Wooden Battles

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

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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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 664 reviews

gameplay12 positive mentions

stability16 negative mentions

The game is very fun and offers a unique sandbox experience with the ability to build and command wooden armies.
It has a nostalgic feel, reminiscent of childhood battles with toy soldiers, and provides a good challenge for strategy enthusiasts.
The developer is responsive to community feedback and has the potential to improve the game further with updates.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and balance issues, particularly in the Conquest mode, making it frustrating for players.
There is a lack of content and updates, leading to a repetitive gameplay experience that can become boring after a short time.
The controls and mechanics are clunky, with limited strategic options and no ability to directly control units during battles.

gameplay
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay in this title is generally enjoyable, featuring simple mechanics and a unique building system that allows players to recreate historical battles. While the game offers various modes and fun physics, some players find the gameplay limited due to a restricted unit selection and a lack of control during matches. Overall, it provides a fun experience reminiscent of similar 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 upon it 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).”
- “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.”
- “Gameplay-wise, it's fine, but there is no reason anybody should be buying this in 2023.”
story
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a compelling story, with players noting that the mission campaign feels poorly designed and overly difficult, particularly for newcomers. While there are various game modes, including a short campaign and wave defense, the overall narrative experience is minimal and lacks depth, leading to a perception of the game as a half-finished indie project. Many players express a desire for more missions and improved gameplay mechanics to enhance the overall 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.”
- “Only hard-bitten tactical veterans will get through the entire mission campaign with any less than 10 failures.”
- “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.”
- “☑ 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 1 (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
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely reported to be very buggy, with numerous glitches affecting gameplay. While many players find it enjoyable and recommend it despite these issues, they acknowledge that it is still in early development and may improve over time. Overall, the consensus is that while the game has potential, its current stability is a significant concern.
- “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
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the design and ragdoll physics, while others criticize them as poor and simplistic for the game's overall quality. Despite some positive comments about nostalgic elements, many users feel that improvements are needed to enhance the visual experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant area for potential enhancement.
- “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 also 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
12 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 and physics that contribute to a lighthearted experience. Players find it enjoyable and hilarious, often playing for hours with friends while engaging in random comedic antics. Overall, it is recommended for those seeking a fun and amusing gaming experience.
- “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, playing and laughing with friends.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often requiring significant effort and patience due to the cumbersome single-unit selection and editing process. This has led to frustration, with some suggesting that it feels like a second job.
- “Most of my annoyance with this game comes from the tedious single-unit selection and editing process.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game currently offers limited replayability, though it shows significant potential for future enhancements. However, players have noted that it is still a fun experience with a considerable amount of enjoyment to be had.
- “So to wrap it all up, Wooden Battles is a very fun game with a ton of replayability and enjoyment.”