War Selection

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War Selection is a single player and multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Glyph Worlds and was released on October 8, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

This a pseudo-historical classic RTS with a Battle Royale mode, where game fraction is chosen on-the-go. Up to 62 players in one match fight on a random map.

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Audience ScoreBased on 7,189 reviews

gameplay111 positive mentions

monetization26 negative mentions

War Selection offers a unique blend of historical periods, allowing players to immerse themselves in different eras and develop civilizations from the Stone Age to the Space Age.
The game mechanics are intuitive and easy to grasp, making it accessible for newcomers while still providing depth for veterans.
The multiplayer mode is chaotic and exciting, with the potential for intense battles and strategic alliances.

The game suffers from severe balance issues, with certain factions being overpowered and making it difficult for new players to compete.
Many players experience long matchmaking times and frequent disconnects, leading to frustrating gameplay.
The monetization model is criticized for locking essential game modes and factions behind paywalls, making it feel less like a truly free-to-play experience.

gameplay
322 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its solid mechanics, dynamic maps, and engaging multiplayer experience reminiscent of classic RTS titles like Age of Empires. However, many also criticize the game for its steep learning curve, repetitive strategies, and issues with balance, particularly regarding pay-to-win elements and the complexity of certain mechanics. Overall, while the game shows potential and offers enjoyable moments, it requires further refinement and balancing to enhance the player experience.
- “I'm really enjoying how dynamic gameplay feels.”
- “The mechanics are easy to pick up if you’re familiar with RTS games, but there’s enough depth to keep things interesting.”
- “With engaging gameplay that includes base building, resource extraction, and epic warfare, the unique mechanics and dynamic battles against dozens of players on procedurally generated maps make this game a battlefield masterpiece.”
- “The non-intuitive and complex gameplay makes the game inaccessible to inexperienced players.”
- “Gameplay is extremely slow, repetitive, and boring.”
- “The mechanics are convoluted and poorly explained, leaving new players utterly bewildered.”
graphics
206 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the decent visuals and optimization for a free-to-play title, while others criticize them as outdated or lacking detail compared to modern standards. Many users note that while the graphics are serviceable, they could benefit from further polishing and updates to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the visuals are seen as a secondary concern to gameplay, with some players expressing nostalgia for older RTS graphics reminiscent of titles like Age of Empires.
- “The graphics are stunning, and the gameplay is both challenging and rewarding.”
- “The developers have managed to strike a perfect balance between realism and a stylized aesthetic, creating a visually appealing world that draws you in and enhances the overall immersion.”
- “The graphics are beautiful for a free-to-play game, and there is only one paid transaction, and that is to play with friends.”
- “This is the worst strategy game I have ever played. For a 2019 game, the graphics look terrible. I would have played it in 2005, maybe.”
- “The graphics lack detail, and the animations are clunky.”
- “Graphics are terrible, the controls are garbage, general game design is clunky and obnoxious.”
monetization
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the heavy reliance on microtransactions that lock essential content behind paywalls, leading to perceptions of it being a cash grab. While some users appreciate the ability to earn in-game currency through gameplay, the overall sentiment leans towards dissatisfaction with the balance and fairness of the monetization system, which many feel detracts from the gaming experience. A few players noted that if microtransactions were limited to cosmetic items, the game would be more enjoyable and less frustrating.
- “It's free-to-play with fair monetization, so it's worth trying if you enjoy large-scale strategy battles!”
- “I would highly recommend this game especially if you don't want to spend a fortune on in-game items as you can earn them through playing online matches. Aside from the in-game purchase system, the game is quick-paced and perfect for any play style.”
- “The in-game purchases are all cosmetic and not game-breaking.”
- “The monetization is also all kinds of crazy.”
- “Game is basically an abandoned cash grab hidden behind the most overt paywall schema I've seen to date.”
- “Fun game, however the bad type of monetization keeps me from playing this game; it takes about 100 hours on average to unlock a single civilization, and it gets really stale not being able to choose any other civilization unless you spend money on the game.”
grinding
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized, with many players feeling it is excessively time-consuming and tedious, often requiring hundreds of hours to unlock content or compete effectively. While some appreciate the game's charm and the ability to earn rewards through gameplay rather than purchases, the overwhelming consensus is that the grind can detract from the overall enjoyment, especially for new players. Balancing issues and the need for significant grinding to access basic game modes further exacerbate the frustration, leading to a mixed reception regarding its free-to-play model.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Extremely grindy, don't bother - restricting access to basic game modes - the game becomes terrible at the industrial stage.”
- “This game is full of lies... and just grinding money and unbalanced as hell.”
- “Every nation you pay for (or spend dozens of hours grinding) has vastly superior equipment and capabilities than the free industrial revolution, making it painful and un-fun to counter them.”
story
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate a general lack of a traditional story mode, with many players expressing a desire for a campaign that includes narrative elements. While some mention the potential for future story content, the current gameplay primarily focuses on multiplayer and PvP experiences, leaving many users feeling that the absence of a story detracts from their overall enjoyment. A few reviews hint at evolving gameplay possibilities, but the consensus is that a dedicated story mode is highly anticipated.
- “The game continues to evolve after the main story, offering endless possibilities with each playthrough.”
- “Good storyline.”
- “I'd love this game much more if there was a campaign game mode where you fight against an AI and follow a story. I grew up on Age of Empires, so this was nice though.”
- “The only PvE content seems to be the tag 'singleplayer' and the tutorial mission, no bots for private games either... just PvP.”
- “Other than that, I am personally hoping that the devs will try to make a solid story-driven campaign.”
optimization
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues, including high GPU usage, lag, and stuttering, particularly during large battles or late-game scenarios. While some users noted that the game runs well on lower-end systems and is relatively stable in early access, the overall sentiment leans towards a need for substantial improvements in optimization to enhance gameplay experience.
- “Graphics are simple but good enough for big battles, and the game is surprisingly optimized.”
- “Even well optimized as I get little to no lag until the industrial era (end game) which is nice since I play on a mediocre laptop.”
- “For an in-development game, it is quite well optimized and relatively glitch-free.”
- “Unfortunately, the game is poorly optimized.”
- “This game is badly optimized because even if you have a good PC that can handle any other games, you still get very low FPS in this game, sometimes down to 2 FPS at maximum.”
- “The performance is absolutely trash; the 2005 game-like style is great, but combining it with state-of-the-art low performance efficiency is a whole new idea.”
stability
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and optimization issues that hinder gameplay. Common problems include unit pathfinding errors, freezing, and crashes, particularly on non-Windows systems. While some players find enjoyment in the game despite these issues, many express frustration over its current state, suggesting it is not yet ready for a stable gaming experience.
- “For an early access game, War Selection is bug-free and really fun so far!”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a stable gaming experience.”
- “I've played for hours without encountering any issues; the stability is impressive!”
- “The game is very very buggy and poorly optimized.”
- “The game is buggy and doesn't even launch under certain conditions; I couldn't run the game at all. If you're using something other than Windows, I recommend playing other games because the engine itself wouldn't start. The dev is working on the problem (according to what they said), but at the moment it's unplayable.”
- “This game is a buggy mess; unit pathing is some of the worst I've ever seen, and they block each other's way constantly.”
humor
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it hilariously entertaining, especially when playing with friends. Many highlight the amusing interactions and quirky glitches, such as cavemen and absurd scenarios, which contribute to a light-hearted experience. However, some players express frustration with toxic behavior in the community, which can detract from the fun.
- “Well, War Selection made me feel like a prehistoric caveman trying to build a spaceship - hilariously impossible but addictively entertaining.”
- “There are hilarious moments when your 1920s armored car blaps a saber-tooth tiger hassling your lumbermen, or goes boar hunting.”
- “This game made me laugh for the first eight hours after I sat down and started playing.”
- “The humor in the game falls flat, often relying on outdated jokes that don't resonate with players.”
- “I expected a lot more laughs, but the attempts at humor feel forced and unoriginal.”
- “The comedic elements are hit or miss, and unfortunately, they mostly miss, leaving the game feeling dull.”
music
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising its cultural diversity and adaptive transitions between eras, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users criticize the lack of variety, repetitive tracks, and instances of dullness, particularly during gameplay. Overall, while the soundtrack is noted as a highlight, it may become monotonous over extended play sessions.
- “The music is phenomenal; it's tailored to sound like the culture you're playing, it's adaptive and changes when you move up in era, and some even have a variant for when you get into battle.”
- “Edit as of 930 hours - this game truly is great, there are obviously problems but the music is amazing and unique for each country and age, with new updates adding content and mechanics with each country.”
- “On top of that, every culture and every nation has their own thematic background music.”
- “The music resets and plays twice when closing the game store.”
- “I think it plays the same song endlessly.”
- “Music is dull.”
replayability
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, driven by dynamic maps, a unique civilization progression system, and a variety of playable countries. While some players note a grindy experience and potential overwhelm for newcomers, the game's engaging mechanics and updates enhance its long-term appeal, making it a standout in the free-to-play RTS genre.
- “Overall, War Selection offers a fresh RTS experience with high replay value.”
- “For a free game, I wasn’t expecting much, but this game has fantastic long-term potential and great replayability.”
- “Compared to other titles like Age of Empires, it offers a unique civilization progression system which adds a layer of strategy and replayability.”
- “Random maps give a lot of replayability.”
- “Lots of unique units give the game massive replayability.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a mix of deep emotional engagement and frustration with the game, highlighting both the addictive nature of its gameplay and the disappointment stemming from perceived developer negligence and poor communication. While some moments evoke strong feelings, such as humor and nostalgia, the overall sentiment is marred by negative experiences related to community interactions and game balance issues.
- “Probably the best and most emotional two hours of my life.”
- “Well, war selection made me feel like a prehistoric caveman trying to build a spaceship - hilariously impossible but addictively entertaining.”
- “I think I shed a tear at the sight of this braindead country.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics effectively enhance the atmosphere, immersing players in historical eras and contributing to the overall aesthetic appeal. Many users appreciate the engaging atmosphere, particularly during large-scale battles, which adds to the excitement and intensity of gameplay. However, some players have expressed frustration with the community dynamics, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “The game looks good; I like the atmosphere of it.”
- “What this does is enable large late game fights with tons of units, which makes for a really great atmosphere.”
- “The graphics of the game are designed in a style that well supports the atmosphere of historical eras.”
- “I removed this game from my favorites list on Steam. The chaotic atmosphere inside their Discord server has made it impossible for me to report bugs or provide feedback.”