Stone Age Wars

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Stone Age Wars is a single player strategy game with a violence theme. It was developed by Permafrost Studio and was released on January 9, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

Stone Age Wars is an RPG arcade game where you assemble a team of prehistoric soldiers, each with unique abilities and go up against waves of vicious enemies.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 90 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

grinding11 negative mentions

Engaging wave-based combat with a unique symbol-drawing mechanic that adds skill and tension beyond simple button presses.
Varied progression system with multiple classes, equipment, and upgrades encouraging experimentation and giving a satisfying sense of growth.
Simple and charming prehistoric art style that supports gameplay clarity, making the experience accessible and fun for casual gaming sessions.

Balancing and difficulty spikes can be frustrating, requiring excessive grinding and replaying earlier levels without fast-forward or skip options.
Poorly optimized PC port of an evidently mobile-focused game, leading to imprecise drawing mechanics, buggy behavior, and interface issues.
Short overall gameplay length with limited replayability and lack of meaningful end-game content or incentives after completion.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
62%
19%
The gameplay of Stone Age Wars centers on straightforward, casual arcade mechanics highlighted by a unique symbol-drawing system for special abilities, delivering addictive and intuitive action with RPG elements. While some find it simplistic or tedious due to grinding and lack of depth, others appreciate its focus on mechanical engagement and replay value, making it a relaxed yet engaging experience despite limited technical polish or narrative complexity.
- “Rather than attempting to simulate historical accuracy or deliver a deep narrative, the game focuses squarely on immediate gameplay satisfaction, placing the player in control of a group of stone age warriors tasked with surviving an escalating gauntlet of enemies.”
- “What sets Stone Age Wars apart from many similar arcade titles is its symbol-drawing mechanic, which requires players to physically draw shapes to activate special abilities.”
- “The gameplay is addictive, with deep mechanics and endless replay value.”
- “Not recommended at all, terrible gameplay; you just want to play something else.”
- “There's some RPG element to it, but gameplay still suffers from being too simplistic and, to be honest, tedious as there's plenty of grinding.”
- “Short gameplay (but for this price, well... I would not expect much more).”
grinding
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features significant grinding due to unbalanced progression and repetitive gameplay, which many find tedious and overly simplistic. The lack of a skip or fast-forward option exacerbates the grind, though some players find the combat enjoyable enough to persist despite this. Overall, grinding is a notable downside that affects pacing and player engagement.
- “There's some RPG element to it but gameplay still suffers from being too simplistic and, to be honest, tedious as there's plenty of grinding.”
- “Lack of skip/fast forward feature, which makes grinding unbearable.”
- “The progression is woefully unbalanced requiring lots of grinding, yet even when progress comes the experience is still just watching sprites trade hits with rocks and sticks.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
49%
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The game's graphics feature a simple, charming, and intentionally modest art style that complements its stone age setting and mobile-friendly design. It offers cute visuals with functional textures and native 4K support, ensuring smooth performance without demanding hardware. Overall, the graphics effectively support the gameplay with a fun and accessible aesthetic.
- “The art style is functional and intentionally modest, using a primitive aesthetic that aligns with the game’s setting rather than striving for visual spectacle.”
- “The intense clan warfare, strategic tactics, and stunning Stone Age visuals make it a thrilling experience.”
- “Graphics and performance: There's nothing that will tax even on-board graphics most likely, but the textures are nice, and it has native 4K support.”
- “It is a mobile port and as such has simple graphics, easy and straightforward game mechanics, and is very quick to play and complete.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Replayability is generally strong due to numerous waves, bosses, and unlockable content, offering addictive and deep gameplay; however, some users feel it lacks lasting replay value.
- “Replayability is bolstered by the sheer number of waves, bosses, and unlockable options available.”
- “The gameplay is addictive, with deep mechanics and endless replay value.”
- “Replayability: none, really.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story conveys an inspiring message about perseverance and overcoming challenges. However, some players find the narrative experience simplistic, with level design that lacks variety and fails to fully engage throughout the progression.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is soothing and calming, creating a relaxing atmosphere that helps listeners feel at ease and reassured.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits stability issues, with frequent bugs that prevent drawing and cause abilities to malfunction. These problems significantly impact gameplay experience.
- “It was very buggy, in the sense that it would not let me draw, and my abilities sometimes did not work.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is well-optimized, running smoothly even on basic graphics hardware, with high-quality textures and native 4K support enhancing visual fidelity.
- “There's nothing that will tax even on-board graphics, most likely, but the textures are nice, and it has native 4K support.”