Stick War: Legacy

About

Stick War: Legacy is a popular and highly-rated web game now available on mobile, where you control your army in formations or individual units, and build, mine, and learn various combat skills to destroy enemy statues and capture territories. New features include Missions Mode with new levels released weekly, various game types, and improved graphics. The Classic Campaign offers six bonus levels.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,998 reviews

story317 positive mentions

monetization516 negative mentions

Great gameplay with a mix of strategy and action.
Fun and engaging with multiple game modes including campaign, tournament, and endless deads.
Minimal ads that do not interrupt gameplay significantly.

Campaign is too short and lacks replayability after completion.
Difficulty spikes in certain levels can feel unfair, especially the final boss.
Some players report issues with gem rewards and bugs affecting gameplay.

story
883 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
61%
3%
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its engaging narrative and character development. However, a common critique is that the campaign is too short, leaving players wanting more content and additional missions to extend the gameplay experience. Many users express a desire for expanded storylines, new characters, and more challenging missions to enhance replayability and maintain interest after completing the main campaign.
- “The story is short but intriguing.”
- “The campaign is a great adventure, and you can complete side missions in it to claim skins for your characters.”
- “The story mode is short but it's fun; I hope there are new levels and units.”
- “The story is clearly not the main focus in the campaign; it's the gameplay, and the gameplay is amazing, but the story can get completed in under a few hours.”
- “The game is great, but the campaign is really short; I expected the map to expand for new missions after completing the levels.”
- “I love this game, but there's one thing you should probably add: the storyline should be longer for the main campaign.”
monetization
634 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
5%
81%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting a significant presence of ads, particularly after each level, which can disrupt gameplay. However, some users appreciate that the ads are generally skippable and do not interfere with the core experience, while others express frustration over the frequency and length of ads, suggesting they detract from the enjoyment. In-app purchases are available but are often described as non-intrusive, allowing players to progress without spending money if they choose to grind for resources instead.
- “Very fun, easy for starters, and it's free to play; you don't need in-game purchases to win.”
- “It's amazing, the gameplay, no ads, incredible experience.”
- “The monetization doesn't get in the way of the gameplay at all.”
- “This game has so many ads it practically makes it unplayable.”
- “The game is fun but way too many ads and ads will often freeze if played after a battle is over.”
- “It's fun at first, but after a while it becomes increasingly clear that the game is made difficult in utterly unreasonable ways in order to get you to engage in their microtransactions.”
graphics
476 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
25%
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The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their quality and creativity, especially considering the stick-man art style. Players appreciate the smooth animations and the overall aesthetic, noting that the graphics enhance the gameplay experience. While some users suggest improvements or more detailed graphics, the consensus is that the visuals are impressive for a mobile game, contributing to its fun and engaging nature.
- “The graphics are great, the animations are great, and the way they designed the characters and skins for them makes it a whole lot better!”
- “Amazing graphics, incredible animations, nice theme, day and night system, and many more!”
- “The graphics are simply outstanding!!”
- “As for the graphics, well it's a stick-man game.”
- “However, the graphics look like all the other stick games.”
- “Very poor graphics.”
gameplay
356 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
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The gameplay of this game is widely praised for its simplicity, strategic depth, and addictive nature, allowing players to easily immerse themselves for hours. While many enjoy the smooth mechanics and various modes, some express a desire for more variety in challenges and multiplayer options. Overall, the game is considered a fun and engaging experience, though some players note issues with repetitive tournament modes and a need for additional content.
- “I have been playing for years and fell in love with the simple but intense gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is great and the skins are spectacular!”
- “The gameplay is simple and yet there's enough strategy to make it interesting.”
- “Gameplay is surprisingly fast-paced, unique units, which you have total authority over, even being able to take control of them!”
- “Gameplay suffers since it's not that good a game to begin with, why should I deal with minute-long ads for 2-minute levels?!”
- “Your stuck with the same exact troops for every mission and the only way to slightly change their gameplay is to pay money or get lucky from chest drops.”
music
95 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
44%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and nostalgic appeal, with many players expressing a strong emotional connection to the soundtrack. However, some users have requested more options for controlling the music volume and the ability to listen to their own music while playing. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the gameplay experience, contributing to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “Kudos to the developer engineers of games, thanks a lot for a game with a masterpiece soundtrack and nice and smooth gameplay.”
- “The music in the game is absolutely amazing as well.”
- “For me, this is the ultimate mix of nostalgia (mostly from the music) and great gameplay, 5/5!”
- “My only complaint is that I can't listen to the music outside of the game, which is my only request.”
- “I often listen to music through my phone while playing phone games and am disappointed I can't do that with this app because there's no option to turn off the sound.”
- “It's a great game overall, but I tried listening to music while playing and there is no settings menu or sound adjustments.”
stability
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
11%
81%
Overall, the game's stability is a mixed bag; while some players report no bugs or glitches and enjoy smooth gameplay, many others experience frequent freezing, unresponsive controls, and various glitches that detract from the experience. The issues seem particularly pronounced during specific game modes and missions, leading to frustration among users. Despite these problems, some players still find the game enjoyable and recommend it, suggesting that improvements could elevate it further.
- “It has no bugs, no glitches.”
- “Nice game, no lag, no glitches.”
- “I've finished all the game modes; there are no glitches that I have discovered.”
- “Another downside is the specific unit controls seem a little buggy/unresponsive.”
- “Worst of all when playing against the zombies it freezes briefly and then they catch up across the screen.”
- “When playing tournament or endless it freezes and cuts me out and brings me to the home screen.”
replayability
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with many players praising its fun mechanics and various modes, such as endless and tournament modes, which enhance replay value. However, some users express concerns about repetitiveness and a lack of content after completing the campaign, suggesting that additional levels or multiplayer options could improve longevity. Overall, while some find it highly replayable, others feel it falls short in providing enough variety for long-term engagement.
- “It's fun, child-friendly, and the replay value is insane!”
- “You get lost playing this game for hours on end and with infinite replayability.”
- “So much fun and very addicting; has so much replay value and just an all-around great game.”
- “The only problem is this game has little replayability, but it's getting a sequel with multiplayer.”
- “I enjoyed it, but it has no replayability. After you finish the campaign and play a few rounds of zombies and tournaments, you get bored and uninstall the game. I see a few new things after reinstalling; the skins and chests seem cool, but really in my opinion, it's not worth the grind.”
- “Very fun, but it feels like there's not enough to do and everything gets repetitive once you beat it. Little replayability, but it's so fun. My suggestion is maybe add more content and/or a new unit and mode.”
grinding
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding in the game to be extensive and often tedious, particularly when it comes to earning gems and skins, which can lead to frustration. While some enjoy the different modes and the challenge of grinding, many express that the time investment required to unlock content feels excessive, making the game feel repetitive and potentially pay-to-win. Overall, while the game is praised for its fun mechanics and engaging gameplay, the grinding aspect is a common point of contention among users.
- “All endgame content is locked behind weeks of grinding in a game that has only one gameplay loop, which boils down to who can get the mage first.”
- “But the grind is insanely long and tedious; it takes forever to afford one of the more expensive skins and requires the player to play for hours on end to earn them, which most people don't have the time for.”
- “The only issue is that it's a bit grindy for skins and stuff.”
humor
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it both entertaining and lighthearted, often highlighting its simplicity and amusing moments during gameplay. Many reviews mention the game's ability to evoke laughter, whether through funny character interactions or humorous glitches, contributing to an enjoyable experience. Overall, the comedic elements enhance the game's appeal, making it a fun choice for players looking for a lighthearted gaming experience.
- “This game is so funny, that's why I play it on my Chromebook every day!”
- “This game is very funny and its very stylish and sassy. Nice texture and super hilarious ending; I laughed for about 20 minutes!”
- “It's too funny reading some of the other people's reviews... the game is fun and challenging. Best game ever!”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is praised for its smooth performance and successful transition from PC to mobile, though some users note that optimization could be improved, particularly in terms of controls and reducing lag during large-scale battles. While the game runs well on most devices, there are calls for additional modes and features to enhance the experience further. Users express satisfaction with the game's performance, but some desire better optimization for specific devices and gameplay elements.
- “Optimized remake of a popular flash game.”
- “It's good, ads aren't overbearing and the game runs smoothly.”
- “Relaxing gameplay, smooth performance.”
- “Great, I played both on PC first and now on mobile, but since Flash is going away, it would be nice to see new troops that could be found in a new storyline after completing the first one, and possibly better upgrade schemes and a bit of optimization to reduce lag when creating a large-scale army.”
- “Honestly, this is an amazing game for just simple graphics; you could do better optimization and add more modes like skirmish mode and custom games.”
- “Optimized remake of a popular Flash game.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, often citing it as a significant part of their childhood and a source of comfort during difficult times. Many reviewers highlight their enduring love for the game, reflecting on both the joy and frustration it brings, which contributes to its lasting impact on their lives.
- “This game has been my childhood and forever will be close to my heart. I've loved it for so long; I've enjoyed the game, then I raged, then deleted it, but then I got it again. For people wanting to play a stickman game, this is the one I recommend 100 million plus. Enjoy this game, and you should too, so try it. Love to the creators, the devs, and everyone that has played it ❤️. I got a bit emotional writing this lol.”
- “This game was a crutch for me in times of emotional turmoil, and I have made it to round 45 in endless dead with the starting spearton still alive. Just plain and simple, best game ever.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the character development for its strong character designs and diverse move sets, indicating a thoughtful approach to creating unique and engaging characters.
- “The character designs are impressive, and the move sets are well thought out.”
- “The depth of character development really enhances the overall gameplay experience.”
- “I love how each character evolves throughout the game, making every choice feel impactful.”