Warring States

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Warring States is a single player and multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by polynation games ltd and was released on January 29, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Warring States Tactics is a turn-based battle strategy game set during the Warring States period of Ancient China. The game will include a full single-player historically-based campaign as the State of Qin attempting to unify all of China. Other features include standalone battles, online point-based multiplayer and a fully composed soundtrack.

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graphics14 positive mentions

The game features enjoyable turn-based tactical combat with a variety of units and special abilities, making it engaging and strategic.
The graphics and art style are beautiful and well-animated, enhancing the overall experience of the game.
The game has a good depth of mechanics, allowing for thoughtful maneuvers and unit choices, which can lead to satisfying gameplay.

The game has been criticized for a lack of content and updates, leading some players to feel it has been abandoned by the developers.
There are significant balance issues, particularly with overpowered bow units and AI advantages that can frustrate players.
Multiplayer functionality is reportedly broken, and the developers have been slow to respond to community concerns, leading to dissatisfaction among players.

graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are widely praised for their beauty, animation quality, and fitting art style, with many reviewers noting the clear visuals and effective combat animations. The artwork is described as excellent, enhancing the overall experience of the game, which is set against a rich narrative backdrop. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, earning high marks from players.
- “The graphics are beautiful and beautifully animated, the story is rich and fluid, and the gameplay is great!”
- “Graphics are really nice and fit the period, and the music is really excellent; not too much of it, but again, like the graphics, it really fits all in.”
- “Beautiful graphics, fun and challenging gameplay!”
- “The graphics are fine.”
- “Graphics are fine, story is ok too.”
- “A very good strategy game that is based on ancient China, with matching themes of graphics and music.”
story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally described as rich and fluid, but some players find it lacking in variety and a bit bland, particularly in the final mission. While the campaign is considered enjoyable, it is noted that it could benefit from more depth and additional content. Overall, the narrative complements the gameplay, but it does not stand out as a highlight of the experience.
- “The graphics are beautiful and beautifully animated, the story is rich and fluid, and the gameplay is great!”
- “Fun game with great art and compelling missions.”
- “Very fun and challenging strategy game especially if you're trying to get an S rank score on missions.”
- “It lacks in variety and the story is a bit bland, but the mechanics are spot on, so tactical players will enjoy it.”
- “The main part of the game I see the major issue of this is in the final mission.”
- “I have finished the four mission campaign, and it was okay.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly praised for its solid mechanics, beautiful graphics, and satisfying movement dynamics, making it accessible even for newcomers to the genre. While some players noted a lack of variety and a somewhat bland story, the overall experience is described as fun and challenging, reminiscent of classic tactical games. Many reviewers rated the gameplay exceptionally, highlighting its engaging and well-explained mechanics.
- “The graphics are beautiful and beautifully animated, the story is rich and fluid, and the gameplay is great!”
- “I really like the movement mechanics and substantial range of indirect fire.”
- “The gameplay help is well explained too, so even a newbie to this genre (like me) can easily figure out what to do.”
- “Gameplay reminds me of Dynasty Tactics (it's not really like that, but it gives me the same feel).”
- “10 / 10 gameplay.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised for being nice, upbeat, and fitting, enhancing the overall experience with its excellent soundtrack. Reviewers highlight its charm and how well it complements the game's beautiful art and strategic gameplay, often noting that it perfectly matches the ancient Chinese theme. Overall, the music is described as a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Solid game, challenging AI, beautiful art and music.”
- “The soundtrack is excellent.”
- “10/10 soundtrack.”