Purple War
- October 20, 2022
- Warlogics Ltd.
Get on Steam"Purple War" is a grid-based strategy game where players deploy military units and defend their territory against enemy invasions. The game features procedurally generated maps, various units with unique abilities, and a warlogic system that allows for strategic manipulation of unit behaviors. Players must balance resource management, technological research, and tactical positioning to achieve victory.
Reviews
- The game has a charming retro art style and smooth gameplay reminiscent of Warcraft III, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- There is potential for the game to improve with future updates, and the developers seem dedicated to enhancing the experience.
- The campaign is interesting with good voice acting, and the game offers a fast-paced RTS experience that is easy to learn.
- The game suffers from server connectivity issues, making it difficult to access multiplayer and other features, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Many players feel the game is unfinished, lacking content, and has a janky user interface that needs significant improvement.
- The transition to a free-to-play model has upset some early supporters, and there are concerns about the game's long-term viability and balance.
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players feeling it falls short compared to classics like Warcraft III. Critics highlight a lack of depth in world-building and narrative, noting that the campaign feels incomplete and poorly balanced, with only a fraction of the promised content delivered. Overall, expectations for future campaigns are low, as players express disappointment in the current storytelling quality.
“If I had to ding it on anything at all, it'd be that the story isn't on the same level as Warcraft III, but that is really the only thing I can think of as being a negative.”
“There will be three campaigns with heroes and story, but don't expect much from those.”
“I was excited for the game to come out in early access, but it appears that all that changed from the demo was the addition of three heroes (one more for each faction) and a single campaign mission tacked on to the other four from the demo.”
“About the campaign, I think it lacks a lot of story and world-building; there's a lot of work to be done yet.”
“The campaign is only a third of five missions.”
“Very bad balance, almost no story and appearance.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a blend of Starcraft mechanics with Warcraft units, offering a smooth experience that feels familiar to fans of Warcraft 3, complete with expected hotkey functionality. While many players appreciate the graphics and core gameplay loop, there are calls for more content and innovative RTS mechanics to enhance the experience further.
“I love this game; graphically and in gameplay, this game is hitting all the right notes for me.”
“Gameplay is smooth; everything is hotkeyed as you would expect, and it plays just like WC3!”
“Nothing but a mix of StarCraft gameplay with Warcraft units.”
“At least then I could experience the core gameplay loop without having to mess with the shoddy servers.”
“While it plays well, I kind of expected more, not only more content but also more innovation in terms of RTS mechanics...”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their appealing retro art style, which complements the overall gameplay experience and resonates well with players.
“I love this game, graphically, and in gameplay, this game is hitting all the right notes for me.”
“The visual retro art style is stunning and adds a unique charm to the game.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional response to the game is largely negative, with users expressing frustration and disappointment, indicating a strong aversion to revisiting the experience.
