Stickman Trenches

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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.

Play Modes

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

Reviews

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 914 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features engaging weather effects that influence gameplay, adding depth to strategy.
The different factions provide unique gameplay experiences, making it enjoyable for fans of stickman games.
The game runs smoothly even on lower-end laptops, making it accessible to a wider audience.

The gameplay can become repetitive quickly, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
The AI can be unbalanced, often making the game feel unfair, especially on higher difficulties.
There is a strong demand for more content, including multiplayer options and additional factions.

gameplay
51 mentions
27 % positive mentions
61 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simple mechanics and addictive nature, appealing to casual gamers, but many players find it repetitive and lacking in long-term engagement due to a limited number of maps and units. While some enjoy the strategic elements and updates that add content, others criticize the AI, the endless mode, and the overall gameplay loop as dull and unvaried. Overall, the game offers a fun experience initially, but its replayability and depth are questioned by many reviewers.
- “I like the simple mechanics of this game.”
- “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 endless mode is mediocre at best, as the gameplay gets stale after a few minutes.”
- “Adding to that, 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.”
graphics
26 mentions
46 % positive mentions
42 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with players appreciating the charming art style and engaging visuals, particularly the detailed representations of infantry and tanks. While some users note that the graphics are simple and reminiscent of classic flash games, they find them appealing and easy on the eyes. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the gameplay experience, though a few players suggest that minor improvements could enhance the overall aesthetic.
- “The graphics of the infantry and tanks are pretty good.”
- “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.”
- “Graphics are moderate.”
- “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.”
story
10 mentions
0 % positive mentions
70 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with players noting that the campaign consists of repetitive missions lacking a narrative or engaging content. Many reviewers express a desire for a more structured story mode or additional missions to enhance the gameplay experience. Overall, the consensus is that the game feels incomplete without a compelling story element.
- “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?”
replayability
10 mentions
30 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the high replay value offered by various difficulty levels and maps, others criticize the limited content and simplistic features that detract from long-term engagement. Suggestions for improvement include adding PvP modes and enhancing initial gameplay to boost replayability.
- “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.”
grinding
7 mentions
14 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
71 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and tedious, often requiring significant time investment for minimal progress, particularly in the technology tree and during battles. Many reviewers noted that the slow-paced nature of the game, while somewhat expected given its WW1 theme, ultimately detracted from the overall enjoyment.
- “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 kinda expected that.”
optimization
7 mentions
14 % positive mentions
43 % neutral mentions
43 % negative 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.”
stability
7 mentions
43 % positive mentions
-29 % neutral mentions
86 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, lag during conflicts, and significant frame drops, particularly during intense moments. Despite some players acknowledging the game's potential for fun, the overall performance optimization is deemed poor, especially for a 2D title. While some users note that the game is new and may improve over time, the current stability issues significantly detract from the experience.
- “No glitches or anything, no complaints.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or bugs.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it never feels like it's going to break.”
- “Game freezes up or lags out at any point of conflict, and switching to lower resolution doesn't seem to help.”
- “Completely freezes up for half a second each time someone dies.”
- “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!”
music
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and lacking in variety, while others appreciate its integration into gameplay mechanics, such as enhancing soldiers' performance. Overall, the sound design, including the music, is perceived as low effort and not particularly engaging.
- “Good game and great music, can't wait till more maps and units come out.”
- “A bagpiper enhances soldiers' performance when they charge near the bagpipes, increasing their fire rate and damage.”
- “Everything feels a bit low effort, from the animations and explosion/gunfire effects to the sound design and music.”
- “Even the music is repetitive and runs on a very obvious loop after a few minutes.”
- “The music is repetitive and boring.”
humor
5 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted as fun and enjoyable, with players appreciating its ability to create funny moments, particularly through its use of stickman characters in absurd scenarios. While some comparisons are made to similar games, the comedic elements remain a strong point, contributing to an overall entertaining 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).”
atmosphere
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the game's atmosphere, highlighting how the use of props effectively slows down troops, contributing to an immersive and engaging experience. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature that enhances gameplay.
- “Great game! I love how the props make troops slower, and the atmosphere of the game is awesome!”
monetization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative 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 better 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 every feature is locked behind a paywall, which ruins the overall experience.”