WarForwards

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WarForwards is an action game with dynamic gunplay in close quarters, inspired by the film "John Wick" and transferred to the 2D Top-Down Shooter format.

Play Modes

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

Reviews

54%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a decent mix of gunplay and stealth-action, providing a refreshing experience compared to typical AAA titles.
The artwork and character design are attractive, contributing to the overall enjoyment of the game.
The gameplay is simple yet efficient, with a variety of guns that allow for strategic play.

Boss fights are frustratingly long due to their high health and the presence of constant enemy spawns, making them feel tedious.
The game suffers from inconsistent checkpoints and issues with enemy hitboxes, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Many players find the difficulty spikes, especially in boss fights, to be excessive and unbalanced, detracting from the overall enjoyment.

story
23 mentions
13 % positive mentions
74 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The story is generally considered linear and somewhat cliché, lacking depth and unexpected twists, though it does not significantly detract from the gameplay experience. While some players find the narrative serviceable and enjoyable, particularly in the context of modern military action and anime aesthetics, others express a desire for more impactful dialogue options and a richer storyline. Overall, the story is seen as a basic framework that supports the gameplay rather than a standout feature.
- “The story and survival modes are fantastic.”
- “You can't go wrong with modern military action and anime girls, and the story (so far) does its job, though I'd love to see the dialogue options have an impact; the artwork and overall design carries the slack though.”
- “The story is fun and the gameplay is awesome.”
- “The story, even for a video game, is pretty cliche.”
- “Currently the story mode is 2-3 hours long.”
- “So I like the game, and I think a sequel that fixes the story, adds some variety, and takes the gunplay to the next level would be an instant buy from me.”
gameplay
13 mentions
46 % positive mentions
31 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its simplicity and efficiency, featuring a variety of weapons that encourage strategic play. While it can become repetitive towards the end, the combination of top-down shooting mechanics and visual novel elements offers an engaging experience, despite some criticism of the anime art style and character design. Overall, players find the gameplay enjoyable and well-designed, with a fun story that complements the action.
- “The gameplay is fairly well designed, and the art is in an attractive clean style.”
- “The anime art style is a little over the top, but otherwise this is an excellent top-down shooter with some pretty good skill-based mechanics.”
- “The story is fun and the gameplay is awesome.”
- “The gameplay gets a touch repetitive towards the end.”
- “It also features 3 endings, but for that, you have to figure it out - the game has two phases of gameplay, you get a hint of visual novel to play out as cutscenes, and then the gameplay.”
- “This isn't really an issue as the story doesn't intrude on the gameplay that much, but if you're going to have a story, why not do something unexpected with it?”
music
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the soundtrack's quality despite it not reaching the heights of iconic scores like that of "John Wick." However, some users have reported minor issues, such as stuttering or glitches during extended play, particularly when restarting levels, which can affect the overall experience. Despite these hiccups, the soundtrack is considered enjoyable and adds to the game's atmosphere.
- “And then, the soundtrack.”
- “I personally bought the game full price with the music along and safe to say, I am not disappointed.”
- “Overall, had a very pleasant time with it, the soundtrack is pretty rad too, so check that out if you can.”
- “Just one minor issue with the game - if you play for long enough, the music tends to stutter/glitch a bit when you fail a level and quickly try again, as it has a minor slowdown.”
- “Soundtrack is suitable but can play John Wick medley by YouTube, so...”
- “I personally found that the soundtrack messes up a bit during dialogue, but wasn't too grating on the ears and may be due to my own hardware.”
graphics
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a vibrant anime art style that some may find exaggerated, yet it effectively complements the game's modern military action theme. The artwork is praised for its quality, enhancing the overall design and experience of the top-down shooter.
- “Nice artwork.”
- “You can't go wrong with modern military action and anime girls; the artwork and overall design carry the slack.”
- “The anime art style is a little over the top, but otherwise this is an excellent top-down shooter with some pretty good skill-based mechanics.”
- “You can't go wrong with modern military action and anime girls, and the story (so far) does its job, though I'd love to see the dialogue options have an impact; the artwork and overall design carry the slack, though.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game features a plot that includes some emotional moments, though it is generally not considered deeply serious or touching. Overall, it offers a mix of lightheartedness with occasional impactful scenes.
- “The game has a plot or story mode that, while not the most serious or touching, has its moments that resonate emotionally.”
optimization
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is generally good, providing a smooth performance most of the time, though it is not without its imperfections.
- “The performance of the game is not exactly perfect, but most of the time it runs silky smooth, which I like.”
- “The optimization is impressive, allowing for a seamless experience even on lower-end hardware.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the game to maintain high frame rates without sacrificing visual quality.”
grinding
1 mentions
200 % positive mentions
-400 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts to progress effectively.
- “Grinding is a rewarding experience that keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind may be tough, but the sense of achievement makes it worthwhile.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding is so tedious that it feels like a chore.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still felt like I made no progress.”