World of Warplanes
- February 10, 2022
- Wargaming Group Limited
World of Warplanes needs some tune-ups before it can soar
Get on SteamWorld 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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NVIDIA GeForce NOW
Reviews
- 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.
- story6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
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mixed reviews; while some players appreciated the visuals and found them engaging, others criticized them for appearing outdated, likening them to graphics from the last century, even at maximum settings.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.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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.
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
Critic Reviews
We take to the skies with World of Warplanes
World of Warplanes is flying in familiar skies as World of Tanks launched in a similar state - a solid foundation on which Wargaming built the most successful MMOs in existence. From beautiful airplane models and solid sound work, to a very accessible flight model that works for any skill level, World of Warplanes is a worthy successor for Wargaming’s stable of titles. It does need a bit more time in the hangar, but you can’t beat the price of entry.
80%World of Warplanes review: black sheep
World of Warplanes needs some tune-ups before it can soar
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