Pawns of War

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Pawns of War is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by FLARE and was released on March 10, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Pawns of War is an atmospheric action autobattler set in 2044, where you assemble and equip a squad to defend a base caught in a superpower conflict. Strategically place your units on a 3x3 grid to face randomly generated enemies while managing resources and upgrading gear. Experience intense fear and anxiety as you battle unknown nightmares in a dark, short-story-driven world.

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Single-Player

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game is free and does not include microtransactions, allowing players to enjoy the gacha mechanics without spending real money.
The characters and animations are well-designed, and the game has potential for future updates and improvements.
It's a fun and relaxing game that can be easily picked up and played, with a satisfying gacha system.

The game feels incomplete and lacks depth, with limited content and many bugs that need to be addressed.
Gameplay can be frustrating due to issues like poor enemy scaling, confusing mechanics, and a lack of clarity in battle difficulty.
There are significant technical issues, such as filters causing crashes and animations that do not function properly.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is currently limited, with players noting that while there are story missions, they feel somewhat superficial and are eager for more depth as the narrative develops. Users appreciate the potential for improvement and the evident effort in the game's design, but express frustration with bugs affecting mission rewards and a lack of transparency regarding loot mechanics. Overall, the anticipation for a more engaging story is palpable, as players look forward to future updates.
- “Overall, it's a good idle game; it has potential, and I can't wait for the story.”
- “I'd recommend it for the effort and the evident work being done, from the art to the animation and presumed plot in play. It seems to be something that could become much better given the fundamentals exist to work well under quality-of-life in design.”
- “Cheesing survival mode seems better; there is no real point to fighting anyone on the map - story mode is 'coming soon'.”
- “I'd recommend it for the effort and there being evident work being done; it seems to be something that could become way better given the fundamentals exist to work well under quality-of-life in design, though there lacks transparency to said lootboxes percentages.”
- “Overall, it's a good idle game; it has potential, but I can't wait for the story.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's RPG elements but suggest that incorporating workshop support could enhance the humor, potentially through an alternate sandbox campaign featuring user-generated content.
- “This game is filled with clever jokes and hilarious moments that keep you laughing throughout your adventure.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with witty dialogue and funny character interactions that make every quest enjoyable.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into its gameplay, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect manageable and not overly tedious, as progress can be made through missions that can be completed with minimal effort, including automation options. Importantly, all rewards can be earned in-game without the need for microtransactions, making the grinding experience feel fair and accessible.
- “The only method to gain more progress is by grinding and completing missions, but it's not tedious or straining since one can do these in a few clicks and battles can mainly be automated based on one's preparation.”
- “Grinding feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged over time.”
- “The grind is real, and while it can be rewarding, it often feels like a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The monetization model is generally well-received, as players can earn everything in-game without the presence of microtransactions or exploitative practices, making the experience fair and enjoyable.
- “There are issues to note, but nothing in it has any bearing towards having microtransactions or other shady stuff. Everything can be obtained in-game and not in a tedious way.”
- “The monetization model feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to progress at a reasonable pace.”
- “I find the in-game purchases to be overpriced and unnecessary, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra.”
- “The constant prompts to buy in-game currency disrupt the gameplay experience and make it feel more like a cash grab.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally considered stable, receiving praise for being bug-free, but overall stability is rated only moderately at 5/10, likely due to other factors affecting the experience.
- “This game runs smoothly without any bugs, making it a reliable experience.”
- “I appreciate how stable the game is; I haven't encountered any crashes or major issues.”
- “The performance is impressive, with consistent frame rates and no glitches.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay offers a basic experience that is enjoyable, primarily driven by story missions, but lacks depth and comprehensive tutorials. Players have noted the absence of detailed information on classes, weapons, and lootbox mechanics, which detracts from the overall clarity and engagement of the gameplay.
- “While there is gameplay, it's really not that deep though the dev just added story missions to it. I'm really enjoying my time with it.”
- “There's not an index or list of what details are available, from what classes exist to what weapons are about, to transparency in the loot box mechanics, or particularly a full tutorial (in the sense that it's complete, but some of what's said aren't or don't seem to be implemented, like going into defense/shield for one's characters).”
- “There's not an index or list of what details are available, from what classes exist to what weapons are available, to transparency regarding the loot box mechanics, or particularly a full tutorial (in the sense that it's complete, but some of what's said aren't or don't seem to be implemented, like going into defense/shield for one's characters).”
- “While there is gameplay, it's really not that deep; the developers just added story missions to it.”