Road to Valor: World War II

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Road to Valor: World War II is a strategy game set during the biggest war in history. As a general, lead your troops to victory with outstanding game mechanics, masterful graphics, and a good soundtrack. Despite some grinding, humor, and bugs, the constant barrage of ads may be the most annoying battle. The game's description: "Be the General and gain the victory!" is fitting, but the overall experience is mixed.

Genres & Tags

Strategy

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 8,872 reviews

graphics297 positive mentions

monetization52 negative mentions

Great graphics and gameplay, very enjoyable.
Fun and addictive, with a good mix of strategy and action.
Historical accuracy in units and abilities adds depth to the gameplay.

Matchmaking is often unfair, pitting lower-level players against much higher-level opponents.
The game can feel pay-to-win, as players who spend money have a significant advantage.
Some units, particularly from the Allies, are overpowered compared to Axis units.

graphics
376 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
79%
20%
1%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their high quality, detail, and smooth performance. Players appreciate the realistic and historically accurate designs, often comparing them favorably to classic RTS games like Company of Heroes. However, some users have noted that while the graphics are impressive, gameplay balance and matchmaking issues can detract from the overall experience.
- “The graphics are really well.”
- “The art style is gritty and polished.”
- “The detail in the graphics is very high and runs very smooth, again a large amount of appreciation for that as well.”
- “The idea is a bit old, and the graphics aren't the best, but overall, a very nice game.”
- “Cool game but the graphics are not good; I hope you will make the graphics better.”
- “Improve more the graphics; that's much needed.”
gameplay
264 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
36%
2%
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its strategic depth, smooth mechanics, and engaging graphics, drawing comparisons to titles like Company of Heroes and Clash Royale. However, players have noted issues with unit balance, matchmaking, and occasional bugs that can detract from the experience. Overall, while the gameplay is addictive and enjoyable, there are calls for improvements in balancing and additional content to enhance the experience further.
- “The mechanics and controls of this game are easy to learn and intuitive.”
- “Great gameplay and awesome concept, but there are some issues with loading into matches.”
- “The gameplay is solid, with a good mix of strategy and realism.”
- “The game itself is very good, but the quality of gameplay from other players is obnoxious. If you could fix the game experience from other players, it could have competitive gameplay.”
- “Gameplay can feel repetitive, having to wait for crates is an annoyance; you want people on your game all the time.”
- “Yeah, this was a good idea for a game, but the way it's been executed is poor. Overall, gameplay is lacking and repetitive, having to use spam tactics to win every game, usually resulting in opponents leaving and you leaving yourself, as it's whoever shoots first wins.”
monetization
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
10%
74%
The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the lack of intrusive ads and the option to watch ads for in-game rewards, such as speeding up crate unlocks. While some users note that in-app purchases are not necessary for progression, there are complaints about occasional glitches preventing ad playback and concerns about the balance of in-game purchases. Overall, the game is seen as fair, with a focus on enjoyment rather than aggressive monetization tactics.
- “You can play free to play; the in-game purchases are not necessarily needed.”
- “The store has a great selection and very well-priced in-app purchases; however, with the reward crates, it's very easy to progress without having to spend, unlike other apps that primarily focus on a pay-to-win construct.”
- “Great game; you can easily play without using the in-app purchases.”
- “This game has a nice facade of a real game and fun gameplay, but it is a cash grab like most other mobile games.”
- “I honestly love this game but the ads and the way the chest opening works really demotivates me to spend anything when it doesn't get rid of ads, so I'll be rating it a 3.”
- “Great game but ads to open chests don't work.”
stability
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
90%
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many users reporting frequent freezes and lag, particularly during loading screens and gameplay. While some players experience minimal glitches and praise the overall smoothness, others highlight significant technical issues, including unit movement bugs and crashes. Overall, the game has potential but requires urgent fixes to address its stability problems.
- “From my perspective and personal experience, I found little to no glitches and bugs in this game. The game itself is highly recommended, featuring many historical units and armies from both sides, including the US, Soviet, and German units.”
- “Great game - fun and addictive gameplay, bug-free, not pay-to-win, and ads are optional.”
- “However, the game suffers from constant freezes and is overall very laggy.”
- “It freezes at the loading screen with the Dreamotion logo.”
- “Good experience but the app crashes or freezes during gameplay.”
story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
55%
15%
The game's story aspect is widely criticized for lacking depth and continuity, with many players expressing a desire for a more structured narrative and additional missions. While some appreciate the historical context related to World War II, they feel that the game would benefit from a dedicated campaign mode and side quests to enhance engagement. Overall, the consensus is that the story is underdeveloped and needs significant improvement to elevate the gaming experience.
- “The game is fun and strategic; additional historical background story about world wars will be great.”
- “Graphics are great, fast-paced action, but I like the storyline; it still needs a little bit of improvement.”
- “Please do your game like Company of Heroes; this game is totally incredible. Add some game modes like campaign mode and missions.”
- “The only problem you have with the game is the story; it doesn't play a story, it's just without a course.”
- “It doesn't have a story mode!”
- “Further, the need for story is essential for the game to have continuity and not just focus on destroying three buildings.”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
85%
15%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with many players finding it both funny and addictive, enhancing their overall enjoyment. However, some users express frustration with gameplay elements that detract from the humor, such as matchmaking issues. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with strategic gameplay, making it a standout experience for many players.
- “I was surprised how addictive and funny it is.”
- “I love this game; it's easy and funny.”
- “Funny and pretty strategic.”
- “After playing for a while, I still love this game, but the matchmaking is so ridiculous that it's not funny!”
- “This game is not funny; level 1 enemy player with a level 8 rocket launcher.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
17%
25%
The music in the game is widely praised for its fittingness to various scenarios, enhancing the overall experience with great sound effects and voiceovers. Players appreciate the quality of the soundtrack, noting it complements the gameplay well, while some enjoy the option to use their own music. Overall, the attention to detail in the audio design contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “The attention to detail in this game is massive, the voice overs are spot on and the music is perfect for every scenario.”
- “Game play and controls are easy to use, music is great, I also like to use my own.”
- “Great mobile graphics with a fast-paced battle sequence and awesome soundtrack.”
- “But... couldn't find the control panel to turn off the music.”
- “And if you're not on the OST here, you have tent spamming.”
- “At least make the two German factions interesting, like Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS, instead of COH2 style OKW and Ostheer.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that grinding is a significant aspect of the game, with many players finding it tedious and time-consuming, especially when trying to collect epic units or level up multiple factions. While some appreciate the challenge, others feel that spending money is almost necessary to avoid extensive grinding, making the experience less enjoyable for those who prefer not to pay. Overall, the game is described as fun but increasingly grind-heavy as players progress.
- “Progression is slow and tedious, but swapping factions can alleviate this, or spending money... but I ain't into that.”
- “Not entirely pay-to-win, but doing so practically saves you weeks of grinding wins.”
- “Seems cool at first, but soon spending money becomes mandatory (if you do not want to waste months grinding for a new unit). Save yourself some time and stay away from this.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game runs smoothly on newer devices but lacks optimization for older Android models and phones with notches, resulting in incomplete screen coverage. While players enjoy the gameplay, there are calls for more updates to enhance stability and performance.
- “Love this game so much! I wish there was a World War One version or something, but I love the game. It runs smoothly and is good.”
- “Runs smoothly!”
- “Release more updates about more factions and units, and improve stability and performance.”
- “It isn't optimized for old Android models.”
- “The game is good but not optimized for phones with notches, which means it can't completely cover the entire screen.”
- “The game needs more updates regarding stability and performance.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers consistently highlight the game's significant replayability, drawing comparisons to Company of Heroes while noting its more accessible system requirements. Players appreciate the depth and variety that encourage multiple playthroughs, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Great game, loads of replayability.”
- “It has much of the depth and replayability inspired by Company of Heroes on far more lenient system requirements.”
- “Lots of replay value.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a sense of empowerment and satisfaction from becoming stronger in the game, as it allows them to easily defeat weaker opponents. This feeling of achievement contributes positively to their emotional experience, with no pressure felt to pay for advantages.
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Overall, the atmosphere of the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its immersive feel and battleground ambiance. However, some users express disappointment, suggesting that while the graphics and atmosphere are commendable, other aspects of the game fall short.
- “Great app, although there is plenty of room left for improvements, it has a great feel and atmosphere to it.”
- “Abort the mission haha~ I feel the atmosphere of the battleground. Good game.”
- “I'm very disappointed; the graphics are great and the atmosphere is acceptable, yet everything else is bad.”