World War I

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World War I is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Dark Fox and was released on April 9, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"World War I" is a real-time strategy game set on the Blitzkrieg engine, covering the historical events of the First World War. The game includes 3 campaigns and 30 missions, allowing players to lead the forces of Germany, Russia, or the Allies in battles across Europe. Players can utilize a variety of tactical elements, such as setting up defense lines and prioritizing targets, to prove their military leadership skills.

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Strategy

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Single-Player

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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 192 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience for fans of the Blitzkrieg series, with enjoyable gameplay that emphasizes strategy and careful planning.
It features good level design and environments, providing a lengthy single-player campaign that can be quite challenging and rewarding.
The atmosphere and graphics, while dated, are appreciated by players who enjoy old-school RTS games, and the game is considered a good value for its price.

The game suffers from significant historical inaccuracies, such as the presence of tanks in 1914, which can detract from immersion.
Many players report frequent bugs and glitches, including game freezes and issues with AI behavior, which can hinder the overall experience.
The lack of a tutorial and clear instructions makes it difficult for new players to understand the mechanics, leading to frustration.

story
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
84%
9%
The game's story is criticized for its lack of depth and connection between missions, with players noting that each mission feels repetitive and disconnected from the overall narrative. While the atmosphere and graphics are praised, the gameplay is described as simplistic, with limited tactical options and a reliance on straightforward objectives. Overall, the story aspect is seen as underwhelming, making it more suitable for fans of older RTS games rather than those seeking a rich narrative experience.
- “Incredible game if you invest some time in it; the missions are long and you need to think about every step. The atmosphere and graphics, though, are top-notch.”
- “World War 1 is a typical 'blitzkrieg' type of RTS - you are given a limited amount of troops with which you have to fulfill certain objectives put into missions of a campaign.”
- “Here's how the game plays: in every mission, you'll be given a set of goals to accomplish with a set amount of forces under your command.”
- “I think the first missions for the Entente and German campaigns make no sense.”
- “Besides that, there is no connection (like which units get transferred to the next missions/map; or actions having influence on following missions; etc.).”
- “The missions have mostly different touch, but sadly are really repetitive in themselves - take a point & hold a point.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
34%
54%
The graphics of the game are widely criticized as dated and subpar, with many reviewers giving scores around 3/10 and describing them as "terrible" or "ugly." While some players appreciate the atmosphere, the overall consensus is that the visuals do not meet modern standards, reflecting the game's age since its release in 2005.
- “Incredible game if you invest some time in it, the missions are long and you need to think about every step; the atmosphere and graphics, though, are top-notch.”
- “The visuals are stunning and truly immersive, enhancing the overall experience of the game.”
- “The graphics are beautifully designed, creating a captivating and engaging environment that draws you in.”
- “Dated graphics”
- “Terrible graphics and function”
- “The visuals will make your eyes bleed, I'll give 9 to 1 chance for that.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
68%
14%
The gameplay is characterized by typical blitzkrieg mechanics, drawing inspiration from the Sudden Strike series, with a focus on strategic unit management and historical realism somewhat sacrificed for playability. While the graphics reflect its 2005 origins, the controls are praised for being intuitive and easy to learn, making the overall experience enjoyable despite some repetitive elements. Ratings for gameplay hover around 7/10, indicating a solid but not groundbreaking experience.
- “The graphics are not the best, but what would you expect from a 2005 video game? The gameplay makes up for it.”
- “Great controls and gameplay, and it's easy to learn.”
- “The gameplay is pretty close to close combat, but differs somewhat from CC.”
- “Historical realism is cast aside a little bit for gameplay purposes.”
- “Same gameplay with units from World War I.”
- “Based on Sudden Strike 1 game (not Blitzkrieg, a game that appeared a lot later), it has the same gameplay and issues with Sudden Strike.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from numerous stability issues, including frequent game-breaking bugs, glitches, and freezing, which significantly hinder the overall experience. Players report being stuck on missions and encountering inconsistent mechanics, such as trench digging, which detracts from the intended World War I atmosphere. While some minor issues like typos and visual glitches are noted, the overarching concern remains the game's instability.
- “Game breaking bugs and glitches that are too common for comfort, small scale warfare doesn't fit the WW1 feel in my opinion, weird trench digging (sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't).”
- “Game freezes after several battles.”
- “Good blitzkrieg rip-off, but it's buggy as hell and I got stuck on the first mission with no way of finishing.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
30%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it decent but not particularly remarkable, while others describe it as annoying or slow-paced. Despite these criticisms, a few users appreciate the quality of the music and suggest using headphones for a better experience. Overall, the music contributes to a smooth gameplay experience but may not appeal to everyone.
- “The music is decent, and the game runs perfectly smoothly.”
- “Nice game, slow-paced music is nice; get headphones to jam out! All in all, nice game.”
- “Very annoying, good music though.”
- “The music is not something remarkable overall.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting its top-notch graphics and immersive environment that enhances the overall experience. Players note that the game's depth and complexity require thoughtful engagement, further enriching the atmospheric quality.
- “Incredible game if you invest some time in it; the missions are long and you need to think about every step. The atmosphere and graphics, though, are top-notch.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been consistently noted for its lack of replayability, with users indicating that it offers none to minimal opportunities for revisiting the experience.
- “This game offers none to minimal replayability.”
- “This game offers none to minimal replayability.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to become repetitive and tedious, especially for those familiar with previous titles in the Blitzkrieg series. This familiarity can lead to a sense of stagnation as the gameplay lacks fresh challenges.
- “If you've played the other Blitzkrieg-based titles, this one starts to feel stale and tedious very quickly.”
- “The grinding in this game becomes repetitive and uninspired after a while.”
- “After a few hours, the grind feels more like a chore than an enjoyable part of the game.”