War Thunder Mobile

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"War Thunder Mobile" offers unique gameplay with legendary tanks, ships, and aircraft in a single battle, showcasing perfect graphics. However, it features excessive grinding, numerous bugs, and overbearing advertisements. While the concept is enticing, be prepared for these challenges and make the most of thrilling multi-vehicle warfare.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,080 reviews

graphics194 positive mentions

monetization33 negative mentions

The graphics are stunning and comparable to the PC version, providing an immersive experience.
Gameplay is engaging and offers a variety of vehicles, making it enjoyable for both tank and naval battles.
Frequent updates and events keep the content fresh and exciting for players.

Matchmaking is often unbalanced, frequently pairing low-level players with high-tier opponents, leading to frustrating experiences.
The game suffers from frequent crashes and connectivity issues, making it difficult to enjoy uninterrupted gameplay.
The controls can be clunky and unresponsive, particularly for tank movement and aiming, which detracts from the overall experience.

graphics
311 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
34%
3%
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their impressive realism and detail, often compared favorably to PC counterparts. However, many users express a desire for more customization options in the graphics settings to optimize performance and reduce lag, particularly on lower-end devices. While the visuals are generally praised, some players report issues with optimization and frame rates, especially during intense gameplay.
- “The graphics are stunning, especially for a mobile platform.”
- “Warthunder sets a new standard with its stunning graphics and realistic physics, immersing players in intense battles.”
- “The graphics are immaculate while still maintaining a good fps.”
- “Although I see a lot of people's experience get ruined because of the graphic optimization.”
- “But there are quite some flaws I noticed, the textures in low graphics are bad, I know it's supposed to be bad but it's just so bad.”
- “Glitchy, laggy, utter garbage, I have a gaming phone with an amazing processor, it never struggles with games, then I download this, and I somehow can't run anything more than low graphics, and even on low, I will still randomly get struck with a PowerPoint presentation should someone dare to use smoke.”
gameplay
206 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
50%
3%
The gameplay is generally praised for its variety of vehicles, realistic physics, and engaging mechanics, providing a fun and immersive experience across air, ground, and naval battles. However, players have noted issues with steep learning curves, unbalanced matchmaking, and a lack of control customization, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. While many appreciate the smooth performance and graphics, concerns about pay-to-win elements and frustrating mechanics persist, indicating room for improvement.
- “The variety of vehicles and realistic physics add depth to the gameplay, though the learning curve can be steep for new players.”
- “From navigating treacherous terrain to engaging in strategic firefights, the gameplay is both challenging and rewarding.”
- “The gameplay is smooth and engaging, offering a variety of vehicles and battlefields.”
- “It appears all the developers are worried about is making new vehicles instead of fixing the mechanics.”
- “Although there are major flaws in this game, particularly with the controls customization feature, we can't customize the controls for the firing button and the scope button, making gameplay much harder and less enjoyable.”
- “It's a pay-to-win game; most enemies I've encountered can one-shot me, while my shots often result in non-penetration. This creates an unbalanced experience for newer players against high-tier players.”
optimization
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
50%
18%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its performance on low-end devices and noting improvements over time, while others report significant issues such as low frame rates, lag, and clunky controls. Many users express a desire for further optimization, particularly for mid-range devices, and suggest enhancements like customizable graphics settings to improve overall gameplay experience. Despite these concerns, some players still find the game enjoyable and commend its potential.
- “Constant updates are made to make the game even better; it runs smoothly on low-end devices. Update: 04-04-2024, a few months have passed, and it has improved a lot.”
- “It's a great game, also good job with the game optimization for lower-end devices; it handles like butter.”
- “Awesome graphics on low-end devices and good rendering; optimized very well ❤️‍🩹.”
- “Terrible experience overall, clunky controls, no optimization, packet loss galore and rampant wallet warriors.”
- “Very bad performance optimization.”
- “Games glitching, stuttering, fps drops and heavy lag since last update.”
monetization
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
16%
73%
The monetization system in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting a heavy reliance on ads and microtransactions that can feel exploitative. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards without being overwhelmed by them, others criticize the game as a "cash grab" with limited free-to-play options and a frustrating progression system. Overall, players express a desire for a more balanced approach that rewards skill without excessive monetization pressure.
- “Really, almost no ads unless you want them.”
- “Free to play with no ads.”
- “Good tank game, great tanks and skins, and no ads; that's good.”
- “But tank kill sometimes so I'll play for about 1 match per day, then stop because the progression system and monetization system make it entirely a waste of time to put any serious effort into this game.”
- “The implementation is a cash grab.”
- “Pay to win and pay to progress, just like the main game, and ads included.”
grinding
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
2%
90%
The grinding aspect of the game is a significant point of contention among players, with many expressing that it can be excessively time-consuming, especially without a premium account. While some players find the grinding manageable and even enjoyable due to the game's engaging mechanics, others feel it detracts from the overall experience, particularly when forced to grind through lower-tier vehicles to access desired tanks. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the game offers fun gameplay, the grinding can be frustrating and may require a pay-to-win approach for a smoother experience.
- “The gameplay is very good and not too grindy.”
- “Tanks aren't tedious to unlock.”
- “Amazing game in every sense, no obligatory ads, great vehicle graphics, realism, and it's not too grindy.”
- “Although if you don't have premium, grinding is insanely difficult.”
- “The game is great but very grindy; it'll take you like a straight no breaks to get to even tier 5 probably. Leveling up is a huge pain since it takes so long.”
- “This game forces you to pay or be stuck grinding for 2 weeks.”
story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
74%
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The story aspect of the game is perceived as lacking depth and variety, with players expressing a desire for more engaging missions, particularly the return of aircraft missions from the PC version. Many users feel that the current mission structure is repetitive and frustrating, especially due to issues with teamwork and matchmaking, while also calling for a clearer division between tank and naval missions. Overall, there is a strong demand for more diverse content and improvements to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “Wicked game, good maps, few upgrades like more ships in other words aircraft carrier, better variety of planes and more modern tanks, helicopters and missions more.”
- “I like it but you can put missions like D-Day, more nations, more maps, more tanks, ships, planes or jets.”
- “I still like the game; the tanks are expertly rendered and on par with the ones in museums. The mission maps are nicely designed as well.”
- “You'll win 1 or 2 then back to the same story.”
- “I would love for you to divide the mission quests for tanks and naval, but keep the same progress because I hate naval gameplay. Even though I love your game, naval is just boring to play.”
- “You can't select the map you want, or the mission you want.”
stability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
90%
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and lag issues that significantly disrupt gameplay. Many players experience problems such as the game freezing during downloads, erratic controls, and unexpected disconnections, leading to a frustrating gaming experience. While some updates have attempted to address these issues, the overall consensus is that the game remains plagued by bugs and instability.
- “Good graphics, the gameplay is amazing for a mobile variation. Smooth and clear, no glitches. The aviation action is the best!”
- “I only wish that there was a glossary (or pop-up info) of what each icon or reward item means. Utterly no glitches here on my Samsung A53.”
- “What is wrong with this new update? It keeps crashing, the graphics are really buggy, and the crashing problem did not get fixed.”
- “Every time I turn right on my plane, it glitches and turns me all the way to the right. It's very annoying when I'm in a fight.”
- “Between lag, glitches, mods, wall glitches, and just lousy connection, this mobile version is about trash. Maybe 1 good game in a dozen.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is often highlighted through its quirky in-game voice characters and the absurdity of gameplay mechanics, such as tanks taking excessive damage or bugs that lead to comical situations. Players find amusement in the game's inconsistencies and the randomness of its reward system, often leading to funny moments during battles. Overall, while some aspects of the game frustrate users, the humor derived from these experiences adds a lighthearted touch to the gameplay.
- “I love this very very much but when I want to play there is always something, I don't know, but lots of updates 😀 but gameplay is the best and sometimes I get funny 🤣”
- “They take like 100 bullets to die and it's hilarious seeing the entire enemy team try to kill you.”
- “It's hilarious how the reward randomizer works.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
22%
33%
The music in the game is generally praised for enhancing the overall experience, with players appreciating its beauty and integration into gameplay. However, some users find certain tracks repetitive or distracting, which can detract from their enjoyment. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong aspect of the game, contributing to its stunning visuals and immersive naval experience.
- “I'm enjoying playing this game with this beautiful experience and with the soundtrack and the smooth control 👌.”
- “But the naval experience is wonderful; the graphics (even low graphics), the music, the effects, the gameplay, all stunning.”
- “Astounding piece of optimization, attention to details at its peak, perfect game size noticing how good the work and good soundtracks.”
- “It's a real pain to have to keep going through the dumb song and dance.”
- “And the music!”
- “I bought YouTube Music Premium just so I can't listen while playing.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
Users note that Naval offers good replayability on mobile and is friendly for free-to-play players, though there are suggestions for improvements to enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- “Naval is much more playable on mobile, and it's very free-to-play friendly.”
- “The game lacks significant content updates, making it feel repetitive after the first playthrough.”
- “Once you complete the main story, there’s little incentive to replay the game.”
- “The limited choices and outcomes in gameplay diminish its replayability.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is marked by frustration and confusion, as players experience significant control issues that disrupt their gameplay. Users express a sense of helplessness due to technical problems, which detracts from their overall enjoyment and immersion in the game.