The Great War: 1914

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The Great War: 1914 is a single player shooter game with a warfare theme. It was developed by TriNodE Entertainment Systems and was released on August 9, 2002. It received neutral reviews from players.

You play as a French soldier on the front line. The Germans really want to throw your battalion back and brutally attack your positions every day. One quiet night, the protagonist sensed something amiss...

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game features some interesting ideas true to its WWI setting, such as barbed wire and poison gas.
Despite its limitations, the game can be entertaining for those who enjoy retro-style FPS games.
The developer has made an effort to include unique elements, like tank driving sections and a basic plot.

The gameplay is shallow and often frustrating, with poor controls and a lack of intuitive mechanics.
Level design is confusing, with many levels resembling mazes and lacking clear navigation.
The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes and a lack of polish, making it difficult to enjoy.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are described as primitive and less sophisticated than those of classic titles like Wolfenstein 3D, primarily due to its use of a basic raycasting engine. While some users appreciate the nostalgic 90s style, there is a consensus that the overall graphics quality needs improvement.
- “So it says it is 'a FPS in 90's style' and 'has nice graphics'.”
- “This game, which I recommend with caveats, is made with the raycasting game maker, an easy-to-use but primitive engine. Most of the games made with it feel interchangeable, and the graphics and gameplay are less sophisticated than Wolfenstein 3D.”
- “The game needs more graphics quality.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story follows a Frenchman named Jemange ducul, who embarks on a 20-level quest for revenge against uninvited German guests at his house party, leading to a darkly humorous narrative centered around themes of conflict and genocide. While the plot is minimal, it offers brief moments of engagement that add some depth to the gameplay.
- “As far as I can tell, the story is you are some Frenchman - let's call him Jemange Ducul - who goes sicko mode after some Germans show up to his house party uninvited.”
- “The game follows Jemange on a 20-level quest to commit genocide on anyone speaking sausage.”
- “There's even a little bit of story in it, and for those few brief moments, I was engaged.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highly effective, eliciting genuine laughter from players upon their initial experience.
- “I burst out laughing when I first saw it.”
- “The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch and had me chuckling throughout.”
- “Every character has a hilarious quirk that keeps the gameplay entertaining.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is straightforward and simplistic, focusing on basic mechanics of running, shooting, and searching for exits, which some players find reminiscent of early titles like Wolfenstein 3D. However, the use of a primitive raycasting engine results in a lack of sophistication, making the experience feel somewhat interchangeable with other games made using the same tool.
- “This game, which I recommend with caveats, is made with the raycasting game maker, an easy-to-use but primitive engine. Most of the games made with it feel interchangeable, and the graphics and gameplay are less sophisticated than Wolfenstein 3D.”
- “It advertises itself using the words 'not complicated basis of gameplay; run, shoot, and look for an outlet.'”
- “This game, which I recommend with caveats, is made with the raycasting game maker, an easy to use but primitive engine. Most of the games made with it feel interchangeable, and the graphics and gameplay are less sophisticated than Wolfenstein 3D.”
- “It advertises itself using the words 'not complicated basis of gameplay; run, shoot and look for an outlet.'”