Warfare
- July 20, 2009
- GFI Russia
Get on Steam"Warfare" is a military tactical shooter game where you lead the U.S. armed forces to restore control in Saudi Arabia, which has been taken over by radical terrorists. Utilize modern weapons systems, including the Abrams tank and Apache helicopter, to capture territories, vehicles, and weapons, gaining experience for surviving troops. Realistic settings, ranging from open desert to close-quarters infantry combat, provide a challenging and immersive experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Warfare is a challenging and rewarding RTS that requires careful planning and strategy, making it a unique experience compared to typical base-building games.
- The game features a compelling single-player campaign with a variety of missions, where units gain experience and carry over between missions, adding depth to gameplay.
- Despite its age, the graphics and attention to detail are commendable, and the game offers a realistic portrayal of modern warfare tactics.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, including issues with unit control after loading saved games and the need for outdated PhysX drivers to run properly.
- There is no multiplayer or skirmish mode, which limits replayability and may disappoint players looking for more diverse gameplay options.
- The AI can be erratic, and the game has a steep learning curve, which may frustrate players who are not accustomed to tactical RTS games.
- story29 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 79 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story is presented through a linear campaign consisting of 12 challenging missions that reward careful micromanagement and feature a unit promotion system, where surviving units carry over experience to subsequent missions. While the narrative touches on themes of disillusionment in war, it is criticized for being simplistic and accompanied by poor voice acting. Despite its lack of multiplayer options and limited replayability, the engaging mission design and tactical depth provide a satisfying single-player experience.
“The emails between missions reflect great thought on the 'war' topic, showcasing a patriotic American slowly losing faith in a senseless war.”
“Each of the 12 missions is fairly large, and one of them was really cool and memorable.”
“Even if the content sounds light with only a solo campaign, it should keep you busy for at least a dozen hours, as a mission can take more than an hour.”
“This may not seem like much, but the missions are quite long and the way the game rewards careful and deliberate micromanagement and punishes even minor mistakes means that it can take quite a while to complete just one mission.”
“It suffers from some control issues, silly voice acting, and story.”
“Stupid storyline”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally well-received, featuring a mix of familiar mechanics and new elements that enhance the experience, such as camouflage and unit salvage. While many players appreciate the depth of tactics and unit variety, some criticize the controls and AI balance, suggesting that the gameplay could be significantly improved. Overall, it offers a competent experience, with some recommending its more refined spiritual sequel for a better gameplay experience.
“In many ways the combat mechanics are similar to those in the Close Combat series, but you have a (non-realistic but fun) option to repair damage and capture enemy vehicles.”
“I particularly like the camouflage, which is a welcome addition to the RTS, and adds a new dimension to infantry gameplay.”
“Many of the same game mechanics are already there, albeit significantly less refined in certain respects.”
“The gameplay and campaign are competently executed enough to warrant it, but otherwise I would strongly recommend playing its drastically improved spiritual sequel 'Syrian Warfare'.”
“Could be awesome but poor control and gameplay, really a shame :( it has some good elements but the AI is also way too overpowered....”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many players noting that they have aged gracefully and are comparable to modern standards, particularly for a title from 2005. While some users have reported issues with NVIDIA graphics cards, the game runs smoothly on AMD and Intel integrated graphics, showcasing solid visuals that evoke nostalgia for fans of the genre. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, enhancing the gameplay experience.
“Its graphics are good considering its age; no bugs so far (except that PhysX thing I've read).”
“+ Good looking graphics that have aged well.”
“The graphics are nearly up to par with the modern-day Xbox One; your troops will follow orders, you can mount vehicles, storyline, formations, etc. I could list almost 10,000 wonderful things about this game!”
“Legacy patch for graphic card to play this game and all games from 2005 to be installed if needed.”
“Graphics on par with Command and Conquer Generals, which was good for the time.”
“I have heard Nvidia graphics users have had problems, but this game is old enough to run fine on the CPU graphics AMD and Intel have.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is limited due to the absence of multiplayer or skirmish modes, and while it offers a solid single-player experience with a linear story and a variety of missions, players cannot replay missions after completing the game, which diminishes its overall replay value.
“The game justifies its singleplayer experience with a nice batch of missions that follow a linear story, providing a satisfying journey.”
“While there is no multiplayer or skirmish mode, the singleplayer missions offer a compelling narrative that keeps players engaged.”
“The lack of mission replayability after completing the game does limit its overall replay value.”
“There is no multiplayer or skirmish, so the replay value isn't high, but the game justifies its singleplayer with a nice batch of missions that follow a linear story.”
“However, I don't think you can replay missions after completing the game like in Syrian Warfare, which kind of gimps its replayability.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's soundtrack is generally well-received, especially considering its budget, but the sound effects are lacking and the voice acting is notably poor.
“The soundtrack is impressive, especially considering the budget.”
“There is a nice soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is notably enhanced during combat, particularly in urban battles, which contribute to a compelling and immersive experience.
“The combat is incredibly atmospheric, especially during the urban battles.”
“The game's atmosphere immerses you completely, making every moment feel intense and engaging.”
“The haunting soundtrack and detailed environments create a truly captivating atmosphere.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features some promising concepts; however, it suffers from poor optimization and is missing essential game modes typical for its genre.
“Some decent ideas, but badly optimized and lacks basic game modes for this genre.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely criticized, with many users finding it to be poorly executed and lacking in genuine comedic value, often describing it as "so bad it's not even funny."
