Prime & Load: 1776
- November 25, 2020
- Radio Silence Entertainment
- 1h median play time
Get on Steam"Prime & Load: 1776" is a first-person shooter game that brings players to the American Revolutionary War. Take on the role of a Minuteman or a Redcoat, using historically accurate weapons and tactics to turn the tide of battle. With various game modes and maps, experience intense and immersive combat in this realistic representation of the war.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is fun to play with friends and offers a unique commander mode that enhances the gameplay experience.
- It has great potential for historical enthusiasts, with decent graphics and engaging line battle mechanics.
- The ability to play against AI bots makes it enjoyable even with a low player base, providing a fun single-player experience.
- The game suffers from a lack of players, making multiplayer experiences rare and often leading to dull gameplay.
- There are numerous bugs and technical issues, including crashes and poor AI performance, which detract from the overall experience.
- The game has not received updates since 2021, leading to concerns about its development and long-term viability.
- gameplay38 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, highlighting both enjoyable mechanics and significant frustrations. While some players appreciate the fun and unique aspects, particularly for fans of historical themes, others criticize clunky controls, bugs, and poor team balance, leading to a lack of formation and coordination. Overall, the game shows potential for improvement, especially with ongoing developer support, but currently suffers from issues that detract from the experience.
“The mechanics are wonderful and simplistic, adding a large amount of fun while being easy to understand and use in the heat of combat.”
“If cool uniforms alone weren't enough to convince you, the gameplay is also great.”
“Definitely very early in its life; however, it is mechanically solid and a great game for anyone who enjoyed Napoleonic Wars or similar games.”
“An inferior version of Holdfast, with clunky controls and terrible gameplay.”
“Gameplay was lame considering that you weren't ever in formation.”
“Gameplay: 5/10: I had a lot of fun, but the bots need a lot of improvements, and the auto charge for bots is an easy way to lose when you need your troops to fire instead of not listening to the officer.”
- graphics28 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing them as outdated and reminiscent of early 2000s titles, particularly comparing them to the Napoleonic Wars DLC for Mount and Blade: Warband. While some users acknowledge that the graphics are "okay" or even "beautiful," the overall consensus leans towards disappointment, citing issues like stuttery animations and poor optimization. Despite these criticisms, there is a sense of potential for improvement as the game develops.
“To add, the game has beautiful graphics and good mechanics.”
“Its graphics are similar (maybe I'm wrong) to the Napoleonic Wars DLC on Mount and Blade: Warband.”
“Graphics: 7/10.”
“The fact that the game has such bare bones, awful, Warband-era graphics is bad enough, but if you are going to get away with that, at least allow the game to be optimized competently.”
“The animations are stuttery, the graphics are something out of PlayStation 2.”
“The HUD and graphics are from the early 2000s.”
- stability18 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is plagued by significant stability issues, including frequent freezes, bugs that hinder gameplay (such as soldiers becoming unresponsive), and various glitches that disrupt the experience. Many users feel it was released prematurely, lacking essential fixes and polish, leading to a frustrating experience overall. While some see potential for improvement, the current state is deemed unplayable by many, advising against purchasing until stability is addressed.
“The game always freezes in less than 5 minutes, forcing me to use task manager to close it.”
“The game is extremely buggy; when you're unlucky (which happens very often), your soldiers will freeze in the middle of a fight (they won't shoot or reload), which causes you unreasonable and ridiculous deaths and losses.”
“The game was released way too early without fixing the bugs and glitches.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with users expressing disappointment over its performance during large-scale battles and the overall graphical quality. Many feel that the game could greatly benefit from improved optimization to enhance the experience, especially given its outdated visuals. Overall, the lack of competent optimization detracts from the potential enjoyment of massive commander battles.
“The only downfall I see is the optimization of the game. I wish it were more optimized as having absolutely massive commander battles would be wonderful!”
“The fact that the game has such bare bones, awful, warband era graphics is bad enough, but if you are going to get away with that, at least allow the game to be optimized competently.”
“The only downfall I see is the optimization of the game. I wish it were more optimized as having absolutely massive commander battles would be wonderful.”
“However, I am not impressed with the combat performance.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a significant story, with multiple users noting the absence of a narrative.
“No story.”
“No story.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the quirky mechanic of shooting opponents' hats off, which has elicited genuine laughter from players. The amusing sentiment of aiming and missing yet still achieving the comedic effect of knocking off a hat adds a lighthearted touch to the gameplay.
“Shooting opponents' hats off is quirky and made me laugh a few times.”
“I like the sentiment of it, and it’s humorous to aim and miss the guy but still knock his hat off.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a strong emphasis on inclusivity and positivity, resonating with players who appreciate themes of love and acceptance. This sentiment reflects a desire for a supportive and diverse gaming environment.
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players indicate that grinding in the game is so demanding that it may require a second life, suggesting it is a time-consuming and potentially tedious aspect of gameplay.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received positive feedback, particularly from fans of the American Revolutionary War, who appreciate its authenticity and how it complements the historical setting.
“As a fan of the American Revolutionary War, I must say that I'm impressed with the uniforms and music in this game.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is heavily criticized due to its reliance on a player base that is currently very low, with only 16 active users on the servers. Additionally, the lack of effective advertising is seen as a significant barrier to attracting new players, which could lead to the game's rapid decline.
