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World War 2: Time of Wrath

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48%Game Brain Score
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48% User Score Based on 66 reviews

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World War 2: Time of Wrath is a single player and multiplayer turn-based strategy game with a historical theme. It was developed by Wastelands Interactive and was released on June 6, 2014. It received neutral reviews from players.

Time of Wrath gives a fine piece of wargaming for every fan of WW2 era. This strategy allows players to take control over any country during World War 2 era in Europe and North Africa theater. It was designed in a way which allow players who are new to the genre to quickly familiarize with the rules and to start battles with veterans who still remember great classic strategy titles. Easy rules, d…

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48%
Audience ScoreBased on 66 reviews
replayability1 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • Deep historical and strategic depth covering the entire European and North African theaters of WWII with multi-theater combat and diplomacy.
  • Simple and intuitive core combat system that allows large-scale operational control without overwhelming complexity, suitable for fans of traditional hex-based wargames.
  • Supports multiplayer modes like hot-seat and PBEM and offers modding, which increases replayability and community engagement.
  • Dated and clunky user interface with poor tutorials and limited explanations make the learning curve steep, especially for newcomers.
  • Numerous bugs, frequent crashes, and AI behavior issues reduce gameplay stability and immersion.
  • Poor presentation quality with minimal sound design, basic graphics, weak naval combat mechanics, and lack of economic and diplomatic depth.
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay offers deep strategic complexity, rewarding patience and foresight in managing campaigns, diplomacy, and political events. While tutorials are minimal and some mechanics unclear, the analytical focus appeals strongly to players who prioritize strategic depth over graphical presentation.

    • “These mechanics reward players who approach campaigns with patience and foresight, echoing the strategic complexities faced by real-world commanders.”
    • “Diplomacy and political events add another dimension to gameplay.”
    • “Really good strategy game especially for those that don't place value on graphics but on the gameplay.”
    • “Tutorials are limited, meaning players may need to rely on experimentation or external guides to fully grasp the interplay between logistics, combat modifiers, and diplomatic mechanics.”
    • “Some (basic) mechanics are not explained and don't make sense.”
    • “Presentation does not aim to dazzle; instead, it supports the analytical nature of gameplay.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are generally considered dated and lacking polish, with some users describing them as cheesy or terrible. However, fans of turn-based strategy games may overlook the visuals in favor of strong gameplay, though the clunky UI and older style hold it back compared to more modern titles.

    • “I was initially turned off by the cheesy graphics and the cheap look of it and thought it would be shovelware, but I was wrong.”
    • “The map is clear and readable but lacks the graphical polish seen in more contemporary strategy titles.”
    • “Fun if you love turn‑based wargames, but mixed reviews, dated visuals and clunky UI hold it back.”
    • “I was initially turned off by the cheesy graphics and the cheap look of it and thought it would be shovelware.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is described as minimal and brief, with users noting it as small or limited in scope.

    • “The story is very small and lacks depth.”
    • “The narrative feels minimal and does not engage the player.”
    • “The overall plot is too short and underdeveloped.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is generally considered outdated, reflecting its 2009 release, with variable AI performance that offers moderate challenge depending on the scenario and nation chosen. Some users report poor performance issues likely due to the game's age.

    • “Artificial intelligence provides a moderate challenge, though its performance can vary depending on scenario and nation selected.”
    • “Many write about poor performance but the game is from 2009; what did you expect?”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Replayability is enhanced by the variety of playable nations and scenarios, offering players diverse experiences that encourage multiple playthroughs.

    • “Replayability stems from the diversity of playable nations and scenarios.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users generally find the music underwhelming, describing the soundtrack as mediocre or not very good.

    • “The soundtrack is not very good.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the grinding aspect tedious and note a lack of clear instructions, making the process feel monotonous and unclear.

  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is largely derived from the unintentionally funny and broken AI behavior, which players find entertaining and amusing.

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World War 2: Time of Wrath is a turn-based strategy game with historical theme.

World War 2: Time of Wrath is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 44 hours playing World War 2: Time of Wrath.

World War 2: Time of Wrath was released on June 6, 2014.

World War 2: Time of Wrath was developed by Wastelands Interactive.

World War 2: Time of Wrath has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked World War 2: Time of Wrath for its replayability but disliked it for its gameplay.

World War 2: Time of Wrath is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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