WARSHIFT

67%
Game Brain Score Based on 407 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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WARSHIFT is the unique mix of the Action, Strategy and Role-playing gameplay elements that forms an innovative game genre. You can build base, manage troops, and then come down to keep your enemy at gunpoint in the dynamic battle and customize your main characters. This unusual gameplay requires a complete change of your play style.

  • PC
  • Windows
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

67%
Audience ScoreBased on 407 reviews
story9 positive mentions
stability15 negative mentions
  • The game combines RTS, FPS, and RPG elements in a unique way, allowing players to switch between commanding units and directly controlling their avatar.
  • The graphics are impressive for an indie game, showcasing a high level of detail and visual appeal.
  • The game has a lot of potential and is being actively updated by a dedicated developer, which gives hope for future improvements and content.
  • The controls can be clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult to manage units effectively during gameplay.
  • The AI can be frustratingly unresponsive, often leading to poor unit behavior and decision-making in battles.
  • The game currently lacks sufficient content, including limited maps, factions, and units, which can lead to repetitive gameplay.
  • story107 mentions

    The game's story is largely criticized for being minimal and poorly executed, with many players noting a lack of coherent narrative or character development. Mission briefings are often described as robotic and unengaging, failing to provide meaningful context for the gameplay. Overall, while some players appreciate the potential for a more developed storyline, the current execution leaves much to be desired, making the campaign feel disjointed and lacking depth.

    • “The story behind this game is, at the moment, quite bare; it only explains that aliens, non-material beings, coming from the 'gates of chaos' can manipulate and control exoskeletons so they can impact the environment to their will.”
    • “You have a story here with 10 cool missions.”
    • “It's campaign is short and sweet, but I enjoyed the quirky mission briefing and the keeping-charging-them-until-they-die AI.”
    • “The story is... odd.”
    • “There are no characters, no plot to speak of; purely a gameplay and graphical experience.”
    • “None of it is explained, you are briefed on the mission and nothing more; it just doesn't feel complete, yet the game is not in early access anymore but instead a full release.”
  • gameplay97 mentions

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its unique blend of RTS, RPG, and action elements, while others criticize its clunky mechanics, unbalanced systems, and unintuitive UI. Many users noted that while the game has potential and offers engaging moments, it suffers from issues like poor AI, frustrating unit management, and a lack of depth in its mechanics. Overall, the gameplay is seen as needing significant improvements to fully realize its ambitious concept.

    • “Great and engaging gameplay with tons of upgrades and different ways to use them.”
    • “The gameplay is fun and despite needing some tweaks has a great deal of potential, perhaps the dev will continue to love and work on the game.”
    • “The combination of RTS gameplay with instant switch to FPS/third person is just amazing.”
    • “There's a lot going on here, and despite wanting to like the game, the UI problems and the fact that managing your army is an insane test of patience and babysitting, I just can't recommend it based on gameplay.”
    • “The game itself didn't work at all; the gameplay is a total mess.”
    • “Decent game but not worth my money (yet). The game has a lot of potential, but it lacks a lot of key features and mechanics that make RTS games like Starcraft amazing and smooth to play.”
  • graphics75 mentions

    Overall, the graphics of the game receive high praise for their impressive quality, especially considering it was developed by a single individual. Many reviewers highlight the beautiful visuals, solid production values, and immersive atmosphere, although some note issues with animations and a lack of polish in certain areas. While the graphics are generally well-received, a few critiques mention low-resolution textures and occasional glitches that detract from the experience.

    • “Incredible, really great graphics, good gameplay, easy to control.”
    • “The graphics are incredible.”
    • “The graphics are great, the sound effects are cool, I love the look of the game including the unit design, the music is good; and the feel of the game, the speed of the game, is awesome.”
    • “Graphics aren't anything to shout about in 2021, but again, being done by one guy?”
    • “The graphics look like something that would've been released around 2009.”
    • “Graphics (textures and meshes) are low resolution/poly for settings, making it look pixelated badly on larger screen sizes.”
  • stability15 mentions

    The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and a generally unpolished experience, including issues like stuck avatars, unresponsive controls, and UI problems. While some players acknowledge the potential of the game and appreciate the developer's responsiveness to feedback, many feel it is currently too buggy to be enjoyable or worth the investment. Overall, the consensus suggests that the game is in an early state and requires significant improvements before it can be considered stable.

    • “This game has been completely abandoned so far and it's really buggy; there are only a few types of buildings and troops, and the enemies are super hard on easy mode. This is not worth the money.”
    • “Unfortunately, it is buggy beyond playable.”
    • “Way too early for this game release. I like the concept, but I can't change my keys to what I want. I don't use the middle mouse; yes, there is a place in the launcher to change keys, but it's messed up. The whole thing is buggy, not a buy for now, but in time I bet it will be good. I might just have to return it.”
  • optimization8 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players report good performance on standard PCs and minimal issues, others experience significant frame drops and UI problems even on high-end systems. Many reviewers believe that with further optimization, quality of life improvements, and a more polished user interface, the game could reach its full potential. However, as it stands, the optimization feels incomplete and detracts from the overall experience.

    • “And the game does a good optimization for high graphics running on a normally configured PC.”
    • “Needs some polishing, a new HUD, a little more work on the tutorial missions, and some gameplay optimization; it has great potential.”
    • “The upgrade can make progress on the variety addition, better optimization for high graphics running, and more types of troop formats and fundamental management.”
    • “The idea is great, and it's really amazing considering it's one person that made this, but I can't really recommend this game. The game could be fantastic if they finish what they started. I feel the game has just been left to rot, but with some optimization and fine-tuning, and some quality of life changes, this game would be fantastic. Until that is done, I can't recommend this game.”
    • “The UI is disgusting at best; buttons often just don't work in the main and pause menus. The game could be optimized a bit better, as even on a beefy computer, frame drops were abundant while controlling the 'avatars' directly.”
    • “Limited graphic settings and unstable stuttering framerate when in strategic mode.”
  • music5 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with users appreciating the background tracks and overall quality, rating it around 9/10. However, there are criticisms regarding the inability to adjust individual volume levels for music, sound effects, and dialogue, which detracts from the overall experience. Some players also suggest that a more effective playlist could enhance the game's atmosphere further.

    • “Some good background music.”
    • “The graphics are great, the sound effects are cool, I love the look of the game including the unit design, the music is good; and the feel of the game, the speed of the game, is awesome.”
    • “Music 9/10 (could use a more effective playlist, that's necessary).”
    • “Oh and you cannot, I say again, cannot adjust the individual volumes for sound effects, dialogue, or music.”
    • “He is behind the sound effects, music, modeling, character voices, unit design, AI, pathing, physics, quality assurance, quality control, patches... well, you get the idea.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Users report that the emotional experience of the game is negatively impacted by technical issues, such as random crashes, which disrupt immersion and engagement, particularly during moments of learning and exploration.

  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when navigating with non-flying avatars, which can slow down progress and diminish enjoyment.

    • “Moving around with the non-flying avatars is tedious.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “Leveling up requires an excessive amount of time and effort, which can be frustrating.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its seamless integration with the graphics and gameplay, creating an immersive experience that enhances overall enjoyment.

    • “This game is absolutely amazing; the graphics and atmosphere fit so well with the gameplay.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Reviewers express a desire for increased replayability through the addition of more diverse and engaging playable factions, criticizing the current designs as outdated and unappealing.

    • “1) The game needs more playable factions; the current ones feel like they came straight out of a 90's after-school cartoon that nobody remembers.”
    • “2) Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay the game, as the side quests are repetitive and lack depth.”
    • “3) The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel pointless, as the experience remains largely the same.”
  • character development1 mentions

    The reviews highlight strong character development, with players appreciating the depth and growth of characters throughout the game. This aspect enhances emotional engagement and investment in the storyline. Overall, the character arcs are well-crafted and contribute significantly to the overall experience.

    • “The character development in this game is exceptional, allowing players to truly connect with the characters and their journeys.”
    • “I love how the game explores the backstories of each character, making their growth feel authentic and impactful.”
    • “The way characters evolve based on player choices adds a layer of depth that keeps me invested in their stories.”
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