Peasants War

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Peasants War is a single player and multiplayer survival hack and slash game with medieval, historical and violence themes. It was developed by New Companion and was released on April 14, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Peasants war is a medieval competitive multiplayer shooter created by one-person development studio New Companion. Take part in massive battles, team up with your allies, and use different weapons and tactics to achieve victory. Features: A refreshing twist on the medieval genre: the first competitive shooter in a historical setting. Gameplay: each weapon can be used for both ranged and me…

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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 99 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

Fun and entertaining multiplayer experience, especially enjoyable when played with friends.
Unique medieval combat style with a mix of first and third-person perspectives adds a distinct gameplay element.
Shows great potential with room for future development, including ideas for more maps, game modes, and customization.

Extremely limited player base and lack of active servers make it difficult to play online.
Combat controls are seen as awkward and inconsistent, with some technical issues affecting gameplay fluidity.
Game currently feels unpolished and buggy, with issues like slow movement, repetitive music, and lack of game modes or single player content.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
14%
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The gameplay offers a unique mix of first-person and third-person mechanics, creating an interesting but somewhat unusual combat experience. While the core gameplay is enjoyable, especially for casual fun with friends, some mechanics like hitbox detection feel imperfect. Overall, it’s a charming and humorous game best appreciated without high expectations for polished gameplay.
- “There's a lot of fun and emergent gameplay that can happen when playing with friends.”
- “I like the core gameplay and concept, though there are things that need to be improved, especially the hitbox mechanics. Still, I don't have high standards for a one-person development team.”
- “Spend a few quite funny hours playing this game. While it may not have great gameplay or breathtaking graphics, it's just a funny little game to play with friends.”
- “You need to be in 3rd person to block and be in 1st person to do other things, truly the worst combat mechanics of all time.”
- “The gameplay really feels weird.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is well-received, providing a lighthearted and amusing experience that makes it enjoyable for casual play, especially with friends. However, it is appreciated more for its comedic value than for advanced gameplay or graphics.
- “Good and funny game, I'm waiting for Peasants: Survival.”
- “Hilariously fun.”
- “Spent a few quite funny hours playing this game. Although if you are hoping for great gameplay, breathtaking graphics, etc., it's not the game for you. It's just a funny little game to play with friends.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is a short 30-second loop that some find repetitive and lacking the epic quality typically expected in medieval games. While not bad, it doesn't significantly enhance the game's atmosphere or personality.
- “It is not bad, but not 'epic' enough in my opinion, and a good soundtrack for a medieval game can be a huge good point. For most medieval games I've played, the soundtrack was 50% of the game's personality.”
- “Music.”
- “Music is one sample 30 seconds long.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are decent but somewhat generic, lacking a distinctive style that would make the game visually recognizable. While using Unreal Engine provides a solid foundation, adding unique visual elements would enhance the overall appeal. The visuals serve well for a casual, fun experience with friends but aren't designed to impress with high-end graphics.
- “The graphics are okay (Unreal Engine, when used well, really makes good graphics), but feel a little generic, which is totally normal for now. For the full release, you should add a personal touch to the graphics (general graphics, NPCs, weapons, sky, etc.), something that makes the game's graphics recognizable. Like when you see a picture of it you can say, "Ah, of course it's Peasants War!".”
- “Spend a few quite funny hours playing this game. Although if you are hoping for great gameplay and breathtaking graphics, it is not the game for you; it’s just a funny little game to play with friends.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is currently somewhat buggy, leading to occasional issues, but overall it remains enjoyable despite these technical flaws.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game runs smoothly with efficient optimization, ensuring a stable and seamless experience for players.
- “Runs smoothly”