S&T: Medieval Wars

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S&T: Medieval Wars is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by HC GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION LIMITED and was released on December 10, 2013. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Medieval Wars: Strategy & Tactics" is a game that lets you lead armies in major medieval European conflicts, including the Norman invasion, Crusades, and Hundred Years' War. Play as England, France, Crusaders, Vikings, and more in four campaigns, with the option for hotseat multiplayer. The free version includes the first three missions of the England campaign and the full Viking campaign.

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,042 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

monetization8 negative mentions

The gameplay is engaging and offers a solid strategy experience.
The game has great historical themes and settings that appeal to strategy fans.
The graphics and production values are impressive for a mobile game.

The game is heavily monetized, requiring payments for most content, which feels misleading for a 'free' game.
Many players experience technical issues, including crashes and resolution errors, making the game unplayable on certain devices.
The difficulty spikes significantly, often making it frustratingly hard to progress without spending money.

story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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82%
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The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the limited number of missions and the heavy reliance on paid content, which restricts access to new storylines and scenarios. Players find the difficulty of missions inconsistent, with some being overly challenging and others too easy, leading to a lack of balance in gameplay. Additionally, issues such as game restarts due to ads and the inability to save progress mid-mission further detract from the overall experience.
- “The game is really good, but the second mission is really hard; I can't pass it.”
- “You really need to use your brain when playing this because some missions have limited turns only.”
- “Great strategy game! I hope there are more missions to come in the next update.”
- “Everything is locked behind a paywall; barely anything is free, and you can't unlock more missions and campaigns when they update the game; the new stuff is DLC.”
- “The English mission is practically unbeatable; you'll outnumber them three to one and still lose the battle.”
- “No tactics or strategy on earth would save you from the sheer masses of armies arrayed against you after the first few introductory missions.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its smooth mechanics and engaging battle descriptions, while others criticize the simplicity and lack of depth, feeling it often devolves into repetitive combat. Additionally, many users express frustration over the monetization of maps and features, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while there are elements of enjoyable gameplay, issues with complexity and pricing have left some players dissatisfied.
- “The game and gameplay are awesome.”
- “I think it is a great game, gameplay wise.”
- “The battle descriptions are accurate and gameplay is smooth...good job.”
- “Too simple to play, just fight fight fight with unrealistic gameplay, no fun at all.”
- “Slow, unresponsive boring gameplay.”
- “Combat mechanics are poorly explained and a lot is completely missing from the tutorial and info tab.”
monetization
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
27%
53%
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized, with many users labeling it a "cash grab" due to excessive in-app purchases and intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay. Players express frustration over the high costs associated with unlocking content and the limited free access, suggesting that the game could benefit from a more balanced approach to monetization. Overall, the reliance on ads and in-app purchases detracts from the enjoyment of the game, leading to negative feedback from the community.
- “Only a few levels are free. The developers worked hard to make this game, but it shouldn't be so expensive. You should make the full version better than just parts. Also, consider making it completely free because many bad ratings are due to the payment model. Look at 'European Wars: Napoleon'—it has a good rating (4.3) because it's free. I believe you can earn money without relying on in-app purchases. Hopefully, the developers will think about this.”
- “You need to prepare a bunch of bucks to get rid of all the campaigns and in-game purchases (if you are desperate). I hope the developer provides some discounts sometime.”
- “Good game, but there are too many in-app purchases.”
- “This feels like the cash grab games which are everywhere.”
- “In-app purchases are a bit too pricey for what you get.”
- “Has potential but there are too many ads and almost the rest of the game requires payment.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
28%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "great" and "awesome," while others criticize them as "terrible" and in need of significant improvement. Many users express a desire for better UI and more detailed visuals, particularly regarding unit stats and animations. Overall, while the graphics have potential, they are seen as a major area for enhancement to meet player expectations.
- “Great looking graphics... a nicer looking map would be a plus as would a sandbox mode.”
- “Nice game and graphics are awesome.”
- “The graphics are terrible.”
- “The graphics could use an overhaul, maybe some animation for the battles and more sound bytes to accompany them.”
- “Great game for people who like strategic games, but if you love graphics, you're going to have to look elsewhere.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players appreciate the superb quality of the game's music but express a desire for more information, such as song titles, to enhance their enjoyment. However, some users have reported issues with the music being bugged following a recent patch.
- “The songs are superb, but if you could provide more details about them, like the names, we could enjoy them even more.”
- “Music is bugged with the new patch.”
- “I'd like to know the names of the instrumental songs used in the game.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is generally enjoyable, but players report experiencing various bugs that affect stability.
- “The game is buggy but still enjoyable.”
- “Frequent crashes make it hard to stay immersed.”
- “I encountered numerous glitches that disrupted my gameplay.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find that the grinding in the game can be excessive, as enemies are often perceived as overpowered, requiring multiple attempts and significant effort to progress through missions.
- “Although enemies do seem to be sort of overpowered, it takes quite a bit of grinding and restarting to get through them and beat the missions.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged with the story.”
- “I found myself spending hours grinding for resources, which quickly became a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players feel that the replayability of the game is hindered by the need to purchase additional content to unlock all two-player hotseat, scenario, and campaign missions, suggesting that full access to these features would enhance the overall gaming experience.
- “The game offers a variety of modes, including two-player hotseat, scenarios, and campaigns, which significantly enhance its replayability.”
- “Unlocking all the missions without additional purchases would greatly improve the overall gaming experience and encourage players to return for more.”
- “The diverse gameplay options keep me coming back for more, as each playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users suggest that the game could benefit from a version optimized for mobile devices to enhance performance and accessibility.
- “I appreciate how well the game runs on lower-end devices; the optimization is impressive!”
- “The developers have done a fantastic job optimizing the game for various platforms, ensuring a smooth experience for everyone.”
- “The game's optimization allows for seamless gameplay, even in high-action scenes, which really enhances the overall experience.”
- “Maybe make a phone-optimized version?”
- “The game runs poorly on lower-end devices, making it frustrating to play.”
- “There are frequent frame drops and long loading times that ruin the experience.”