World War Rising

About

World War Rising is a strategy game set in various time periods, where you wage war and cause chaos. It boasts good graphics and plot, as well as plenty of humor, but can be very grinding and buggy, with frequent and annoying ads. The game's description promises exciting battles and the opportunity to lead your own faction to victory.

Genres & Tags

Strategy

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,782 reviews

graphics84 positive mentions

monetization160 negative mentions

The game has great graphics and is visually appealing.
It offers a fun and engaging gameplay experience with a strong community.
Players can progress without spending money, although it may take longer.

The game is heavily pay-to-win, with expensive packs that increase in price after each purchase.
There are numerous glitches and bugs that affect gameplay and user experience.
Customer support is unresponsive and often provides generic replies without resolving issues.

monetization
198 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
17%
81%
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized for its aggressive and misleading advertising, with players reporting an overwhelming number of ads promoting in-app purchases that disrupt gameplay. Many users feel that the game is a blatant cash grab, with exorbitant prices for in-game items and a pay-to-win model that hampers enjoyment and progression. Overall, the constant push for microtransactions and the disparity between advertised features and actual gameplay have left players frustrated and dissatisfied.
- “The in-game purchases are not entirely needed, but you can miss out if you don't buy.”
- “And the in-app purchases are reasonable and go a long way as far as base and character development.”
- “It's fun at first, but you can't play with the other players unless you make a lot of in-game purchases.”
- “Way too many ads.”
- “It seems like you can't do anything in the game without these annoying ads for their pay-to-play garbage.”
- “The game is just a huge cash grab.”
graphics
165 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
35%
14%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "great" and "awesome," while others criticize them as "terrible," "dated," and "lazy." Many users express a desire for improved optimization and more personality in the visuals, suggesting that the graphics feel unoriginal or reminiscent of older titles. Overall, while there are positive remarks about the aesthetic quality, a significant number of players find the graphics below par, especially given the game's price point.
- “The graphics are great, and the rules are understandable.”
- “I love the game, its graphics are too good.”
- “Fantastic graphics and gameplay.”
- “Its boring, laggy, unoptimized, and the graphics are pretty bad.”
- “Graphics are hideous.”
- “The gameplay and visuals were underwhelming.”
gameplay
115 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
49%
18%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive, slow, and heavily reliant on pay-to-win mechanics. While some appreciate the addictive nature and community aspects, others criticize the lack of originality, poor graphics, and frequent ads pushing in-game purchases. Overall, the gameplay experience is marred by technical issues and a sense of monotony, leading to a call for significant improvements and a more balanced approach.
- “The gameplay is great.”
- “Great gameplay lots of different missions to accomplish.”
- “I have enjoyed it for all the time I've played it, great, addicting, fun, original gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is terrible and it tries to sell you something literally every 30 seconds.”
- “The gameplay is very boring and repetitive.”
- “Gameplay is boring and they try to get you to spend money to progress the game which is the only fun aspect.”
stability
109 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and bugs that significantly disrupt gameplay. Many players have experienced issues such as disappearing inventory items, delayed controls, and crashes, leading to frustration and loss of progress. Despite some users noting occasional smooth experiences, the overwhelming consensus is that the game suffers from severe stability problems that need urgent attention from developers.
- “Mostly bug-free, with good connections to servers.”
- “Runs great on my Galaxy A.”
- “There are constant glitches that can cause you to lose every bit of resources you have stored, shields mysteriously going down and all they do is blame you when it happens.”
- “The game continuously glitches and the customer service ignores you.”
- “It's incredibly frustrating to spend the amount of money we do to not have a fair game, free of glitches that ruin all stats and scoring.”
story
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
76%
6%
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it tedious and lacking depth. While some appreciate the engaging missions and the potential for a compelling narrative, others criticize the repetitive nature of tasks and the overwhelming focus on base upgrades over meaningful storytelling. Overall, players express a desire for a more interactive and rewarding narrative experience that goes beyond simple mission completion.
- “You need to play this game; when you start, time will just fly by. Very good storyline, the strategy is time-consuming, and the graphics aren't the best. Play it; it's great.”
- “Good story for the WWII genre.”
- “Kinda slow on the buildup of the storyline, but fun.”
- “Gave me the run around and kept changing their story.”
- “I finished the first 3 missions of the story but it won't let me progress the story.”
- “If I wanted a story, I'd buy a book!”
grinding
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
Players overwhelmingly describe the grinding aspect of the game as tedious and frustrating, with many expressing dissatisfaction over long wait times for resources and the overwhelming presence of pay-to-win mechanics. The gameplay is criticized for being overly focused on base building and resource farming, often leading to a sense of monotony and a lack of strategic depth. Overall, the experience is seen as a grind that favors players willing to spend money, leaving free-to-play users feeling stuck and unfulfilled.
- “To top it off, they now have reduced the amount of resources you can collect, so forget about farming those in-between events and packs... which do not bother buying because they will only go so far... so download and play at your own risk.”
- “Having to wait hours to get resources is so tedious and hardly feels like a game.”
- “Not a fan, you just become a farming device for pay-to-play players, constantly attacked without any way to protect yourself without paying to do so.”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a notable highlight, with players finding amusement in various aspects, such as the quirky characters and the absurdity of certain game mechanics. Many reviews mention the game's ability to elicit laughter, whether through its comedic elements or the irony of its monetization strategies. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch that enhances the gaming experience, making it enjoyable for many players.
- “The funniest part is how the guy with the makeup in the ad looks.”
- “It's hilarious that after the initial install, nothing updated, downloaded, or otherwise changed, so how did the privacy policy suddenly change?!”
- “The only real work that went into this game was figuring out how to strategically place their real-cash offers so that people accidentally tap on them, which is pretty hilarious considering those are the only parts of the UI that actually work.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
30%
60%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting severe performance issues such as lag, freezing, and slow responsiveness. Many feel that the developers prioritize monetization over improving game performance, leading to a frustrating experience that detracts from the overall enjoyment. Despite its addictive nature, the lack of optimization significantly hampers gameplay.
- “Loving the game so far, I just have a problem when it comes to selection in the game; it's slow. More performance, please!”
- “It's fun and addictive, but the developers could care less about game performance issues.”
- “Game performance is terrible and doesn't function properly 80% of the time!”
- “Bad optimization; this kind of game is actually boring, and all looks the same with little differences.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
Overall, the music in the game has received positive feedback, with many users praising its excellent composition and contribution to the overall experience. However, some players feel that the music could be improved further, suggesting the addition of more tracks to enhance gameplay.
- “This game is great; it has excellent graphics and music composition in it, and it's very simple and addictive to play!”
- “Everything about the game is perfect (especially the music).”
- “Nice background music.”
- “Please make the playing experience better; it's very boring and the music is lacking. Please add more controls that are easier to use, introduce more heroes, and make things less overpriced, as the supposed common items are very rare.”
- “The things you can fix are the lag, the cost of speed-ups, and maybe add more music.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users appreciate the reasonable in-app purchases that significantly enhance both base and character development, indicating a positive impact on gameplay progression.
- “The in-app purchases are reasonable and significantly enhance both base and character development.”
- “Character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to truly shape their heroes' journeys.”
- “I love how the choices I make impact my character's growth and relationships throughout the game.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players often highlight the emotional depth of the game, noting its ability to evoke strong feelings through compelling storytelling and character development. Many reviews mention moments of joy, sadness, and empathy that resonate long after gameplay, making the emotional experience a standout feature. Overall, the game's narrative successfully engages players on a personal level, enhancing their connection to the story and characters.
- “This game took me on an emotional rollercoaster, making me laugh, cry, and feel deeply connected to the characters.”
- “The storytelling was so powerful that I found myself emotionally invested in every decision, feeling the weight of each choice.”
- “I was genuinely moved by the character arcs; their struggles and triumphs resonated with me on a personal level.”