Trenches of War

About

Trenches of War is a fast-paced World War I-inspired strategy game. Battle through the Alps by spawning units and capturing trenches, barracks, and factories. Cross rivers that rise when it rains. Use or destroy bridges and cornfields that may aid or deter your maneuvers.

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Play Modes

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 62 reviews

story2 negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging, especially for a free title, offering enjoyable gameplay and strategies.
Players appreciate the ability to spawn large numbers of soldiers and artillery, creating chaotic and entertaining battles.
The graphics, while retro, are considered decent for a 16-bit game, and the overall atmosphere gives a good feel of scale in trench warfare.

The game can become repetitive quickly, lacking depth and variety in gameplay, which may lead to boredom over time.
There are significant balancing issues, particularly with certain units being overpowered, making gameplay frustrating at times.
The graphics and some technical aspects, such as poor English translations and glitches, detract from the overall experience.

graphics
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some users appreciate the fun and quality of the 16-bit style, others criticize the retro pixel art as poor and lacking detail, with some describing the overall visual quality as awful.
- “Super fun and really good graphics for a 16-bit game!”
- “This is a pretty barebones mobile app with a few problems, not least the poor quality retro pixel art that was used instead of proper graphics.”
- “The graphics look awful.”
story
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The story is centered around historical battles, with early missions featuring infantry in trenches that reflect real-life events. This thematic approach adds a layer of authenticity to the campaign experience.
- “Every campaign mission in the trenches is themed after an actual battle.”
- “For example, in the early missions, you get nothing but infantry in trenches.”
- “Every campaign mission in trenches is themed after an actual battle.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been criticized for lacking enjoyment and experiencing an uneven difficulty curve, leading to a less engaging experience for players.
- “Gameplay is just not very fun and ramps up very oddly.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is generally considered decent, providing a satisfactory backdrop for the gameplay experience.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have reported minor stability issues, such as glitches that prevent the summoning of the engineer through the designated button, requiring players to use a keyboard shortcut instead.
- “There are a couple of glitches, like not being able to summon the engineer by clicking on his button; you have to hit 9 on the keyboard.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress without constant restarts.”
- “I've encountered numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay, including freezing and unexpected errors.”