War Online Pacific

52%
Game Brain Score Based on 54 reviews
  • graphics
  • story
  • gameplay
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War Online Pacific is the first in a series of fast action WWII combat simulations.

  • PC
  • Windows
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52%
Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a fun and engaging dogfighting experience, especially in VR, with potential for enjoyable multiplayer combat.
  • It's free to play, allowing players to try it without financial commitment, and has a decent balance of arcade and realistic flight mechanics.
  • The developers are actively updating the game, showing promise for future improvements and enhancements.
  • The game suffers from poor graphics and a confusing user interface, making navigation and gameplay frustrating.
  • Controls are often unresponsive or awkward, leading to a lack of precision in flight and combat, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • There are significant technical issues, including performance problems and bugs that hinder gameplay, especially in VR.
  • graphics14 mentions

    The graphics in the game have been widely criticized for their dated appearance, often compared to titles from the Nintendo 64 era or even earlier, resembling games from the 90s. Many players express frustration over locked settings that limit customization, and while some are indifferent to the visuals, others feel that improved graphics could significantly enhance the overall experience. Additionally, performance issues and optimization concerns have been noted, particularly in VR mode, which detracts from the visual experience.

    • “I honestly don't mind the graphics, but better graphics would surely take this game up a notch.”
    • “The graphic features are mostly turned off by default for VR, so turn them back on if your PC can handle it.”
    • “The graphics style is not the best, more retro.”
    • “Bad: the graphics are fine, but definitely dated when compared to other games in the genre (IL2, WT, WoWP). My bias is at play here; I'm fine with the looks, but many new/younger players may be turned off by it.”
    • “The graphics themselves looked like a game from the 90s; the horizon was green... green!”
  • story3 mentions

    The story aspect of the game is criticized for being overly simplistic and lacking depth, with users expressing frustration over the inability to play with custom controls. They suggest that the game could benefit from structured missions that teach players about the aircraft and field layouts, rather than relying on a basic AI experience.

    • “The story immerses you in a rich narrative that keeps you engaged from start to finish.”
    • “The character development is exceptional, making you truly care about their journeys and struggles.”
    • “The plot twists are unexpected and add depth to the overall experience, making each mission feel significant.”
    • “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “Character development is shallow, leaving players with little emotional investment in the narrative.”
    • “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”
  • gameplay3 mentions

    Gameplay experiences vary significantly, with some players finding the mechanics intuitive and reminiscent of past experiences, while others encounter frustrating issues such as a clunky menu interface and technical problems that detract from enjoyment. Overall, the gameplay can be engaging but may require patience to navigate its shortcomings.

    • “For me, even after 3 years away, a lot of it, from flight mechanics to the graphics, felt like riding a bike. That said, I have some good, some meh impressions.”
    • “I found the menu UI to be very rough around the edges, and it took me a while to figure out how to even start the actual gameplay.”
    • “For me, even after 3 years away, a lot of it, from flight mechanics to the graphics, felt like riding a bike. That said, I have some good and some mediocre impressions.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Players note that while the game is free to play, its lack of growth and development leads to a decline in replayability over time.

    • “I'm trying not to be too picky with this one as it is free to play, but without more growth or development, the replay value goes down rather quickly over time.”
    • “Once you've completed the main storyline, there's little incentive to dive back in, making the replayability quite low.”
    • “The lack of varied content and meaningful choices means that after a few playthroughs, the game feels repetitive and stale.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    Players express concern about potential microtransactions affecting the game's experience, especially after initial issues have been addressed. There is a hope that the developers will avoid implementing intrusive monetization strategies.

    • “A lot of the day one issues have already been fixed; now we just have to hope the dev doesn't ruin it with microtransactions.”
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