Stickman Trenches

83%
Game Brain Score Based on 1,043 reviews
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  • graphics
  • story
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Stickman Trenches is a thrilling strategy game that puts you in command of a squad of stickmen soldiers. Your mission is to lead your troops through intense battles in trench warfare, using a variety of weapons and tactics to outsmart and outgun the enemy. With challenging levels, upgradable units, and stunning visuals, Stickman Trenches offers a unique and engaging gaming experience.

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  • Windows
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Reviews

83%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,043 reviews
gameplay17 positive mentions
story4 negative mentions
  • The game has a fun and engaging art style, reminiscent of classic stickman games.
  • Gameplay is simple yet addictive, making it easy to pick up and play for short sessions.
  • The developer is actively updating the game and listening to community feedback, showing promise for future improvements.
  • The game currently lacks content, with only a few maps and limited factions available.
  • AI difficulty is unbalanced, often overwhelming players with rapid unit spawns and artillery strikes.
  • Endless mode can become repetitive and easy after a certain point, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
  • gameplay56 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and addictive nature, appealing to casual gamers, but it suffers from repetitiveness and a lack of depth, with limited unit variety and mechanics. While some players enjoy the strategic elements and find the core loop engaging, others criticize the AI, balance issues, and the overall lack of long-term content, leading to a mixed reception. Overall, the game offers a fun experience but may not sustain interest for extended play due to its shortcomings.

    • “It's easy to lose track of time while playing, thanks to its fun mechanics and addictive gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is really fun; though there is only a small amount of levels, there are updates at the end of each month with lots of new content.”
    • “The game is known for its simplistic yet addictive gameplay, where players control stickman soldiers and aim to defeat enemy forces while protecting their trench.”
    • “The price is reasonable for the amount of gameplay, but there just isn't much long-term gameplay.”
    • “The endless mode is entirely impossible to last more than 3-4 minutes, the gameplay overall is entirely repetitive, there's literally not a single bit of difference between the German and British forces, and it's just not a fun game overall.”
    • “Currently, content is lacking and there is no gameplay loop or progression in the game.”
  • graphics27 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with players appreciating the charming art style and engaging visuals, particularly the detailed infantry and tank designs. While some users note that the graphics could use minor improvements and compare them to other titles, the overall aesthetic is described as fun, simple, and appealing, making it a pleasant experience for players. However, there are calls for more content and variety to enhance the visual experience further.

    • “I really like the game because the art style is pretty cool.”
    • “Stickman trenches is praised for its engaging visuals, charming stickman characters, and fast-paced action.”
    • “Amazing game love the details and graphics.”
    • “The graphics need just a tiny bit of work, and there should be more factions, and workshop support should increase to at least new units, but other than that, Stickman Trenches is an amazing game.”
    • “When you got games like Warfare 1917 or Trench Warfare 1917 that do a better job in terms of gameplay and aesthetics (mind you both of these games are free to play).”
    • “At this moment (16/05/23), it's just a clone of the classic flash game 'Warfare 1917' by Conartist and Armor Games with more cartoonish graphics.”
  • story12 mentions

    The reviews indicate that the game lacks a meaningful story, with players expressing disappointment over the repetitive nature of the campaign missions and the absence of a narrative element. Suggestions for improvement include the addition of a campaign mode or story-driven content to enhance the overall experience.

    • “The campaign has 12 missions that are mostly the same.”
    • “No maps (maybe future updates or mods may be able to fix this) and I like the things like nighttime and rain functions; they're pretty cool, but I've seen all of this before in flash games that do so much more. Maybe if there was a story mode, player vs player, or even mod support/workshop support, this game would be worth its money, but it's only good if it's on sale.”
    • “Perhaps a campaign mode with a small story or something?”
  • replayability11 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed among users. While some appreciate the high replay value due to various difficulty levels and maps, others criticize the lack of content and features like multiplayer or PvP, which could enhance replayability. Many feel that despite its fun gameplay, the game may not justify its cost in terms of long-term engagement.

    • “The game is fun and replayability is very high.”
    • “It's highly replayable with the skirmish options having 4 different difficulties and over 10 different maps.”
    • “I loved the replayability as well as the general design and gameplay of this product.”
    • “There is little replayability.”
    • “Very little content as of this review and simplistic features means little replay value.”
    • “It's far too easy and garners no significant replayability.”
  • stability10 mentions

    The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with players reporting frequent freezes, lag, and frame rate issues, particularly during intense action sequences. Many users experience significant performance problems, rendering the game nearly unplayable, despite having capable hardware. While some acknowledge that the game is new and may improve with updates, the current state is described as frustratingly buggy and poorly optimized.

    • “No glitches or anything, no complaints.”
    • “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
    • “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it never lags or freezes.”
    • “The camera randomly shifts away from the action to areas where nothing is happening, likely due to frame rate limitations or glitches.”
    • “This game could be fun, but it's way too laggy. I get frame drops and freezes whenever basically anything happens. The performance optimization in this game has to be some of the worst I have seen out of any game I have ever played. I don't understand how you could possibly screw up the performance this badly on a 2D game!”
    • “Game freezes up or lags out at any point of conflict, and switching to lower resolution doesn't seem to help.”
  • grinding9 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game is frequently described as excessive and tedious, with players noting that it requires a significant time investment, often feeling like a second job. Many reviewers find the technology tree shallow and the gameplay slow-paced, leading to a repetitive experience, especially during battles aimed at achieving specific goals. Overall, while some players accept the grind as part of the game's nature, it detracts from the enjoyment for others.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Technology tree is shallow and very grindy.”
    • “I put in roughly 9 hours into this game, and probably half of that is grinding blitzkrieg battles for the achievements.”
    • “Rather grindy and way too slow-paced for my tastes, but it is a game about WW1, so I kind of expected that.”
  • music9 mentions

    The music in the game has been criticized for being repetitive and lacking variety, with many users noting that the soundtrack loops frequently and feels low effort. While some players appreciate the music, others find it boring and uninspired, suggesting that the game would benefit from a more diverse and engaging audio experience.

    • “Good game and great music, can't wait till more maps and units come out.”
    • “A bagpiper what it does when soldiers are charging near the bagpipes whilst they play music they will get increased firerate and damage.”
    • “The in-game soundtrack is the same loop over and over, and the game is too repetitive.”
    • “I understand that this dev team is small, but the game should at least have a few soundtracks, different environments, or other things.”
    • “Everything feels a bit low effort, from the animations and explosion/gunfire effects to the sound design and music.”
  • optimization7 mentions

    The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting severe stuttering, frame drops, and freezes, particularly during combat. Despite updates, these performance issues persist, leading many to describe the optimization as some of the worst they've encountered, especially for a 2D game. Overall, while the game has potential, its laggy performance significantly detracts from the experience.

    • “A very fun game indeed, but the performance is terrible.”
    • “I enjoy the game quite a bit, but the main drawback is that it is horribly optimized.”
    • “Game-breaking stuttering bug has been happening since release.”
    • “This game could be fun, but it's way too laggy. I get frame drops and freezes whenever basically anything happens. The performance optimization in this game has to be some of the worst I have seen out of any game I have ever played. I don't understand how you could possibly screw up the performance this badly on a 2D game.”
  • humor5 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted as fun and enjoyable, with players appreciating its ability to create funny moments, even in absurd scenarios like using stickmen in a mustard gas context. While some comparisons are made to similar games, the overall comedic tone and user-friendly format contribute positively to the gaming experience.

    • “It's fun and funny, as well as enjoyable.”
    • “It can bring some very funny moments with an overall neat and user-friendly format.”
    • “You don't have to feel bad for laughing at the mustard gas because it's just stickmen (not that I'd ever laugh at mustard gas).”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users appreciating how environmental props impact gameplay by slowing down troops, contributing to an immersive experience.

    • “Great game! I love how the props make troops slower and the atmosphere of the game is awesome!”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as exploitative, leading players to view it as a cheap cash grab that lacks originality and quality compared to superior flash games.

    • “The game feels like a cheap cash grab, resembling a poorly ported knockoff of a better flash game.”
    • “The monetization strategy is overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
    • “It seems like the developers prioritize profits over player experience, which really detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
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Play time

4hMedian play time
14hAverage play time
2-47hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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