War Birds: WW2 Air strike 1942
- March 18, 2016
- HGames-ArtWorks
Get on SteamWar Birds is a 2.5D World War 2 air combat game, with impressive 3D warplanes and beautiful 2D environments.
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Reviews
- The game has an interesting historical aspect that attempts to explain World War II.
- Some players appreciate the retro design and music of the game.
- There is potential for educational value if players are familiar with the historical context.
- The controls are awkward and poorly designed, making gameplay frustrating.
- Graphics and overall presentation are reminiscent of low-quality early '90s games.
- The game lacks clear instructions and objectives, leading to a confusing experience.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many users finding it dull and repetitive, hindered by messy controls and uninspiring graphics. While some appreciate the game's design and music, the overall experience is deemed frustrating, leading to recommendations only during sales or discounts.
“Otherwise, it is a good game, with a good design, good music, and good gameplay... I forgot the most important one, a good price!”
“The controls are messy, the graphics are uninspiring, the gameplay is dull, and the price is too high (unless you buy it on super sale or as part of a bundle).”
“Terrible, repetitive gameplay.”
“While it starts out decent enough, the controls and gameplay are a bit too annoying to recommend on anything other than a sale or via coupon.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are criticized for being reminiscent of early '90s games but lacking in quality, leading to an uninspiring visual experience. Overall, they contribute to a perception of the game as outdated and not worth its price unless heavily discounted.
“The graphics remind me of an early '90s game, only not as good.”
“The controls are messy, the graphics are uninspiring, the gameplay is dull, and the price is too high (unless you buy it on super sale or as part of a bundle).”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story has been criticized for being poorly written, with unengaging dialogue that detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game. Additionally, technical issues have further hampered the experience, leading to frustration among players.
“Terrible game, not well written in terms of dialogue or story, just not fun.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised as good, contributing positively to the overall experience alongside its design and gameplay.
“Otherwise, it is a good game, with a good design, great music, and enjoyable gameplay. I forgot the most important one: a good price!”
