War in a Box: Paper Tanks
- July 4, 2014
- DQ Team
- 10h median play time
Get on Steam"War in a Box: Paper Tanks" is a 2D artillery game where players control paper tanks in combat. The objective is to destroy the enemy's base while protecting your own, using a variety of weapons and upgrades. Players can compete against AI or other players in multiplayer mode, with different maps and difficulty levels to choose from.
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Reviews
- The game features a charming cardboard and paper aesthetic that adds a unique visual appeal.
- It offers a good challenge, requiring players to think strategically about tower placement and upgrades to succeed.
- The gameplay is easy to pick up, making it accessible for casual gamers while still providing depth for those seeking to achieve perfect scores.
- The limited number of tower types and fixed placement spots reduce strategic variety and can make gameplay feel repetitive.
- Tower AI is often frustrating, as turrets may target obstacles instead of enemies, leading to unpredictable outcomes.
- The game lacks depth and replayability, with only 24 levels and no significant progression or customization options.
- graphics23 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their cute and clever aesthetic, with many reviewers highlighting the enjoyable art style that resembles cardboard and paper cutouts. While some note that the visuals are simple, they effectively complement the game's theme and performance, making it visually appealing for its genre. However, a few critiques mention a lack of depth in the graphics, suggesting that they may appear basic or cartoonish due to minimal effort from the developers.
“The visuals are really nice, sounds are pretty good, and gameplay, woah, 10/10!”
“Graphics are great; overall a fun little game that is addictive as hell.”
“The graphical style is pretty inspired -- everything looks like it's made out of cardboard and paper and the levels look like a child's playset.”
“The programmers did not want to put any effort into the graphics, so the units are supposed to be from cardboard as an excuse for basic graphics.”
“The graphics are very simple, but it still has a certain cute appeal.”
“This game is endearing with its art style but has some rather annoying flaws that overwhelm the joy with frustration.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its smoothness and unique mechanics, particularly in tower defense elements, while others find it simplistic and repetitive over time. Although it offers enjoyable moments and interesting physics-based interactions, many players note a lack of depth and balance, making it less engaging in the long run. Overall, it serves as a decent, casual experience for those looking for a straightforward tower defense game.
“The visuals are really nice, sounds are pretty good, and gameplay, woah, 10/10!”
“This makes gameplay more difficult as you are forced to shuffle turrets, depending on which enemy is incoming next wave.”
“Gameplay - some of the best in tower defense I've had so far.”
“Gameplay gets repetitive after a while.”
“On the flip side, the gameplay mechanics are not very sophisticated.”
“Overall, for a cheap game, it's not bad to just tinker with; don't expect reasonable gameplay, though.”
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players enjoy its energetic blend that complements the action, others find it repetitive and annoying, with limited tracks and no option to turn it off. Overall, the sound effects are considered reasonably good, but many feel the music detracts from the experience.
“The music and art are enjoyable.”
“The music is a blend of cheesy bravado-style muscle pumping arcade noise - that somehow meshes perfectly with the action (I wouldn't change it).”
“Reasonably good sound effects and music.”
“I found the music very repetitive and kind of annoying.”
“There are only 2 music tracks.”
“There are no options to turn off the music, so I had to mute the entire application just to listen to my own music.”
- story6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is minimal, featuring a campaign with only 24 missions that lack significant depth or narrative engagement. Players face increasingly challenging layouts that can lead to frustrating gameplay, including blocked shots that require restarting levels. Overall, the missions feel repetitive and do not reward strategic resource management, detracting from the overall experience.
“The story is short, with only 24 missions available in normal and hard difficulty.”
“Later missions have fairly ridiculous layouts, such as very few locations to place a turret, and some levels have paths that are straight across the screen.”
“There is no benefit to saving your cash earned by destroying enemies, either in the final score or in earning interest during the mission by using better placement of the right type of gun.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has limited replayability compared to more evolved tower defense titles, which offer a wider variety of towers, enemies, and strategies. Many users suggest it may only be worth playing on sale due to its low replay value.
“In a day and age where tower defense games have evolved to include a massive variety of towers and foes, along with higher degrees of replayability and a multitude of viable strategies, this game stands out as a solid option.”
“There would be a little replay value.”
“In a day and age where tower defense games have pretty much evolved to include a massive variety of towers and foes, along with higher degrees of replayability as well as a multitude of viable strategies, one may wind up moving on from this game in favor of those very kinds of tower defense games.”
“Overall, I can only recommend it on sale, due to low replayability.”
“There would be very little replay value.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users praise the game's optimization, highlighting that both the visuals and performance are excellent.
“The visuals and presentation are great, and the game performance is top-notch.”
“The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I appreciate how well the game runs; the developers clearly focused on optimization to enhance the player experience.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for being mediocre and poorly designed, leading to a frustrating experience that feels more like a cash grab than a well-thought-out feature.
“The monetization system feels like a blatant cash grab, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
“It's frustrating that the game locks so much content behind paywalls, making it feel more like a chore than a fun experience.”
“The in-game purchases are overpriced and disrupt the balance, turning what could be an enjoyable game into a frustrating grind.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game effectively blends a World War I theme with humor, providing players with a hilarious experience that enhances gameplay and visual enjoyment.
“The WW1 theme adds a unique twist, and the humor throughout the game is absolutely hilarious.”
“I couldn't stop laughing at the clever jokes and funny scenarios that popped up during gameplay.”
“The game's witty dialogue and absurd situations kept me entertained from start to finish.”
