the body teleported a couple of feet) but otherwise is fantastic!”
- “The second reason is how the game is optimized... deplorable.”
- “But good lord is it a buggy, unoptimized, frustrating mess.”
- “This is a very poorly optimized game with terrible frame rate issues.”
grinding
26 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players consistently find the grinding aspect of the game to be slow, tedious, and frustrating, particularly during stealth missions and inventory management. Many reviews highlight the repetitive nature of gameplay, with frequent quick-saving required to avoid losing progress, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. While some appreciate the game's core mechanics, the overwhelming sense of tedium in resource management and mission execution leads to a diminished experience.
- “It's so tedious and frustrating that even victory confers no pleasure.”
- “Unfortunately, stealth is usually the best and most tedious way to progress the mission, and it gets repetitive by the end.”
- “Gets way too grindy and repetitive after a few missions.”
replayability
19 mentions
16 % positive mentions
53 % neutral mentions
32 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with some players noting a lack of meaningful replay value in the campaign missions and others highlighting the potential for varied playstyles through different character combinations and ability trees. While some find the gameplay addictive and worth revisiting, many agree that once the main content is completed, the experience can become repetitive. Overall, the game offers some replayability through character and equipment choices, but it may not justify the full price for all players.
- “As it is impossible to fill the whole ability tree, the game gains replayability by letting the player try new things.”
- “Given all the combinations of characters, I see the replayability potential.”
- “There are 8 characters which give you different play styles to use, and the game offers a wide range of weapon loadouts, both of which contribute to the game's replayability.”
- “A couple of things I didn't like was the lack of replayability for the campaign missions.”
- “Overall a great game though and worth a play, though lacking in any meaningful replayability once you've completed each mission or gained each achievement.”
- “With zero replay value, I don't see why anyone would pay full price for a game like this.”
humor
11 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as inconsistent, with some players finding moments of hilarity, particularly in character interactions and dialogue, while others note a lack of charm compared to similar titles. The translation issues and occasional bugs contribute to a mixed experience, where funny moments can be overshadowed by frustration. Overall, while there are amusing elements, the humor does not consistently enhance the gameplay.
- “This gets ridiculously hilarious when I meet the doctor chick in a civilian rescue mission.”
- “The one thing partisans lack compared to commandos is that humorous charm that made the latter game so irresistible even during its most frustrating moments.”
- “Some funny dialogue here and there.”
emotional
9 mentions
78 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
22 % negative mentions
Overall, the emotional impact of the game is perceived as lacking, with reviewers noting a disconnect between the serious themes of war and the characters' flat responses to traumatic events. While some players appreciated the immersive experience of being a partisan in WWII, many found the story uninspiring and repetitive, leading to a diminished emotional investment in the characters and their struggles. The dialogue and narrative elements failed to evoke a strong emotional response, leaving players feeling detached from the game's events.
- “This game made me feel like a real partisan in WWII, with a great story and some cool missions.”
- “The Polish one, alone, has so many heartbreaking ups and downs.”
- “It's not a dealbreaker, but a strong score would have given the latter missions, particularly the finale, a bigger emotional punch.”
- “However, in practice, the game feels much less satisfying than similar titles, with an uninspiring and boring story.”
- “Boring story, always someone gets caught and rescued, and it just repeats. In the end, you have another mouth to feed and a guy who picks up eggs. I'd rather they weren't here to share the food; most of the game, I feel like two people are enough. The third is just a scavenger for more slots.”
character development
8 mentions
25 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the character design and the ability to unlock and improve skills as characters level up. While some reviews highlight the presence of established main characters with meaningful development, others criticize the overall story as generic and lacking depth in character progression. Overall, the character development aspect is seen as a positive feature, though it varies in execution across different elements of the game.
- “RPG character development: you choose and unlock certain abilities and improve as your characters level up.”
- “There's also character development and base building, which do their job, with the former probably being a more interesting addition than the latter.”
- “The campaign has established main characters with some level of character development as opposed to generic characters with permadeath like you'll find in other RTS games.”
- “The story is pretty generic, no love given towards character development or similar.”
- “There's also character development and base building, which do their job (with the former probably being a more interesting addition than the latter).”