War, the Game

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War, the Game is a single player and multiplayer real-time strategy game. It was developed by GabberGames.com and was released on January 12, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"War, the Game" is a real-time strategy game that simulates modern warfare. Players control military units and resources to defeat opponents in tactical combat. The game features a wide range of weapons, vehicles, and terrain for various strategies, but its complex mechanics may be challenging for newcomers.

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62%

Audience ScoreBased on 205 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game is intuitive and offers a fun experience for strategists, allowing for victories even against tough odds.
It provides a simple yet deep gameplay experience, making it a great alternative for those looking for a less complicated war game.
The graphics are visually appealing, and the game runs smoothly on lower-end systems.

The game suffers from frequent crashes, especially at startup, which can be frustrating for players.
The unit selection system is cumbersome, making it difficult to manage large stacks of units effectively.
The tutorial and constant in-game tips can become annoying and disrupt the flow of gameplay.

gameplay
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
75%
6%
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity, appealing to casual players but lacking depth for seasoned RTS fans. While the mechanics are easy to grasp, they often feel overly simplistic and can lead to repetitive experiences, with limited strategic options and confusing rules. Despite its nice visuals and some engaging elements, many players find the gameplay lacks substance and complexity, making it less satisfying over time.
- “Overall the mechanics are not bad.”
- “The gameplay is fun without a doubt.”
- “It's simple, with enough rules to allow for strategic thinking and gameplay.”
- “The novelty from missions comes from the nations involved and not the gameplay itself.”
- “The AI and yourself trade pieces 1:1 without any other mechanics such as specialization, XP, or positioning on the map affecting it, so your only hope is to bait, kite, zerg, and otherwise cheese the AI around until you can, hopefully, win.”
- “Overall, I give the game a 3.5/10 - it offers no more than any other RTS game, has a poor amount of content, and thus gets stale very fast in addition to suffering from too slow gameplay.”
story
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
77%
8%
The game's story is minimal, focusing on various scenario missions rather than a cohesive narrative, where players act as a general-for-hire assisting nations in their quests for dominance. While the initial missions serve as helpful tutorials, the gameplay quickly escalates in difficulty, often requiring multiple attempts to succeed. Despite the lack of a strong storyline, the mission-based structure and strategic gameplay elements provide an engaging experience, though some players find the mechanics repetitive and the tutorial dialogues overly lengthy.
- “The campaign is fun and has quite a lot of different missions to play.”
- “While many games of this genre do offer various scenarios, War, the game takes this one step further and some of the missions are more like puzzles than anything else.”
- “Unlike many other games of this genre, War, the game does not offer a main storyline, but instead various scenario missions - some also in multiplayer - which will reward you with a certain amount of stars when you fulfill specific extra conditions (these may vary from the time you required to the amount of money you spent, etc.).”
- “The story is fairly basic - you play as a general-for-hire and will have to aid different nations in their conquests for world domination.”
- “Now in singleplayer you can speed up the time and also save, but this mode really suffers from its nonexistent versatility - most of the missions have one and only one way to be beaten, whilst in the large scheme world wars, the AI always goes back to their one strategy, making the game very monotonous.”
graphics
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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59%
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a simplistic and minimalist design that many players find appealing, offering a clean and fluid aesthetic that enhances gameplay without overwhelming the player. While some users appreciate the unique art style and smooth performance, others note that the rudimentary visuals may not satisfy those seeking more detailed graphics. Overall, the game successfully balances its straightforward visuals with engaging mechanics, making it accessible for a wide range of computers.
- “The game shows that indie developers do not need to try to compete with big companies in the graphics department and only have to come up with an interesting design choice in order to capture the attention of the player with a simple, clean, efficient look.”
- “The graphics are very fluid, run great, feel smooth, and are very comfortable.”
- “Really digging the art style, calling back to the retro 80's but still keeping it smooth.”
- “The animations, graphics, sounds, and gameplay are very basic, and the game feels like it was originally created for mobile devices.”
- “The graphics are a bit simplistic for me, but it gives the PC an easy way to handle a huge map with no problems.”
- “There is not much in the sense of 'graphics' in this game.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
44%
17%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its quirky and enjoyable tracks that enhance the casual atmosphere, while others find it repetitive or mismatched with the game's theme. Many users noted that the soundtrack can be overly loud and distracting, leading some to prefer listening to their own music instead. Overall, while the music contributes to the game's ambiance, it may not resonate with everyone and could benefit from further refinement.
- “The music is nice; while it does repeat a lot, it at least sounds good.”
- “The soundtrack offers a selection of quirky and enjoyable tracks, lending the game a more casual feel.”
- “Finally, what really made this game stand out was the atmosphere created by the glitched-up view of the planet, coupled with the glitchy tutorial AI and the almost glitch-hop soundtrack, which went down very well with my ears.”
- “The splash intro screen with the 'company' logo, the music was terrible.”
- “The music is bad.”
- “While the game is still buggy and the music does not really give you the right atmosphere, this game will challenge you in new ways of thinking with pretty interesting graphics and a whole planet as a map to take control of and try to balance at once.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant bugs that affect gameplay, such as crashing issues and slow unit controls. While some players appreciate the fluid graphics and smooth performance, the overall experience is marred by persistent bugs that detract from enjoyment, leading to recommendations against playing due to these stability concerns.
- “The graphics are very fluid, run great, feel smooth, and are very comfortable.”
- “It was fast, fluid, and had no glitches.”
- “Controlling units and moving them around is buggy and slow sometimes, which is another disappointment I have with the game.”
- “I would not recommend this game; it is just too buggy and difficult to play with.”
- “Too buggy; I double click it, it minimizes, and I lose.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users note that the inclusion of optional scenarios and the workshop feature enhances the game's replayability. However, they suggest that adding an upgrade system, varied terrain, or deeper strategic elements could further improve the overall replay value.
- “The replay value in the optional scenarios is impressive.”
- “The workshop definitely adds to the overall balance and replayability.”
- “If there were an upgrade system or deeper levels of strategy, it would enhance the fun and increase replayability.”
- “The replay value in the optional scenarios is quite limited.”
- “The workshop definitely adds to the overall balance, but it doesn't significantly enhance replayability.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players highly praise the character development in the game, often rating it a perfect 10/10, indicating that it significantly enhances their overall experience and engagement with the story.
- “I bought the game specifically for the character development, and it did not disappoint! 10/10.”
- “The depth of character development in this game is truly impressive; I felt a real connection to each character.”
- “The way characters evolve throughout the story is remarkable, making every decision feel impactful.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
The game's atmosphere is highlighted by its unique, glitchy visuals of the planet, an unconventional tutorial AI, and a fitting glitch-hop soundtrack, all of which combine to create a distinctive and engaging experience.
- “Finally, what really made this game stand out was the atmosphere created by the glitched view of the planet, coupled with the glitchy tutorial AI and the almost glitch-hop soundtrack, which resonated beautifully with my ears.”
- “The immersive atmosphere of the game draws you in, making you feel like you're part of a living, breathing world filled with mystery and intrigue.”
- “Every corner of the game is filled with a unique ambiance that enhances the overall experience, making exploration feel rewarding and engaging.”
- “Finally, what really made this game stand out was the atmosphere created by the glitched view of the planet, coupled with the glitchy tutorial AI and the almost glitch-hop soundtrack, which went down very well with my ears.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game particularly amusing, highlighting the absurdity of "hilarious unit stacks" that can reach the moon, which adds a whimsical and entertaining element to the gameplay.
- “Hilarious unit stacks that reach the moon.”
- “Hilarious unit stacks that reach the moon.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is severely lacking, making it difficult to run in the background without issues. Players report constant stuttering in AI voiceovers, which detracts from the experience, despite decent battle sounds and simulation noises.
- “So poorly optimized that you can't do anything with it in the background.”
- “Battle sounds and simulation noise are good enough, although the constant stuttering of the AI voice, which is blamed on bugs in the simulation, got on my nerves shortly after. It doesn't help that the AI speaks in the most gravelly voice I have ever heard.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly during the tutorial and scenario phases, expressing a desire for more sandbox-style options to alleviate the repetitive nature of the gameplay.
- “I do hope that I can get through the tutorial/scenarios soon, as they are becoming somewhat tedious. I would like to see more 'sandbox' type options.”