Pavlov's House

About

"Pavlov's House" is a tactical first-person shooter game that recreates the historic Battle of Stalingrad. Players take on the role of Soviet soldiers defending a key building and use real-world weapons and strategies to repel relentless Axis attacks. With a focus on historical accuracy and tactical depth, this game provides an immersive and challenging experience for fans of military history and strategy.

Genres & Tags

Strategy

Play Modes

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

98%

Audience ScoreBased on 82 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Faithful adaptation of the original board game with detailed rules implementation and no errors.
Offers multiple gameplay modes and difficulty levels, making it challenging and engaging.
Fast-paced and easy to learn, with a functional and intuitive interface that works well on various devices.

The user interface can be glitchy and awkward, with some elements being hidden or unclickable.
Lacks special effects and music, making the game feel a bit dry.
The tutorial is poorly designed, making it difficult for new players to grasp the game mechanics without external resources.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay offers a variety of modes, including basic, standard, and two challenging levels that incorporate tactical cards, providing a fun and strategic experience. Players engage in a "state of siege" mechanic, facing waves of enemies in a heavy warfare strategy that requires meaningful decision-making. While the user interface may not be visually appealing, it is functional, and players can quickly learn the mechanics with a few plays, although familiarity with the board game rules is recommended before diving in.
- “Great gameplay modes: we are getting all the board game set-ups: basic with no special rules, standard with operational support cards, and two with increased difficulty – veteran and elite – which utilize tactics cards.”
- “What I've experienced is fun and strategic gameplay.”
- “It is a heavy warfare strategy gameplay; I don't recommend playing it.”
- “There is a tutorial, but I suggest at least getting used to the rules and gameplay of the board game before you get into this. This is often the case with board game to video game conversions; there is a lot to digest before you get in the flow.”
- “A SOS (State of Siege) game is a mechanic where players deal with waves of enemies rushing toward their position, akin to tower defense, though not as simplistic.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game has received mixed feedback; while some users appreciate the sound effects and theme music, others note a lack of special effects and overall music content.
- “I enjoy the sound effects and the theme music as well.”
- “There are hardly any special effects, and no music.”
- “The lack of music really detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gameplay.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users generally find the graphics to be well-optimized for gameplay, particularly on laptops, allowing them to focus on game mechanics without distractions from bugs or excessive cut scenes. Overall, the graphics are considered appropriate and enhance the gaming experience.
- “I thought the graphics were just right on my laptop.”
- “Follow the tutorial, read the hints and instructions, and you'll soon be thinking of game-related decisions without worrying about bugs, crashes, or being distracted by graphics or cut scenes.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game boasts high replayability due to its random card draw system, which ensures a unique experience with each playthrough, keeping it entertaining and engaging.
- “It's also hugely entertaining and has great replay value as the random card draw system makes it play differently every time.”