Pocket Troops: Strategy RPG
Get on Play StorePocket Troops: Strategy RPG is a strategy game with an interesting plot and hilarious cartoonish visuals. Build and customize your army, and engage in battles with enemies in this addictive gameplay. However, prepare for grinding, annoying ads, and bugs that can affect gameplay experience. If you're bored of fantasy RPGs, give this game a try.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- humor299 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting the hilarious loading screen messages, funny cutscenes, and quirky character dialogue. Many reviews note that the humor adds a light-hearted touch to the gameplay, making it enjoyable and entertaining, while also serving as a great stress reliever. Overall, the game's comedic elements are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to its appeal and addictiveness.
“The little messages in the loading screens are just hilarious.”
“The game is just great! I mean the cutscenes are hilarious, the tips are funny, the gameplay is smooth, and I don't know of anything wrong with the game.”
“Funny as hell and extremely fun to play.”
- story297 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, featuring unique dialogues and entertaining characters that add charm to the gameplay. However, many players express frustration over the limited number of missions, which leads to a quick sense of stagnation and a reliance on pay-to-win mechanics to progress. Overall, while the story is engaging, players are eager for more content and updates to expand the narrative and mission variety.
“The story, the funny lines in the loading screens, and the overall gameplay is amazing.”
“Awesome storyline, love the art and the way it feels like an RPG. 10/10 definitely.”
“The characters have a great charm and the storyline is entertaining.”
“The character design and story is refreshing, but it gets stale after you complete the short story.”
“Evil is finished and you are stuck at Thunderstruck; there is nothing much to do than to wait a week for the Thunderstruck to reboot... please add some missions so that you can again play it for hours.”
“This game nabs a lot of your money quickly and just as quickly it runs out of content... they should put a little more effort into creating more storyline scenarios.”
- graphics240 mentions
- 85 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive a mixed reception from users, with many praising them as excellent, cute, and well-designed, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience. However, some players express disappointment with recent updates that altered the art style negatively, while others find the graphics lacking originality or quality. Overall, the consensus highlights that while the graphics can be impressive and engaging, there are areas for improvement, particularly in consistency and innovation.
“Really a great game, with excellent graphics.”
“Best graphics and detail in a game I've ever seen for a phone app and fun to play plus stuff to make you laugh!”
“Awesome game with great graphics but hard to get gold and cash.”
“Nothing original, nothing special about the graphics and it gets boring quite quickly.”
“Horrible graphics, but the gameplay is pretty fun if you are into strategy games.”
“I think the graphics and the animations need a lot more polishing.”
- gameplay146 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its fun mechanics, humor, and smooth controls, while others criticize it for being slow, shallow, or burdened by pay-to-win elements. Many users express a desire for improvements, such as reducing wait times, enhancing character progression, and adding more content, indicating that while the core gameplay is enjoyable, it could benefit from further development and refinement. Overall, the game is seen as entertaining but in need of adjustments to fully satisfy its player base.
“The mechanics, the skills system, the distinction of each class of soldiers is pretty amazing.”
“The gameplay is amazing; it's also challenging, which makes it better.”
“Great straightforward game with tons of weapon options, different gameplay options, and funny cinematics and load screens.”
“Very obvious they want to make more money out of us as the gameplay hasn't been improved in the slightest; you just don't get as much free stuff as before and you have to pay more for upgrades and chests. Very, very cynical and disrespectful to the people who play and used to enjoy the game.”
“Gameplay sucks.”
“Everything is really great but gameplay is really bad.”
- monetization86 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 77 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the high frequency of ads and the pressure to make in-game purchases to progress. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, others feel that the game is overly reliant on ads and microtransactions, leading to a "pay-to-win" experience. Overall, players desire a more balanced approach that allows for enjoyable gameplay without excessive interruptions from advertisements.
“I love it...totally playable without in-app purchases.”
“This game is really fun; I love it because there are no ads that just pop up, and it is really time-consuming.”
“No ads, great graphics.”
“Pay to play to the extreme, plagued with ads, and insanely long timers on item upgrades, training, and healing.”
“Great game but tons of ads and you can't really play much before they halt progress and require more money to continue; I think they got a bit too greedy.”
“The amount of ads you have to watch in order to play this game and get some money is ridiculous.”
- stability21 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and loading issues that prevent them from playing. Many players experience glitches that require them to restart the game or their devices, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction. While some users have had positive experiences, the overall consensus indicates that significant stability improvements are needed.
“Surprisingly fun, I have come across no glitches. It's enjoyable to watch your opponents die (evil laugh), and I like how the characters look.”
“My main complaint is a glitch where the game freezes and you have to exit out and reboot.”
“Now I can't even play the game because it doesn't load properly; it freezes.”
“Every time I enter the game, it freezes right after the loading screen and kicks me out.”
- grinding17 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding in the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate the addictive gameplay and less grinding compared to similar titles, many express frustration with the tediousness and necessity of grinding, especially at higher levels. The game's progression can feel slow and often leans towards a pay-to-win model, leading to concerns about balance and accessibility for non-paying players. Despite these issues, many still enjoy the game, indicating that the fun elements can offset the grind for some players.
“Things get expensive quite quickly, so it can get a bit grindy, and in that respect, it's a bit pay-to-win.”
“Cool until you get to level 15, then you're just stuck in boring grinding.”
“Everything is grinding and buying; you have to fund it a lot to enjoy it, or you'll have to play it for 40 years and still not finish it. It's a total scam, and games like this are a disgrace for any game lover.”
- music12 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising its quality and nostalgic elements, likening it to classic titles like "Worms: Open Warfare 2." While some find the soundtrack enjoyable and fitting for battles, others criticize it as annoying or lacking variety. Overall, the music stands out as a highlight for many, contributing positively to the gaming experience despite some calls for improvement and additional content.
“The campaign is great, the music is even better, and there's a lot to do and collect while you play.”
“The music, sound effects, trooper selection responses, and others.”
“It has good graphics and the music for the battles is awesome.”
“1 star for music alone... so annoying.”
“Terrible music though.”
“Soundtracks to make the battles less redundant.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it offers significant fun and replay value, particularly on mobile, others feel that the low rewards for replaying missions detracts from the experience. Additionally, there are suggestions for improving replayability by allowing earlier missions to be revisited for troop leveling.
“Brilliant, simple fun with tons of replay value; it's the best thing you can put on your phone.”
“Missions are replayable with half the reward, adding to the game's longevity.”
“Earlier missions should be replayable so troops can be leveled up easier.”
“The replay value is low as a result.”
“Missions are replayable but only with half the reward.”
“Earlier missions should be replayable so troops can be leveled up more easily.”
- character development3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is perceived as slow relative to gameplay progression, leading to a sense of stagnation after completing the short story. While the character design and narrative are initially engaging, they can become repetitive over time. Additionally, players suggest enhancing the trooper select screen with clearer character designations for improved clarity.
“The character design and story are refreshing, but it gets stale after you complete the short story.”
“The character design and story are refreshing, but they get stale after you complete the short story.”
“The trooper selection screen needs to add character designation symbols, such as sniper, explosives, etc.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its nostalgic charm, with suggestions for enhancements that could deepen player immersion, such as interactive environments and character interactions. Reviewers believe that adding features like day-night cycles, recreational activities, and personalized missions would enrich the game's world, making it feel more alive and distinct from other strategic battle games. Overall, the existing atmosphere is well-received, evoking fond memories while leaving room for further development.
“Great game overall, the atmosphere of the game reminds me of the old times.”
“The atmosphere feels empty and lifeless, lacking any real engagement or immersion that would draw players into the world.”
“Despite the potential for a rich setting, the game fails to create a compelling atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected from the experience.”
“The lack of dynamic elements in the environment makes the atmosphere feel stale and uninviting, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its perfect performance, indicating that it runs smoothly and efficiently without any noticeable issues.
“Perfect performance 🤩”
“The optimization in this game is top-notch, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I love how the developers have fine-tuned every aspect, making the game run flawlessly.”
