War of the Three Kingdoms

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War of the Three Kingdoms is a multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by 杭州游卡网络技术有限公司 and was released on December 17, 2021. It received negative reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 476 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The transition from sprinting to aiming down sights is smooth and responsive.
The 'Stay as Team' feature after matches helps build a network of solid teammates.
The game offers a fun and engaging experience with strategic depth and beautiful artwork.

The game is heavily pay-to-win, making it difficult for free-to-play players to compete.
There are significant connectivity issues and bugs that disrupt gameplay.
The tutorial is outdated and the user interface is poorly designed, leading to a frustrating experience.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its strategic depth and integration of storytelling, while others criticize it for being tedious, frustrating, and plagued by language barriers and poor AI. Many players find the mechanics clunky and the overall experience lacking in excitement, leading to a sense of disappointment. Additionally, the presence of level-gated features and unbalanced gameplay for free players further detracts from the enjoyment.
- “Yet, what truly sets War of the Three Kingdoms apart is its brilliant marriage of strategic gameplay and intricate storytelling.”
- “The strategic depth of the gameplay is nothing short of remarkable.”
- “Good English translation, nice gameplay overall.”
- “The lack of a competent adversary makes the already tedious gameplay even more unbearable.”
- “From its clunky mechanics to its mind-numbingly dull gameplay, this abomination of a game is an insult to the very concept of entertainment.”
- “The gameplay itself is a mind-numbing ordeal.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as outdated, pixelated, and reminiscent of early 2000s visuals. While some appreciate the art style and decent artwork, the overall execution is criticized for being shallow and lacking depth, leading to a disappointing experience.
- “The art style is beautiful.”
- “The artwork is great and the rules, while a bit complex at first, become easy to learn.”
- “✅ decent artwork”
- “The outdated visuals make it look like the game was plucked straight from the early 2000s.”
- “The pixelated mess that passes for 'graphics' in this game would have been unacceptable even in the 1980s.”
- “Its shoddy graphics, lifeless characters, mind-numbing gameplay, incompetent AI, and game-breaking bugs combine to form a perfect storm of disappointment.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "War of the Three Kingdoms" is highly praised for its captivating narrative that combines historical authenticity with strategic complexity, creating an epic gaming experience. The game features a cinematic storytelling approach that enhances the interactive elements of gameplay, making it a standout in the strategy genre.
- “In the expansive landscape of strategy gaming, War of the Three Kingdoms emerges as an undisputed masterpiece, a tour de force that seamlessly integrates historical authenticity, strategic complexity, and captivating storytelling into an epic gaming experience.”
- “Yet, what truly sets War of the Three Kingdoms apart is its brilliant marriage of strategic gameplay and intricate storytelling.”
- “The narrative unfolds with cinematic grandeur, seamlessly blending historical events with creative storytelling.”
- “The timer in the 'new-player login-length' mission freezes; you must restart the client to refresh it.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its chill and immersive qualities, enhancing the overall experience with a soundtrack that reflects the grandeur of the game's setting. While some users appreciate its suitability for background listening, others have criticized various aspects of the game, indicating mixed feelings about the overall presentation.
- “The soundtrack, a symphony that echoes the grandeur and drama of the three kingdoms era, further enhances the immersive experience, creating a sensory journey that transcends the confines of a mere game.”
- “This is free to play, so if you wanted some chill background music to listen to, you can minimize this game and have it play in the background for free.”
- “That being said, a positive thing I can say is that the art is nice to look at on the cards, and the music is pretty nice and chill to listen to in the background.”
- “Trash UI, tutorial, music, and everything.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in this game is primarily derived from its negative reviews, particularly those in Chinese, which users find amusing despite the game's poor reception on Steam. The contrast between the game's quality and the entertaining nature of the reviews adds a layer of humor for players.
- “This game has really funny negative reviews.”
- “Very funny.”
- “I don't know anything about the game, but it is one of the worst reviewed games on Steam, and I think that's funny.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game emotionally engaging, highlighting a deep investment in the characters that makes victories feel triumphant and defeats impactful. The combination of fast-paced action and the intricate balance of war and diplomacy enhances the emotional resonance, creating a uniquely stimulating experience.
- “This intricate dance between war and diplomacy elevates the gaming experience to unparalleled heights, offering a level of engagement that is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally resonant.”
- “The emotional investment in these figures is profound, making victories jubilant and defeats truly heart-wrenching.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy has been criticized as an unethical cash grab, indicating a negative reception from users regarding its fairness and value.
- “Definitely not... this is just an unethical cash grab.”
- “The monetization system feels exploitative and takes away from the overall experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report issues with screen stuttering, indicating that the game's optimization may not be sufficient to provide a smooth gameplay experience.
- “The game suffers from severe screen stuttering, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant frame drops and screen stuttering during gameplay.”
- “The optimization is so poor that I frequently encounter screen stuttering, which ruins the experience.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report stability issues, particularly noting that the timer in the "new-player login-length" mission frequently freezes, requiring a client restart to resolve. Overall, the game is described as still buggy.
- “The timer in the 'new-player login-length' mission freezes; you must restart the client to refresh it.”
- “Still buggy.”
grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, with some even suggesting that the lack of challenging opponents makes the repetitive combat feel more like a chore than an engaging experience.
- “The lack of a competent adversary makes the already tedious gameplay even more unbearable.”
- “In fact, I'd argue that watching paint dry would be more thrilling than the tedious button mashing this game calls combat.”