Rusted Warfare

Rusted Warfare - RTS Strategy Game Cover

Rusted Warfare - RTS Strategy is a real-time strategy game with a focus on base building, resource management, and army creation. Its standout features include an interesting plot, excellent game mechanics, good visuals, outstanding music, and masterful replayability. According to the game, players can build bases, extract resources, and create their army in this authentic RTS experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,785 reviews

gameplay76 positive mentions

stability14 negative mentions

The game is a fantastic RTS that captures the essence of classic games like Command & Conquer and Total Annihilation.
It offers a great variety of units and gameplay modes, including single-player missions, skirmishes, and multiplayer options.
The lack of microtransactions and ads makes it a refreshing experience for mobile gaming.

The AI can be predictable and lacks strategic depth, making it too easy at lower difficulties.
Multiplayer connectivity issues and a lack of dedicated servers can lead to frustrating experiences.
Some players have reported crashes and bugs, particularly when playing for extended periods or with many units on screen.

gameplay
136 mentions
56 % positive mentions
41 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this mobile RTS game is widely praised for its smooth mechanics, engaging base-building, and strategic depth, reminiscent of classic titles like Command & Conquer and Supreme Commander. While the graphics are simple, they do not detract from the overall experience, which is described as addictive and rewarding, though some players note that the controls can be clunky and the gameplay may become repetitive over time. Overall, the game offers a solid RTS experience with a variety of modes and options, making it a worthwhile choice for strategy enthusiasts.
- “The gameplay excels in base building, the feeling of being able to ramp up your forces and amass large armies.”
- “Gameplay is amazing, open public servers is great, and modding support is awesome.”
- “The gameplay runs very smoothly, and the graphics & sound are brilliant too.”
- “The gameplay is quite simplistic in looks and style, but it more than makes up for that with engaging mechanics.”
- “Gameplay-wise, it's very similar to other RTS games in the market, but the matches are very tiring and repetitive, with no faction diversity leading to a lack of strategic depth.”
- “My biggest disappointment was the gameplay; there's really only enough buildings and units for one approach, resulting in little actual strategy involved.”
graphics
124 mentions
45 % positive mentions
52 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as simple, retro, and pixelated, which some players find charming and nostalgic, while others consider them basic or lacking detail. Despite the mixed opinions on visual quality, many reviewers appreciate the clarity and functionality of the graphics, noting that they do not detract from the overall gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as adequate for a mobile RTS, with calls for improvements in future updates.
- “The graphics are clean and easy to identify most units.”
- “The graphics are really pleasing to the eyes and the game handles a couple hundred units moving around the map better than most C&C games.”
- “What a breath of fresh air, I love this game and everything about it, the style of graphics is great, it makes me feel nostalgia I never knew was there.”
- “The graphics are lame.”
- “I regret purchasing this paper graphics game.”
- “The graphics are dated and do not do the gameplay any justice.”
monetization
118 mentions
53 % positive mentions
24 % neutral mentions
24 % negative mentions
The game has received widespread praise for its monetization model, as it features no ads or microtransactions, providing a seamless and enjoyable gameplay experience. Players appreciate the one-time purchase structure, which allows them to fully engage with the game without interruptions or pay-to-win mechanics. This approach has been described as a refreshing return to classic gaming values, making it a standout title in the mobile RTS genre.
- “No ads, no in-game purchases, just good, clean strategy and tactics!”
- “The fact that this is a full game without intrusive and aggressive microtransactions is enough to be praised for.”
- “Refreshing to see a complete and robust mobile RTS at an accessible one-time purchase price point with no ads, no in-app purchases, no pay-to-win, just a great complete game.”
- “So tired of so-called games where you have to watch ads or buy gems to upgrade, just want a real game like this!”
- “I bought it because I wanted a premium game without ads, but then I got an addictive time sink.”
- “People are now becoming bored with constant in-app purchases and want to revert to one-off payments.”
story
101 mentions
21 % positive mentions
74 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and narrative, with many players expressing disappointment over the absence of a cohesive campaign or storyline. While the missions are generally enjoyable and challenging, players frequently request more missions, varied objectives, and a richer context to enhance the gameplay experience. Overall, the potential for a compelling story is recognized, but it remains largely unfulfilled, leaving players wanting more.
- “This game is awesome, I love it! I just finished all the missions on medium difficulty, and it left me wanting more. Now time to try for hard; this game is well worth it, and I highly recommend it.”
- “The missions are well done, and I really hope the developers keep updating the game with new missions, maps, units, and story.”
- “Although the campaign could use some storyline, it's still a great game overall.”
- “A lack of storyline is disappointing too.”
- “No story or level system keeps it from being a 5-star game, but many will see that as only a bonus.”
- “However, please please build a proper official campaign with some more involved story to it.”
music
28 mentions
57 % positive mentions
32 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed feedback, with some players enjoying the nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic titles like Command & Conquer and Tiberian Sun, while others suggest it can become repetitive and bland over time. Many appreciate the inclusion of classical pieces, but there are calls for more variety and improvements to the soundtrack. Additionally, some users report occasional glitches in the music during gameplay transitions.
- “I liked the graphics, I liked the sounds and music, the detail was excellent, this was wonderful to play.”
- “Awesome music as well, just like 1999 all over again with Tiberian Sun.”
- “The music reminds me of Command and Conquer, very fitting for this game.”
- “If you want to enhance your experience with this game, turn off the in-game music, boot up the Red Alert 2 or C&C 1 soundtrack in the background, and use a plug-in mouse for a strong retro RTS feel.”
- “The only bug is the music sometimes glitches when I go to the next stage; it plays a really buggy music.”
- “Please change the music.”
stability
22 mentions
32 % positive mentions
5 % neutral mentions
64 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally praised, with many users reporting minimal glitches, bugs, and lag during gameplay. However, some players have noted issues with multiplayer stability, including buggy controls and occasional crashes, particularly when loading new levels. While most find the game runs smoothly on their devices, a few have experienced freezing and performance drops with a high number of units on screen.
- “Full scale RTS with zero corner cutting, and it runs great.”
- “No freezes, no ads, no lags, no overheating, almost no loading time.”
- “Pretty good time killer... no glitches... pretty solid.”
- “My only complaints are the pathfinding for units is a bit buggy, and in multiplayer, people tend to just spam cheap units to win the game, so there's no real strategy on random servers.”
- “Good game, but online play is buggy; the game crashes a lot and lacks content.”
- “I completed level 7, but it freezes when loading level 8. I love the game; it's brilliant, but I can't rate it more than 3. Please see if you can fix it!”
replayability
18 mentions
67 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, attributed to a diverse range of troops, mod and custom map support, and regular updates that introduce new content. While some players note that certain troop combinations can simplify gameplay against AI, many emphasize the strategic depth and nostalgic appeal reminiscent of classic RTS games. The combination of cross-platform multiplayer and continuous enhancements further solidifies its reputation for offering extensive replay value.
- “Mod and custom map support is grand; easy to install them so there's quite a replayability going on.”
- “This is the best RTS ever made that has the most replayability with cross-platform multiplayer and updates.”
- “There is a large number of troops to use, so it has some replayability and different ways to play, but there is a small group of troops that will always make winning against AI easy and sometimes very quick.”
- “The new updates keep the game from becoming old and boring, and the additions of new maps, more AI, and more types of units have really expanded the replayability of this game to whole new levels.”
- “Feels just like C&C or Total Annihilation (both of which I play on PC still). I realize it is a work in progress, but the $2.99 was well worth the replay value.”
optimization
15 mentions
60 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance on various devices, particularly on Android, with well-designed controls for mobile gameplay. However, some users report issues with crashing during combat and performance degradation on larger maps, suggesting that further optimization could enhance the experience, especially for devices with limited memory. Despite these concerns, many players find the game enjoyable and worth the price, appreciating its retro aesthetic and lack of intrusive monetization.
- “The game runs smoothly on my Tab S4, and using a Bluetooth mouse allows for easy click-and-drag as well as using the mouse wheel for zoom functions.”
- “Honestly, anyone that rates this lower than 5 stars is a fool. For a buck ($1), you get a real old-school RTS style game with greatly optimized controls for a smartphone. I've only played it for a day and have loved every part of it—no ads, no stupid timers, and no microtransactions. Great work, keep it up!”
- “This is a good retro game. While the graphics are pixelated, it allows for great performance even when I deploy 600 tanks on enemy land; it still runs.”
- “You can choose the troop limit for skirmish, but performance seems like it might be an issue if you have a device with limited memory.”
- “This game is really fun for what it is, but I have had a few issues with crashing when getting into combat. I would love to see the game optimized a little better for Android. When the game is updated to fix it, I will definitely update my review, but nonetheless, the game is worth the money and is one of the better RTS games on the app store.”
- “Gets unplayable on large maps if you're playing on a phone, because the AI fields so many units - it could do with some engine changes so performance can degrade without affecting the UI.”
humor
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it genuinely funny and enjoyable, though some note that in-app purchases lack comedic elements despite being labeled as such. Overall, the game successfully elicits laughter from its audience.
- “I love this game, it's so funny! 🤣”
- “Well, it made me laugh...”
emotional
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is recognized as a heartfelt effort, though it could benefit from simplification and refinement to enhance its impact.
- “A heartfelt attempt, just needs simplifying and a good polish.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters truly resonated with me.”
- “I was moved to tears by the story's powerful themes of love and loss.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that the game's futuristic setting could be enhanced by incorporating a mothership feature, allowing players to engage in strategic unit deployments from space. This addition could elevate the atmosphere by providing a more immersive and expansive gameplay experience.
- “The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, lacking the depth and immersion that I expected from a futuristic setting.”
- “Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is flat and fails to engage players, making exploration feel tedious.”
- “The environments are visually unappealing, and the overall atmosphere does not evoke any sense of wonder or excitement.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect enjoyable, particularly in multiplayer mode; however, they note that the connection process can be tedious.