Warpaint
- March 17, 2017
- Adam Thompson
Get on Steam"Warpaint" is a strategy game that combines elements of chess and tabletop war games, allowing 2 players to command dwarves and catapults in local or online matchmaking. The game offers a unique army painting feature for a personalized touch and supports VR, providing a fresh and accessible take on traditional war games. It is designed to be easy to learn, with fast-paced gameplay.
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Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging strategy experience reminiscent of classic board games, with enjoyable mechanics and customization options.
- The catapult physics add a unique and entertaining element to gameplay, making it feel dynamic and interactive.
- The game has potential for growth, with players expressing hope for future updates and improvements from the developers.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and performance issues, making it difficult to play on various devices, even powerful PCs.
- Many players report that the controls are unintuitive and frustrating, with issues like non-functional tutorial buttons and erratic character movements.
- The game lacks depth and variety, with limited unit types and a shallow gameplay experience that fails to deliver the strategic intensity expected from a tabletop game.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of opinions, with some players finding it shallow and criticizing inconsistent physics in the catapult mechanics. However, many appreciate the intuitive gameplay, strategic depth, and the unique VR experience that allows players to scale down to gamepiece size, making the overall experience enjoyable and recommendable.
“However, I found enough fun in the core gameplay to recommend it.”
“Not only is the strategy gameplay excellent, but you can even scale yourself down to gamepiece size, which is amazing, and this is exactly how VR makes strategy games incredible.”
“- Intuitive gameplay mechanics, lots of strategy, plenty of variety in unit tactics.”
“And the gameplay seemed awfully shallow.”
“The 'physics' piece is even more of a joke considering you get exactly one option which is to shoot a catapult that doesn't even use the same launch mechanics each round - the ball goes 2ft then 20ft when pulled back with the same power.”
“Also, I love the catapult mechanic in VR.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed feedback, with some users describing them as horrendous and lacking animations, while others note that the game runs smoothly at high settings on Mac at a resolution of 1400x900.
“The game runs silky smooth for me at 1400x900 resolution with max graphics settings.”
“The graphics are stunning and really enhance the overall experience of the game.”
“I am amazed by the level of detail in the environments; it truly feels immersive.”
“The graphics are horrendous, the animations are non-existent.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, but the repetitive voice elements detract from the overall experience and fail to enhance the game's atmosphere.
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the humor in the game particularly enjoyable, highlighting that the sound effects contribute significantly to the comedic experience.
“The sound effects are absolutely hilarious!”
“The humor in the game is top-notch and keeps me laughing throughout.”
“I love the witty dialogue and clever jokes sprinkled throughout the gameplay.”
