The Great Emu War

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The Great Emu War is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Suspicious Box and was released on December 11, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

The Great Emu War is a fun, frantic couch-competitive experience. Choose a side, humans or emus, in this brutal battle between species.

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Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

Unique and original historical strategy based on real events, offering a blend of resource management and strategic planning.
Humorous and fun gameplay with a quirky, silly charm that appeals for casual multiplayer sessions.
Minimalist graphics fitting the genre and a theme that encourages reflection on deeper social issues.

Lacks meaningful single-player content and has no active multiplayer community, making intended PvP gameplay obsolete.
Repetitive and monotonous gameplay with limited variety, leading to boredom over time.
Technical issues including buggy achievements, poor human character controls, and overall dated, low-quality production values.

humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted for its silliness and lighthearted take on war, making it both hilarious and enjoyable to play. While some humorous reviews may not fully reflect the product's quality, the game successfully blends comedy with historical accuracy for an entertaining experience.
- “The team behind this masterpiece used the silliness of the war to derive humor, but behind that humor is where the game truly shows its light.”
- “The game is hilarious and really fun if just to muck around with.”
- “This game is historically accurate, fun, and funny!”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect is largely lacking, as the game relies on multiplayer interactions rather than a developed narrative. Attempts at humor are sarcastic and exaggerated, offering little meaningful insight into the game's storytelling quality.
- “The developer gambled that other players would be an acceptable substitute for adding storytelling, level design, etc. to the game.”
- “The comedians give us the usual 'this game cured my cancer, saved my marriage, changed my life' story... sarcastic, but not useful if you want to know if the game is worth it.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization is perceived as a cash grab with little value, relying on viral appeal rather than meaningful content, which undermines the game's quality and purpose.
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are widely praised for their artistic craftsmanship and stunning HD quality, with a unique art style that deeply resonates with players.
- “This game was made with such artistry and craftsmanship. The art style and amazing HD graphics really hit different.”