Stormbound: Kingdom Wars

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"Stormbound: Kingdom Wars" is a casual tactical card game with beautiful visuals and an intriguing story. It offers tactical gameplay, card collection, and gorgeous art, but can have too much advertisement, bugs, and requires lots of grinding. Despite its flaws, the game has high replayability and a hilarious tone that adds to its charm.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

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

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,996 reviews

gameplay603 positive mentions

monetization142 negative mentions

Great strategic gameplay with unique factions and card mechanics.
Beautiful artwork and engaging sound design enhance the gaming experience.
Regular updates and community engagement from developers keep the game fresh.

Pay-to-win mechanics create an imbalance, making it difficult for free-to-play players to compete.
Matchmaking can be unfair, often pitting lower-level players against those with significantly stronger decks.
Progression can feel slow, with limited ways to earn cards and resources without spending money.

gameplay
933 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
33%
2%
The gameplay of this game is widely praised for its strategic depth, engaging mechanics, and beautiful artwork, offering a unique blend of card and tactical board game elements. Players appreciate the variety of factions and deck-building options, though many express frustration with the pay-to-win mechanics and slow progression, which can hinder competitiveness for free-to-play users. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable and addictive, balance issues and monetization strategies detract from the experience for some players.
- “The gameplay is challenging, fun, and moves at a good pace.”
- “Amazing game, unique and strategic gameplay with awesome artwork.”
- “The gameplay is fantastic with a lot of room for skill expression both in the gameplay and in deck creation.”
- “Lack of a win streak mechanic; if you haven't played for a while and are leagues below your level, it can be a long dull slog to climb back up to actual competition.”
- “The gameplay became horrible and focused more on pay to win.”
- “The game is good, it's just that it's so hard to put a card sometimes onto the field while in gameplay.”
graphics
763 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
24%
1%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful and unique art style, which enhances the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the clean, minimalist design and vibrant visuals that contribute to an engaging atmosphere, often comparing it favorably to other popular titles. While some mention minor issues with performance or balance, the consensus is that the graphics are a standout feature that elevates the game's appeal.
- “The graphics are beautiful, and the simplicity is a great touch.”
- “The art style is stunning, and the live gameplay is astounding!”
- “The graphics are amazing, gameplay is amazing and the card abilities are amazing.”
- “The game is good, but at high level games last way too long and it becomes such a drag to play. The game is also in dire need of optimization as it lags a lot after every action and it consumes an insane amount of battery for a game with such simple graphics.”
- “Also the game isn't optimized for small screens; the text isn't clear and the graphics look weird, also some visual glitches.”
- “There are many graphics bugs; the warriors are getting crazy and the structures the same.”
story
249 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
80%
4%
The game's story aspect is criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with many players expressing a desire for a more robust campaign and narrative elements. While the gameplay is generally enjoyable, the short campaign and absence of a compelling storyline leave players feeling unfulfilled, leading to requests for additional missions and lore to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the game is seen as needing significant improvements in its storytelling to match its engaging mechanics.
- “I love this game, but I would kind of like more stuff to do, like faster quests and special maps.”
- “The game is great but it would be nice to have a longer campaign with a story, maybe, and the ability to spectate a friend while he's playing.”
- “I just wish the campaign mode were more robust with some kind of story and more opportunities to earn in-game currency.”
- “The campaign is very short and has literally no semblance of a story.”
- “I really liked playing this game, but once you finished story mode, there isn't much you can do.”
- “It's a great game, but it lacks single-player missions.”
monetization
235 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
24%
60%
The monetization model of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that while it features optional ads and in-app purchases, the latter can be excessively priced and create a pay-to-win environment. Some users appreciate the lack of intrusive ads and the ability to progress without spending money, while others feel that the game increasingly leans towards being a cash grab, making it difficult to compete without investing significantly. Overall, the game offers a fun experience but is criticized for its monetization practices, which some find frustrating and overly aggressive.
- “When I'm not trying to get some shut-eye, it's still a super fun game, and while there are in-game purchases, you don't need them whatsoever to progress.”
- “I've been playing for a year and haven't felt like I've needed to make any in-game purchases.”
- “There are in-app purchases, but it's not really pay-to-win as purchases will only give you a small boost.”
- “Now it's just a microtransaction cash grab.”
- “It's a great game except the ads.”
- “The game is becoming more and more of a cash grab.”
grinding
116 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
99%
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized, with many players feeling it is excessively tedious and often leads to a pay-to-win scenario. While some appreciate the strategic depth and the potential for free-to-play progression, the overwhelming sentiment is that the time investment required to level up cards and compete effectively is frustrating, especially when faced with opponents who have significantly stronger cards. Overall, players suggest that the game could benefit from a more balanced approach to grinding and rewards.
- “You have to complete 3 quests a day for rewards, win a match, then watch a video for coins, and watch another video for 3 common cards. It's not tedious.”
- “Progress is made on a daily basis, so it feels slow but manageable.”
- “After grinding tirelessly, you cave in and decide to get the premium pass only to find out they increased the price of it.”
- “While I used to enjoy this game, I've been endlessly grinding for over a year now and the devs just decided to make grinding even heavier, increasing the amount of cards needed in order to level them up as they felt it was 'too easy'.”
- “The amount of grinding required to level up your cards to 4 or 5 is ridiculous.”
music
93 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
33%
3%
The music in the game is widely praised for its enchanting and calming qualities, complementing the unique art style and enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Many players appreciate the soundtrack's ability to create an immersive atmosphere, although some express a desire for more variety in the music. Overall, the combination of beautiful music and appealing graphics contributes significantly to the game's enjoyment.
- “The aesthetic of the game is engaging, the art style is unique and intriguing, and the soundtrack is sublime.”
- “The music is amazing!”
- “The music is very relaxing and really beautiful.”
- “Need new music.”
- “Not for casual gamers, needs more music for better immersion.”
- “Can't mute music or SFX in the unskippable and non-optional tutorial - so don't bother playing unless you just love the sounds of grunting and swords cracking against stone because there's no way to not listen to that.”
stability
85 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
96%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, lagging, and various glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience issues such as being unable to play cards, losing turns, and encountering bugs that affect game mechanics, particularly after updates. While some users find the game enjoyable, the persistent stability problems detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration and a desire for improvements from the developers.
- “Runs great on my Nexus 6P.”
- “It runs great and it's very original.”
- “Gameplay is fantastic as long as it's not buggy.”
- “Frequently freezes my phone in the middle of battle, which you then get penalized for leaving.”
- “Every now and again it freezes completely and then when it unfreezes your opponent has unlimited turns and you can't do anything.”
- “The online mode is very glitchy and has cost me many matches because of how it freezes up my controls and ends my turns before allowing me to play any cards.”
replayability
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
33%
14%
Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, particularly due to its player vs player mechanics and diverse strategies. Many users highlight the engaging gameplay and variety of factions, which contribute to an enjoyable experience that encourages repeated play. However, some mention a lack of additional modes or features that could enhance replayability further.
- “Clever game, more challenging than it first appears, no need to pay to play, lots of replayability.”
- “Factions provide infinite diversity and replayability.”
- “Outstanding replayability.”
- “No replayability other than for practice.”
- “It would give the game more replayability.”
- “While there are definitely cards and strategies I think are better than others, the card leveling system makes it so that a variety of strategies are playable.”
humor
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players find the game to be humorous and entertaining, often highlighting its funny graphics and amusing gameplay moments. While many enjoy the comedic elements and addictive nature, some express frustration with the game's balance and monetization model, which detracts from the overall fun. Despite these issues, the humor remains a strong point that enhances the gaming experience.
- “Had a lot of really funny close calls for both ends.”
- “Fun game to play a match or two when you're bored, but hilariously unbalanced.”
- “In general, it's a funny game :)”
optimization
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
41%
18%
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players report smooth performance and enjoyable gameplay, many others experience significant lag, freezing, and battery drain, particularly on lower-end devices. Issues with turn animations and long game durations further detract from the experience, indicating a need for better optimization, especially for smaller screens and during high-level play. Despite these concerns, some users appreciate the strategic depth and graphics when the game runs well.
- “Well executed premise with fast matchmaking and smooth performance.”
- “Performance is perfect, graphics are insane, and gameplay has an excellent amount of strategy involved to make it challenging.”
- “A really fun card game that runs smoothly and keeps the time passing!!”
- “Really good strategy game, nothing wrong with the game but lag. I tried it with a really decent phone and I can't play more than 2 or 3 games until it starts freezing and the phone overheating, even in performance mode.”
- “The game is good, but at high-level games last way too long and it becomes such a drag to play. The game is also in dire need of optimization as it lags a lot after every action and it consumes an insane amount of battery for a game with such simple graphics.”
- “Also, the game isn't optimized for small screens; the text isn't clear and the graphics look weird, along with some visual glitches.”
character development
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
38%
13%
Overall, the character development in the game is praised for its impressive artwork and nostalgic designs, contributing to a rich visual experience. While players appreciate the unique character abilities and lore, some feel that the in-game representation could be enhanced, particularly in terms of on-field presence. The desire for more interactive features, like an in-game chat, suggests that players are looking for deeper engagement with the characters and their stories.
- “It has such great little character designs, truly amazing artwork.”
- “Very well thought out and great character designs and abilities.”
- “Love the character designs and lore.”
- “It's a little lacking on character design on the field.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews highlight a mix of emotional responses, with some players expressing deep disappointment over perceived greed from developers, while others share poignant moments, such as crying during specific game levels. Additionally, technical issues, like unresponsive touch controls, contribute to frustration, detracting from the overall emotional experience.
- “The ice land level 2 made me cry.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a minimalistic design that enhances its uniqueness, though some players express a desire for a more competitive, cybersport vibe to attract professional players and provide clear goals. Overall, the atmosphere is well-received and appreciated by many.
- “The game is not too flashy but minimal enough to maintain its unique atmosphere.”
- “I really love the atmosphere.”
- “What I would really like is a cybersport atmosphere, so there's a way for professional players to profit from the game and a goal for everyone to strive towards.”
- “What I really would like is some cybersport atmosphere, so there's a way to profit from the game for professional players and a goal for everyone to look to.”
- “Really love the atmosphere.”