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 and offers a unique experience, especially in commander mode, which allows players to lead troops in line battles.
- It has great potential for historical enthusiasts, with detailed uniforms and a focus on the American Revolutionary War.
- The game is affordable and can provide enjoyable single-player experiences against AI, making it worth trying for those interested in the genre.
- The game suffers from a lack of players, making multiplayer experiences nearly impossible and leaving many servers empty.
- There are numerous bugs and technical issues, including crashes, poor AI behavior, and clunky controls that detract from the overall experience.
- The game has not received updates in a long time, leading to concerns about its development and future support.
- gameplay19 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players enjoying the fun and unique mechanics reminiscent of similar historical games, while others criticize clunky controls, bugs, and poor team balance that can lead to frustration, especially in PvP scenarios. The game is praised for its beautiful graphics and simplistic mechanics that enhance combat enjoyment, but many feel it requires significant improvements, particularly in bot behavior and additional game modes, to reach its full potential. Overall, while there is hope for future enhancements, the current gameplay experience is seen as inconsistent.
“The gameplay is fun and unique; I like it.”
“The mechanics are wonderful and simplistic, adding a large amount of fun while being easy to understand and use in the heat of combat.”
“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.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users criticizing them as outdated and reminiscent of early 2000s titles, particularly comparing them to the graphics of the Mount and Blade Warband DLC. While some players acknowledge that the visuals are acceptable and see potential in the game, others find them to be a significant drawback, describing them as clunky and poorly optimized. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the graphics are not the game's strong suit, there is a belief that improvements could be made in the future.
“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.”
“The graphics are okay.”
“Awful graphics, clunky gameplay, no community.”
“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.”
- stability9 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes and numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay, such as soldiers becoming unresponsive during combat. Players report a lack of polish, including glitches that hinder movement and poor user interface design. Overall, many reviewers advise against purchasing the game until these stability problems are addressed, despite acknowledging its potential for improvement.
“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, causing unreasonable and ridiculous deaths and losses.”
“The game was released way too early without fixing the bugs and glitches.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized, with players expressing a desire for better performance, especially during large commander battles. Many feel that the subpar graphics should be compensated for with improved optimization, but the current combat performance leaves much to be desired.
“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!”
“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.”
“However, I am not impressed with the combat performance.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game lacks a narrative, with users noting that there is no story present.
“There is no story.”
“The game lacks any narrative depth.”
“The storyline is completely absent.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky mechanics, such as shooting opponents' hats off, which elicits genuine laughter. Players appreciate the lighthearted sentiment behind these interactions, particularly the amusing moments that arise from aiming and missing yet still achieving a comical outcome.
“Shooting opponents' hats off is quirky and made me laugh a few times.”
“I like the sentiment of it; it's humorous to aim and miss the guy but still knock his hat off.”
- emotional1 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.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts to progress effectively.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Grinding is a rewarding experience that keeps you engaged.”
“The grind may be tough, but the sense of achievement makes it worthwhile.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % 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.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's monetization strategy is criticized for its reliance on a larger player base, which is currently lacking due to minimal advertising; without significant player engagement, the game risks fading into obscurity.
