WarForwards

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"WarForwards is a single-player shooter game set in a military academy, featuring intense 2D gun battles and close-quarters combat inspired by John Wick. Its precise shooting mechanics and critical shot feature offer a thrilling story-driven campaign and endless survival mode, where you dominate the battlefield and master your skills."

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Play Modes

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

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The character art and graphics are well done, providing an attractive visual style.
The gunplay is enjoyable, with a variety of weapons that can be strategically combined for different playstyles.
The game offers a challenging experience that hardcore top-down shooter fans may appreciate.

The difficulty level is excessively high, making the game frustrating rather than fun for many players.
Boss fights are tedious due to their bullet sponge nature and inconsistent checkpointing.
The story is clichéd and lacks depth, failing to engage players beyond the gameplay.

story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
77%
12%
The story is generally considered linear and cliché, lacking depth and originality, though it does not significantly detract from the gameplay experience. While some players find it serviceable and enjoyable, particularly in the context of a top-down shooter, many express a desire for more impactful dialogue options and unexpected plot developments. Overall, the narrative is seen as a basic framework that supports the action rather than a compelling element in its own right.
- “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 cliché.”
- “Story-wise, I guess it's okay.”
- “The game has a plot or a story mode, but it's not the most serious or touching stuff; it has its moments.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
31%
23%
The gameplay is praised for its simplicity and efficiency, featuring a variety of weapons that encourage strategic switching. While it can become repetitive towards the end, the combination of top-down shooting mechanics and visual novel elements creates an engaging experience, despite some criticism of the anime art style and the presence of waifus. 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 Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the soundtrack's quality, especially considering it was created by a solo developer. While it may not reach the heights of iconic soundtracks like that of "John Wick," it enhances the gameplay experience, despite occasional stuttering during level retries and minor issues during dialogue. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “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.”
- “It's no John Wick soundtrack, but it's pretty good.”
- “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 Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics feature a vibrant anime art style that some may find over the top, 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, and the story (so far) does its job; the artwork and overall design carry the slack, though.”
- “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 Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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 that, while not the most serious or touching, has its moments that truly resonate emotionally.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters and their journeys left a lasting impact on me.”
- “There are moments in the game that genuinely tug at your heartstrings, making you feel deeply connected to the story.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is generally good, providing a mostly smooth performance, 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.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
300%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”