Spirit of War

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Spirit of War is a single player and multiplayer strategy game with a warfare theme. It was developed by G-OLD and was released on March 12, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Spirit of War" is a real-time strategy game set in World War II. Players command Soviet or German forces across diverse battlefields, using tactics and historical military hardware to secure victory. The game features a single-player campaign, skirmish mode, and multiplayer options, with a focus on historical accuracy and immersive gameplay.

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Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Easy to pick up and play, making it accessible for players of all ages.
Offers a good amount of content with 48 scenarios that can keep players engaged for hours.
The historical context and texts add an interesting layer to the gameplay.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs that can make it nearly unplayable, including issues with loading levels and disappearing units.
The AI is very weak, often leading to unchallenging gameplay where players can easily defeat enemies.
Graphics and overall presentation are considered poor, with many reviewers describing them as simplistic and unattractive.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the unique art style while others criticize them as awkward, ugly, or overly simplistic, resembling plastic toys. Additionally, technical issues, such as bugs affecting campaign progression and unit representation, detract from the overall visual experience. Despite these criticisms, some users find the graphics acceptable within the context of the game's historical themes and challenging gameplay.
- “I like the graphics and the deep historical component.”
- “Has a nice art style.”
- “It has fashion type graphics and principally, the playability is good, challenging and requires a bit of wit to win in later scenarios.”
- “The graphics do not do the game any favors, and that's the only thing the devs changed.”
- “The graphic is like 95% of the recent games cell-shaded to the max, looks like plastic toys and doesn't thrill me the least bit.”
- “"Spirit of War" has an awkward interface, ugly graphics and the price is way too high.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
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The gameplay is described as entertaining yet lacking innovation, with no significant improvements over the original Battle Isle. Players find the AI underwhelming and the round-based strategy mechanics to be dull and unexciting, leading to a consensus that there are better options available in the genre. Overall, it receives a mediocre rating, reflecting its basic and unpolished gameplay experience.
- “It's quite entertaining, but the gameplay isn't quite as good as the Battle Isle original, and the AI needs a real boost to make it more of a challenge.”
- “Learning something while playing... however, the gameplay itself is a bit dull and tired; there really is nothing innovative here and it's a standard hex battle game lacking polish.”
- “This game is okay, it's 6/10, but given its price and basic gameplay, there are better hex-based strategy games out there.”
- “The mechanics even have some slight improvements, but the AI is as poor as it was before, possibly even worse.”
- “Gameplay-wise, it is a round-based strategy, so there's no thrill here either; I'm not a fan of waiting and taking turns.”
- “Learning something while playing... however, the gameplay itself is a bit dull and tired; there really is nothing innovative here, and it's a standard hex battle game lacking polish.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is hindered by significant technical issues, including bugs that prevent mission completion and disrupt gameplay, leading to frustration among players. While it draws inspiration from the Advance Wars series, it lacks a compelling narrative and tactical depth, making the overall experience feel incomplete.
- “Bugs such as factories missing their build menu break missions completely by making them impossibly hard.”
- “Check discussion, it's a universal problem; without skipping past a few missions via hex-editing your save, you cannot finish a campaign in this game.”
- “The game reminds me a lot of the Advance Wars series, but lacks the story and tactical depth (e.g., no supply consumption, ammo, or fuel).”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is plagued by numerous bugs, significantly impacting its stability and overall user experience.
- “The game is buggy as hell.”
- “I experienced frequent crashes that ruined my gameplay.”
- “There are constant glitches that make it hard to enjoy the game.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users generally appreciate the atmosphere and ambiance of the game, highlighting it as a positive aspect that enhances the overall experience.
- “I love the atmosphere and the ambiance.”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive and draws you into the game world.”
- “The game's atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful, creating a perfect backdrop for the story.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is largely criticized, with users finding it lacking in both wit and uplifting elements.