Stick War

About

In "Stick War," players command a stick figure army in real-time strategy combat, engaging in multiplayer battles between the Order and Chaos Empires. The game features various unit types, spells, and strategies, with the goal of destroying the enemy's statue, the heart of their empire. This addictive and simple gameplay makes for a unique and entertaining experience in the world of strategy games.

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Play Modes

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

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,460 reviews

story65 positive mentions

monetization22 negative mentions

The game features enjoyable custom deck building and diverse playstyles, enhancing replayability.
The multiplayer mode adds a competitive edge, making battles more engaging and exciting.
The graphics and animations are significantly improved, providing a visually appealing experience.

The recent updates have removed key progression mechanics, making it harder for players to unlock new cards and units.
The matchmaking system is unbalanced, often pairing new players against those with fully upgraded decks, leading to frustrating experiences.
The game frequently crashes, especially during intense battles or when too many units are on screen, disrupting gameplay.

story
110 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
38%
3%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its engaging narrative, character development, and cutscenes, while others express a desire for more content and depth, particularly in the campaign mode. Some users noted bugs that hinder the storytelling experience, and there are calls for additional storylines, particularly involving chaos and elemental themes. Overall, while the story is generally well-received, players are eager for expansions and improvements to enhance their experience.
- “The game is great but the campaign 10 in story mode is unfair because it's full of archers. I hope you think before you make a challenging campaign.”
- “The story and cutscenes are amazing; this game was made with love.”
- “It's an amazing game with an outstanding story; everyone should play this game.”
- “However, as a single-player enjoyer, I would love to see more campaign options for chaos and elementals, or just more story in general.”
- “As far as the story goes, I'm not liking it.”
- “Campaign follows the story of Stick War Empire; there is no explanation of what happened in between if you only played Stick War Legacy.”
graphics
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
20%
7%
The graphics of the game receive high praise for their realism and detail, with many users noting significant improvements over the previous version, "Stick War Legacy." However, some players report issues with optimization, leading to lag and performance problems, particularly on higher settings. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered a strong point, there are calls for better optimization to enhance the gaming experience.
- “The graphics are amazing.”
- “This game is just awesome with the level of graphics and the story.”
- “The graphics are realistic and challenging.”
- “The game is very good, but optimization is very bad. My PC can run GTA 5 but not this game on high graphics. Work on optimization.”
- “This one is entirely focused on multiplayer, has a terrible story, and still has horrible graphics.”
- “Previous game named Legacy looked better and was smooth to play. I quit this game because of its graphics and slow performance.”
gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
29%
9%
Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its fun mechanics and improvements over previous titles, particularly in multiplayer and strategy elements. However, some users expressed frustration with bugs, the removal of progression mechanics, and issues in campaign mode, which detracted from the overall experience. While the game is generally enjoyable and well-designed, there are calls for further refinements and fixes to enhance replayability and address gameplay difficulties.
- “Immediately fell in love with the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is enjoyable.”
- “It's a really enjoyable game and the best in terms of design and gameplay and the story is very nice.”
- “I love this game, but they removed the progression mechanic in the last update, which absolutely killed the replayability for me.”
- “The gameplay is a bit complicated unlike Stick War Legacy, but this game is pretty solid with new characters and new mechanics. But did you really have to make enslaved giants and miners?”
- “Very good game, but at the same time very difficult to progress in mode and multiplayer mode. I would give 5 stars if the difficulty was compatible with the gameplay.”
monetization
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
3%
69%
The monetization aspect of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, with many describing it as overly reliant on ads that detract from the overall enjoyment. Players express frustration over the frequency of ads, which disrupt gameplay and lead to a negative experience, while some note that the game was much better before the introduction of these ads. Despite a few positive remarks about the absence of ads in earlier versions, the consensus is that the current monetization strategy is a major drawback.
- “No ads, clear goals to unlock stuff, and a decent system to earn the crystals.”
- “Microtransactions aren't pushed on you or needed at all really.”
- “Actually seems like a real passion project and there are basically no ads.”
- “This once enjoyable game has become nothing more than a shameless cash grab, and the nonstop ads were the last straw.”
- “There are too many ads that you can't enjoy the game; it's sad because you have created one of the best games out there.”
- “One of my favorite games has nice graphics, nice music, and perfect gameplay, but there is just one big problem with the game: the ads.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
36%
27%
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and nostalgic appeal, enhancing the overall experience. However, many users report a significant issue with the campaign mode, where attempting to start it results in a persistent black screen accompanied by the soundtrack, rendering the mode unplayable. Despite the music's positive reception, the campaign's technical problems overshadow the enjoyment for many players.
- “Amazing art, music, storylines, and the customization options are excellent.”
- “It has the old songs and everything in amazing graphics.”
- “One of my favourite games; nice graphics, nice music, nice gameplay. The design is perfect.”
- “The multiplayer gameplay is great and the other game modes, but what I hate the most is that the campaign mode doesn't work; it's just a black screen with music. I thought it was just loading, but I was waiting for hours and still nothing, so I'm convinced it's broken or bugged.”
- “The game is unplayable; anytime I try to start the game, I just get a black screen that lasts forever with background music.”
- “When I enter campaign, the screen turns black, but the song is still running.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
89%
Overall, user reviews indicate mixed experiences with stability, highlighting occasional freezing and glitches, particularly in multiplayer modes and during cutscenes. While some players report no significant issues, others experience frequent bugs that hinder gameplay, suggesting that stability could be improved for a smoother experience.
- “I found that there were no glitches or errors in my experience while playing, which is a refreshing change compared to other games that often crash.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive; I didn't encounter any issues while redesigning my deck in chapter seven.”
- “Max Games has the best strategy games, and the stability of this one really enhances the overall experience.”
- “It freezes sometimes in multiplayer and takes it as a loss.”
- “Every time I get to Spearos, it freezes and won't let me pass the cutscene after defeating him.”
- “Glitches and becomes unplayable immediately after starting the campaign.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, players have noted significant improvements in optimization following a recent performance update, which has reduced crashes on mobile devices. However, many still report issues with lag, particularly in multiplayer modes, and express a desire for further enhancements to graphics and gameplay fluidity. While some users appreciate the current state of optimization, they believe additional improvements are necessary for an optimal gaming experience.
- “As of now, the performance update has helped a lot with people's phones crashing (including mine).”
- “I just want to say the game has perfect optimization, but it still needs more improvement. The game needs new slots for skills and units; that's all I can say.”
- “I am happy for the multiplayer, but it needs to be optimized because it's so laggy even if the server is set to the best. Please fix it, dev ❤️.”
- “This becomes better from the original, but it needs more optimization because sometimes it lags.”
- “I am happy for the multiplayer, but it needs to be optimized because it's so laggy even if the server is set to the best. Please fix it, dev ❤️”
- “The previous game named Legacy looked better and was smooth to play. I quit this game because of its graphics and slow performance.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have mixed feelings about grinding in the game; while some appreciate the challenge it offers, others find it tedious and excessively time-consuming, particularly when it comes to unlocking new characters and cards. The grinding experience can feel frustrating, especially after investing significant time and resources without satisfactory rewards.
- “I understand it may have felt tedious at times to unlock certain cards.”
- “Tedious and game-breaking, sadly.”
- “Months worth of grinding, 3,000 gems gone.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find humor in the game to be a mixed experience; while some enjoy the comedic elements and fun gameplay, others express frustration with toxic players who mock newcomers, highlighting a need for better user-friendly features. Overall, the humor can enhance enjoyment but is sometimes overshadowed by negative interactions.
- “Saga 2024 to Stick War Legacy 2023: new heroes in this game! I love this game; it's funny and fun.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Many users feel that the removal of the progression mechanic in the latest update significantly diminished the game's replayability, leading to disappointment among fans.
- “I love this game, but they removed the progression mechanic in the last update, which absolutely killed the replayability for me.”