Strategy & Tactics: WW2

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Strategy & Tactics: WW2 is a strategy game that allows you to relive iconic World War II battles with masterful game mechanics and pretty visuals. However, the game is disturbed by frequent ads and can be quite buggy, impacting the overall gaming experience. Despite these issues, it offers an engaging and challenging WW2 strategy experience.

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Play Modes

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

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,617 reviews

story6 positive mentions

monetization110 negative mentions

The game offers a great variety of scenarios and countries to choose from, providing endless missions to play.
The controls are simple and the gameplay is engaging, making it a good time killer.
The artwork for units and the soundtrack are excellent, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

The game frequently crashes, especially when trying to continue the campaign or access the menu, leading to frustration.
There are issues with enemy AI and troop spawning that can make gameplay feel unbalanced and unfair.
The in-game purchases and ads can be intrusive, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.

monetization
122 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
7%
90%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming frequency of ads that disrupt gameplay. Many players feel that the ads are intrusive and excessive, often appearing at critical moments, which detracts from the overall experience. While some acknowledge that ads are a common feature in free games, the sheer volume and placement of these ads have led to frustration, with several users suggesting that the game becomes nearly unplayable without making in-app purchases to remove them.
- “I have won in most of the campaigns but it takes many many attempts (and I did not make any in-app purchases).”
- “Although sometimes difficult, it is possible to complete without any of the in-game purchases.”
- “Developers claim it is tested to be able to play without making in-app purchases.”
- “Too many ads make a good game frustrating.”
- “The ads are purposely put above the key information box so you can't see anything while you play, forcing you to keep clicking the ad to try and figure out a way to erase it, but can't.”
- “The game runs very slow on my Samsung S7 Edge and I paid for the ads to be removed, and they are still on there, which seems to make the game run even slower.”
story
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
88%
4%
The game's story is centered around World War II, with missions reflecting historical battles, which many players find engaging and well-designed. However, the difficulty of the campaigns is a common point of frustration, with numerous users reporting that certain missions are nearly impossible to complete without in-game purchases or significant strategy. Additionally, technical issues such as crashes and unresponsive missions detract from the overall storytelling experience.
- “This game gives a somewhat real story of World War II; the missions are lined up exactly how the battles were in real life, and the storyline is great as well.”
- “It's evident developers spent a lot of effort in designing each mission!!!”
- “Surprisingly good and challenging story.”
- “The only real problem is that various missions, which are mostly Eastern Front missions, won't open and just say downloading, such as Berlin, Kiev, and Sevastopol.”
- “Some missions are near impossible to beat.”
- “I uninstalled this game because of the difficulty; you can't get past mission two and you are so outnumbered.”
gameplay
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
55%
7%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with players appreciating its depth, mechanics, and strategic elements, but also criticizing issues like poor optimization, crashes, and a lack of clarity in game mechanics. While some find the gameplay satisfying and addictive, others feel it can be dull or frustrating due to overpowering enemies and mechanical limitations. Overall, the game shows potential but requires improvements in performance and user experience to fully realize its capabilities.
- “The gameplay is satisfying and interesting.”
- “Great depth and realistic gameplay; just having more troops doesn't guarantee victory, and you have to think about what strategy to employ.”
- “As a veteran, I find this game truly addictive and love the gameplay.”
- “Concerning the gameplay, the enemy spawns a lot of troops in areas that don't have the factory sign. I would like to fight an enemy AI that faces the same challenges as I do (resources, troop calling, etc...).”
- “The gameplay sometimes feels a bit dull, because you feel like you just have to calculate, not strategize.”
- “The game mechanics are not explained properly.”
stability
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezing and crashing reported by users, often occurring every few turns or minutes. Many players express frustration over the interruptions caused by these glitches, which can lead to lost progress and a diminished gaming experience. While the game is enjoyable, the persistent stability problems detract from its overall appeal.
- “Trash, you can't even win. It had glitches and bugs. I almost won and then I got kicked out.”
- “However, as others have noted, the game constantly freezes and then crashes about every ten minutes.”
- “Game looks great, but it freezes up and crashes every 2 minutes, and I lose my progress.”
graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
50%
11%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the attractive artwork and historical accuracy, while others criticize them as simplistic or poor. Many users express a desire for improved graphics, particularly for mobile devices, and note performance issues that detract from the visual experience. Overall, while some find the graphics appealing, a significant number feel they fall short of expectations.
- “Historically accurate, great graphics and very simple controls.”
- “The graphics are simplistic, yet full of vivid detail.”
- “The graphics and presentation are fantastic and the gameplay is perfectly optimized for touch without dumbing down the tactics.”
- “Controls are a bit confusing at times and the graphics are horrible.”
- “Boring, bad graphics and sounds.”
- “The game sort of crashed and put me in some MMI test... it's like testing the graphics on my phone but they seemed okay... so why?”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
22%
33%
The music in the game is widely praised, with many users highlighting the excellent soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Players express a desire for access to the soundtrack outside the game and appreciate the thematic compositions tied to specific missions. However, some users suggest the option to turn off the music for a more personalized gameplay experience.
- “Great map, with excellent artwork for units and a great soundtrack.”
- “I also love the soundtrack of this game; thanks for this app.”
- “Really good music for an Android game.”
- “Could have cleaner graphics and needs an option to turn off music.”
- “I was wondering what is the song at Finland is under attack by Soviet or 'Cold War'?”
- “What is the theme song when playing the 'Cold War' mission?”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
43%
43%
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag, with players noting that while the graphics and mechanics are impressive, performance issues persist, often described as ranging from good to bad. Many users express a desire for a PC version to enhance performance, and there are calls for new content beyond just bug fixes and optimizations. Despite some positive remarks about gameplay being well-suited for touch controls, concerns about combat mechanics and low performance remain prevalent.
- “The graphics and presentation are fantastic and the gameplay is perfectly optimized for touch without dumbing down the tactics.”
- “Great game, great mechanics, good graphics, but performance is somewhere between good and bad. I would be happy if this is available on PC, because performance would be faster.”
- “New content is needed; when was the last update that introduced things other than bug fixes and optimizations?”
- “Good gameplay, but the game is not optimized.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the game's humor to be enjoyable and entertaining, with one reviewer highlighting its goofiness and comparing it favorably to past games. However, the prevalence of ads is noted as a humorous aspect in itself, as it reflects the common trade-off for free games.
- “Firstly, I really want to appreciate that this game is really funny and great!”
- “Very goofy! I mean, I haven't seen a good game since 2009, and that was a SpongeBob game. Haha, funny, right?”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players highlight the game's strong replayability, emphasizing its strategic depth that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “It is a great strategy game and is full of replayability!”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively slow and frustrating, often leading to a tedious experience.
- “It is teeth-grindingly slow.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding for resources, and it felt like a complete waste of time.”