WAR PARTY
- March 28, 2019
- Rogueside
- 3h median play time
<em>Warparty</em> attempts to honor the glory days of the classic RTS, but various technical and design issues make it a lackluster game.
Get on SteamWarparty is a real-time strategy game set in the stone-age era. You will build your base, recruit and control a group of soldiers, fight and tame fierce dinosaurs and direct the flow of combat. Proper management of resources, skills and map awareness will lead you to victory.
Reviews
- A fun and nostalgic RTS experience reminiscent of classic games like Warcraft and Age of Empires.
- The game features a unique prehistoric theme with dinosaurs, which adds a refreshing twist to the genre.
- The developers are actively engaged with the community and are committed to improving the game based on player feedback.
- The game lacks an offline mode, which limits accessibility for players without a stable internet connection.
- There are significant pathfinding issues and AI problems that can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The campaign missions can feel repetitive and unbalanced, with some players reporting that the AI cheats or overwhelms them with resources.
- gameplay41 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its classic RTS mechanics and enjoyable factions, while others criticize its simplistic mechanics, resource management, and AI issues. Many find the campaign engaging but note that the gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with clunky movement and combat mechanics detracting from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, some players still find the game fun and reminiscent of beloved titles like Warcraft and Age of Empires, suggesting potential for improvement with future updates.
“This is the type of game you rarely see anymore, where they took the time to work on everything (UI, music, gameplay, etc.) equally and thoroughly.”
“The solid gameplay foundations and the constant support from the developers assure me this is shaping up to be something truly special.”
“It's easy to understand as it possesses a lot of classical RTS mechanics but also some new elements that make the game deep, fun, and challenging.”
“The gathering mechanic is especially bad in the campaign.”
“Too buggy and gameplay just feels lazy.”
“The idea behind it is cool, but the gameplay is very boring and does not offer much ingenuity.”
- story40 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for its lack of diversity and depth, with many reviewers finding it repetitive and simplistic across the three faction campaigns. While some players appreciated the interesting narrative and voice acting, others described the missions as dull and plagued by bugs, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, the campaign fails to leave a lasting impression, with many feeling it detracts from the gameplay.
“The story is divided into three factions with different endings that fit the characteristics of the factions.”
“I had a good time playing this game, and it has an okay story, good artwork, and nice gameplay.”
“The campaign story is actually pretty fun to play.”
“The story is bland, and there are game-breaking bugs in places.”
“What I find important is that the game is bland, the gameplay has little variance (both the missions and the three factions), and the tech tree is shallow.”
“Story feels incredibly simplistic, and overdone.”
- graphics26 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the charming art style and vibrant visuals reminiscent of classic titles like Warcraft III, while others criticize the inconsistency between in-game graphics and user interface design. Some players appreciate the unique stone age setting and the overall aesthetic, noting that it feels polished for an early access title, though there are concerns about unit differentiation and occasional graphical hiccups. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good, they fall short of the promotional materials, leading to some disappointment among players.
“I adore the graphical designs they made; the artwork is brimming with talent, heart, and character.”
“Very beautiful graphics, along with a very well done and simplified tech tree.”
“The stone age setting, which isn't something we see very often in RTS games, is brought to life with an art style that's incredibly charming and reminiscent of Pixar animated films.”
“The lack of congruence between the game visuals and the UI visuals is one of the critical factors killing the quality of gaming nowadays.”
“First of all, the graphics are absolutely nothing like in the screenshots.”
“Additionally, the graphics (or the graphical design choices) are not good; you cannot easily tell one unit from another. Archers, medics, and warriors look too similar, and the same goes for the UI and its icons.”
- music9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its quality and fitting old-school vibe, others find it forgettable and lacking inspiration. Overall, it is noted that the music complements the gameplay, but there are calls for improvements in sound design and voice acting.
“This is the type of game you rarely see anymore, where they took the time to work on everything (UI, music, gameplay, etc.) equally and thoroughly.”
“Great music too.”
“Voice acting is decent, and the music fits with this time period.”
“The music is pretty much boring and the voice overs need to focus a bit more on quality and a little less on pretending to be cave men.”
“Overall, the game didn’t grab me; it felt like an uninspired RTS, with the music being forgettable and the units lacking any real faction-to-faction uniqueness.”
“Some visuals and sound effects/music should be improved, but the devs immediately answered to me that it was planned.”
- stability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some users report a mostly bug-free experience with solid performance, others highlight significant bugs and balance issues that detract from gameplay. Despite these concerns, many find it playable and enjoyable, especially considering its low price point.
“The game has a solid foundation, mostly bug-free, with some balance issues and design flaws for competitive multiplayer, but aside from that, it's a nice experience!”
“Great little RTS that runs smoothly and is very playable as of right now. For $15, it is very difficult to ignore.”
“The game is too buggy, and the gameplay feels lazy.”
“Frequent crashes make it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant frame drops and glitches that ruined the experience.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is commendable for an indie RTS, with most players reporting smooth performance and minimal issues. While some minor problems affect a small percentage of users, further optimizations and upgrades have significantly enhanced the game's feel and charm.
“Another round of optimizations, balance, SFX/VFX upgrades, and the game is feeling like it has really dialed it up to 11, highlighting the settings feel and charm nicely.”
“This is the first indie RTS that I've played that was released in a reasonable state. There are, of course, some issues that affect a minority of users (as is the difficulty of releasing a game for PC that works on all hardware configurations), but overall most players, including myself, have had no issues with the performance of the game or with the match-made ladder.”
“Another round of optimizations, balance, SFX/VFX upgrades, and the game is feeling like it has really dialed it up to 11, highlighting the settings, feel, and charm nicely.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is perceived as attempting to be amusing but often falls flat, with dialogue that comes off as silly rather than clever, and voice acting that lacks quality.
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the intriguing setting, which enhances the potential for unique and engaging character designs, contributing positively to character development.
“The setting is interesting and allows for cool character designs!”
“The character development is incredibly deep, making each choice feel impactful.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, revealing new layers to their personalities.”
