War Theatre
- March 16, 2019
- Arcade Distillery
Get on SteamWar has come to Kasalli. As endless conflict rages, seven warriors discover an ancient power that promises mastery over any battlefield. War Theatre expands classic turn-based strategy gameplay with RPG elements. Choose your hero and take to battle in single-player campaigns set in a continent ravaged by ceaseless war. Complete quests to earn perks and unlock deeper customization options to refine…
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Reviews
- The artistic style of the game is visually striking and captures the harsh nature of its setting beautifully.
- The core gameplay is fun and familiar to fans of tactical games, with a simple rock-paper-scissors mechanic that can be engaging.
- The game offers a chance to experiment with different heroes and their abilities, providing a unique twist to the tactical experience.
- The game suffers from significant technical issues, including crashes, lag, and a clunky user interface.
- One-hit kills are too common, leading to a lack of strategic depth and making gameplay feel repetitive and unbalanced.
- There is a lack of progression and story, with all units and factions unlocked from the start, resulting in a feeling of emptiness and no sense of achievement.
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their artwork and visual style, reminiscent of classic titles like Advance Wars. However, players have reported significant performance issues, including lag and crashes, which detract from the overall experience.
“The artwork is great.”
“Nice graphics for what looks like an Advance Wars clone.”
“After seeing the art style and concepts in the video, I decided to give it a try.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is reminiscent of traditional handheld wargames, characterized by a lack of strategic depth, as most attacks easily destroy enemy units. Players are encouraged to engage in unit spamming and blobbing while managing their pacing and employing "rock paper scissors" mechanics to enhance their experience and mitigate frustration.
“There's absolutely no strategy involved: almost every attack will completely annihilate an enemy unit - which means that gameplay is limited to unit spamming and blobbing.”
“Make sure to pace yourself and utilize the 'rock paper scissors' mechanics to avoid rage quitting.”
“Gameplay is something likely familiar to anyone who has played one of any number of handheld wargames.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game features a campaign, but it is criticized for having a minimal storyline. Players are encouraged to engage with the arms dealer for quests that provide gold and perks, indicating that gameplay mechanics may take precedence over narrative depth.
“There is a campaign here, but very little storyline.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has been widely criticized for its instability, with many users describing it as a "buggy mess." This suggests significant technical issues that detract from the overall experience.
“A buggy mess.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the experience.”
