Pound of Ground

About

"Pound of Ground" is a vehicular combat game that challenges players to take control of centaur-like tanks and engage in strategic battles. With a variety of weapons, maps, and game modes, players must use both speed and firepower to outmaneuver and destroy opponents. The game also features a unique physical damage system, where different parts of the tank can be damaged or destroyed, adding an extra layer of strategy to the gameplay.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

49%

Audience ScoreBased on 101 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game offers a quirky mix of action, comedy, and driving, which can be entertaining if approached with the right mindset.
Some players appreciate the cartoonish graphics and the fun of killing zombies with various weapons, including a baseball bat.
The game has a decent soundtrack that adds to the overall atmosphere, making it enjoyable for casual play.

The gameplay is often described as slow, tedious, and repetitive, with many players feeling frustrated by the pacing and lack of engaging content.
Numerous technical issues, including frequent crashes and poor optimization, significantly detract from the gaming experience.
The story and dialogue are criticized for being poorly written and translated, leading to confusion and a lack of immersion.

story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
61%
19%
The story is widely criticized for being confusing, poorly translated, and lacking coherence, with many reviewers describing it as a jumbled mess filled with uninspired dialogue and forced humor. While some appreciate its wacky tone and find it amusing, the overall consensus is that the narrative is weak and detracts from the gameplay experience, often feeling like an afterthought amidst repetitive missions. Despite its flaws, a few players still find some redeeming qualities in the humor and action, suggesting that it may appeal to those looking for a light-hearted, if flawed, experience.
- “The best thing about the story is that the developers obviously weren't shooting for something serious--and they did a superb job in that regard.”
- “Story is cheesy - and that’s a good thing.”
- “It's all nice, fast-paced, easy-to-master action along with a lot of good humor in the story and dialogue.”
- “The story is a mess, a jumbled-up tale.”
- “The storytelling is terrible and most of the humor falls flat; the game itself is mediocre.”
- “The story/script feels very uninspired, practically to the point where it almost feels as if there isn't a story at all...mostly just humor that feels forced and can be hard to listen to.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
54%
21%
The gameplay has been widely criticized for being slow, tedious, and repetitive, with many players noting a lack of engaging mechanics and frequent crashes. While some aspects, like car driving, are seen as decent, the overall experience is marred by clunky controls and a confusing story, leading to a generally dull and frustrating gameplay experience.
- “The gameplay can be fun... sometimes, but in general it's painfully clunky.”
- “Gameplay mechanics are decent.”
- “Good gameplay.”
- “Possibly a relic from a simpler time, the reduced gameplay options such as lacking the ability to jump is painfully apparent across the majority of the game.”
- “The gameplay is honestly just boring, it's super annoying and frustrating, and worst of all (the reason that made me uninstall and refund it) is that it literally crashed my entire computer system.”
- “The gameplay itself feels very bland and dull as well, considering practically all you do is run/drive place to place to engage in boring combat with zombies with whatever weapons the game gives you (mostly the baseball bat) and blow up the occasional generator.”
graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
57%
19%
The graphics of the game are described as a mix of cartoonish and chunky styles, with some reviewers appreciating the unique art design reminiscent of titles like Borderlands and Psychonauts. While the visuals are generally considered decent and smooth in 4K, they also exhibit a dated quality that some liken to late 90s games. Overall, the graphics are seen as a mixed bag, with a charming aesthetic that may not appeal to everyone but adds character to the game.
- “Wow, look at those graphics!”
- “An interesting game with an art style that reminds me of Psychonauts or Oddworld.”
- “The graphics and art design are decent.”
- “Not just a game crash that I had to kill from task manager, no, it crashed my graphics software which forced me to hard-restart my PC.”
- “It's dated, the sound is kind of messed up as random things play at random times, and the graphics look as if they are straight out of the late 90's.”
- “The graphics are chunky, and the voice acting is evident of a development team whose first language wasn't English, but the music is pretty cool, and the cartoonish nature of the visuals makes up for any cutscenes you'll inevitably want to start skipping.”
humor
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is polarizing, with many players finding it forced and poorly executed, leading to a mix of cringe-worthy moments and occasional laughs. While some appreciate its silly, cartoony style and absurdity, others criticize the uninspired storytelling and flat jokes, suggesting that the humor often falls short of its intentions. Overall, the comedic elements seem to resonate differently among players, with a notable divide between those who find it charmingly inept and those who see it as a significant flaw.
- “The story is told in a funny way, the graphics are ok enough.”
- “This is the stupidest, most hilariously inept game I have played in years, and yet it has this sick charm like a brain-damaged boxer who keeps trying to fight... you know it'll get savaged when you put it up against anything at all, no matter the opponent, but it'll go down swinging with a smile on its face.”
- “Everyone speaks this hilarious not-quite-English that results in things like a farmer mangling attempts to hit on you for half a minute, and a hero who sounds like a drunken Garcia Hotspur from Shadows of the Damned.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
9%
27%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its fusion and atmospheric qualities, while others find it limited and occasionally misplaced. Some highlight the soundtrack as a redeeming factor amidst gameplay and character criticisms, though repetitive tracks can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the music is generally considered good, with a few standout moments, but lacks consistency.
- “With a great fusion soundtrack, which I really enjoyed.”
- “The music is great.”
- “Quite good music, not the best soundtrack ever 20/10, but still very atmospheric.”
- “The soundtrack is a bit misplaced - it sounds a little bit like grunge.”
- “The music is all over the place sometimes.”
- “My half-assed let's play got flagged by YouTube for having Hitman music in it.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively slow and tedious, with a frustratingly inconsistent pacing that alternates between long, drawn-out levels and rushed segments. The overall experience is described as unenjoyable, with tutorial messages adding to the irritation.
- “Immediately hit by the slowest, most tedious gameplay ever 😴”
- “It's not good at all; tedious from the very beginning, not fun to play at all. Tutorial messages are infuriating.”
- “Most of it is slow and tedious; others are suddenly fast and annoying.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report significant stability issues, including frequent bugs and crashes that disrupt gameplay. The lack of a manual save option, relying solely on autosaves, leads to frustrating loss of progress.
- “As they continue playing, they encounter bugs and glitches.”
- “Buggy (tons of crashes) and no ability to save (just autosaving) means regular lost progress.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is generally well-received, with users appreciating its overall feel and the quality of the music, which, while not exceptional, contributes positively to the immersive experience.
- “I like the atmosphere and overall feel of this.”
- “The music is quite good; it's not the best soundtrack ever, but it still creates a very atmospheric experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players often find themselves unexpectedly moved by the game's narrative, leading to moments of genuine emotional reflection and even tears, despite initial expectations of a lighthearted experience.
- “You'd think fun awaits, but alas, you'll shed a tear.”
- “The story pulls at your heartstrings and leaves a lasting impact.”
- “Every character's journey is filled with raw emotion that resonates deeply.”