World War: Machines Conquest
- January 19, 2021
- Bigbreakgames
- 5h median play time
"War Machine: GunshipBattle WW2" is a mobile strategy game set in World War II, offering an intriguing story, wonderful gameplay, and exceptional visuals. While the game has plenty of humor and is a revival of WW2 on mobile, it is unfortunate that it is plagued by too many ads and bugs. Overall, it provides an immersive WW2 experience, but the frequent interruptions and glitches can be frustrating.
Reviews
- Excellent graphics and engaging gameplay.
- Wide variety of units and strategic options.
- Fun and addictive, with a strong community.
- Heavy pay-to-win mechanics, making it difficult for free players.
- Frequent server maintenance and connection issues.
- Lack of balance in gameplay, with stronger alliances bullying lower-level players.
- graphics172 mentions
- 84 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising their stunning quality, detailed animations, and realistic visuals that enhance the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the smooth performance and engaging cutscenes, often comparing the graphics favorably to console-level standards. However, some users noted occasional lag issues and expressed a desire for further improvements in graphic design and functionality.
“Visuals are incredible, surpassing even my own art. The gameplay is repetitive but tolerable, and the battle scenes are very entertaining.”
“The graphics and sounds are terrific, and the gameplay and strategy are easy to use.”
“This game is amazing for a mobile game; it's more like a console game with better graphics and really fun to play.”
“Absolutely nothing like the ads, not even close. It's just another very cheap looking base builder with very poor graphics.”
“Sucks can't even play well, graphics low.”
“The game graphics are very bad.”
- monetization64 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 81 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the aggressive in-app purchases and frequent ads that disrupt gameplay. While some appreciate the option to earn rewards through ads, others find the ads misleading and the in-game purchases expensive, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab. Overall, players express frustration over the balance between monetization and gameplay experience, with many feeling that the game does not live up to its advertised promises.
“Still has in-game purchases to progress faster, but a plus side is it has ads so you can get more rewards that way as well.”
“Amazing game with fun features and in-app purchases are completely optional and you can grow quickly without them.”
“Very good game, I recommend; the only bad thing is there's lots of in-game microtransactions, but all of that aside, no ads, good graphics, and a very fun game.”
“Aggressive monetization and still ads?”
“It's a cash grab and frankly disgusting.”
“Expensive in-app purchases, it's a pay-to-win game.”
- gameplay60 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its addictive nature, innovative mechanics, and impressive graphics, drawing comparisons to other strategy games like Warpath. However, many players report issues such as frequent lags, crashes, and confusing mechanics that detract from the overall experience. While some find the gameplay enjoyable and unique, others criticize it for being repetitive or too reliant on pay-to-win elements.
“Highly addictive game once you understand the gameplay.”
“Very unique gameplay bringing modern strategy to what is arguably the most famous theaters of war the world has ever known. I would highly recommend it to anybody, even if you are one of those who refuse to play decent games on a smartphone.”
“The gameplay is smooth.”
“But with frequent lags, I experience bad gameplay.”
“There are also some video issues that make the game very choppy at times, which makes gameplay a little difficult.”
“No real gameplay besides the few action mechanics there are.”
- story39 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story is highly praised for its engaging and realistic portrayal of World War II, complemented by intuitive gameplay and appealing graphics. Players appreciate the variety of missions and the progression system, although some find certain missions challenging to understand. Overall, the narrative and mission structure contribute significantly to the game's enjoyment, making it a standout experience for many users.
“I picked German, the story is amazing, and everything is close to realistic.”
“The story line is good and advancement isn't all about pay to win; I'm thoroughly enjoying the game.”
“Great game and awesome graphics and storyline!”
“Some missions are too hard to understand how to finish 😭”
“All work, missions but no way to gain without working on it!”
“Now I'm stuck with no progress in some of the daily missions.”
- stability21 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches reported by users, particularly after updates. Many players experience difficulties with gameplay and chat functionality, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction. Overall, the game's performance is marred by these persistent technical problems, detracting from the overall experience.
“I can hardly participate; it freezes the screen and kicks me out of the game.”
“Bought a few packs, built up, then the game updated. It won't load; anytime I try, it freezes my phone, so I deleted it. Total waste of my money.”
“Very buggy, constant crashes, especially after updates.”
- humor9 mentions
- 89 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
Players consistently highlight the humor in the game, describing it as "hilarious" and "very funny," which enhances their overall enjoyment. The comedic elements, combined with engaging gameplay and appealing graphics, contribute to a positive gaming experience that many users appreciate. Overall, the humor is a significant draw for players, making the game entertaining and memorable.
“It's hilarious.”
“Great game, funny, good graphics, great gameplay, normal generosity from the game builder (not so bad for free players) and giving good gifts and good events, and beautiful gameplay, thank you.”
“Funny game, I love it ❤❤”
“Ayo bro, creator, it's not funny. I made an alliance called Germany_Axis and now someone named Schreiber is the new leader. It's not funny, bro, I want my alliance back.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express mixed feelings about grinding in the game, with many finding it increasingly tedious and frustrating, especially after recent updates that seem to favor more powerful players. Complaints include issues with lost rewards, unresponsive customer support, and a perception that free-to-play users are at a significant disadvantage. However, a few players still enjoy the grinding experience, indicating that it can be rewarding under certain conditions.
“Once enjoyable, now just tedious.”
“Becoming very tedious; the last updates benefit the very powerful.”
“This game is not for poor people. Free-to-play players should stay away; after one week of farming, I only have 2k. If you lose your army for iron and silver and upgrade your build, you only get 200. You might as well sell your house if you want to be competitive in this game.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the music in the game receives mixed feedback; while some players enjoy it and find it integral to the gameplay, others wish for improvements and express frustration over the inability to turn it off. Additionally, the catchy rap song featured in the ads has left a lasting impression on players, both positively and negatively.
“I like this game and all of the gameplay aspects, including the music.”
“Would you please tell me where I can listen to the music used in the game?”
“How do you know the game is good? Don't ask why; they literally have a rap song in the ads that keeps repeating in my mind!”
“But I wish the music was a little different.”
“Perfect, just the music and sound effects need to be better.”
“Can't turn off the music.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization of the game receives mixed reviews. While some users appreciate its ability to run smoothly on older devices and commend its graphics, others report significant issues such as lag, glitches, and frequent crashes, indicating a need for further optimization improvements.
“The graphics are pretty cool, and the fact that it can run smoothly on an old device is awesome. It's hard to find games that work as smoothly on older devices. Love it!”
“Realistic with excellent performance and graphics.”
“This game glitches and runs slowly on my phone. I like the game, but sometimes I'm just sitting there waiting for it to unfreeze so I can do stuff.”
“This game is good, but my only problem is that it is laggy. I wish it could be optimized so that I can play properly.”
“Always force closes this game. Why don't you fix this every time there's an update? I don't understand how you can collect money while your game's performance is so low.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the existing options of the USSR, US, and Germany but express a desire for additional playable countries to enhance replayability.
“I appreciate the variety of options available, and while I'm fine with the USSR, US, and Germany, I would love to see more playable countries in the future.”
“The game offers so many different strategies and paths to explore that I find myself coming back for more.”
“Each playthrough feels unique due to the dynamic events and choices, making it incredibly replayable.”
“I appreciate the variety of factions, but after a few playthroughs, the lack of new content makes it feel repetitive.”
“The game has potential, but once you've experienced the main story, there's little incentive to replay it.”
“While the mechanics are solid, the limited scenarios and outcomes really diminish the replayability factor.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express strong emotional connections to their alliances, highlighting feelings of heartbreak and loss when faced with changes due to inactivity. The experience of returning to find someone else in a previously held position evokes a sense of betrayal and disappointment, underscoring the personal investment players have in their in-game relationships.
“I have issues with my alliance. I am the proud owner of [oog], and I went off the app for a little while due to some complications. Anyway, I come back to find someone else in the rank 5 position. I find this heartbreaking as I may lose an alliance I had built myself just for being inactive for a little bit, and I ended up purging most of the alliance.”