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Spirit of War

51%Game Brain Score
atmosphere, humor
graphics, gameplay
57% User Score Based on 40 reviews

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"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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57%
Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews
atmosphere3 positive mentions
gameplay3 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.
  • Provides interesting historical context and dialogue, enhancing the overall experience.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including issues with loading levels and unresponsive gameplay.
  • AI is weak and predictable, making battles less challenging and strategic.
  • Graphics are considered poor and simplistic, failing to impress compared to other modern games.
  • graphics
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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. Overall, while the graphics may appeal to some, they are generally seen as a significant drawback to the game's enjoyment.

    • “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

    The gameplay is described as entertaining yet lacking innovation, with no significant improvements over the original Battle Isle. While it features round-based strategy mechanics, the AI is criticized for being underwhelming and unchallenging, leading to a dull experience overall. Many reviewers suggest that there are better options available in the hex-based strategy genre.

    • “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.”
    • “This game is okay, it's 6/10, but given its price and basic gameplay, there are better hex-based strategy games out there.”
    • “There are no differences in gameplay.”
    • “The mechanics even have some slight improvements, but the AI is as poor as back then, possibly even more so.”
    • “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

    The game's story is undermined by significant technical issues, including bugs that prevent mission completion and disrupt gameplay, leading to a frustrating experience. While it draws inspiration from the Advance Wars series, it falls short in narrative depth and tactical complexity, making it difficult for players to engage fully with the campaign.

    • “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).”
    • “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.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs that detract from the overall experience.

    • “The game is buggy as hell.”
    • “I experienced frequent crashes that ruined my gameplay.”
    • “There are constant glitches that make it nearly unplayable.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers consistently praise the game's atmosphere and ambiance, highlighting it as a strong point 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

    The humor in the game is largely criticized, with users finding it lacking in both wit and uplifting elements, resulting in a generally uninspired comedic experience.

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