Wooden Battles

About

Wooden Battles is a fort building game where you construct a wooden fort, place units, and engage in battle to destroy the opponent's units or capture their flag. Units can be set to offensive or defensive mode, affecting their movement and behavior during combat. In the event of a tie, a tie breaker procedure occurs, converting all defensive units to offense and removing all forts and blocks for a final showdown.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 332 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game is very fun and offers a unique sandbox experience with a variety of modes and units.
It has great potential and can provide hours of entertainment, especially for fans of strategy games.
The building mechanic allows for creative fort designs and adds depth to the gameplay.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and balance issues, particularly in the Conquest mode, making it frustrating at times.
There is a lack of updates and new content, leading to a feeling of abandonment by the developers.
Gameplay can become repetitive quickly, with limited strategic options and a lack of control over units during battles.

gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
57%
14%
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring simple mechanics and a variety of unique game modes, including a building mechanic that allows players to recreate historical battles. However, some users note limitations in unit variety and the inability to pause matches, which can lead to drawn-out gameplay. Overall, while the game offers fun and engaging experiences, it may not be compelling enough for everyone in 2023.
- “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
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
69%
19%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players noting that there is no significant narrative to enhance the experience. The mission structure is described as frustratingly difficult, with poorly designed troop placement and unbalanced gameplay, leading to a perception of the campaign as tedious and underdeveloped. While there are various game modes, including a short campaign and wave challenges, players express a desire for more content and improvements to make the missions more enjoyable.
- “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.”
- “Also, like a day after I posted this, I realized that wave mode and most of the main missions are easy if you have giant firing lines of the basic soldier with just a little bit of cover.”
- “☑ no story”
- “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.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely reported to be very buggy, with numerous glitches affecting the overall experience. While many players find it enjoyable and recommend it despite these issues, they acknowledge that the game is still in early development and may improve over time. Overall, stability is a significant concern, leading some to advise potential players to wait for further updates before diving in.
- “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.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
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.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
100%
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
100%
Overall, the game exhibits limited replayability at present, though it shows significant potential for future enhancements. However, some players find it highly enjoyable and believe it offers a substantial amount of replay value.
- “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.”