UniWar

About

UniWar is a turn-based strategy game that offers a fun and challenging experience, surpassing chess's depth. With stellar gameplay, exceptional graphics, and plenty of humor, it keeps you engaged. However, it can be very grinding, with annoying ads and numerous bugs, but its high replayability makes up for it. The game encourages you to "Get smarter. Play it." and indeed, it's a great way to have fun while stimulating your mind.

Genres & Tags

Strategy

Play Modes

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,927 reviews

gameplay100 positive mentions

monetization264 negative mentions

Uniwar offers deep strategic gameplay with a variety of units and balanced factions, reminiscent of classic turn-based strategy games like Advance Wars.
The game is easy to learn but hard to master, providing a satisfying challenge for both casual and hardcore players.
The community is active and supportive, with regular updates and tournaments that enhance the overall experience.

The introduction of pay-to-win elements and microtransactions for units has upset many players, leading to concerns about game balance.
Frequent ads interrupt gameplay, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
Some players have reported bugs and issues with the campaign missions, particularly with mission progression and unit movement.

monetization
336 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
8%
79%
The monetization model of the game has received significant criticism for its excessive and intrusive ads, which disrupt gameplay and diminish the overall experience. Many players express frustration over the shift from a one-time purchase to a subscription model for ad removal, alongside the introduction of microtransactions for unlocking units. While some acknowledge the necessity of ads for revenue, the overwhelming frequency and placement of these ads have led to a negative perception, with many players preferring a straightforward purchase option to avoid ads entirely.
- “In a world where mobile games have mostly become some world build game running off of microtransactions, I think Uniwar dares to break the mold with a thought-out and refined strategy game.”
- “Genuine gameplay, no ads and not pay to win... great graphics, no lag, and a great concept that will keep you hooked... play it, you will love it.”
- “Great gameplay, easy on the eyes graphics, no load time, and no ads in a free-to-play game.”
- “The ads are really constant and completely break game immersion.”
- “Great game, horrible monetization.”
- “I would much rather pay $10-15 for a full game with none of those microtransactions.”
gameplay
189 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
44%
3%
The gameplay is generally praised for its strategic depth and balance, with many users noting the "easy to learn, hard to master" mechanics that provide a satisfying challenge. However, concerns about intrusive ads and monetization practices that affect core gameplay mechanics detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game is recognized for its engaging turn-based strategy elements and solid mechanics reminiscent of classic titles like Advance Wars and Starcraft.
- “The gameplay is excellent, it kinda reminds me of Advance Wars on the GBA.”
- “Deep strategic gameplay with a nice balance between races, quite reminiscent of Starcraft races.”
- “The game is a very well-designed turn-based strategy that has mechanics that are simple enough to understand, yet adds plenty of complexity for strategic thought.”
- “This seems like a horribly broken mechanic.”
- “The RNG (random number generator) really deters from the gameplay.”
- “What ruins it are sudden ads in the middle of gameplay, masquerading as Play Store UI no less.”
story
132 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
69%
4%
The game's story is generally considered basic and lacking depth, with many players expressing a desire for a more engaging narrative and additional campaign missions. While some enjoy the strategic gameplay and find the campaign enjoyable, others criticize it for being too short and simplistic, often highlighting bugs that hinder mission progression. Overall, the storyline is seen as a secondary aspect, with players calling for more character development and unique scenarios to enhance the experience.
- “It's an amazing turn-based strategy game with an amazing story and you can even play with your friends.”
- “The campaign actually has a neat story that ties together nicely and it's pretty balanced.”
- “Fun game, engaging storyline.”
- “It's a rather boring game: too easy, no story/campaign/context, simple mechanics and gameplay. It has terrible monetization systems.”
- “The campaign mechanics are very buggy; you can fail a mission after completing all the objectives and defeating the enemy.”
- “I wish it had a better storyline that was less cliché... 'oh no, a distress signal from an unknown enemy force blah blah blah' I've heard that way too much.”
graphics
105 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
43%
3%
The graphics of the game are generally described as simple yet appealing, with many players appreciating the crisp visuals and aesthetic design. While some reviews highlight the dated or pixelated quality of the graphics, they often emphasize that the gameplay and strategic depth compensate for any visual shortcomings. Overall, there is a consensus that while the graphics could benefit from improvements, they are still enjoyable and contribute positively to the gaming experience.
- “Beautiful and detailed graphics.”
- “Great graphics and complex gameplay make it one of the best strategy games I've ever played.”
- “Great gameplay, nice graphics, good balancing.”
- “Your game needs to have a major graphic update.”
- “Overall good game but the graphics are lacking.”
- “I love strategy games and this is a blend of what I wanted on a smartphone... but graphics just suck.”
replayability
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
31%
10%
The game boasts exceptional replayability, highlighted by a variety of multiplayer maps, a robust map editor, and diverse gameplay options that keep players engaged. Users appreciate the balance between strategic depth and accessibility, making it enjoyable for both casual and competitive play. Overall, the combination of endless variations, multiple races to master, and strong community features contributes to its high replay value.
- “Superb game, balanced, strategic, and almost infinitely replayable.”
- “Uniwar has an excellent map maker which allows for infinite replayability.”
- “I just play this game just for 2 days or 3 and I realize that this game is online and the only offline mode is the campaign. I think this game would be more playable if it had an offline mode, like adding custom games or a map editor so players can play 1 vs 1, 2 vs 2, or 3 vs 3 on different map sizes.”
- “The replayability of this game is off-the-charts thanks to the sheer number of maps, units, and options for each battle.”
- “3 different races to master and years of replay value as you constantly get better.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
63%
19%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the atmospheric soundtrack that fits the game's theme, while others criticize the lack of music during levels and repetitive loops that can become irritating. Many users express a desire for more diverse and improved music options, suggesting that the overall experience would benefit from additional soundtracks and better sound effects. Overall, while the music has its strengths, it is seen as an area needing significant enhancement to elevate the game's appeal.
- “Well done fx and music.”
- “Excellent animations, atmospheric music, strategy, art, replayability.... this is how it's done people.”
- “Would be perfect if it had more sound effects and music.”
- “Just needs more and better music.”
- “Nicely put together strategy game however the sound effects are slightly off putting and every time you enter a base it starts the same music loop over and over, and with multiple bases this can get annoying.”
- “New music totally sucks and is irritating.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
86%
Overall, the stability of the game has improved significantly, with many users reporting solid gameplay and minimal issues such as glitches and ads. However, some players still experience bugs, particularly during missions and with camera functionality, indicating that while the game is enjoyable, it is not entirely free of stability problems.
- “Very fun and runs great even on low-end phones.”
- “No glitches, no ads, no long loading times.”
- “Really buggy, unplayable.”
- “Sometimes the camera freezes.”
- “The campaign mechanics are very buggy; you can fail a mission after completing all the objectives and defeating the enemy.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
90%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be manageable, as it allows access to everything for free, though unlocking certain features can be time-consuming, potentially taking over two years. While some users note that grinding is necessary to unlock units, they appreciate that the game is not pay-to-win and that ads are non-intrusive. Overall, the grinding is seen as less tedious compared to traditional games, with mechanics that streamline gameplay and reduce repetitive tasks.
- “The grind is rewarding and keeps me engaged for hours.”
- “I love how the grinding system allows for character customization and progression.”
- “Grinding feels satisfying, especially when you see the results of your hard work.”
- “Grinding to get them and unlock color change may take over 2 years and a half, as you can't rely on getting double coins every day.”
- “This game isn't pay-to-win at all; it just takes a little grinding to unlock some of the units.”
- “I used to love the old hex-type board war games, but they were so tedious to play.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted as a highlight, with players finding it both enjoyable and entertaining, often complemented by clever visual effects and animations. However, some reviews point out that the excessive ads and monetization tactics detract from the overall experience, leading to a mix of amusement and frustration. Overall, while the game offers moments of humor, its monetization strategy has drawn criticism.
- “Brilliant, fun, challenging, exceptionally balanced Starcraft-esque chess-like game with decent learning curve and small bits of humor hidden within.”
- “I have played this game for 3 hours and that was so funny.”
- “I've just started playing but it seems a very enjoyable and funny game...it's very well-made and for people who like strategic games this is the best!!”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
43%
14%
The game is highly praised for its optimization, running smoothly even on older or low-end devices, with efficient mobile data consumption. Players appreciate its polished performance and balanced gameplay, contrasting it favorably with less optimized AAA titles. However, some users noted that there is still room for slight performance improvements.
- “The game is polished and well optimized in terms of performance and mobile data consumption.”
- “And it runs smoothly on my old phone.”
- “A really entertaining light game and runs smoothly on old or low-end phones.”
- “Could be smoother performance.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive sci-fi elements, reminiscent of classic titles like Warcraft 2. Players appreciate the combination of excellent animations, atmospheric music, and artistic design, which collectively enhance the strategic experience and replayability.
- “A strategy board game with a captivating sci-fi atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere of Warcraft 2 is truly immersive.”
- “Excellent animations, atmospheric music, strategy, art, and replayability... this is how it's done, people.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth that a sci-fi setting should provide.”
- “Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere fails to immerse players, making it hard to engage with the world.”
- “The ambiance is reminiscent of Warcraft 2, but it lacks the charm and detail that made that game memorable.”