Warfare Online

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Warfare Online is a multiplayer turn-based strategy game. It was developed by Con Artist Games and was released on May 8, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Warfare Online is a real-time strategy game that combines PVP battles with collectible card mechanics. Players build and customize their army, then face off against others online or practice against AI. Inspired by Company of Heroes and Hearthstone, it focuses on strategy and planning over reflexes or APM.

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 530 reviews

gameplay21 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

The game brings back nostalgic memories from the original Warfare 1917 and 1944, with improved graphics and gameplay.
The strategic card system adds depth to the gameplay, allowing for various tactics and unit customization.
Despite server issues at launch, the game has potential and is enjoyable for fans of strategy games.

The game suffers from server overload and connection issues, making it difficult to play, especially during peak times.
There are significant balance issues, particularly with certain units and cards that can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The tutorial and matchmaking systems have bugs that hinder the initial experience, causing players to get stuck or unable to progress.

gameplay
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "Warfare Online" has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its strategic elements and smooth progression, while others criticize its limitations, such as restricted unit deployment and a pay-to-win monetization model. Many find the mechanics engaging and the graphics appealing, but the overall experience can feel simplistic or slow-paced, leading to frustration for some users. Despite these issues, there are positive notes about the game's addictive nature and the potential for dynamic matches, especially as players become more familiar with the mechanics.
- “The gameplay is quite solid, level progression is smooth so far, and the power-ups provide dynamic gameplay that can easily change the course of a match.”
- “Amazing game could have a few more troops and vehicles but overall good gameplay, lots of fun and strongly recommend you try it.”
- “Gameplay is fun and intense, especially in the last few minutes trying to make a push with only a few units left.”
- “The resulting gameplay experience is therefore much smaller in scope and duration, and there is less opportunity for the battle to swing back and forth multiple times.”
- “I personally found the core gameplay too simplistic and boring.”
- “Fine graphics, but the gameplay is just plain annoying even for this type of game.”
graphics
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "fantastic" and a significant improvement over previous iterations, while others find them merely "serviceable" or plagued by performance issues like low framerate and graphical bugs. Many users appreciate the visual style and detail, but some express frustration with the game's technical stability and the impact of adjusting graphic settings. Overall, the graphics are generally seen as a strong point, though not without their flaws.
- “Actually an awesome strategy game with good gameplay and astonishing graphics for the popularity it has (none) I highly suggest you try it!”
- “The graphics are fantastic and the sound is without saying.”
- “Good game; gives me nostalgia for the old warfare 1917/1944, but with infinitely better graphics.”
- “It took 24 minutes for me to know that this is just a flash game with pretty graphics.”
- “And whether I increase or decrease the graphics, it stays around 20 fps.”
- “So I set it to low and then my graphics just went to shit; I couldn't see any textures besides the riflemen and the Abrams, and the buildings looked like if you punched your TV (please don't punch your TV) - it was sharp and jagged with pink, green, black, etc.”
story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is criticized for being simplistic and lacking depth, often described as a generic and uninspired narrative reminiscent of outdated tropes. Players express disappointment in the absence of a compelling storyline, suggesting that the game could benefit from a more engaging plot and character development. Overall, the narrative aspect feels underdeveloped, leaving players wanting more substance and creativity.
- “The game is fine if you want to relax a little and crush armies like in the old flash games; however, I would've loved to see a story mode.”
- “The older games certainly didn't have multiplayer, but the missions were fairly interesting and had some more units like the man-portable mortar and the officer, as well as a morale system that let you win in a battle of attrition instead of merely destroying their base as a win condition.”
- “Story time!”
- “So, I downloaded this game wishing for more than my thoughts of its trailer... which were not that good... so here are the pros... free download.. check... decent looking background graphics... checkish... smooth running... cheeee... here becomes the issue at one point... the characters move very oddly.. somewhat resembling PC turrets.. or really bad lag while everything else seems to move just fine.. I said at one point right, that point started from the tutorial and lasts the rest... ok so that's not really that bad... storyline... chhhh.. what storyline.. I guess it was there if you like cheap non-descript kindergarten style storylines.”
- “I guess what I really mean by all this is if you took the 1980's characters and replaced them with early 2000's characters, even that would be 100% better. Then, add a load more to the storyline, and not that same old nuclear hijackers scenario... this game could be ok. As it stands, I give it 2 stars for effort and 1 star for a possibly good game. In other words, I would not buy into this game for nothing... it is playable if you like running out of troops after the first three are sent out... and no real control of where they go... I don't know why I even bothered to download it after 5 to 8 minutes of play... I do apologize for the harshness of this review but this game needs a lot of revising.”
- “A usual story for companies like con artists.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and performance issues that hinder gameplay. While some players note minor bugs and express hope for future improvements, the overall consensus is that the game is currently poorly optimized and unstable, leading to a frustrating experience.
- “However, this game and its many glitches, plus the microtransactions, are a huge negative.”
- “I've tried lowering graphics and reinstalling, but it still freezes and crashes.”
- “I would write a review in more detail if I could actually play the game... crashing all the time, 30 seconds into the match, the game freezes for a couple of seconds and then just crashes.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it is a slow and tedious process that can feel like a waste of time. The necessity to grind for resources and then purchase unlocked items adds to the overall burden, making it a significant drawback for many users.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Farming is a very slow and painful process.”
- “The only real issue with this game is the massive amounts of grinding, and how when you unlock something, you have to buy it.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is currently lacking, with users reporting stuttering and jerky infantry movement, particularly when spamming units. However, as it is in early access, players remain hopeful for improvements in performance, citing the potential for it to become one of the best titles from the developer.
- “It is because veteran players know the optimized gear sets as well as card decks.”
- “By the way, this game is in early access, so I don't really expect to see much performance at the moment, but I see potential that this game will be the best game that Con Artist ever made (or at least better than Last Stand: Dead Zone).”
- “I often get a bit of stuttering, where there's tiny lag for a bit (e.g., infantry movement is jerky).”
- “Performance isn't the best, especially if you spam infantry.”
- “By the way, this game is in early access, so I don't really expect much performance at the moment, but I see potential that this game will be the best game that Con Artist ever made (or at least better than Last Stand: Dead Zone).”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game has been criticized for promoting pay-to-win mechanics, which detracts from the overall experience. While the graphics and gameplay are solid, the reliance on microtransactions undermines the integrity of the strategy elements.
- “It's a browser game ported to 3D graphics, which look good with solid gameplay and microtransactions.”
- “You cannot have a good base strategy game with microtransactions, especially with how the game incorporates them.”
- “I was one of the early testers and didn't find the game too bad, but unfortunately, the monetization model promotes pay-to-win mechanics.”
- “The in-game purchases are way too aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending a lot of money.”
- “It's frustrating that the game locks essential features behind a paywall, forcing players to spend if they want to progress.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The music in the game is described as epic, particularly in the main menu, with a solid background soundtrack during combat that enhances the experience. However, some users find the music to be generic overall, while the sound effects and voice acting for units are praised for their clarity and variety, despite some missing dialogue.
- “The music is epic (at least in the main menu), and if there's any background soundtrack while fighting, it is good. A lot of games don't even bother having background soundtracks, and the sounds are great, from firing weapons and assets to units announcing their arrival and situations. Each unit has their own voices with multiple different sentences for the same unit, and they can even tell you what they are facing. Warfare games have always had absolutely great voice acting, but it's very clear this time, albeit some dialogue is missing for now.”
- “I can click buttons and hear the musical cues, but the screen will be stuck.”
- “The music sounds generic.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its humor, particularly in its clever emphasis on tactical gameplay, where troops in cover have a significant advantage, adding a comedic twist to strategic decisions.
- “Really funny game.”
- “The funny thing is this game puts so much emphasis on the fact that the troops behind cover will 9 out of 10 times win against troops who aren't behind cover.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game enjoyable and quick to play, but express a desire for increased replayability through additional game modes and more playable factions beyond the current options of 1v1 and the USA and Russia. While the game is currently limited, recent updates have improved its playability, and there is hope for future content expansion.
- “Fun and quick play! I would like to see some more game modes; for now, it's only 1v1 and only two nations to play as: the USA and Russia. I wish to see more game modes like 2v2, 3v3, or something new, and also more playable factions like Germany, China, or even others. Maybe in the future, there will be more content, but for now, and for free, I really recommend this game.”
- “An update was pushed that made the game far more playable.”
- “Fun and quick play, but I would like to see more game modes. For now, it's only 1v1 and only two nations to play as: the USA and Russia. I wish to see more game modes like 2v2, 3v3, or something new, and also more playable factions like Germany, China, or even others. Maybe in the future, there will be more content, but for now, I really recommend this game for free.”
- “Edit: An update was pushed that made the game far more playable.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have noted that while previous games in the con artist series were engaging, this particular installment left them feeling emotionally unfulfilled and empty during gameplay.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users noting the developers' significant effort in creating an immersive and engaging environment.
- “You can tell the devs put a lot of time into it; the atmosphere is great.”