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"Rising Front" is a groundbreaking WW1 shooter that combines FPS, RTS, and combat simulation for epic, large-scale battles with 1000+ units. Command AI troops, utilize artillery, and build defenses, all with realistic WW1 tactics and smooth performance. Experience dynamic combat with procedural cover and rag-doll physics in this immersive trenches recreation. Welcome to the front line.

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89%
Audience ScoreBased on 4,330 reviews
gameplay60 positive mentions
stability64 negative mentions

  • The game offers a unique blend of RTS and FPS gameplay, allowing players to command troops and participate in battles simultaneously.
  • It has a lot of potential with frequent updates and a dedicated developer, making it an exciting project to support.
  • The ability to spawn large numbers of units and the engaging sandbox mode provide endless fun and creativity.
  • The game suffers from performance issues, especially when spawning many units, leading to lag and crashes.
  • AI behavior can be inconsistent, with troops sometimes failing to follow commands or getting stuck in the environment.
  • Currently, the game lacks content and variety, making it feel repetitive after a short playtime.
  • gameplay
    158 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its rudimentary systems, repetitive mechanics, and issues with AI and combat fluidity. While some appreciate the building mechanics and potential for future development, others find the core gameplay boring and lacking depth, especially in its current early access state. Overall, the game shows promise but requires significant improvements to enhance player experience and engagement.

    • “Great game, lots of love, still has some issues and crashes but great gameplay and a vibrant workshop community.”
    • “This game already has a solid foundation with its mechanics, and I certainly believe that it will only get better as the graphics, UI, and mechanics are better fleshed out, alongside a growing workshop community.”
    • “It is a great game despite being in early access; it has very good mechanics and fun gameplay. 100% recommended.”
    • “Extremely rudimentary gameplay systems, horrible AI, building system is atrocious, combat sucks.”
    • “The gameplay is pretty boring; you just shoot the bad AI (which the game advertises as being great and very intelligent), and that's pretty much it. Commanding the units does not feel nice; you can't even select multiple armies at once.”
    • “Game is not worth how much you pay for it; the gameplay gets boring after 5 minutes, and there are a variety of bugs that caused me to have to restart the game multiple times.”
  • graphics
    130 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users describing them as simplistic and lacking detail, which detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the charm and performance optimization of the graphics, others criticize them for being below expectations, especially given the game's price point. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the graphics may not be impressive, they do not significantly hinder gameplay, and there is potential for improvement in future updates.

    • “Absolutely love this game, awesome graphics, the weapons feel smooth and the ragdoll animations are amazing.”
    • “Simple yet charming graphics: the graphical style is simple but effective, with enough detail to give the 3D environments some character without overwhelming the player.”
    • “Stunning graphics and VFX, enormous scale battles the likes of which I have never seen, weapon models are clear and reloads look good, has mod support day 1 of release, runs very smoothly and takes up virtually no space.”
    • “The graphics look like crap.”
    • “Its a laggy mess and the graphics are simple yet it doesn't help with the performance.”
    • “This game looked really cool in the screenshots but it felt like shooting NPCs in Garry's Mod. The AI bots don't make any sound; not just that, they don't talk, they don't even make walking sounds, and the graphics were below what I expect from a Unity game.”
  • optimization
    108 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is a mixed bag, with some players reporting smooth performance even on low-end systems, while others experience significant lag and frame rate drops, especially during large battles. Many users noted that despite the simple graphics intended to enhance performance, the game still struggles with optimization issues, particularly with AI behavior and physics. Overall, while some players find it well-optimized, others feel it is poorly executed, leading to a frustrating experience.

    • “The game runs smoothly for me and I have no issues, would recommend.”
    • “Honestly, the game is really good, it is amazingly optimized and I barely experience any lag.”
    • “First off, this game is a super fun, well-optimized war sandbox game.”
    • “It's not optimized well for low-end PCs.”
    • “The optimization of this game is not good; I barely get 45 fps when the fight starts, and I have an RTX 3060 Ti that can run RDR2 on ultra above 60+ fps. I tried lowering the graphics settings to minimum, and it's still getting the same fps no matter what, so I know it's an optimization problem.”
    • “I guess it really didn't live up to its high optimization or adaptive AI. When I placed structures, the AI would completely ignore them and just charge to the enemy. I also spawned around 600 soldiers, and my fps tanked.”
  • stability
    66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and freezes that disrupt gameplay. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these issues, many express frustration over the unpolished state, particularly with AI behavior and environmental interactions. Overall, the game is seen as needing substantial improvements before it can be considered stable or fully enjoyable.

    • “One of the best sandbox games I have played in a long time, and it runs great!”
    • “Two bugs I found that are fairly annoying to me: sometimes (has happened to me about 9-10 times so far) when spawning on a prone soldier, it glitches you and throws you under the map.”
    • “If you die in a mounted turret or vehicle, the game freezes and you need to hit spectate.”
    • “This game is way too broken and buggy as all hell, even by early-access standards.”
  • story
    52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story aspect is largely criticized, with many users noting the absence of a coherent narrative and describing it as a "sandbox battle sim" lacking depth. While some appreciate the mini missions and campaign elements, the overall sentiment is that the game would benefit significantly from a dedicated story mode or improved AI to enhance replayability. Many reviewers express that the lack of a compelling story detracts from the overall experience, making it difficult to recommend without significant improvements.

    • “Great game would be better if it had a story mode but otherwise 10/10.”
    • “There are mini missions and a small British-American campaign.”
    • “☐ one of the best stories ever told.”
    • “Fun game and the mods make it worth it if you're looking for a campaign; it's dry, no real story, just a sandbox battle sim that you get to fight in and plan overall recommend.”
    • “No story, nothing new being added and it's hard to control.”
    • “What this game needs is multiplayer or a story mode, and until it gets some more love, I can't recommend buying this game.”
  • grinding
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players overwhelmingly find the grinding aspect of the game excessively tedious, often likening it to needing a "second life" to manage the time investment required. Suggestions for improvement include features that would streamline troop management, such as the ability to select multiple units simultaneously.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Currently, it is so tedious to build!”
    • “Having the ability to grab multiple units at once would make it less tedious to order troops.”
  • replayability
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players find it fun and engaging with features like sandbox mode and various scenarios, others criticize the lack of depth in battles and suggest that it feels more like a casual experience rather than a game with lasting appeal. There are calls for more content and quality-of-life improvements to enhance replayability, as evidenced by the limited number of players logging extensive hours.

    • “Very fun to play and tons of replayability!”
    • “I very rarely encountered frame drops from the amount of assets on screen; it seems like it can develop further into a really replayable game that you can just put on for a little while to kill time, laugh at all the goofy stuff, and then close it without worrying about saving anything.”
    • “With semi-self operating AI, a variety of maps, a handful of different unit types, as well as the ability to create your own scenarios through sandbox mode, and a dozen built-in scenarios, Rising Front has a high level of replayability despite being extremely early in its development.”
    • “Also, there are only 11 reviews with over 100 hours, which I think says a lot about its replayability.”
    • “Suggestions to improve replayability and gameplay overall, in conjunction with more quality of life improvements and new content.”
    • “I very rarely encountered frame drops from the amount of assets on screen. It seems like it can develop further into a really replayable game that you can just put on for a little while to kill time, laugh at all the goofy stuff, and then close it without worrying about saving anything.”
  • humor
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, highlighting its absurdities such as the random Franco-Prussian War update and the hilarious ragdoll physics. The comedic elements, combined with entertaining AI and weapon mechanics, contribute to an overall enjoyable and funny gameplay experience, despite some technical issues on certain platforms.

    • “Hilarious ragdolls, nice weapons, and the AI is incredible for a solo developer.”
    • “Game is very combative and like real life; it's really funny to play. I think this is the best war game.”
    • “Haha, funny machine gun go brbrbrr.”
  • monetization
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for misleading advertisements that exaggerate its quality and capabilities, leading to disappointment among players. Many users feel that similar games are available for free on platforms like Roblox, raising concerns about the necessity of microtransactions in this title. Overall, the lack of transparency and the presence of intrusive ads have contributed to a negative perception of the game's monetization approach.

    • “Misleading advertisements”
    • “But seeing as this game has been out for a year and games of similar quality exist are usually found on Roblox for free (without microtransactions), there should be little hope of any grand improvements.”
    • “The advertisements for this vastly overshow what the AI can actually do (AI is awful).”
  • music
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music aspect has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the immersive experience created by the absence of music during combat, others express a desire for background music or ambient sound effects to enhance the atmosphere. The integration of Battlefield 1 soundtracks has been noted as a positive element, contributing to the overall immersion. However, the lack of traditional WW1 music, which is often copyright-free, has been a point of critique.

    • “Mixing the combat with some BF1 soundtracks makes it feel really immersive. Some of the best $17 I've spent; the dev has something really golden here.”
    • “This is a great WW1 shooter. It may not have any music while in a fight or anything that tells you if you got a kill, but it actually makes it feel like you're there in a battle in WW1 (not the actual WW1 battles though). Even if it's in early access, it's great.”
    • “I wish the game had some sort of music in the background, and I find the building mechanics a bit janky.”
    • “Either music or ambient sound effects such as wind, trees, birdsong, etc.”
    • “No WW1 music, which is usually copyright free.”
  • atmosphere
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its unique and enjoyable minimalist style, particularly during large battles, effectively capturing a World War I ambiance. However, some reviewers note that the absence of voiceovers and limited content detracts from the overall atmospheric experience.

    • “The minimalist style and the large battles really give off a unique and enjoyable atmosphere.”
    • “Even with its still simplistic mechanics and its lack of viable content, it achieves a pretty WW1 atmosphere.”
    • “The things I love is how atmospheric it is.”
    • “It is almost there from an atmosphere front, but things like voice overs are still absent from the game.”
    • “Even with its simplistic mechanics and lack of viable content, it achieves a pretty WW1 atmosphere.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game's emotional impact lies in the developers' commitment to reinvesting profits into the community, fostering a sense of goodwill and connection. This wholesome approach resonates with users, enhancing their overall experience and emotional engagement with the game.

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33h Median play time
26h Average play time
12-40h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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