War and Magic: Kingdom Reborn

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"War and Magic: Kingdom Reborn" is a free, massively multiplayer turn-based strategy game with SLG elements and chessboard-style battles. As a lord, manage your city, command heroes and troops in real-time and turn-based combat, and compete against other players. Despite awesome gameplay and visuals, the game suffers from heavy grinding, annoying ads, and bugs, but offers simple rules and deep tactics for chess and strategy enthusiasts.

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,874 reviews

graphics279 positive mentions

monetization114 negative mentions

graphics
379 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
22%
4%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their beauty and detail, while others criticize them for being outdated or subpar compared to expectations. Some users highlight smooth animations and appealing artwork, but issues like lag, small details, and a lack of optimization detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the graphics are often described as good or great, there are significant concerns regarding performance and clarity, especially on smaller screens.
- “The artwork is appealing, and the animations of the very tiny activities in the city are delightful and fun.”
- “Graphics are great, smooth gameplay for the most part (when heavy traffic small lag issue as most games are the same way).”
- “I would say I'm impressed by the overall theme and graphics.”
- “Graphics-wise, it is a step down from even the mobile version of Heroes of Might and Magic.”
- “The game is not optimized very well; all the graphic animations are incredibly laggy and drain battery despite how simple the game is.”
- “The graphics are nothing to write home about, and there isn't a lot of detail.”
gameplay
210 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
50%
3%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its strategic depth and smooth mechanics, while others criticize it for being repetitive, poorly explained, and heavily reliant on pay-to-win elements. Many users express disappointment over misleading advertisements that do not accurately represent the actual gameplay experience, leading to frustration regarding the game's mechanics and balance. Overall, while the graphics are often praised, the gameplay is seen as either enjoyable or lacking, depending on individual preferences and expectations.
- “Great gameplay and graphics.”
- “Gameplay is fun and addictive.”
- “Awesome gameplay great kingdom builder mixed with turn-based strategy.”
- “Story barely present in gameplay, and combat is both boring and repetitive.”
- “The mechanics are so poorly explained to the player that you can play without understanding the basic gameplay mechanics and struggle throughout the entire game.”
- “The gameplay is nothing like the demo.”
monetization
136 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
12%
84%
The monetization aspect of the game has drawn significant criticism for its misleading advertising and heavy reliance on in-app purchases, leading many players to label it a "cash grab." While some users appreciate the option to play without mandatory ads or excessive microtransactions, others feel that the game leans heavily towards a pay-to-win model, making progression difficult without spending money. Overall, the game's promotional tactics and pricing strategies have left many players feeling deceived and frustrated.
- “I also like that you can play easily without microtransactions.”
- “Huge bonus that it doesn't bombard you with in-app purchases and pop-ups like many free games of lower quality do.”
- “Great game for free-to-play and for in-game purchases for decent value.”
- “The game, while structured and quite well made, has a very strong bias to in-app purchases, making it feel very much pay-to-win, but not so much pay-to-play that the entire experience is revolting.”
- “This game is nothing more than a cash grab; unless you have thousands of dollars to spend, don't even bother with this game.”
- “The actual game looks absolutely nothing like the advertisement.”
story
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
50%
5%
The reviews present a mixed perspective on the game's story, with some players praising its well-designed plot and engaging quests, while others criticize it for being overly complicated or nearly absent from gameplay. Many users express frustration with technical issues that hinder quest completion, leading to a perception that the story is overshadowed by gameplay mechanics and monetization challenges. Overall, while some find the storyline immersive and enjoyable, others feel it lacks depth and coherence.
- “The story is well designed and the plot moves at a steady but adequate rate.”
- “Great story line and awesome graphics.”
- “Amazing game, story, and gameplay.”
- “This version is overcomplicated and has zero story.”
- “No story at all.”
- “Story barely present in gameplay, and combat is both boring and repetitive.”
stability
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and long load times that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players express frustration over the lack of effective customer support and the game's tendency to freeze, particularly during combat or when navigating menus. Overall, the consensus is that the game feels unfinished and overly buggy, detracting from the overall experience.
- “Addictive as all get out, with no glitches and fun so far.”
- “There are also many smaller glitches that occur quite frequently and the game often lags.”
- “The load time between screens is way too long, often the game freezes or crashes when changing screens; help/tip buttons cause a lockup of the game... it's like this game should still be in beta testing.”
- “The support team is awful, a lot of glitches and bugs that can't be fixed.”
grinding
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight a significant issue with grinding in the game, with many players finding it excessively tedious and time-consuming, particularly in resource gathering and city building. While some appreciate the game's concept and graphics, the overwhelming sentiment is that the grind detracts from enjoyment, especially for free-to-play users who feel pressured to spend money to progress. Overall, the game is described as a mix of interesting elements overshadowed by a frustratingly grind-heavy experience.
- “Okay game but really grindy to upgrade city hack by just one level.”
- “Cannot be played past level 18 as the resource grinding is only enough to maintain an army. Latest hotfixes/patches have made it impossible to progress for free, and to pay is almost a joke; resource packs ramp up as you buy, so you end up paying a small fortune just to progress.”
- “Needlessly grindy, zero protection from getting attacked by higher levels, actually encourages you to attack lower-leveled players, insanely small ability to heal, and you will be told over and over to put money into this pay-to-win scam.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its engaging quality and immersive sound design, which enhances the overall experience. However, some users have criticized the repetitive nature of the music clips and issues with looping, particularly during the tutorial phase, where the inability to turn off the music has been a point of frustration. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, improvements in its execution are needed.
- “Good sound and amazing music.”
- “I think this one had the edge so far; the graphics, sound, music, and battles are more involving and rewarding.”
- “Pretty good game so far, good graphics, okay music, no lagging.”
- “Yet another game with a long unskippable tutorial, all the while forcing the player to listen to its sounds and music.”
- “I just wish the music would loop better so you're not playing in absolute silence half the time...”
- “No way to turn off awful music while going through a mandatory useless tutorial.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The game's optimization is inconsistent, with some users reporting significant lag and battery drain, particularly on lower-end devices. While some players appreciate the smooth performance and detailed gameplay, others find the lag detrimental to their experience, indicating a need for performance improvements. Overall, the optimization appears to vary widely among different devices.
- “Also runs smoothly and doesn't crash like other games 5☆”
- “It's like heroes optimized for smartphone.”
- “Game runs smoothly and loads of things to do.”
- “The game is not optimized very well; all the graphic animations are incredibly laggy and drain battery despite how simple the game is.”
- “There is so much lag playing this that it actually affects the performance of your device!”
- “Bit laggy; needs a performance booster for low-end phones.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted for its unintentional comedic elements, such as the absurdity of the developers' responses to bugs and the introduction of a poorly executed dating game feature. Players find amusement in the game's quirks, including the irony of its player demographics and the contrast between the game's pricing and its perceived value. Overall, the humor adds a layer of enjoyment, making the game fun to play despite its flaws.
- “At first, I thought this was just an unoriginal city builder made with little effort, but then they introduced me to the hilariously bad dating game aspect of it.”
- “Funny thing is that if I had spent the $70 in my other game, I would have gotten 6000 turds.”
- “It's funny and fun to play.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its beauty and design, which enhances player investment. While it draws favorable comparisons to a similar PC game, there are suggestions for improvement in troop building mechanics to enhance gameplay pacing and excitement. Overall, the atmosphere contributes positively to the gaming experience.
- “Just the kind of atmosphere, design, and beauty of it makes me feel invested.”
- “The atmosphere of the game is reminiscent of the PC game of a similar name, which is great. However, there could be improvements in the construction spots for troop buildings to allow for more than one building of each type. The ability to recruit different types of troops from various buildings is fantastic, and increasing the construction spots could enhance the early game and add excitement in the mid and late game.”
- “The atmosphere of the game almost but not fully resembles the PC game of the almost same name. While it's great, there could be improvements in the construction spots for troop buildings, allowing us to place more than one building for each type of troop. This would enhance the early game pace and increase excitement in the mid and late game.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be deeply engaging, often describing it as addictive and exciting, while also highlighting moments that can be heartbreaking, making it a compelling choice for a pastime.
- “It's addictive, exciting, and sometimes heartbreaking; a great way to pass the time.”
- “The emotional depth of the story left me in tears, truly unforgettable.”
- “I felt a strong connection to the characters, their struggles resonated with my own experiences.”

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