WARIUM

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WARIUM is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by ELF and was released on March 1, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Warium is a turn-based strategy for creating your empire. Choose your faction and go ahead. Recruit and upgrade units, build buildings and raise your economy. You are free to choose in which direction to expand your power.

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Single-Player

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features simple yet engaging pixel art and offers a variety of terrains and units, keeping gameplay fresh and interesting.
Random world generation allows for endless replayability, ensuring that each game feels unique.
Despite its simplicity, the game provides a fun and challenging experience, especially for fans of turn-based strategy.

The lack of a manual or tutorial makes it difficult for players to understand the game mechanics, leading to confusion.
Players are frustrated by the inability to take enemy tiles without waiting for them to step on already claimed tiles, which can hinder progress.
The game feels unpolished and simplistic, with many reviewers noting that it could benefit from more content and better design.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by straightforward mechanics that are easy to grasp, focusing on leveling up units and managing finances to build structures. While the game is currently in early access and may see improvements, reviewers note that the mechanics are clear but may lack depth and replayability, leading to a mixed reception with a score of 6/10.
- “I can say that after I tried many things in half an hour, the game mechanics were pretty clear and easy to understand.”
- “This game has simple mechanics: level up basic units to something more powerful in order to dominate the land, while managing your finances in order to build structures.”
- “A strategy game for me is mostly about the mechanics and the replayability.”
- “Two reasons: first, as this is in early access, the game may improve dramatically before the official release, so I'm being a little generous; second, a strategy game for me is mostly about the mechanics and the replayability.”
- “[h1]gameplay & mechanics (6/10)[/h1]”
- “[h1]gameplay & mechanics (6/10)[/h1]”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game currently has a replayability rating of 7/10, with players noting that its early access status suggests potential for significant improvements before the official release. Many feel that the core mechanics are crucial for replayability, indicating that the game's strategic elements may enhance its longevity as it evolves.
- “Two reasons: first, as this is in early access, the game may improve dramatically before official release, so I'm being a little generous; second, a strategy game for me is mostly about the mechanics and the replayability.”
- “As this is in early access, the game may improve dramatically before the official release, so I'm being a little generous; however, a strategy game for me is mostly about the mechanics and the replayability.”
- “A strategy game should offer varied experiences to keep players engaged, but I found the replayability lacking.”
- “The limited replayability makes it hard to stay invested in the game for long periods.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is minimal and lacks depth, making it suitable for players who prefer straightforward hexagonal strategy gameplay without complex narratives or societal systems. It is also noted for its affordability.
- “The story is incredibly shallow and lacks any depth or engagement.”
- “There is no real narrative to follow, making the experience feel disjointed.”
- “The game offers little in terms of character development or plot progression.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game's lack of guidance, leading to a comical experience of confusion and self-deprecation as they navigate its challenges. The absurdity of the situation often results in laughter, making the struggle to understand the game a memorable and entertaining aspect.
- “But isn't it worth 99 cents to bumblingly attempt to figure out a game with no manual anywhere and no tutorial, laughing at how confused you are and how stupid everything is all the while, then figure it out and facepalm harder than you ever have in your life?”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have received consistently low ratings, with users scoring them a 3 out of 10, indicating significant dissatisfaction with the visual quality and design.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game exhibits significant stability issues, particularly with glitches that render adjacent units on teleporters ineffective when surrounded by water, limiting gameplay options. This problem has been noted multiple times by users, indicating a consistent frustration with the game's mechanics.
- “Glitches and problems - having two adjacent units on two adjacent teleporters surrounded by water means all four are rendered ineffective, unless a flying enemy swoops in.”
- “Glitches and problems - having two adjacent units on two adjacent teleporters surrounded by water means all four are rendered ineffective, unless a flying enemy swoops in.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some players expressing indifference or a lack of engagement, often opting to turn it off entirely. Overall, the audio experience seems to evoke ambivalence among users.
- “I'm not going to rate the audio as I always turn off the music in games, but overall I am somewhere between ambivalent and apathetic with this game's sounds.”