Wooden Battles

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Wooden Battles is a single player tactical management game. It was developed by SP Digital Arts Inc. and was released on December 22, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Build a wooden fort, place your units, watch the mayhem!

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 316 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and unique sandbox experience, allowing players to create their own battles and strategies.
Many players appreciate the variety of game modes and the nostalgic feel of commanding toy soldiers.
The building mechanics and customization options add depth to the gameplay, making it enjoyable for casual play.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and issues, particularly in the conquest mode, which can make it frustrating and unplayable at times.
There is a lack of updates and developer support, leading to concerns about the game's longevity and content expansion.
Some players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in depth, with limited unit types and strategies available.

gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring simple mechanics and a unique building system that allows players to recreate historical battles. While it offers a variety of game modes and fun physics, some users feel the gameplay is limited by a small unit roster and a lack of control during matches, which can lead to prolonged battles. Overall, it is considered a fun experience, especially for fans of battle simulators, but some improvements are suggested for a more engaging experience.
- “The mechanics and physics are so cool and so funny!”
- “Wooden Battles aims to take on the feel of a battle simulator similar to Totally Accurate Battle Simulator (TABS) but branches off with a fleshed-out building mechanic and adds a ton of cool and unique game modes into the mix.”
- “Conquest has epic battles, fun gameplay, and is the game of epic war and raising armies to deliver hell to your enemies' doorstep (or the enemy doing so to you).”
- “Gameplay-wise it's fine, but there is no reason anybody should be buying this in 2023.”
- “The gameplay is very limited; there are only a few units, and I personally don't like the graphics.”
- “It is well designed and has great graphics with many different game modes; however, during gameplay, once you start the match, there is no way to stop it until all your units are dead, which can make a possibly short match lengthy.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players finding the mission campaign tedious and overly difficult. The campaign consists of only ten missions, which some describe as poorly designed and unbalanced, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment. Overall, players express a desire for more content and improvements to the mission structure to enhance the storytelling experience.
- “Some of these game modes can include missions with preset enemy armies you need to take on with limited cash, wave mode where you build a huge fort and defend against endless waves, and even a campaign mode called 'conquest' where you aim to conquer a home with minuscule soldiers.”
- “Hopefully this can get fixed soon, since it's the only thing to do after the missions and challenges are beaten.”
- “The campaign is short at the moment, only 10 missions, and there isn't much customization, but keep in mind it is being worked on by one developer.”
- “Missions: the first ones are a little too hard for someone who has never played, and since it's the core of the game, it should be the best part, but I personally think that it's the most boring part of the game.”
- “Everything about it feels like a half-built indie game; the controls aren't smooth, the first mission is almost impossible, the troop placement system is poorly designed, and the troops themselves don't feel balanced.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews. While some players appreciate the design and ragdoll physics, others criticize the graphics as poor and simplistic, suggesting that improvements are needed. Despite the varied opinions, many agree that the visuals have potential, especially if the game receives future updates.
- “The game has great graphics, good ragdoll physics, and epic battles.”
- “It is well designed and has great graphics with many different game modes.”
- “Nice graphics; I personally think wooden fighters are very cool and put you right back in your childhood.”
- “The graphics are very poor for how simple of a game it is.”
- “The gameplay is very limited; there are only a few units, and I personally don't like the graphics.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is currently experiencing a significant number of glitches and bugs, which many users acknowledge as a common issue due to its early development stage. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these problems, others recommend waiting for more content and stability before fully engaging with it. Overall, the consensus is that while the game shows potential, its stability is a major concern at this time.
- “Although this game is really fun, there are a lot of glitches that come with it.”
- “This game is buggy; everyone can agree.”
- “However, you really do get what you pay for; it's extremely buggy and half-made.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its absurd scenarios, such as a funny wood man committing murder, and the entertaining mechanics that lead to hilarious moments. Players enjoy the game for its ability to provide hours of laughter, especially when playing with friends, making it a great choice for those seeking lighthearted, random fun.
- “The mechanics and physics are so cool and so funny!”
- “Really fun and hilarious.”
- “A really good game, which you can find yourself playing for hours, laughing with friends.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to the cumbersome single-unit selection and editing process, which can lead to frustration and a desire for more efficient gameplay mechanics.
- “Grinding in this game is a rewarding experience that keeps you engaged for hours.”
- “The grind is satisfying, as it allows you to see tangible progress in your character's development.”
- “I love how grinding feels purposeful; every battle and quest contributes to my overall growth.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Most of my annoyance with this game comes from the tedious single-unit selection and editing process.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game currently offers limited replay value, though it shows great potential for future enhancements. In contrast, another title, Wooden Battles, is praised for its high replayability and overall enjoyment.
- “So to wrap it all up, Wooden Battles is a very fun game with a ton of replayability and enjoyment.”
- “Currently not a ton of replay value, but it has some great potential.”