United Assault: Battle of the Bulge

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"United Assault: Battle of the Bulge" is an open-world rogue lite FPS set in 1944's Ardennes, where you play as a British paratrooper on a mission to infiltrate and destroy a secret V2 factory. Featuring a detailed progression system, dynamic mission generator, and numerous authentic weapons, the game offers a large open world based on the real location of the Ardennes, with drivable vehicles and procedural underground bunkers. This installment in the series boasts larger and more detailed cities, as well as new British WW2 weapons, compared to "United Assault - Normandy '44".

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Play Modes

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

United Assault: Battle of the Bulge screenshot

+12

32%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

gameplay1 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game has a unique concept and offers a sandbox experience with randomized objectives, providing replayability.
The gunplay is clean and enjoyable, with a decent variety of weapons to unlock as you progress.
The winter setting and atmosphere create an engaging environment reminiscent of classic WWII games.

The AI is poorly designed, often exhibiting unrealistic behavior and making gameplay frustrating.
There are numerous bugs and performance issues, including frame drops and inconsistent object interactions.
Many players feel the game lacks depth, with no real story or engaging plot, making it feel incomplete.

story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is largely criticized for its absence, with many reviewers noting that there is no real plot or narrative to engage players. While some appreciate the gameplay and scenery, they feel that the lack of a meaningful storyline detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the AI companions are often deemed ineffective, further diminishing the potential for a compelling narrative.
- “The AI is not smart, the weapon animations, recoil, and accuracy are nonsense, and there's no real story or plot to the game.”
- “There's still a great deal of bugs that need to be worked out; however, it does have potential. The scenery is pretty decent, but it really needs more bells and whistles to be considered an actual game, such as some sort of storyline and purpose. Also, the AI buddy is basically useless.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
The graphics are described as decent, contributing positively to the game's overall aesthetic, but they are overshadowed by significant gameplay issues, including bugs and frustrating NPC behavior.
- “Honestly good concept but respectively horrible gameplay. The graphics are decent, but there are so many bugs.”
- “The level-up system sucks and the NPCs have aimbot; they almost never miss a shot.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere is enhanced by the inclusion of AI buddies, but it is still perceived as lacking in overall progress and immersive sound design.
- “The AI buddies are a nice addition, but it still lacks progress and some sound atmosphere.”
- “The game feels empty and lifeless, failing to create an immersive environment.”
- “Despite the interesting setting, the atmosphere is flat and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to poor performance and a lack of smooth gameplay.
- “The game is not optimized whatsoever.”
- “Performance issues make it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
- “Frequent frame drops and long loading times indicate a lack of proper optimization.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is enjoyable but suffers from a consistent 30 fps frame rate, lackluster AI, and excessive walking, which can lead to a tedious experience.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the humor in the game to be quirky and unexpected, often highlighting amusing incidents that occur during gameplay. This blend of weirdness and comedy adds a lighthearted touch, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely delightful; I found myself laughing out loud at the quirky dialogue and absurd situations.”
- “I love how the game blends humor with gameplay; the unexpected jokes and funny character interactions kept me entertained throughout.”
- “There were so many hilarious moments that caught me off guard, making the experience not just fun but also genuinely funny.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is currently in early access and exhibits some bugs, but players still find it enjoyable and worth playing despite these stability issues.
- “It's still a bit buggy since it's in the early access stage, but it's still worth playing.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
- “I encountered several glitches that disrupted my gameplay and made it frustrating.”