World War 2: Strategy Games
Get on Play StoreTurn-based strategy games based on WW2,experience the brutal reality of war.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging strategy experience, reminiscent of classic titles like Panzer General.
- The graphics and gameplay mechanics are well-designed, providing a satisfying tactical challenge.
- Players appreciate the variety of units and the strategic depth required to progress through missions.
- Many players report that the game becomes excessively difficult, especially in later levels, often requiring in-game purchases to advance.
- There are frequent bugs and glitches, including freezing during missions and issues with daily rewards not resetting.
- The game is criticized for its pay-to-win model, where players feel pressured to spend money to compete effectively.
- story193 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 82 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The game's story is set against a backdrop of World War II, offering players a chance to experience both sides of the conflict through various missions. While the initial missions are engaging and enjoyable, many players find that the difficulty spikes significantly after the first few levels, often making later missions feel nearly impossible without in-game purchases. Additionally, issues with AI behavior and game stability detract from the overall narrative experience, leading to frustration among players.
“There is a sense of neutrality to the story; you're not just killing virtual Nazis for the sake of Holocaust redemption. You get to see both sides of the war, shown with a meaningful story and not filler dialogue.”
“The strategies remind me a lot of the old 'Battle Isle' series; there's a motivation to replay for grinding and three-starring missions.”
“It's difficult enough to keep me interested; it is super satisfying, has an interesting storyline, and no ads.”
“Very disappointed, love the game's mechanics and strategy, but mission 11 for the Axis is completely impossible. I'm not sure how to capture the ports if I only have 25 turns and barely any resources to build the ships basically required to complete the mission.”
“The difficulty of missions is not gradually progressed and is imbalanced. The later missions are so difficult to win.”
“It's a good-looking game, but it sticks on round 10 in the Axis Ardennes campaign and round 10 on mission 5 in the Allies campaign. I cannot continue the game for either the Allies or Axis; I have cleared the cache, but the game still sticks on round 10/25 on at least two different maps.”
- graphics66 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with many users praising their quality and detail, often highlighting them as a standout feature. However, some players noted issues with bugs and performance that detracted from the experience. While the graphics are generally well-received, there are mixed opinions on their historical accuracy and the game's overall difficulty.
“Great graphics and gameplay suck you in.”
“This is honestly my favorite WWII strategy game, I love the graphics and the levels.”
“The graphics and battle experience are amazing!”
“The artwork doesn't match the game.”
“Graphics are better but enemy AI is worse; in many missions, the enemy AI does not work and you can kill an entire army without loss. A little baby is the developer?”
“Too bad while playing; it consumes more battery and the poor quality graphics are not good. The developers did not do their job well, so it's finally worse and a waste of time.”
- monetization57 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing frequent issues with ad functionality, leading to frustration over the inability to earn rewards through ads. While some users appreciate the minimal and non-intrusive nature of ads, others feel pressured to make in-app purchases to progress, citing a lack of effective ad support and problems with lost purchases. Overall, the game is seen as potentially enjoyable but marred by significant monetization issues and technical glitches.
“I find this game to be quite good; while the in-game purchases provide valuable shortcuts, strategic thinking and careful husbandry of resources will progress you equally well.”
“No ads except if you want certain free things or speeds, no bugs after a good 24h game time, great little game and not easy even on easy.”
“I usually don't support in-app purchases, but I enjoyed this enough to buy 800 medals.”
“Although this game is one of the best strategy games I have played, I definitely would not recommend it at all because I've made in-app purchases and the things that I purchased were taken away without a refund.”
“One will either spend at least $100.00 to even get anywhere or spend years grinding and watching advertising and still have to spend some money.”
“Just wow... the gameplay sucks and the microtransactions are beyond absurd; don't waste your time.”
- stability47 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing and crashing, particularly during key moments in missions. Many players express frustration over being unable to progress past certain levels due to these issues, despite enjoying the gameplay when it functions properly. While some updates have reportedly improved stability, persistent bugs and glitches continue to detract from the overall experience.
“Still working on it; fun so far, no glitches yet! 👍”
“Very nice game with no glitches.”
“It has been a great game up until level 11; the 22nd move playing as allies, the game freezes.”
“I'm on level 4 and when the second group of enemy subs appears, the game freezes.”
“I was loving it until it stopped letting me get past level 4 when the navy pulls in to help; it just freezes now after that.”
- gameplay30 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its fast-paced mechanics and strategic depth, while others criticize issues such as poor UI, lack of maintenance, and frustrating mission designs. Many enjoy the combat and overall mechanics, but concerns about microtransactions and generic elements detract from the experience for some. Overall, while there are enjoyable aspects, the gameplay could benefit from improvements and additional features to enhance player engagement.
“These Joynow Studio games are fantastic, fast-paced hex war games that I thoroughly enjoy. No problems with the gameplay; it works perfectly. I highly recommend this game—install and enjoy.”
“Great balance and gameplay.”
“Gameplay is really good, and rewards are more generous than many games.”
“Gameplay is 'eh' (def not a sandbox & general's skills are bland), the UI needs a lot more work, & the sound is bad.”
“Voice acting sounds almost intentionally bad, the tutorial mission is not only generic but is also very poorly put together, and has incredibly generic gameplay that you could find on the app store since 2012.”
“Just wow... the gameplay sucks and the microtransactions are beyond absurd; don't waste your time.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat excessive, with some describing it as "grindy" and requiring significant time or financial investment to progress. However, others appreciate the motivation to replay missions for better scores and enjoy the strategic elements without the burden of resource management.
“One will either spend at least $100.00 to even get anywhere or spend years grinding and watching advertising and still have to spend some money.”
“Pretty grindy and the tech trees are too short.”
“Less grinding, more progression, I'll come back then.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely derived from the unintentionally comedic voice acting, particularly the narrators and infantry units, which some players find amusingly out of place for a war setting. However, this aspect has led to mixed feelings, with some users uninstalling the game due to the distracting nature of the voices. Overall, while the humor can be entertaining, it may not align well with the game's serious themes.
“Honestly uninstalled the app because the narrator's voice is so unintentionally hilarious and out of place for a war game.”
“The infantry units sounding like breathy dramatic transvestites is pretty funny though.”
“Fun & funny”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some players enjoying its similarity to previous titles, while others express frustration over bugs and the inability to separate music from dialogue and sound effects. Additionally, there are concerns about the voice sounds of troops, which some players feel do not match their expectations. Overall, the music contributes to the game's atmosphere but has room for improvement in terms of functionality and variety.
“This game is very fun and similar to the other World War games you guys have made. The music sounds similar to one of your games, and I also like how the troops turn toward the enemy instead of just firing straight ahead.”
“I can turn the music off, but the dialogue and sound effects are combined.”
“When will you fix the bug with the music?”
“What is the name of the music in the first mission?”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is praised for its smooth performance and effective tutorial, with players noting improvements over time. However, there are significant issues, such as crashes during specific missions and freezing problems, indicating that optimization needs further attention, particularly regarding game stability and resource management.
“Good turn-by-turn game with a good tutorial; it runs smoothly and nothing bad to say about it. I've played for a while now, and if anything, it's getting better.”
“Need more tanks for cadre to enhance overall performance.”
“The game needs more tanks for cadre to enhance overall performance.”
“Optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
“The current optimization makes it difficult to enjoy the game on lower-end hardware.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users expressed disappointment regarding the emotional aspect of the game, noting a lack of expected options that could enhance their emotional engagement. This suggests a missed opportunity for deeper emotional connection within the gameplay experience.
