The game is fun and addictive, especially for fans of the ROTK or DW series.
Graphics are nice and the character design is appealing.
Some players appreciate the tactical elements and find the gameplay enjoyable.
The game is plagued by constant network errors and bugs, making it nearly unplayable.
Many players are frustrated with the pay-to-win mechanics and slow progression.
The renaming of characters to Western names feels out of place and detracts from the Three Kingdoms theme.
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a desire for more engaging battle mechanics through the introduction of lord abilities that can influence outcomes, alongside cooldowns to encourage strategic use. However, concerns are raised about the presence of pay-to-win elements, lootbox mechanics, and power creep, which may detract from the overall experience.
“Adding lord abilities to turn the tides in the player's favor makes the battle mechanics more enjoyable, and implementing cooldowns for these skills encourages players to use them wisely.”
“The gameplay is heavily affected by pay-to-win mechanics, making it frustrating for players who don't want to spend extra money.”
“Lootbox mechanics detract from the overall gameplay experience, as they create an imbalance and encourage spending rather than skill.”
“Power creep mechanics have made the gameplay feel unbalanced, with newer characters overshadowing older ones and diminishing the enjoyment.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game has been criticized for its repetitive tactics across missions, leading to a lack of variety and engagement. Additionally, the decision to use random English names instead of traditional ones has been viewed as an odd choice that detracts from the overall narrative experience.
“So it ends up always being the same tactics each story mission.”
“They made a very odd choice of changing the normal names of this type of story to... random English names.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with users noting that they are nice and contribute positively to the overall experience. However, some players feel that despite the appealing visuals, the game's functionality detracts from its enjoyment. Overall, the graphics score a solid 7.
“Good game and very enjoyable, nice graphics.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game excessively grindy, requiring significant effort to make progress, which some attribute to a cash grab mentality. Additionally, issues with server stability and the inability to remain logged in further exacerbate the grinding experience.
“It's super grindy.”
“Total bonkers to progress; a bit of grinding is required. If the game would stay logged in, that would not be a bad thing, but unfortunately, at least for me in the UK, that's not an option. Clear signs of a mobile cash grabber with flimsy servers.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs and persistent connection problems that render it nearly unplayable. Overall, the consensus is that the game's stability is a major drawback, leading to a lack of recommendations from players.
“Too buggy; I wouldn't recommend it. There are always bad connection problems with every move I'm making. It's totally unplayable.”
“Too buggy; I wouldn't recommend it. There are always bad connection problems with every move I'm making. It's totally unplayable.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is criticized for resembling a mobile cash grab, requiring significant grinding for progress, and lacking features like persistent login, which detracts from the overall experience. Users express frustration with the game's server reliability, further highlighting concerns about its monetization practices.
“Total bonkers to progress a bit of grinding is required, and if the game would stay logged in, that would not be a bad thing. Unfortunately, at least for me in the UK, that's not an option. Clear signs of a mobile cash grabber with flimsy servers.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is well-received, effectively blending comedic elements with tactical gameplay, resulting in an enjoyable experience that balances strategy and laughter.
“It's a good cross between a decent tactical game and quite funny at the same time.”