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.
Reviews
- The game offers a unique blend of strategy and physics-based gameplay, reminiscent of classic board games.
- Customization options, such as painting miniatures, add a fun and creative element to the game.
- The multiplayer aspect can be enjoyable, especially when playing with friends, enhancing the overall experience.
- The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including crashes and unresponsive controls, making it difficult to play.
- Many players find the gameplay shallow and lacking in depth, with limited unit types and repetitive mechanics.
- The AI is poorly designed, leading to a lack of challenge and intensity during matches.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it shallow and criticizing the inconsistent physics of the catapult mechanic. However, others appreciate the intuitive mechanics, strategic depth, and the unique experience of scaling down to gamepiece size in VR, which enhances the overall enjoyment.
“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 game piece 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.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed feedback, with some users criticizing them as horrendous and lacking animations, while others praise the game's smooth performance on Mac at high settings and resolution.
“The game runs silky smooth for me at 1400x900 resolution with max graphics settings.”
“The visuals are stunning, creating an immersive experience that truly enhances gameplay.”
“The attention to detail in the graphics is remarkable, making every environment feel alive.”
“The graphics are horrendous; the animations are non-existent.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, but the repetitive nature of the vocal elements detracts from the overall atmosphere and emotional impact.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % 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 dialogue had me laughing out loud.”
“The quirky characters and their funny interactions make the game a joy to play.”
