War Robots Multiplayer Battles
- April 15, 2014
- MY.GAMES B.V.
- 8h median play time
"War Robots Multiplayer Battles" is a 3D shooter game with mech robots, set in a war-torn world. Its intriguing story, good mechanics, and fantastic visuals make it enjoyable, but the game is marred by excessive grinding, frequent ads, bugs, and occasional humor. Marketed as a PvP mech robot shooter, it encourages players to win the Great Iron War.
Reviews
- The game has great graphics and engaging gameplay, making it fun to play.
- There is a wide variety of robots and weapons to choose from, allowing for diverse strategies.
- The game offers opportunities to earn rewards through watching ads, which can help free-to-play players.
- The game is heavily pay-to-win, making it difficult for free-to-play players to compete effectively.
- Matchmaking is often unbalanced, frequently pairing lower-level players with those who have significantly upgraded equipment.
- There are numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with ads not providing rewards and frequent crashes.
- graphics1,281 mentions
- 66 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their high quality and detail, often described as some of the best seen in mobile gaming. However, many players express frustration over performance issues, such as lag and crashes, particularly after updates that have altered the graphics. Additionally, there are calls for more customizable graphics settings to accommodate a wider range of devices, as some players find the game unplayable on lower-end hardware. Overall, while the graphics are a highlight, they are marred by technical issues and a perceived shift towards a pay-to-win model.
“The graphics are amazing and I love how they did the game; it's so fun and there are a lot of robots, so I will continue playing.”
“Graphics are amazing, gameplay is smooth, matchups are great. As a free-to-play player, I'm happy to see that despite the premium pay-to-win items giving a major advantage, the free-to-play aspect still holds up as it did in the past.”
“The graphics are great for a mobile game, and it runs well on low-end phones.”
“The graphics have gotten worse, looks like a game from the 90's, disgusting.”
“The remastered version has horrible graphics, full of shiny, splash effects that impede your view of what is going on.”
“I did put 5 stars but ever since the change the graphics it sucks like hell!!!!.....background was so bad that you can't see the enemy at distance background all blend in can't see where you firing at!!!!!...i would recommend not to play this game it be waste of time.....i actually invested time and money ....now....i can't play anymore....who ever update this game he or she don't know what the hell is doing.....basically remaster the game kills all originality.”
- monetization786 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 82 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players labeling it as a "cash grab" due to the high costs of in-app purchases and the overwhelming number of ads. While players can earn rewards by watching ads, many report that these ads often fail to deliver promised benefits, leading to frustration. Overall, the game is perceived as heavily favoring those who spend money, creating a challenging environment for free-to-play users who must endure extensive ad-watching to progress.
“The monetization seems decent so far, about what you expect from this sort of game.”
“It's a fun game, but monetization has been intense.”
“In-game purchases are very expensive in real money and give a substantial in-game advantage.”
“Game used to be good, now it's just a cash grab with pay-to-win weapons/robots and constant ads for the in-game store.”
“You either watch countless ads or pay a lot of money to progress, making it feel like a cash grab.”
“The monetization is predatory and Pixonic has a clear drive to put making money above all else.”
- gameplay769 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
“The different weapons and mechanics for each robot turns each round into a new fun experience.”
“The gameplay is great, don't get me wrong!”
“The gameplay is fun and really exciting.”
“Loved the game but after reaching level 20 you encounter people who literally pay to win that can outmatch you in seconds, so it is very unbalanced because you have to put a lot of time or a lot of money to get the gameplay close to decent.”
“Gameplay is often quite exciting, but the necessary upgrades to keep up with a decent level of gameplay are way overpriced.”
“This game is beyond what I expected; the gameplay, controls, and graphics are absolutely amazing, but the gameplay itself is very slow.”
- stability249 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, lagging, and crashing during gameplay. Many players experience issues such as the game freezing during battles, loading screens, and after watching ads, leading to frustration and loss of progress. Despite some improvements in graphics and gameplay, the persistent glitches and lack of timely fixes from developers have left many players dissatisfied and unable to enjoy the game fully.
“No glitches, no bugs, no ads, no losing progress; nothing bad about it.”
“Good game, there are no glitches.”
“Great game, no glitches or problems; really fun, cool sounds, maps, and bots. I hope all the players enjoy it!”
“The game is unstable; it can't keep up with the amount of stuff happening in battles, making it very laggy and jerky. By the time your robot actually deploys, you automatically die because the game can't register spawning or shooting. In the past 5 battles I played, it either freezes and crashes or doesn't deploy my robots at all. I've tried contacting the developers about this issue but keep getting the same response of them saying to check my Wi-Fi. It's not the Wi-Fi; it's your game.”
“Game constantly freezes and boots you from matches. It lags, it freezes, and the matchmaking, which was changed 4 years ago, is still terrible.”
“The latest update sucks; the game freezes a lot and never works again unless I close it and reopen it. Besides, the black market rewards for 10 and 100 cards are the worst and mostly a waste of time and effort collecting cards from battles.”
- grinding185 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive time and effort required to progress without spending real money. While some enjoy the grind as part of the gameplay experience, the consensus is that the game has shifted towards a pay-to-win model, making it nearly impossible for free-to-play users to compete effectively. Overall, players feel that the balance between grinding and rewards is skewed, leading to a tedious and often discouraging experience.
“It's a pay to win game at this point if you want to be the best. I spent hours on here and I'm a grinding type of person, but when you get the perfect setup that you like, it gets destroyed because there is something new that is way better.”
“The game is unbalanced and a heavy grind. Like every other review says, it's a pay to win game where money is obviously the main goal over player enjoyment. The game makes it near impossible to get higher tier robots by requiring components, which is okay, I like a little grinding, but not that much.”
“Good game, but at higher levels it is nearly impossible to get newer robots and weapons without either paying tons of money (like around $100 for a single robot or weapon) or grinding for months for one weapon or robot.”
- story114 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 82 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect receives mixed feedback, with some players appreciating the well-developed storyline and engaging gameplay, while others criticize the lack of a substantial narrative or campaign mode. Many users express a desire for more diverse missions and objectives, as the current tasks often feel repetitive and overly reliant on combat. Additionally, concerns about the game's pay-to-win structure overshadow the story experience, making it difficult for free-to-play players to progress meaningfully.
“Really well developed storyline and gameplay.”
“This game is so fascinating, the storyline and the characters were well crafted, and in a small way, I get to be part of the story as well.”
“The graphics are phenomenal, the storyline is well put together, and Pixonic is always eager to push new updates.”
“Though no storylines in this game, playing and upgrading your unit as you level up is surprisingly interesting and you can add more fun by playing with your friends.”
“We destroy all enemies and yet the story ends as we are defeated... you definitely may need to take a closer look at the parameters of your game design.”
“The lore of this game is literally the most nonsensical story ever written.”
- optimization85 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a significant concern among users, with many reporting performance issues, especially on older or lower-end devices. While some players appreciate the graphics and gameplay, they express frustration over lag, freezing, and the need for better performance settings. Frequent updates have not consistently improved optimization, leading to a perception that the developers prioritize content over fixing existing performance problems.
“This game would be near perfection if it gave the same performance to all phones instead of certain performances on different phones, but overall a great enjoyable game.”
“The graphics and the performance optimizations on this game are amazing.”
“The game really needs refinement: how the robots interact with objects on maps, better matchmaking logic, better moderation (many cheaters! you come across 1 per 3-4 matches) and many more optimizations.”
“Now, even at the lowest performance settings, the game lags in almost every match.”
“I honestly didn't think it was possible to have worse performance and more lag in this game, but you proved me wrong with the remastered release.”
- music51 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing a desire for a return to the original soundtrack, which they found more fitting for gameplay. While some appreciate the new tracks and their energetic quality, others find the current music, particularly the Christmas-themed tunes, irritating and out of place. Overall, there is a strong call for more variety and options to customize the music experience.
“I really appreciate how well the graphics are and the cool music.”
“Great graphics, cool bots & weapons, awesome music, and fun gameplay.”
“The new update has cool music.”
“I downloaded it and it just kept singing a Christmas song with a bunch of pictures and nothing happened; the game never started and that song is really irritating.”
“Seriously, what is this music? The end-game stats look absolutely horrible.”
“The only thing is the Christmas music; it's very annoying and it will keep on playing until February again.”
- humor23 mentions
- 96 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it entertaining and hilarious, particularly in the context of gameplay and customization, while others express frustration over lag and pay-to-win mechanics that detract from the fun. Many reviews highlight moments of comedic irony, such as the game's performance issues and the absurdity of its monetization strategies. Overall, while some aspects of the game are described as funny and engaging, the humor is often overshadowed by gameplay frustrations and financial concerns.
“This is a funny game where you get more motivation to lose game lol.”
“Gameplay is super fun and sometimes hilarious!”
“Hilariously quick.”
“Not funny because I spent years playing this game.”
- emotional5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a mix of frustration and nostalgia regarding the emotional aspect of the game. While some find the controls finicky and detrimental to their experience, others appreciate the smooth gameplay and wholesome graphics, indicating a complex emotional response that combines both enjoyment and irritation.
“After years of not touching the game, I decided to see if anything changed.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly replayable due to its engaging gameplay, good controls, and a diverse selection of mechs and weapons that encourage strategic play. While some users express a desire for improved playability, the overall consensus is that the variety and tactical elements contribute significantly to the game's replay value.
“Overall: good controls, fun gameplay, there's enough tactics to make it interesting, and the wide variety of mechs and guns makes it replayable and interesting.”
“I would like to talk about other things, like animation and graphics; I'm surprised the game has ragdoll physics. But in all honesty, playability and replay value are more of a concern to me.”
“Amazing graphics and fun gameplay. This was one of my childhood games, and I really enjoy it, but Pixonic, can you please make the game more playable for everyone?”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is negatively impacted by a pay-to-win model, which users feel is driven by the company's greed. This creates a competitive environment that favors players willing to spend money, detracting from the overall experience and enjoyment.
“Unfortunately, the company is run by greedy people who don't care that their gambling themes and pay-to-win atmosphere make it impossible to stay competitive without shelling out cash.”
“Pay-to-win players muddy the atmosphere.”
“Constant updates make it more of a pay-to-win atmosphere.”