Second Warfare
- June 22, 2015
- Kobra Studio
Get on SteamSecond Warfare is a military first-person shooter that transports players to intense battles of World War II. Choose from a variety of weapons, vehicles, and soldiers as you fight in historic campaigns across Europe and North Africa. Experience large-scale multiplayer matches with a focus on teamwork and strategy.
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Reviews
- The game has a unique setting and ambiance that some players find appealing.
- The day-night cycle feature adds a layer of realism to the gameplay.
- Some players have found joy and motivation in the game during difficult personal times.
- The gameplay is plagued by frustrating mechanics, including enemies with perfect aim and constant respawning.
- The graphics and sound design are considered poor, with many players describing them as outdated and unpolished.
- Numerous bugs and technical issues make the game nearly unplayable, including crashes and unresponsive controls.
- graphics17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as poor, outdated, and visually unappealing, even for an indie title. While some appreciate the ability to customize graphics settings, the overall consensus is that the visuals detract significantly from the gameplay experience. Issues such as pop-in, low frame rates, and unrefined character models further contribute to the dissatisfaction.
“The setting and ambiance are awesome and the graphics are good for an indie game.”
“Gotta say, love the aesthetic of this game.”
“Graphics: offers multiple options to alter your graphics settings.”
“The graphics are worse than the first Delta Force.”
“First of all, the graphics look weird as hell.”
“Aside from the crappy graphics and sound design, you will be lucky to even hit an enemy.”
- story12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story of the game emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, encouraging players to persevere despite challenges. However, the narrative experience is marred by significant gameplay issues, such as a lack of progress saving and poor AI, which detracts from the overall immersion. While there are some interesting elements like a day-night cycle, the storytelling is overshadowed by technical shortcomings and frustrating mechanics.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“I was surprised that there is actually a day-night cycle in every mission I've played, but you can watch the moon go down faster than you can walk from target to target; but anyway, not bad!”
“[spoiler] If you want a serious gaming experience with a great storyline?”
“The worst part of all is that it won't save your progress at all. As you can see on my trophies, I've completed the first two missions, but once I stop playing and close the game, I can start at the beginning of the first mission again.”
“The first few things you will notice (besides the poor looking visuals) are that there is no mini-map, which isn't bad because you've been given the distance for your targets in order to complete the whole mission, but once you die and have already completed the mission, you will be ported back to the first spawn point. This is a big issue because the maps are quite large, and you won't find the same spot again without help that quickly. I ended up in the third mission running around, searching for my target.”
“Funny thing that I just realized: the store video shows how awful the AI is and is constantly killing the poor player in mission one.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been widely criticized for its numerous flaws, including poor AI, frequent crashes, and significant optimization issues, leading to a frustrating experience. Players have noted that the controls are unresponsive and the overall execution feels outdated, detracting from the enjoyment of the game.
“I don't mind the graphics, but the gameplay itself is flawed.”
“The gameplay is just as bad as everything else.”
“Second Warfare is a first-person shooter where you need to complete basic military objectives while battling against terrible AI, disappearing ground, huge amounts of pop-in, terrible voice acting, awful controls, frequent crashes, missing sound effects, poor gameplay, out-of-place objects, invisible enemies, stiff character models, frequent FPS dips to the single digits, and poor optimization. Basically, you're fighting against a terrible game throughout your experience.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its unintentional comedic moments, such as the poorly functioning AI that leads to amusing scenarios, particularly in the opening cutscene, which players find "hilariously bad." While some moments may be funnier when shared with friends, the overall comedic value appears to stem from the game's flaws rather than intentional humor.
“The one good thing about this game is the opening cutscene; it's hilariously bad.”
“Funny thing is, as the soldiers close in on you, they seem to get less accurate.”
“Although I can imagine it to be funny with some friends.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it relaxing and soothing, while others criticize it as repetitive and lacking originality. The day and night cycle is noted, but the overall soundtrack is described as stock and uninspired.
“The day and night cycle is cool, but it's more like day and Stevie Wonder cycle minus cool music.”
“Music feels really stock and the sounds are repetitive as hell.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received negative feedback, with users highlighting significant performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
“Performance: this is where it gets ugly.”
“The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“Optimization issues lead to long loading times and frequent crashes.”
