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The Patriotic War

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79%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
79% User Score Based on 61 reviews

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The Patriotic War is a single player tactical role playing shooter game with a historical theme. It was developed by INDIECN and was released on April 23, 2026. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Game Features A unique tactical shooting game with a top-down perspective. Test your operation, aiming, and shooting! Test your command and defeat stronger enemies with fewer casualties. Dozens of vehicles to experience three-dimensional combat on land and in the air. Experience different combat conditions, including full-scale charge, brutal battle, and desperate blockade. Characteristic ar…

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79%Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews
gameplay5 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • Engaging top-down WW2 tactical shooter with a unique blend of strategy and action, focusing on the Eastern and Chinese fronts.
  • Good depth and replayability with multiple modes including campaign and roguelite battlefield mode, allowing varied tactical approaches.
  • Solid gameplay mechanics with combined-arms tactics, a charming art style, immersive sound design, and player-friendly features like key rebinds and Steam Deck compatibility.
  • Clunky and sometimes janky controls with missing official controller support hindering playability for some users.
  • Several bugs and UI issues such as AI pathfinding problems, translation roughness, and occasional game freezes detract from the overall experience.
  • Some maps reuse layouts inconsistently affecting immersion, and limitations like inability to switch characters freely in missions frustrate tactical flexibility.

  • gameplay

    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally praised for its depth, strategic elements, and accessibility, offering engaging campaign and roguelite modes with memorable, emergent battlefield moments. While some mechanics and design choices—such as the inclusion of a Tesla rifle—receive mixed feedback, the core tactical action remains solid and compelling. Performance issues on certain systems and minor mechanical quirks are noted but do not significantly detract from the overall experience.

    • “Gameplay is excellent, it’s much like Running with Rifles but with more depth and strategy.”
    • “There’s a campaign and a roguelite battlefield mode—both have some really interesting gameplay loops.”
    • “In the end, Trench Lord: Eastern Front stands out as a compelling fusion of tactical strategy and action-focused gameplay.”
    • “After about 14 hours, I can say the gameplay is solid.”
    • “Disagree with the gameplay choice of including Tesla rifle into the game.”
    • “Some mechanics did get lost in translation (you can reinforce with tab whenever there are no enemies nearby) but that might get fixed over time.”

  • story

    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect is minimal and mostly conveyed through historical settings and mission context rather than deep narrative. Missions tend to be repetitive and lengthy, with some design limitations like fixed character switching and reused maps, though dynamic battle systems and player choice add variety. Players appreciate the game's atmosphere and mission freedom but note occasional technical issues and desire more tutorial guidance.

    • “These systems create encounters that feel less like scripted missions and more like dynamic battles, where outcomes depend heavily on player decisions rather than predetermined solutions.”
    • “Progression and replayability are driven by varied mission scenarios and the freedom to approach objectives in different ways.”
    • “While the game does not heavily emphasize narrative storytelling, the historical setting and mission structure provide enough context to give each engagement weight and purpose.”
    • “Some of these defense missions are just slogs; they take way too long even when you're clearly just wiping every enemy attack wave.”
    • “Boring, repetitive even within a single mission; janky controls and aiming; unfair as well.”
    • “Game stuck on HQ level in prologue after the first mission.”

  • graphics

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are generally praised for their charming, unique, and simple art style that complements the game's casual feel. While most users report no graphical issues or lag, some experience performance problems likely related to the Unity engine on certain CPUs. Overall, the visuals are appreciated despite occasional performance concerns.

    • “Graphics are awesome.”
    • “No graphical issues, no lag.”
    • “The art style is simple yet charming.”
    • “This art style makes the game look more casual.”
    • “The graphics are okay, but the game runs poorly on my Ryzen 5 3600 CPU due to Unity optimization issues.”

  • music

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music is highly praised for its quality and effectively enhances the game's atmosphere, generating excitement for future content.

    • “The music is also fire, I'm excited for more content!”
    • “The soundtrack provides a good atmosphere.”

  • atmosphere

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is highly praised for effectively conveying the intensity of mechanized warfare, with the soundtrack playing a key role in enhancing the overall immersive experience.

    • “One of the strongest aspects of Trench Lord: Eastern Front is how it conveys the atmosphere of mechanized warfare.”
    • “And the soundtrack does provide a good atmosphere.”

  • humor

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is lighthearted and arcade-style, featuring chaotic and amusing elements like explosive headshots and quirky class names such as "Iron Man." Its fun and playful tone is enhanced by humorous perks and a roguelike mode that keeps the experience entertaining.

    • “Arcadey, funny and fun.”
    • “You even have a roguelike game mode or sandbox where you can level up your soldier and get some funny and chaotic perks like doing a headshot = explosion, applying bleeding on enemy, etc. You can pick many different classes each time you respawn; one class is called 'Iron Man'... yes!”

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from numerous stability issues, including frequent UI freezes and AI pathfinding bugs that cause units to get stuck on obstacles. These problems significantly impact the overall gameplay experience.

    • “There are a lot of issues and bugs, ranging from random UI freezes to strange pathfinding problems where AI units get stuck on various obstacles.”

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is enhanced by diverse mission scenarios and the freedom to tackle objectives using multiple approaches, keeping each playthrough fresh and engaging.

    • “Progression and replayability are driven by varied mission scenarios and the freedom to approach objectives in different ways.”
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The Patriotic War is a tactical role playing shooter game with historical theme.

The Patriotic War is available on PC and Windows.

The Patriotic War was released on April 23, 2026.

The Patriotic War was developed by INDIECN.

The Patriotic War has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked The Patriotic War for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

The Patriotic War is a single player game.

Similar games include Regiments, The Troop, Battle Academy 2: Eastern Front, Total Conflict: Resistance, Headquarters: World War II and others.