Thunder Wolves

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Thunder Wolves is an action-packed helicopter arcade game. Take control of a variety of helicopters, each with unique weapons and abilities, to complete missions and destroy enemies. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op mode, battling through intense aerial combat and explosive set pieces. Customize your helicopter and upgrade your weapons to become the ultimate mercenary.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

Reviews

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 200 reviews

story18 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

Thunder Wolves offers fast-paced, arcade-style gameplay that is reminiscent of classic helicopter games like the Strike series, providing a fun and chaotic experience.
The game features a variety of missions and helicopter options, allowing players to engage in different types of combat and utilize various weapons, which keeps the gameplay fresh.
With its humorous dialogue, energetic soundtrack, and over-the-top action, Thunder Wolves delivers an entertaining experience that doesn't take itself too seriously.

The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes and controller compatibility problems, which can hinder the overall experience.
Many players find the game to be short, with a campaign that can be completed in just a few hours, leading to concerns about replayability.
The graphics and animations are considered outdated, and the simplistic gameplay may not appeal to those looking for a more in-depth or realistic helicopter simulation.

story
100 mentions
18 % positive mentions
77 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The story in the game is described as straightforward and cheesy, reminiscent of a B-movie plot, primarily serving to support the fast-paced gameplay. While it features a variety of missions and engaging action, the narrative lacks depth and complexity, often feeling linear and forgettable. However, the humorous writing and entertaining voice acting contribute to a fun overall experience, making the simplistic story less of a drawback for players seeking explosive arcade action.
- “The story is straightforward, and even borderline cliché, but the sole purpose of the story is to support the gameplay itself.”
- “The plot is quite good, some characters have a strong personality, the framerate is rock-solid (60 fps), the gameplay is good, and it's freaking fun.”
- “You are a member of a private military group known as the Thunder Wolves, and the story follows them on their adventures ranging from the years 1983-1991.”
- “The story is straightforward, and even borderline cliche, but the sole purpose of the story is to support the gameplay itself.”
- “The story is terrible, but terrible in a good way.”
- “The voice acting is cheesy and the plot itself is silly, as this game can be considered as something of a tribute to all the old school shooters back on the SNES and Sega Genesis, especially the strike games.”
gameplay
49 mentions
27 % positive mentions
65 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "Thunder Wolves" is characterized by its fast-paced, arcade-style action that offers a variety of mission types and mechanics, including helicopter piloting, turret defense, and on-rails shooting segments. While the controls are responsive and the missions provide engaging variety, some players note a tendency towards repetitiveness over time. Overall, the game delivers a fun and chaotic experience, enhanced by a vibrant presentation and an energetic soundtrack.
- “The control mechanics are agile and responsive, allowing players to perform quick and precise maneuvers while engaging enemies and completing challenging objectives.”
- “With its fast-paced gameplay, variety of missions, attractive visual style, and rousing soundtrack, the game offers an intense and fun experience.”
- “Thunder Wolves addresses the problem of gameplay fatigue in a way that a lot of larger developers completely miss, in a way that frankly surprised and blew me away.”
- “Absolutely monotonous and dull gameplay very quickly bothers.”
- “After a while the missions do get linear, the gameplay sequences mentioned above kind of dull the pain of doing the same thing over and over.”
- “From watching gameplay, you'd think it's fairly repetitive.”
graphics
39 mentions
28 % positive mentions
59 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as vibrant and well-detailed, with a mix of 2.5D visuals that evoke a nostalgic feel reminiscent of earlier gaming generations. While some users note that the graphics can appear outdated or cartoonish, they are deemed sufficient for the game's arcade-style gameplay, providing an enjoyable experience despite not being cutting-edge. Overall, the visuals are considered decent for a budget title, effectively complementing the game's chaotic and fun nature.
- “The 2.5D graphics are well-detailed, with varied settings ranging from urban areas and combat zones to more exotic environments.”
- “Excellent graphics (for what it is, mind you) complement careful level design to create a realistic-ish world.”
- “The graphics are somewhat cartoonish but in a very good way.”
- “The graphics are bad even for 2013 (certainly not up to the trailer's level).”
- “Although the graphics look outdated, the gameplay is very smooth and is a lot of fun!”
- “The graphics aren't the best; you won't see people in this game.”
music
36 mentions
33 % positive mentions
58 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its energetic and engaging rock and metal soundtrack, which complements the fast-paced gameplay and enhances the overall experience. Many players appreciate the nostalgic feel of the hard rock and metal tracks, likening it to classic 80s and 90s action movies, while some note that the music effectively heightens tension during combat. However, a few critiques mention that the repetitive nature of the soundtrack and voiceovers can detract from the experience at times.
- “The soundtrack for 'Thunder Wolves' is energetic and perfectly complements the fast-paced gameplay.”
- “The music is designed to heighten tension and excitement, helping to keep players engaged during combat.”
- “The rock music fits perfectly, and throughout the 4-5 hour campaign, you feel like a badass from an 80s or 90s action movie.”
- “Too on-rails arcadey for my taste with headache-inducing music and voice-over combo.”
- “Music consists of repetitive rock/metal.”
- “Just please, fix the vertical ceiling and ditch the cheesy nu-metal soundtrack.”
humor
14 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its lighthearted, childish tone, featuring hilarious voice acting and comedic dialogues that evoke nostalgia for 80s action movies. Players appreciate the amusing interactions between characters and the overall comedic timing, which enhances the fun of the gameplay. While some find the humor a bit amateurish, it consistently delivers laughs through its engaging missions and explosive action.
- “Hilarious voice acting, user-friendly controls and a variety of exciting missions... (not exclusively helicopter-based) you control turrets, guided missiles, torpedoes, suicide drones... and drive tanks 'n' stuff, too.”
- “Comic art style, arcade gameplay, fast everything, hilarious characters, comedic timing, satisfying explosions.”
- “The voice acting is top notch and really has some humorous interactions between the ace veteran pilot and his noobish assistant chopper pilot.”
replayability
14 mentions
43 % positive mentions
36 % neutral mentions
21 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the various difficulty levels, achievements, and score attack modes that encourage repeated play, others find it short and lacking in substantial replay value. Co-op play enhances the experience, making it more enjoyable for groups, but the campaign's brevity limits long-term engagement for solo players.
- “The game offers a good dose of replayability, with different difficulty levels and achievements to unlock.”
- “Players can try to improve their scores and complete missions with a higher rank, which encourages replayability and skill development.”
- “Full of mini-games, highly replayable, super fun in co-op and single player.”
- “The 13 levels have replayability in them as you have to get 3 stars in all easy, normal, and hard to 100% it, and you also need to find secret boxes and kill this guy that sparkles for more stuff.”
- “Doesn't take long to beat but some replayability.”
- “- short campaign mode with little replayability.”
optimization
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-25 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is generally well-received, with decent graphics that can be maximized for performance, although they resemble Xbox 360 quality. Players note that while there are restrictions on helicopter types for missions, the differences in performance and weaponry are minimal. Overall, the performance rating stands at 8.4.
- “Decent graphics (well optimized)”
- “Performance 8.4”
- “For each mission, you have a handful of helicopters at your disposal, though not all because the game restricts you on the types of helicopters you can pick. The difference isn't much besides the weapons on each helicopter and performance to a certain extent.”
- “The visuals themselves can be boosted to max performance and do look like Xbox 360 graphics.”
- “Performance is rated at 8.4.”
stability
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some users report startup crashes and freezes, others highlight its high quality and minimal bugs. However, a few players note that it feels somewhat raw and buggy, suggesting room for improvement.
- “The game is of very high quality and is not buggy or glitchy at all.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive; I haven't encountered any crashes or major issues.”
- “I appreciate how smooth the gameplay is, with no noticeable lag or interruptions.”
- “The game frequently crashes on startup, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “It's kind of buggy and feels a bit unfinished, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “I encountered several freezes during gameplay that interrupted my enjoyment.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by a high-intensity and adrenaline-fueled visual presentation, although some users feel that certain elements detract from the overall experience.
- “The visual presentation is effective in creating an atmosphere of high intensity and adrenaline.”
- “Ruins the whole atmosphere.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a blend of wholesome enjoyment and intense, chaotic experiences, suggesting a juxtaposition of lighthearted fun with darker, more explosive elements.