Project Wunderwaffe: Prologue

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Buzz About the Game WARNING! You have just moved into the realities of World War II and you are in a super-secret base. Soviets and Allies are coming, and they are getting closer! For many, the fate of the war is doomed. However, those who are still fighting will fight with you to the end! In Project Wunderwaffe: Prologue, your job is to SURVIVE! The goal in the game is to constantly figh…

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 232 reviews

graphics14 positive mentions

monetization20 negative mentions

The game has an interesting concept and unique setting, focusing on WWII military technology and base building.
It offers addictive gameplay with a challenging resource management system that keeps players engaged.
The graphics and atmosphere are appealing, providing a thematic experience reminiscent of games like Fallout Shelter.

The user interface is clunky and confusing, making it difficult for players to navigate and manage resources effectively.
There is a lack of guidance and tutorials, leading to a steep learning curve that can frustrate new players.
The game suffers from performance issues and bugs, including crashes and high resource consumption, which detract from the overall experience.

graphics
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
41%
18%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the solid visuals and atmospheric background composition, while others criticize them as basic and lacking depth, comparing them unfavorably to older titles. Many users express a desire for more customizable graphics settings to enhance performance, as well as noting that the game's visuals do not match the quality suggested in promotional materials. Overall, while there are positive aspects, the graphics are often described as underwhelming and in need of improvement.
- “The game has very solid graphics, which could enhance skirmishes accessible from the command center, providing rewards and breaking the monotony of 'living' in the bunker.”
- “Very good game and concept, nice visuals.”
- “The graphics are good and not over the top, allowing you to focus more on the game mechanics - this is the best and most important aspect of this game.”
- “On the other hand, you can zoom in to absurd levels which are totally useless in the gameplay... to top it up, the graphics are terrible, really basic, no 3D, no FPV, you have 20 workers but they are invisible... even the first Sim City had better graphics 20 years ago.”
- “To conclude this review, this game feels like a cheap smartphone game adapted to PC with poor mechanics and even poorer graphics.”
- “There's really nothing special here; the screenshots on the store page are probably actually higher quality than anything you'll see in the game even with the graphics on ultra.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
54%
13%
The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some praising its fun and addictive nature, while others criticize the simplified sabotage mechanics and lack of depth compared to similar titles. Players appreciate the interesting concepts and potential for development, though some feel it resembles a low-quality mobile game adapted for PC. Overall, the mechanics can be engaging, but they may require improvement to fully realize their potential.
- “I think that the game has an interesting idea that has a lot of possibilities on where the devs can take it, and I think that the gameplay itself is quite fun.”
- “Great concept, great gameplay.”
- “I love the idea, and the gameplay (while a bit rough in some places) seems promising; I will be following this project in the future.”
- “To conclude this review, this game feels like a cheap smartphone game adapted to PC with poor mechanics and even poorer graphics...”
- “Trying to replicate the gameplay of Fallout Shelter without the charm of the stylized graphics, aiming for the plot of Evil Genius without the comedy of a fictional setting, and going for the production logistics chains of the Anno games without the interface to support it.”
- “The sabotage mechanic seems to be a bit simplified, but I guess if they want to be 'rated G' they can't show guards shooting the saboteurs or have gameplay that actually involves sending patrols to go after saboteurs and narrow down the locations.”
monetization
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for being misleading, as it primarily serves as an advertisement rather than a full game. Users express frustration over the practice of publishing demos and ads as separate titles, which detracts from genuine developers and misleads gamers. Overall, this approach is seen as harmful and unworthy of players' time and investment.
- “While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and in some ways harmful.”
- “This advertisement is taking up marketing space and visibility that would be better made available to a developer that's done the right thing and created a full game.”
- “It's impossible for me to recommend this incorrectly published advertising spam to gamers; you deserve better than adverts.”
atmosphere
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The game's atmosphere is noted for its intriguing and original setting, particularly appealing to fans of World War II and alternative history themes. Players appreciate the attractive background composition and graphics, which contribute to the overall mood, although some find it less engaging compared to similar titles like Fallout Shelter. The challenges of creating a Nazi bunker add to the immersive experience, suggesting potential for excitement as gameplay progresses.
- “The game has an interesting atmosphere, the background composition is also attractive, and the graphics are good.”
- “If you like titles like 'Where Eagles Dare', 'Heroes of Telemark', or even 'Dirty Dozen', you'll love the atmosphere and overall mood.”
- “Overall the game has its own atmosphere, creating a Nazi bunker really gives a lot of challenges.”
- “If you like titles like 'Where Eagles Dare', 'Heroes of Telemark' or even 'Dirty Dozen', you'll love the atmosphere and overall mood.”
- “Prologue shows more and more from the upcoming final product; it is an intriguing game for those who like builders and a bit of survival. The atmosphere of WWII will especially appeal to fans of alternative history.”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
25%
67%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting extreme overheating issues on low settings, and poor performance even on more powerful hardware. Despite its interesting mechanics as a base builder that encourages efficiency, the overall technical execution leaves much to be desired, particularly on platforms like Steam Proton.
- “It's an interesting take on a 'base builder' where the idea is to be as 'efficient' as possible, not waiting for stuff to happen, but anticipating needs to minimize downtime. This requires you to play a couple of times to figure out the optimization and to learn what random events will affect your build and optimization priority.”
- “Optimization is terrible; my gaming laptop was on fire at 98°C on low settings. When I played Red Dead 2 on ultra, I was getting 89°C.”
- “That is some terrible optimization for a small game with a 2.5D design.”
- “Performance on Steam Proton is not great.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
80%
The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, including occasional crashes, which significantly impact the overall experience, especially due to the lack of a save feature. While some players find charm in the game, the instability and confusion during setup detract from its enjoyment. Overall, there is a strong hope for future updates to address these issues.
- “Additionally, the game suffers from various bugs and glitches, including occasional crashes, which can detract from the overall experience, as you are not allowed to save the game.”
- “Setting up production is confusing and buggy.”
- “Quite buggy at times, but this game does have its charm.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviewers express a desire for a more prominent story element in the game, suggesting that it lacks engaging narrative depth and interactive features. They envision enhancements such as difficulty adjustments, soldier management, and dynamic enemy interactions to enrich the gameplay experience. Overall, the current story feels underdeveloped, lacking the charm and humor found in similar titles.
- “Trying to replicate the gameplay of Fallout Shelter without the charm of the stylized graphics, aiming for the plot of Evil Genius without the comedy of a fictional setting, and going for the production logistics chains of the Anno games without the interface to support it.”
- “Personally, I would like it if there was a story aspect that is more present.”
- “This would allow the player to use the soldier quarters for staffing soldiers for the missions, equipping them, and having a garage/hangar for a rapid response force.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game has a mixed reception regarding replayability; while some players appreciate its innovative concept and potential for replay, others find it becomes repetitive and lacks replay value once players master the initial resource balancing.
- “Great idea and great replayability.”
- “Extremely repetitive, offers zero replayability once you learn how to balance the starting resources.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The music and ambient sounds in the game have received high praise from users, with many expressing their love for these elements and noting their positive impact on the overall experience.
- “The music and ambient sounds add an extra layer of immersion to the game, and I absolutely love it!”
- “The soundtrack is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience.”
- “The combination of music and ambient sounds creates a captivating atmosphere that keeps me engaged.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the 2008 Hulk movie is generally viewed as lacking, with users labeling it as "absolute trash." However, there is a notable moment that stands out as funny, specifically when Hulk kicks a character into a tree.

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