The Tomorrow War

About

"The Tomorrow War" is a space sim based on the trilogy of novels by Alexander Zorich, set in the 27th century during a war between the United Earth Empire and Konkordia. Players will experience various stages of the conflict, participate in space battles, and encounter alien races. Konkordia, a colony that turned to Zoroastrianism, aims to increase its population through cloning, leading to tension and war.

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Play Modes

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

26%

Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers unique mechanics related to atmospheric, orbital, and interstellar flight, providing a different experience for space sim fans.
Despite its flaws, some players found joy and hope in the game, appreciating its potential for fun and fast-paced action.
The visuals of the spaceship sections are good-looking, and the game allows for seamless transitions between planets and space.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, including broken missions and poor collision detection, making it frustrating to play.
Many players criticized the confusing mechanics and lack of a proper tutorial, leading to a steep learning curve and difficulty in controlling the game.
The graphics and voice acting are considered outdated and subpar, detracting from the overall immersion and enjoyment of the game.

story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is criticized for being poorly structured and confusing, with a lack of character development and a plot that jumps around without context. Players report frustrating bugs that hinder progress, particularly in key missions, and while there are hints of a promising narrative, it ultimately feels underdeveloped and poorly executed. Overall, the storytelling detracts significantly from the gameplay experience.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “I think there was a good story in there somewhere, but I think the developers needed to focus more time on developing and delivering upon it.”
- “May be the plot with a stretch can be described as giving promise, but as they say: 'tak delo ne poidet' ('this is no deal').”
- “Does a fairly poor job of introducing its characters, while the plot and plot points are thrown towards you with not much context.”
- “The story would often jump all over the place and often quite quickly.”
- “For the first half of the game, you'll do a mission or two with one faction, and then you'll be swept off to another, not allowing for any development to occur.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have been widely criticized for being outdated and lacking immersion, with many reviewers noting that character interactions resemble visuals from the late 90s. While some external visuals are acceptable, the overall aesthetic is considered primitive and uninspired, detracting from the gameplay experience. Despite these shortcomings, a few players appreciate the gameplay mechanics, suggesting that the graphics should not overshadow the game's other qualities.
- “The devs could have gone with an alternative art style that could have helped them make the game more attractive while staying within budget.”
- “An advantage of lower level graphics, however, was that it allowed for a large number of objects to be on screen at a time.”
- “The graphics are primitive; there is no immersion, and the fights are just boring.”
- “Graphics are not good when it comes to space combat, and outright terrible when it shows character interactions.”
- “The internal visuals of people interacting look on par with Half-Life 1, so late 90's, despite the game being released in 2006.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The gameplay is a mixed bag, featuring unique mechanics for different types of flight and planetary landing, but suffers from clunky controls and a lack of clear tutorials, making it confusing and difficult to master. While some players appreciate the depth, others find it boring and unremarkable, detracting from the overall experience.
- “Awesome space sim with some unique mechanics related to atmospheric, orbital, and interstellar flight.”
- “Lame story, lame voice over, lame action, mediocre graphics, but very nice gameplay, planetary landing, and else; combat sometimes felt boring but it's quite an okay space game.”
- “While a lot of the piloting mechanics are pretty common for this kind of game, a number of them are hidden away.”
- “Gameplay is kind of average, if not clunky, and rather unremarkable, which doesn't do the rest of the package any favors.”
- “Difficult mechanics and lack of tutorial.”
- “The game is confusing in its mechanics and hard to control and maneuver.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is described as uninspired, failing to evoke strong emotions or engagement, though it may provide a brief sense of relaxation for some players.
- “Music is uninspired too.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is derived from its poor quality, particularly the voice acting, which many players find amusing. The overall sentiment suggests that the game's shortcomings contribute to its comedic value, making it entertaining in an unintentional way.
- “This game is horrible, but the voice acting is hilarious.”
- “It's so bad, it's funny.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game exhibits persistent stuttering issues, although the frame rate remains satisfactory for most players. Overall, performance is deemed adequate despite these optimization concerns.
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I love how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making it accessible for a wider range of hardware.”
- “The game runs flawlessly after the latest optimization updates, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “Well, this one has persistent stuttering, but the frame rate is more than adequate.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its unique mechanics that differentiate between atmospheric, orbital, and interstellar flight, enhancing the overall experience of the space simulation.
- “The atmosphere in this game is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly exploring the vastness of space.”
- “The unique mechanics related to atmospheric, orbital, and interstellar flight create a captivating environment that enhances the overall experience.”
- “Every moment spent in this game is filled with a sense of wonder, thanks to its stunning visuals and atmospheric sound design.”