War Mines: WW2

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"War Mines: WW2" is a realistic mine warfare game set in World War II. Players can operate various military vehicles, such as submarines and minesweepers, to detect and neutralize enemy mines. The game features a dynamic campaign and a variety of multiplayer modes, with a focus on strategic planning and teamwork.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and immersive environments that enhance the Minesweeper experience.
It offers a unique twist on the classic Minesweeper gameplay by incorporating historical elements and narratives from World War II.
The sound design and music are well-executed, contributing to an engaging atmosphere throughout the game.

The gameplay can feel overly reliant on luck due to poor level design, often requiring players to make random guesses.
The game is relatively short, with many players completing it in under an hour, leading to concerns about its overall value.
There are several bugs and inconsistencies in the game, including issues with the scaling of numbers and historical inaccuracies in the narrative.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some praising the beautiful, minimalist 3D visuals and impressive cinematics that enhance the WWII context, while others feel that the appealing graphics cannot fully compensate for subpar gameplay. Overall, the visuals are considered a significant improvement over traditional versions, contributing positively to the narrative and environment.
- “Simple and enjoyable (yet giving brain hypertrophy haha), with nice minimalist 3D graphics, cool cinematics between the levels put you in the WWII context.”
- “The narrative, environments, and graphics are wonderful.”
- “A classical minesweeper game with beautiful graphics and a wonderful storytelling.”
- “They might also have just made a subpar game and given it fancy graphics.”
- “Great idea and improving execution in the actual gameplay which initially the pretty graphics couldn't disguise.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The game's story revolves around clearing minefields, with missions set during significant historical events like D-Day and Stalingrad, though some players note chronological inconsistencies. Despite this, the narrative is praised for its engaging presentation within a puzzle game format, complemented by beautiful graphics. Overall, it offers a unique blend of classic gameplay and storytelling.
- “A great narrative in a puzzle game through D-Day missions and Stalingrad.”
- “A classical minesweeper game with beautiful graphics and wonderful storytelling.”
- “Your missions are about clearing minefields, and that is the end of how the war fits into the game.”
- “The text in the game states after the D-Day mission that now attention is drawn to the fight in Stalingrad, which doesn't make any chronological sense.”
- “A great narrative on a puzzle game through D-Day missions and Stalingrad.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay is praised for its innovative minesweeper mechanics and improved execution, although some users feel that the overall value does not justify a higher price point, suggesting a cost of around 0.5€ for the experience.
- “I really love the minesweeper mechanics.”
- “My personal threshold for the value of a game being 1€ for 1 hour of gameplay means that this game should not cost more than 0.5€.”
- “Great idea and improving execution in the actual gameplay, which initially the pretty graphics couldn't disguise.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music and sound effects are well-designed, contributing to a highly immersive experience that enhances the presentation of historical facts and scenes within the game.
- “The presentation of historical facts, scenes, and soundtrack creates a highly immersive experience.”
- “Music, sound effects, image effects, user interface, and the game itself are all well designed.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is reported to be somewhat buggy, but it generally functions well enough to allow players to complete a few easy achievements.
- “A bit buggy, but it gets the job done for a few easy achievements.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I experienced several glitches that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is described as tense and immersive, significantly enhancing the decision-making experience and elevating the overall gameplay. Players feel a palpable weight to their choices, which adds depth to what might otherwise be a simple game.
- “I have always been a fan of minefields, but for the first time I felt the weight of decision-making, with a tense atmosphere that elevates the level of a simple game.”