World of Warplanes

About

World of Warplanes is a free-to-play flight combat massively multiplayer online (MMO) action game by Wargaming, set in the Golden Age of military aviation. The game was released on November 12, 2013, in CIS countries and on November 13, 2013, in North America and in Europe.

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62%

Audience ScoreBased on 45 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Good graphics and engaging gameplay that keeps players wanting to play more.
Accessible flight model suitable for players of all skill levels.
Diverse aircraft options and play styles that can be fun to explore.

Frequent crashes and technical issues make the game unplayable for many users.
Pay-to-win mechanics create an uneven playing field, requiring significant investment for competitive play.
Poor matchmaking and a lack of player base lead to unbalanced battles, often against bots.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is overshadowed by technical issues, such as frequent crashes during missions, which detracts from the overall experience. Players also express frustration with the progression system, where the high cost of planes makes it difficult to advance, especially when matched against more experienced opponents.
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received mixed reviews; while some players appreciated the visuals and found them engaging, others criticized them for appearing outdated, likening them to graphics from the last century, even at maximum settings.
- “Nice, good graphics and gameplay that keeps you wanting to play more.”
- “The graphics at maximum look like they're from the last century.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players recommend investing in at least a tier 3 aircraft in their chosen country to effectively start farming planes, suggesting that this strategy enhances the grinding experience.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find humor in the absurdity of the matchmaking system in wargaming games on Steam, often describing it as a farcical experience that adds an unexpected comedic element to their gameplay.
- “A funny thing seems to run through all wargaming games I play here on Steam - it's like the matching system is a farce.”