World War 2: Time of Wrath
- June 6, 2014
- Wastelands Interactive
- 44h median play time
Get on Steam"World War 2: Time of Wrath" is a turn-based strategy game set in World War II. Players can command various nations' military forces, manage resources, and make strategic decisions in political, economic, and military aspects. The game features a detailed combat system, historical events, and a campaign mode that covers different theaters of the war.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Great turn-based grand strategy game for its price, offering a fun and engaging experience for fans of the genre.
- The game is easy to learn and allows for enjoyable micromanagement of units and battles on a large scale map.
- It provides a nostalgic feel for players who enjoyed classic board games, with customizable graphics and a decent level of complexity.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and crashes, making it frustrating to play, especially during longer campaigns.
- The tutorial is poorly designed and lacks detail, leaving players confused about key mechanics, particularly naval operations.
- AI behavior is often illogical and historically inaccurate, detracting from the overall strategic experience.
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed feedback; while some players find them cheesy and reminiscent of low-quality titles, others appreciate that the gameplay outweighs visual concerns. Overall, the graphics may not appeal to everyone, but they do not detract significantly from the overall experience.
“I was initially turned off by the cheesy graphics and the cheap look of it, and thought it would be shovelware; boy was I wrong.”
“I was initially turned off by the cheesy graphics and the cheap look of it, and thought it would be shovelware. Boy, was I wrong.”
“Also, the cheesy graphics I mentioned?”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, often exacerbated by a lack of clear instructions, which can lead to frustration and a diminished overall experience.
“Grinding is tedious and lacks clear instructions.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel like a chore.”
“I find the grinding mechanics to be overly time-consuming and frustrating.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised, particularly for its strategic depth, appealing to players who prioritize mechanics over graphics.
“Really good strategy game, especially for those who value gameplay over graphics.”
“The gameplay is incredibly engaging and offers a deep strategic experience.”
“I love how the mechanics are intuitive yet provide a lot of depth for advanced players.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game's broken AI, which leads to unintentionally funny situations that enhance their enjoyment of the gameplay.
“I do actually enjoy playing it, but only because it is so utterly broken with how the AI in this game acts; it's just absolutely hilarious.”
