Tribal Wars

About

"Tribal Wars" is a browser-based strategy game set in medieval times. Players build and manage their own villages, recruit armies, and form alliances to conquer other tribes. The game's key features include resource management, research, and real-time PvP battles. With simple mechanics and a focus on strategy, "Tribal Wars" offers a challenging and engaging experience for players.

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Play Modes

59%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,234 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

stability68 negative mentions

The game is enjoyable and has a strong community, making it fun to play with friends.
The app allows for convenient gameplay on the go, making it easier to manage villages and receive notifications.
The game has a nostalgic feel for long-time players, and many appreciate the strategic depth it offers.

The app is plagued with bugs, including frequent crashes, black screens, and issues with loading reports and messages.
Many users report that the app is slow and unresponsive, making it frustrating to use compared to the browser version.
The game has shifted towards a pay-to-win model, making it difficult for free-to-play users to compete effectively.

stability
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The app is widely criticized for its instability, with users reporting frequent crashes, slow performance, and numerous bugs that hinder gameplay. Many updates seem to exacerbate these issues rather than resolve them, leading to a frustrating experience for players. While some users have had fewer problems, the overall consensus is that the app is plagued by significant glitches and freezes, making it nearly unplayable at times.
- “The app is smooth and bug-free.”
- “Runs great; I've never had any problems with it for about a year now since I started using the mobile device.”
- “The app works, but that's all you can say about it; it's a slow and buggy mess that often crashes or simply stops responding.”
- “Game is almost unplayable on the Android app which is full of bugs and glitches.”
- “Most of the time I can't even log in to the game's servers, it just freezes and then loads infinitely.. and on the off chance that I do manage to access the game, it crashes and the process starts again.”
graphics
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
61%
13%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising their beauty and quality, while others criticize them as outdated, glitchy, and poorly optimized compared to other versions. Many users express frustration over graphical bugs and a lack of customization options, indicating that the overall visual experience does not meet modern standards. Despite some positive remarks, the consensus leans towards a need for significant improvements in graphics and user interface functionality.
- “Graphics are super, don't ever change those, greetings from Theogonia!”
- “This game and graphics are so good, if there was a 10, I would give 10/10.”
- “Loads fine, plays fine, graphics are awesome.”
- “It's glitchy, doesn't have the same settings (let me turn off graphics please!?) and just badly put together in comparison to its iOS version.”
- “Updates screwed up the graphical interface on my Samsung S7...absolutely shocking.”
- “This is a great game with a good idea except the graphics, animations, and UI are terrible; one of the worst.”
optimization
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
50%
33%
The optimization of the app is widely criticized, with users reporting sluggish performance, frequent crashes, and long loading times. Many have noted a decline in performance compared to previous versions, alongside a lack of effective bug fixes and a poorly designed interface. While some users acknowledge improvements in certain areas, the overall sentiment is that significant optimization is still needed for a smoother experience.
- “Much better performance than it was a year or two before!”
- “Over all a good app that can use some improvements on the UI and performance.”
- “It still needs a few improvements but it runs smoothly and is great to supplement play on my actual PC.”
- “The optimization for this app is terrible too.”
- “The app has lots of bugs and performance issues.”
- “Hard time connecting to server, crashing, not all notifications come through (bad when being attacked), uses way too much memory now = slower performance, etc. was fine before updates.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
50%
19%
The gameplay experience is highly polarized among users, with some praising its user-friendliness and enjoyable mechanics, while others criticize it for being slow, buggy, and heavily reliant on pay-to-win elements. Many players express frustration over missing features that hinder gameplay, such as a quick bar for running scripts, and report issues with resource acquisition and app performance. Recent updates have shown improvement, but significant concerns about the overall experience and monetization strategies remain prevalent.
- “Great gameplay, always loved this game and easy to play on mobile.”
- “This recent update has improved gameplay significantly, definitely a step in the right direction.”
- “For the years this app has existed, I would have thought that they would have updated or completely changed the app, because it is slow, buggy, and cannot transmit the full gameplay experience.”
- “The basic gameplay loop is clicking a button to build something which will in turn give you more resources to build more things.”
- “Worst game ever played, super slow gameplay, resources are hard to get, bugs (they say fixed, but still there), mentors are jerks.”
grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express significant frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, describing it as tedious, slow, and heavily skewed towards pay-to-win mechanics. Many report that free players face insurmountable challenges due to constant crashes, confusing layouts, and the prevalence of cheaters, making the farming experience nearly impossible without spending money. Overall, the grinding process is seen as boring and unbalanced, leading to a negative impact on gameplay enjoyment.
- “Now it's like all the other pay-to-win games except the layout is confusing, it's a tediously slow grind for purists and impossible to win, and it's just plain boring.”
- “Don't even listen to guides on Google saying you can get premium points for free; it'll take a lifetime to get them for free, and what's worse is protecting your village while you're farming for premium points.”
- “Always loading errors even with Wi-Fi... the game allows co-play, so people who don't have a contact around the world to have the account on 24/7 stand no chance. The game is basically made to make you pay donations, or it becomes incredibly tedious, and a free player has almost no chance against a payer.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The game's storyline is generally praised for its engaging quests and fluid design, making gameplay enjoyable and immersive. However, some players express frustration with certain mechanics, such as scavenging and mission registration issues, which can hinder progress and enjoyment. Overall, the narrative aspect is highlighted as a strong point, despite some gameplay-related concerns.
- “Great game with an engaging storyline.”
- “Amazing story, and time flies when you're playing.”
- “Fluid design and handy quest tab enhance the storytelling experience.”
- “Half my missions I can't even do unless I buy an account.”
- “Some quests wouldn't register as completed.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The monetization model of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate that it doesn't force pay-to-win mechanics, others feel that the premium features are overly powerful and create an imbalance, leading to a preference for ads or subscriptions over in-app purchases.
- “This is a really good game, but it's ruined by monetization; the premium features are way too powerful, and you are forced to buy to compete.”
- “Great, but I would rather see ads or a subscription model than pay-for-play.”
- “Do not trust the in-app purchase option!”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Players express a strong desire for enhanced musical elements in the game, including historical soundtracks and sound effects for various in-game actions. Many reviewers suggest adding an option to incorporate music similar to the PC version to enrich the overall experience. Overall, the consensus highlights that the current music offerings are lacking and could significantly improve gameplay.
- “Excellent game, could you please put in an option to add music like the PC version?”
- “Please make a historical music sound while playing the game.”
- “Add sound to the game, some music, some effects for buildings and stuff like that.”
- “The only thing I would say they need is music and more players.”