Vikings: War of Clans
- August 15, 2015
- Plarium LLC
- 3h 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
- graphics686 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their stunning quality, smooth animations, and detailed artwork, particularly in relation to the Viking theme. However, some players noted issues with cluttered layouts and occasional lag, which can detract from the overall experience. While the visuals are often highlighted as a strong point, there are mixed opinions on their originality compared to other games in the genre.
“I love all of the little details that were put into the graphics - the visuals are stunning.”
“The graphics are amazing and the most time-wasting game when you're bored.”
“Graphics are gorgeous and I love the Scandinavian feel.”
“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.”
- gameplay232 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its addictive nature, smooth mechanics, and engaging graphics. However, issues such as lag, server connectivity problems, and a perceived pay-to-win model have led to frustration among users, with some describing the gameplay as repetitive or overly grindy. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable elements, significant technical and balance issues detract from the experience for many players.
“The gameplay and mechanics of the game are perfect and so are the graphics, keep up the good work!”
“Great gameplay, beautiful, and I keep coming back for more!”
“Amazing graphics, well-developed gameplay, detailed, addictive.”
“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.”
- monetization178 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 61 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that while in-app purchases can enhance gameplay, they often feel necessary to remain competitive, leading to perceptions of a cash grab. Some users appreciate the affordability of these purchases compared to other games, while others criticize the misleading advertisements and the aggressive push for spending. Overall, the game is described as playable without spending money, but those who do invest often find it significantly impacts their experience.
“I've played games like this before but this game is one of my favorites out of all of them. The graphics are very nice and smooth, and in-game purchases are optional, of course.”
“Made a $1.99 in-game purchase and was able to upgrade my VIP level in no time, which came with an unbelievable amount of bonuses that made the game even better.”
“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 was ok (2.5 star), but their ads are horrendous.”
- stability132 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 4 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among players, with frequent reports of freezing, glitches, and lag, particularly after updates. Many users express frustration over the lack of effective fixes from the developers, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience that can result in lost progress and resources. While some players report minimal issues, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game suffers from poor optimization and inadequate customer support regarding these stability problems.
“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 over a year, but with all the bugs and glitches not being fixed by an uncaring developer, I'm done.”
“The game itself has a lot of bugs and glitches that never get fixed.”
- story92 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the engaging graphics and the potential for personal storytelling through gameplay, while others criticize the lack of originality and depth in the narrative. Many users express frustration over the slow progression and pay-to-win mechanics that hinder their ability to enjoy the story fully. Overall, while some find the storyline entertaining and immersive, others deem it repetitive and lacking in substance.
“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.”
“My favourite aesthetic for gaming is the Viking lore, and I have to say I am happily playing this game and following the storyline closely.”
“With so many versions of this genre, you would think there would have been something unique; well, there's not. There needs to be an option to skip the tutorial and the stupid storyline.”
“The storyline is unoriginal and a typical 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.”
- music92 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its lovely, relaxing, and immersive qualities, particularly the Norse-inspired soundtrack that enhances the Viking theme. However, some players express a desire for more variety, as the repetitive nature of the tracks can become tedious over time. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the gaming experience, adjustments to volume control and track diversity are recommended by users.
“My favourite 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.”
“Music is very beautiful and relaxing.”
“The music doesn't turn off.”
“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.”
“This would be a 5 star game but the music is way too loud and can't turn it down without turning it off, and I personally love the background music when playing games. The solution is to have a slider to turn the music to a lower volume than off.”
- grinding38 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is heavily criticized for being tedious and time-consuming, often requiring players to wait weeks or even months for upgrades and resources. While some players appreciate the social and teamwork elements that accompany the grinding, many feel that the experience becomes repetitive and frustrating, especially when faced with paywalls and limited rewards for their efforts. Overall, the game appeals to those who enjoy grinding, but it may deter players seeking a more dynamic and engaging experience.
“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.”
- optimization24 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players report smooth performance and high-quality graphics, many others experience significant lag and freezing, particularly in later levels. Frequent updates are seen as both a potential solution and a source of frustration, with calls for a more focused approach to performance improvements. The consensus indicates that substantial optimization is still needed to enhance gameplay and retain players.
“For what I'm paying to play, I feel like the game should run smoothly.”
“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.”
- humor20 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be a significant aspect of their enjoyment, highlighting funny clan names and entertaining gameplay that keeps them engaged. Many reviews mention the game's ability to foster laughter and camaraderie among friends, contributing to a fun and relaxing experience. Overall, the humor is described as a key element that enhances the game's entertainment value.
“Good time consuming game love playing and demo ranch is the one who got me started so be sure to sub to him he is hella funny and a good shot.”
“Funny game play can't put my phone down at all.”
“Very very funny.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its immersive quality and well-crafted art style, creating a captivating experience that resonates with players. Overall, it is described as having a very nice and engaging atmosphere that enhances the gameplay.
“Has good atmosphere and well-made art style.”
“Very nice atmosphere.”
“Atmospheric and immersive experience; wow, what a game!”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Users indicate that the game's replayability could be significantly enhanced through interface simplifications and the resolution of existing issues. They suggest that incorporating features found in other games would also contribute to a more enjoyable and replayable experience.
“The game is a lot more playable now.”
“Other games have this type of feature, and it would make the game much more playable.”
“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.”
