Vikings: War of Clans
- August 15, 2015
- Plarium LLC
- 2h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Vikings: War of Clans & Puzzle" is a strategy game that combines war tactics with puzzle-solving. Players must guard their Viking village, rise to war, and engage in clan games. While the game boasts spectacular gameplay, marvelous visuals, and masterful music, it may have too much advertisement, grinding, and bugs. The game describes itself as a war game and puzzle experience, where players solve puzzles to protect their village and participate in clan activities.
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Reviews
- Great graphics and engaging gameplay that keeps players hooked.
- Strong community aspect with the ability to join clans and interact with players from around the world.
- Offers a variety of tasks and events that provide rewards and keep the game interesting.
- Heavy pay-to-win mechanics that make it difficult for free-to-play players to compete.
- Frequent server issues and lag, especially during events, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Customer support is often unhelpful, providing generic responses without addressing specific player concerns.
- graphics418 mentions
- 74 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received a mixed response from users, with many praising the stunning visuals and detailed art style, particularly in relation to the Viking theme. However, some players noted issues with lag, cluttered screens, and outdated graphics compared to competitors, suggesting that while the graphics are generally well-received, there is room for improvement in terms of clarity and performance. Overall, the game's graphics are often highlighted as a strong point, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience.
“I love the graphics and all the little details that were put into them - the visuals are stunning.”
“The graphics are amazing, they run smoothly, and the overall quality is top-notch.”
“Great graphics, sound, and playability.”
“Pretty graphics but they clog up the screen in portrait layout so it takes more time to figure out where everything is than I would like.”
“The graphics are disappointing, the gameplay is like a million other games.”
“This game is from the 90s, so bad in UX and graphics, can't look at it without crying.”
- gameplay156 mentions
- 49 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its addictive nature, smooth mechanics, and engaging graphics. However, numerous complaints highlight issues such as lag, server connectivity problems, and a frustrating pay-to-win model that detracts from the overall experience. While some players find the gameplay enjoyable and strategic, others describe it as repetitive and lacking depth, leading to a sense of boredom over time.
“The gameplay and mechanics of the game are perfect and so are the graphics, keep up the good work!”
“Addictive gameplay, exciting PvP and PvE, a lot of customization, beautiful graphics with a pleasant style.”
“Great gameplay, beautiful, and I keep coming back for more!”
“All in all pretty awful and rather boring game with gameplay that quickly becomes a burden.”
“Gameplay is boring and just a fancy-looking adventure capitalist/cookie clicker clone.”
“The in-game mechanics are hard to describe; they can attack you, but you can't attack them... it was just brain death... nothing to think about... just click, click, click and... yeah... good night.”
- monetization142 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 65 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players labeling it a "cash grab" due to aggressive in-app purchases and misleading advertisements. While some users appreciate the affordability of certain purchases and the option to play without spending, others criticize the necessity of spending to remain competitive and the prevalence of invasive ads. Overall, the game is seen as having a monetization strategy that can detract from the overall experience, with many players expressing frustration over the disparity between advertised features and actual gameplay.
“The in-app purchases make you feel proud and valiant as you conquer your enemies and empty your wallet.”
“Make in-app purchases an accessory, not a necessity.”
“You can still thrive even without spending a dime... no ads and great gameplay.”
“A complete cash grab, nothing more.”
“This game is simply a cash grab, a pay to win.”
“The game socks nothing at all like the ads, so stupid no one likes these games.”
- stability120 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous players reporting frequent freezes, glitches, and lag, particularly after updates. Many users express frustration over the lack of effective fixes from the developers, leading to a diminished gameplay experience and lost progress. While some players note occasional smooth performance, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game suffers from significant stability issues that need urgent attention.
“So far no glitches or anything gone wrong.”
“This is an all around good game, no glitches or crashes so far, wish me luck 😂”
“No glitches, just hope your game stays that way.”
“Recently the game has become unplayable; trying to perform any action freezes the game for different amounts of time, resulting in missed opportunities that require quick action. Plus, if you activate any boosts, they are wasted and lost through no fault of the player.”
“I've been playing this game for 5 years, and after the last update, I have nothing but problems and cannot access my account. Before this last update, it ran smoothly and was a wonderful game, but now it only loads to 75% and then freezes. I cannot access my account; I used to love this game until now.”
“The game itself has a lot of bugs and glitches that never get fixed. Each update brings more glitches, and the game support is very bad and misleading.”
- story64 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a mixed reception regarding the game's story aspect. While some players appreciate the engaging graphics and the potential for personal storytelling within the game, many criticize the overall narrative as unoriginal and lacking depth, often feeling like a typical mobile strategy game. Additionally, the progression system is seen as heavily reliant on in-game purchases, which detracts from the enjoyment of the story and gameplay experience.
“The game is a story.”
“Detailed and amazing plot story and creation you can do with your own little world that's so very realistic. I love it, keep up the good work!”
“Great game, deeply enthralling storyline.”
“With so many versions of this genre, you would think there would have been something unique, but there's not. There needs to be an option to skip the tutorial and the tedious storyline.”
“The storyline is unoriginal and typical of a multiplayer strategy game.”
“Boring repetitive grind that takes ages if you don't cough up some cash. Plarium is known for money grab schemes, like a lot of other developers that are only developing their pockets. Dry story, nothing to offer except some fictional sense of 'success' after years of mindless grind.”
- music54 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its lovely, relaxing, and immersive qualities, particularly the Norse-themed soundtrack that enhances the Viking setting. However, some players express frustration over the lack of variety in the music and the inability to adjust the volume without turning it off completely. Overall, while the soundtrack contributes positively to the gaming experience, there are calls for more options and diversity in the music selection.
“My favorite part about this game is the Norse-like soundtrack and the way it changes from viewing your city to viewing the map.”
“From the scenic music making you feel as if you are part of the Viking world to the carefully planned attacks to get resources for your hold, you will never be bored playing this game.”
“Great art and one of the best music in a touch mobile fantasy game.”
“The music doesn't turn off.”
“But please developers consider changing the music, or at least add different tunes to the main theme songs.”
“Music helps getting into the spirit but listening to the same tune over and over makes it pointless, as you have to turn it off or you go insane.”
- grinding33 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and time-consuming, often requiring players to wait months for upgrades and resources. While some players appreciate the farming mechanics and social elements, many feel that the game leans heavily towards a pay-to-win model, making progress frustratingly slow without spending real money. Overall, the experience is described as repetitious and lacking in strategic depth, appealing primarily to those who enjoy grinding for its own sake.
“If you like to actually wait months if not years to upgrade everything and research that takes just as long, then this game is for you. It's got loads of waiting for your troops to get trained/healed, and if you don't mind buying supplies using real money from the store where stuff can get super pricey, then be expected to spend hours upon hours of grinding.”
“It is kind of fun at first, but it gets tedious quickly, and around level 20-21 you hit an obvious paywall where you either pay to advance or spend weeks/months/years doing nothing but waiting for things to complete.”
“I honestly wish that this game was even half as fun as most people on YouTube made it out to be. If you like long tedious grinds with very little in return for your efforts, then this is the game for you.”
- optimization19 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
Overall, user reviews indicate that the game's optimization is inconsistent, with many players experiencing significant performance issues, particularly during later levels. While some praise the smooth graphics and gameplay, others express frustration over frequent lags, glitches, and a lack of support for performance-related problems. The consensus suggests that the game requires substantial optimization efforts to enhance the overall experience.
“The graphics are amazing, they run smoothly, and the overall quality is top-notch.”
“No software issues, runs smoothly, not filled with ads, continuous gameplay without the need to make a purchase.”
“It's a fun game that runs smoothly.”
“Horribly optimized and freezes on loading periodically.”
“Should have stopped adding content after T6 and spent a year or two polishing the game's performance.”
“Poor performance, poor optimization, always glitches.”
- humor11 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players noting its entertaining elements, such as funny clan names and engaging gameplay that keeps them hooked. Many users highlight the game's ability to foster a fun community, where laughter and camaraderie enhance the overall experience. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it a source of enjoyment and relaxation for players.
“Good time-consuming game! Love playing, and Demo Ranch is the one who got me started, so be sure to subscribe to him; he is hella funny and a great shot.”
“Its neat, funny clan names.”
“Very very funny.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Users indicate that the game's replayability could be significantly improved through interface simplifications and addressing existing issues. They suggest that incorporating features found in other games would enhance overall playability and encourage repeated playthroughs.
“The game is a lot more replayable now.”
“Some simplification of the interface for population and military development, while keeping the characteristics of those entities intact, would go far in making it more replayable.”
“Other games have this type of feature, and it would make the game much more replayable.”
“Other than that, the game is a lot more playable now.”
“Some simplification of the interface for population and military development, while keeping the characteristics of said entities intact, would go far in making it more playable.”
“Other games have this type of feature and it would make the game much more playable.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its well-crafted art style and immersive experience, creating a captivating environment that enhances gameplay. Reviewers consistently highlight the game's ability to draw players in with its engaging atmosphere.
“Has a good atmosphere and well-made art style.”
“Very nice atmosphere.”
“Atmospheric and immersive experience; wow, what a game!”
