Tribal Wars 2

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Tribal Wars 2 is a single player casual strategy game with a historical theme. It was developed by InnoGames and was released on March 30, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Tribal Wars 2 is a free, browser-based strategy game where you build and defend your medieval empire, form tribes with other players, and engage in political decision-making. As the ruler of a city in a war-torn universe, you must expand your territory, protect your people, and make alliances to ensure your tribe's survival. The game is available on both browser and mobile devices, allowing you to manage your tribe and armies across all platforms.

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Audience ScoreBased on 3,012 reviews

graphics36 positive mentions

stability70 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging strategy experience, reminiscent of the original Tribal Wars.
The graphics and user interface are visually appealing and easy to navigate.
The game allows for social interaction and teamwork through tribes, enhancing the overall experience.

The app frequently crashes and has connectivity issues, making it frustrating to play.
Many features available on the PC version are missing or not functioning properly on the mobile app.
The game heavily favors pay-to-win mechanics, making it difficult for free players to compete effectively.

stability
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the app is widely criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, glitches, and freezing issues that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players express frustration over the app's inability to function properly, particularly during key actions like loading village information or completing tutorials. While some users note improvements over the years, the overall consensus is that the app remains highly unstable and often unplayable.
- “Runs great on HTC One M8.”
- “Looks good, runs great.”
- “The app has always been subpar, with constant crashes, buggy interfaces, and a lack of functionality compared to the web version of the game, but now it literally doesn't work at all.”
- “I have played Tribal Wars for over 10 years; the original Tribal Wars app is a dream, but this is crap. I can't play at all, get all the way to it telling me to click here for the map, I click, and the app freezes literally every single time. Complete waste of time; I'll just stick with the original.”
- “Love the game, and in some ways the app is much easier than on a desktop, but there are so many glitches and problems that it almost makes the game unplayable.”
graphics
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of Tribal Wars 2 have received mixed reviews, with many players praising the improved visuals and artwork compared to the original game. However, some users feel that the graphics could be further enhanced and express disappointment over the lack of customization options. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good, there are calls for improvements to enhance gameplay and reduce performance issues.
- “Colours are amazing and awesome artwork and overall look of the game.”
- “Brilliant graphics.”
- “Love the details of the graphics!”
- “Thoughtless graphics.”
- “The graphics are terrible as well and it's really slow.”
- “But it could use some fixing on the graphics and actually make the game more playable than just do this here and there.”
gameplay
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its mechanics and overall enjoyment, with many players finding it addictive and engaging. However, significant issues such as pay-to-win mechanics, connection problems, and a lack of clear instructions or UI customization detract from the experience. While some players appreciate the complexity and depth, others criticize the balance and fairness, particularly for new players facing overwhelming competition.
- “But the gameplay itself is great.”
- “Gameplay is excellent!”
- “The game is good, feels like tribal wars and the gameplay isn't overcomplicated.”
- “Very blatant pay-to-win mechanics.”
- “It's extremely pay to win, and if you play it without paying for their premium currency, which affects gameplay, you are basically a secondary character in this game, only waiting for a paying player to roll you over.”
- “Gameplay is just awful, not clear on what to do or how to play.”
story
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is generally perceived as lacking depth, with many players expressing frustration over quest-related bugs and issues that hinder progress. While some players appreciate the game's community and potential for future updates, the quest system is criticized for being confusing and prone to crashes, particularly during early missions. Overall, there is a call for more engaging quests and clearer guidance to enhance the narrative experience.
- “It's a slow game to start at first; however, they have fixed that with missions and rewards to get you going.”
- “Really looking forward to future updates: 1) tribal/global live stream chat are implemented into the mobile version 2) more side quests 3) jumping into coordinates on mobile 4) a world without crowns!”
- “A sad story.”
- “There are bugs with the quest; some of them are just real Java code... there is not even an explanation about it... it's blank.”
- “Can't complete beginners quest as per comments from other players.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed feedback from users. While some appreciate the sound and find it enjoyable, many report frustrating issues such as the music playing unexpectedly even when muted, and audio settings not saving properly. Additionally, there are complaints about the music interfering with gameplay, particularly during attacks and when loading other players' villages.
- “Fun to play and great sound and music!”
- “I like the visual improvements and also I really enjoy the music.”
- “I love the music too.”
- “Issue #1 - music plays even if the application is not active.”
- “The game is great, but the only problem I have is the audio settings don't stick. I turn off the sounds and music, and they randomly come back on while still being unchecked. Fix this for 5 stars.”
- “It freezes when loading info about someone else's village (vital to playing the game), and music randomly begins playing even with music switched off.”
monetization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game has received significant criticism, with many users expressing frustration over the prevalence of microtransactions and the lack of alternative ways to earn in-game currency. While some appreciate the absence of intrusive ads, the consensus is that the game leans heavily towards a pay-to-win structure, making it feel like a cash grab. Players are calling for more opportunities to earn resources through gameplay rather than relying solely on in-app purchases.
- “The game is good, but there are no ways to earn gold except through in-app purchases; at least add some missions to earn gold.”
- “No ads in your face, although there is an element of pay-to-win with coins allowing the purchase of units and fast building.”
- “Money talks, and the in-game purchases are required if you want to compete to win; however, they are not essential for a player in the early stages of the game.”
- “The amount of microtransactions is terrible.”
- “Infestation of microtransactions.”
- “I would call it an average cash grab.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, citing a pay-to-win model that favors those who spend money, making it difficult for free-to-play users to compete. Additionally, technical issues such as app lag and bugs hinder the farming experience, while PC players exploit advantages over mobile users, leading to a sense of futility in their efforts. Suggestions for improvement include creating dedicated farming worlds and addressing user interface issues to enhance the overall experience.
- “The game makes it way too easy for players that pay to get ahead, which makes this game unplayable for people that don't want to pay to win.”
- “Farming is so painful because of how much the app lags.”
- “I worked for 2 weeks building up villages and grinding away, and then one attack came in, wiped out my entire army, and stole all my resources.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game functions adequately but suffers from notable optimization issues, leading to performance slowdowns. While some users report smooth operation, others suggest that significant improvements are needed for better performance, particularly on lower-end devices.
- “Great app runs smoothly.”
- “Improving the performance and look.”
- “The game works fine, but there are optimization issues.”
- “Mind getting a second potato for better performance?”
- “This app needs some serious optimization.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate a notable absence of humor from both the game's support team and the community, with users expressing frustration over support policies and a lack of lightheartedness in interactions. Some find humor in the absurdity of the situation, such as creating a new account to circumvent issues, but overall, the sentiment leans towards disappointment in the comedic elements of the game and its support.
- “Funny, there is no error with the part to charge me money, just the bit where I don't get crowns.”
- “Registered another account on the same email and started a new game for web :D it's funny.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional experience of the game to be a mix of excitement and heartbreak, particularly when faced with setbacks. However, technical issues, such as frequent error messages, can detract from the overall emotional engagement.
- “Can be exciting but also heart-breaking when it all goes wrong.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is highly regarded for its replayability, being both addictive and engaging due to its simple yet complex mechanics. However, some players feel that improvements in graphics and gameplay variety could enhance the overall experience.
- “This game is one of the most replayable, addicting, and amazingly simple yet complicated experiences that has ever existed.”
- “The game lacks variety, making it feel repetitive after just a few playthroughs.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return for a second run.”
- “The limited choices and outcomes mean that replaying the game feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”