War Tortoise

89%
Game Brain Score Based on 135 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • optimization
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"War Tortoise" is a shooter-tower defense-idle game hybrid featuring stunning 3D graphics and massive scale battles. Recruit units, build defenses, and collect resources to defend against enemy forces. With tons of upgrades, hero units, perks, and enemy types, players can customize their playstyle and enjoy huge bonuses through prestiging.

  • iPad
  • iPhone
  • Mac OS
  • PC
  • Phone
  • Windows
  • Android
  • Mobile Platform
  • Tablet
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Reviews

89%
Audience ScoreBased on 135 reviews
gameplay14 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a great mix of idle gameplay and active engagement, making it enjoyable for both casual and dedicated players.
  • There are no microtransactions, and all progress is earned through gameplay, which is a refreshing change from typical mobile games.
  • The graphics and overall presentation are visually stunning, making the experience enjoyable on both mobile and PC platforms.
  • The game can become repetitive after a while, with gameplay loops that may feel monotonous to some players.
  • There are performance issues and crashes reported, which can disrupt the gaming experience.
  • The tutorial and documentation are lacking, making it difficult for new players to understand the mechanics and features of the game.
  • gameplay22 mentions

    The gameplay of War Tortoise is praised for its engaging blend of idle mechanics, auto-battler elements, and tower defense, creating a fun and addictive experience. While it retains some mobile game characteristics, such as a gem system and timed quests, players appreciate the balance between hands-on and idle gameplay, with a substantial amount of content to explore. Overall, the game offers a unique and enjoyable experience, though some may find it less challenging due to its straightforward mechanics.

    • “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!”
    • “Game combines idle clicker with auto battler and tower defense, creating a fun gameplay loop.”
    • “But features such as the gem system, various timed features such as quests, and other mechanics typically used in mobile games, it retains that feel of being a mobile game.”
    • “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.”
    • “The final mechanic is known to all idle games: ascension.”
  • graphics13 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for being fun and visually appealing, despite its origins as a mobile game, which gives it a distinct aesthetic. Players appreciate the great models and overall design, although some note that character placement can affect the visual experience. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the enjoyable and mindless progression gameplay.

    • “Great gameplay, great models and graphics, and all around tons of fun!”
    • “The graphics are so much fun to watch.”
    • “Fun, easy, mindless progression with excellent graphics.”
    • “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.”
    • “However, you should distance the characters, because they are currently too close to the turtle, making the graphics much heavier.”
  • optimization12 mentions

    Overall, players express a strong desire for improved PC optimization, believing that the game could achieve significantly better performance with further development. Many feel that the current performance issues hinder the experience, and with the right optimizations, the game could run more smoothly on higher-end systems.

    • “Would love more PC optimization though, I feel the game could reach a higher level of performance with some love.”
    • “Would love more PC optimization though, I feel the game could reach a higher level of performance with some love.”
    • “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”
  • monetization10 mentions

    The game features a single-purchase model with no microtransactions or ads, providing a seamless experience for players. Developers have effectively replaced potential monetization pitfalls with bonuses that ensure enjoyable and steady progress, making it a satisfying time killer. Overall, the monetization approach has been well-received, enhancing the game's fun factor.

    • “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.”
    • “The removal of microtransactions might be a problem if they were just 'taken away' - for example, 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.”
    • “As stated, all the microtransactions are gone, and the developers put a lot of work into making it work around that concept.”
  • humor6 mentions

    The game is praised for its fun and silly humor, with many reviewers finding it absolutely hilarious and engaging. The humor is complemented by a unique skill unlock system that adds an amusing twist to gameplay. Overall, players appreciate the lighthearted and entertaining tone throughout.

    • “It's fun, silly, and there is plenty of humor.”
    • “It's absolutely hilarious and hypnotizing at the same time.”
    • “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.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players who enjoy grinding will find this game highly rewarding, offering hundreds of hours of gameplay. It is recommended for those who appreciate the grind, as it provides ample opportunities to engage in this aspect.

  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is noted for being catchy, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the fishing aspect.

    • “Besides the idle aspect of this game, I really enjoy the fishing aspect; the music is catchy.”
  • story2 mentions

    The game features a surprising amount of content, including a story; however, it fails to engage or capture the interest of some players.

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