War Tortoise

89%
Game Brain Score Based on 63 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • optimization
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In "War Tortoise," control a massive walking tank and explore a vast open world, amassing an army of rodent soldiers and mechanical beetles. With numerous upgrades, abilities, and heroes to unlock, customize your playstyle and unleash legendary tortoises in this unique blend of idle gameplay and RPG elements. Experience a mix of exploration, freedom, and depth with advanced graphics and an interesting setting.

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89%
Audience ScoreBased on 63 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique blend of idle, auto-battler, and tower defense mechanics, providing a fun and engaging gameplay loop.
  • The graphics and character designs are charming, with cute woodland critters and a visually appealing aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.
  • The game has a wealth of content, including various upgrades, mini-games, and a balanced economy that allows for enjoyable progression without microtransactions.
  • The tutorial is lacking, making it difficult for new players to understand the mechanics and features of the game without external help.
  • There are frequent crashes and performance issues, particularly in more asset-heavy areas, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to lost progress.
  • The game can feel overly grindy, with some players expressing frustration over the reliance on RNG for equipment and upgrades, leading to a sense of imbalance.
  • gameplay9 mentions

    The gameplay of the game is a blend of idle clicker, auto battler, and tower defense mechanics, creating an engaging loop that balances hands-on and idle elements. While it retains some mobile game features, it offers a unique experience with interesting mechanics and impressive graphics, promising at least 50 hours of playtime. Overall, players find it fun and rewarding once they acclimate to its mechanics.

    • “Game combines idle clicker with auto battler and tower defense, creating a fun gameplay loop.”
    • “Overall, War Tortoise has a great balance of hands-on and idle gameplay.”
    • “Great gameplay, great models and graphics, and all around tons of fun!”
    • “But features such as the gem system, various timed features like quests, and other mechanics typically used in mobile games give it a strong mobile game feel.”
    • “This is one of those idle/incremental games, so the gameplay is somewhat similar to others in the genre: you start off, not getting very far, dying, and restarting, but with a little bit of a bonus for your second playthrough.”
    • “I can't speak too much of the mechanics, as I feel like I've just scratched the surface, but it seems like it has at least 50 hours of gameplay, making this a bargain.”
  • graphics6 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for being fun and visually appealing, with many noting that they enhance the overall enjoyment of the gameplay. However, some reviewers point out that the aesthetics reflect its origins as a mobile game, which may detract from the experience for some players. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, contributing to the game's engaging and enjoyable atmosphere.

    • “Fun, easy, mindless progression with excellent graphics.”
    • “The graphics are so much fun to watch.”
    • “Great gameplay, great models and graphics, and all around tons of fun!”
    • “Considering this game was imported to Steam/PC from mobile, it is understandable for its current aesthetics to feel like it came out of a mobile game.”
    • “Other than more fancy graphics, it is the epitome of a 'pay to progress correctly' mobile game.”
  • optimization5 mentions

    Reviews indicate that the game suffers from performance issues, with many users expressing a desire for improved PC optimization to enhance overall gameplay experience. There is a consensus that with better optimization, the game could achieve significantly higher performance levels.

    • “With better resources on a PC, this would play comfortably if properly optimized.”
    • “Would love more PC optimization though, I feel the game could reach a higher level of performance with some love.”
    • “With better resources on a PC, this would play comfortably... if properly optimized.”
    • “Performance issues.”
  • monetization5 mentions

    The game is praised for its monetization model, being a single-purchase title with no microtransactions or ads, which enhances the overall experience. The developers have effectively replaced potential microtransactions with bonuses, ensuring that player progress remains enjoyable and not frustratingly slow. Overall, the monetization approach is seen as a positive aspect that contributes to a fun and engaging gameplay experience.

    • “As stated, all the microtransactions are gone, and the developers put a lot of work into making it work around that concept.”
    • “The removal of microtransactions might be a problem if they were just 'taken away' - a lot of idle games give you very slow progress without the little purchases, so if you were to just 'remove' those purchases, you would barely make any progress at all.”
    • “The developers of War Tortoise made sure this would not happen with this game - yes, they took away all those little microtransactions, but in their place they put a bunch of little bonuses, so the progress isn't painfully slow.”
    • “Imagine my joy when I discovered that the game was not only available on Steam, but available as a single-purchase game with no microtransactions.”
  • humor3 mentions

    The humor in the game is consistently praised as hilarious and engaging, with a fun and silly tone that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the clever integration of humor into gameplay mechanics, particularly through the unlocking of skills for units.

    • “It's absolutely hilarious and hypnotizing at the same time.”
    • “It's fun, silly, and there is plenty of humor.”
    • “Skills... funny thing... each unit can have some skills that you can unlock; to unlock the second, you need to unlock the first, and so on.”
  • story1 mentions

    The game features a substantial amount of content, including a story, but it fails to engage players' interest effectively.

    • “This game has a lot of content surprisingly, and even a story, though I can't say it catches my interest.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players who enjoy grinding will find this game highly rewarding, offering hundreds of hours of gameplay that caters to their preferences. It's recommended for those who appreciate the grind without hesitation.

    • “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I found the grinding mechanics to be repetitive and uninspired, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
    • “While some may enjoy the grind, I felt it was a chore that overshadowed the fun aspects of the game.”
  • music1 mentions

    The music in the game is noted for being catchy, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the fishing aspect, despite the game's idle nature.

    • “The music is incredibly catchy and adds a delightful layer to the gameplay.”
    • “I love how the soundtrack enhances the overall experience; it's both engaging and memorable.”
    • “The tunes are so enjoyable that I find myself humming them long after I stop playing.”
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