Purple War

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"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.

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

The game has a charming retro art style and smooth gameplay, reminiscent of Warcraft III.
It offers a fun and engaging experience for RTS fans, with a good balance of challenge and skill development.
The developers show dedication to improving the game, with updates adding new content and features.

The game suffers from server connectivity issues, making it difficult to access multiplayer and other features.
Many players find the game feels unfinished, lacking content, and having a dated UI and janky mechanics.
The transition to free-to-play has upset some early supporters, leading to feelings of betrayal and dissatisfaction.

story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game has received criticism for its lack of depth and world-building, with many reviewers noting that it falls short compared to classics like Warcraft III. The campaign is perceived as underdeveloped, consisting of only a few missions and minimal narrative content, leading to disappointment among players who expected more substantial storytelling. Overall, there is a consensus that significant improvements are needed in this area.
- “There will be three campaigns with heroes and story, but don't expect much from those.”
- “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.”
- “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 3 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 is a lot of work to be done yet.”
- “The campaign is only a third of five missions.”
- “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.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its smoothness and familiarity, drawing comparisons to classic titles like Starcraft and Warcraft III, with intuitive hotkey setups. However, some players express a desire for more content and innovative RTS mechanics, feeling that the game could offer a deeper experience beyond its existing framework. Overall, it strikes a balance between nostalgia and solid execution, though it leaves room for improvement.
- “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!”
- “While it plays well, I kind of expected more, not only more content but also more innovation in terms of RTS mechanics...”
- “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.”
- “Nothing but a mix of StarCraft gameplay with Warcraft units.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are highly praised for their appealing retro art style, which resonates well with players and complements the overall gameplay experience.
- “I love this game, graphically, and in gameplay, this game is hitting all the right notes for me.”
- “- Visual retro art style”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional response to the game is overwhelmingly negative, with users expressing strong frustration and disappointment, indicating a lack of engagement or connection to the experience.