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WWII Online is a single player and multiplayer casual role playing shooter game. It was developed by Cornered Rat Software and was released on July 6, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

WWII Online is a massively multiplayer online first-person shooter andenger game set in the Western Front of World War II. Players can choose to fight for either the Axis or Allied powers, and engage in large-scale battles with thousands of other players. The game features a realistic combination of infantry, tank, and air combat, with a focus on teamwork and strategy.

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50%
Audience ScoreBased on 2,036 reviews
gameplay43 positive mentions
graphics109 negative mentions

  • The game offers a unique and immersive experience with a massive open world and realistic WWII combat.
  • Strong community support with helpful players willing to guide newcomers through the steep learning curve.
  • The game features a variety of roles including infantry, tanks, aircraft, and naval units, allowing for diverse gameplay.
  • The graphics are outdated and do not meet modern standards, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • The subscription model is seen as expensive and limiting, with many essential features locked behind a paywall.
  • The player base is low, leading to infrequent large-scale battles and a feeling of emptiness in the game world.
  • graphics
    439 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely criticized for being outdated, often compared to those from the early 2000s or even the Nintendo 64 era. While many players acknowledge the dated visuals, they emphasize that the gameplay experience and community engagement can outweigh these graphical shortcomings. There are ongoing discussions about potential upgrades to a modern engine, which players hope will enhance the visual quality in the future.

    • “Despite lower graphics, especially with 2025 gaming standards, this amazing masterpiece still delivers many years later.”
    • “If you can get past the dated graphics, you will find a great community and endless enjoyable gameplay.”
    • “The graphics may not be the best, but if you like realistic gameplay, you might want to give this game a try.”
    • “The graphics are outdated, but the gameplay shines.”
    • “The graphics and gameplay are archaic, and even though things are not as they were in 2001, it has not updated to a modern standard.”
    • “The graphics are so poor and the aiming is just wrong.”
  • gameplay
    206 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of this game is characterized by its unique combat mechanics and a strong emphasis on realism, which some players find rewarding despite the dated graphics and steep learning curve. While many appreciate the depth and community-driven aspects, others criticize the clunky controls, subscription model limiting access to certain features, and overall lack of polish. Overall, the gameplay experience is polarizing, with some players enjoying the strategic elements and teamwork, while others find it tedious and frustrating.

    • “But this game is still a classic and offers a style of combat gameplay that very few other games can match.”
    • “The gameplay is wonderful, though due to a subscription service it is quite annoying only using base weapons/tanks.”
    • “The gameplay has proven to be sustainable and fun, and exposure to a successful game service model with a huge pool of potential players will surely extend its already long lifespan.”
    • “The balance mechanic is nothing short of trying to force players to pay to play the way that they want to.”
    • “The gameplay is a mess.”
    • “Driving is a chore, I was confused as all hell when I began to drive... the mechanics are slidy and make the screen consistently shake.”
  • story
    66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story aspect is largely absent, with players focusing on cooperative missions and tactical gameplay rather than a traditional narrative. While some players enjoy the dynamic and varied missions, others find the experience lacking in depth and engagement, often feeling that the gameplay is repetitive or empty. Overall, the emphasis is on teamwork and player-driven objectives, creating a unique but story-light experience.

    • “I was playing for a few months and I have witnessed massive bombing, snipers, ambushes, tank warfare, close combat, and a mission with over 100 people involved, and it's fantastic!”
    • “Someone drove a supply truck in from another town to launch a counter into the enemy's left flank, so I switched to that mission, had some longer range action as we recaptured parts of the town only to finally be defeated by the weight of numbers.”
    • “Awesome game that I used to play back in the early 2000s and it's just as great today, a lot of good changes, biggest map I have ever played on and great content with all of the different missions and vehicles and even the different sides to choose from!”
    • “☑ no story”
    • “I barely managed to get into a mission, and I couldn't really see what's going on :( screams early 2000s, and it looks like fun, if I were to have played it back then, but it seems quite empty.”
    • “If you haven't patience, avoid it because the map is humongous, movements from city A to city B can last 1-2 hours and there is a chance you will stay idle till 3 hours before spotting an enemy (true story!).”
  • stability
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting severe bugs, glitches, and performance issues that render it nearly unplayable. Many players experience freezing on launch, unresponsive controls, and inconsistent hit registration, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction. Overall, the game's stability is a significant drawback, overshadowing its potential enjoyment.

    • “The game is buggy, sometimes unplayable, and the controls are just outright an abomination of 'FPS' controls.”
    • “Shit doesn't even load up; I'm up to date on everything, my PC is fine, but it just freezes on launch halfway through.”
    • “It was buggy, the devs were slow to update, and I remember for the first few days I couldn't even get it to load.”
  • optimization
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many users reporting severe performance issues, including low frame rates and bugs that hinder gameplay. Despite its potential for large-scale battles, the outdated graphics and controls contribute to a frustrating experience, and feedback from the developers is often unhelpful. Overall, players find the optimization lacking, especially for a game that has been around for nearly two decades.

    • “Algorithms within WWII Online keep track and make it possible to display up to 128 players simultaneously in the area around the player. This means that you are able to have battles with several hundred players within the same area of conflict (towns/depots and other areas of conflict) without having your computer bog down in performance due to trying to display too many objects in the area that might not be of interest or a threat to you for the moment.”
    • “Though it is visually underwhelming, it is far from outright ugly and only helps ensure solid performance on almost any machine.”
    • “I understand most humans these days care and are used to only looks and shiny pointless things. This game has physics and ballistics where it should matter, and graphics are secondary. Performance is also a high priority, and it does have good performance.”
    • “The optimization is almost non-existent.”
    • “Horribly optimized, ran poorly on a machine that is more than capable of running the game.”
    • “It's a fun game despite its aged graphics, poor performance and wonky slippery infantry movement.”
  • grinding
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews consistently highlight that grinding in the game is excessively tedious, often requiring an unrealistic time commitment. Players find the gameplay frustrating due to slow mechanics and a pay-to-win model that diminishes the value of grinding. While some appreciate the rewarding aspects of the simulation, many feel that the experience becomes monotonous and confusing over time.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Wwii online is a rather old game, and very tedious at times.”
    • “Now, many people simply can't handle the tedious and rather infuriating gameplay that comes with 'realistic' elements of the game's design.”
    • “- Tedious spawn, respawn, and despawn times that slow the pace of the game to a grinding slog.”
  • monetization
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization model of the game has been widely criticized as exploitative, with players feeling that it heavily favors microtransactions and subscriptions, making it feel like a cash grab. Many users express frustration over limited access to content without additional payments and a lack of welcoming for new players, leading to a negative overall impression. While some acknowledge the option to purchase DLC for additional content, the general sentiment is that the monetization practices detract significantly from the gaming experience.

    • “Yeah, the monetization model isn't ideal, but you can get a DLC that unlocks some content and doesn't require an ongoing subscription.”
    • “Complain about the price but spend 50 dollars on microtransactions in Bubble Safari?”
    • “The game has an engine older than myself, the microtransactions and subscription system is outrageous. New players aren't very welcome and often have no idea what to do, and the amount of veterancy with other players is severely outnumbered to new players.”
    • “This game feels like a cash grab.”
    • “Monetization: 0/10 (you have access to maybe 5% of the game, the rest you have to pay for).”
  • humor
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as inconsistent, with some players finding it genuinely funny and enjoying the occasional hilarious moments, while others feel that the comedic elements can drag on or stem from frustrating gameplay mechanics. Overall, the humor is a mixed bag, eliciting laughter at times but also criticism for its execution.

    • “This is way too funny XD.”
    • “Some rather hilarious moments occur once in a while.”
    • “The gunplay is hilariously bad and controls feel clunky at best.”
  • replayability
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the endless permutations and complex challenges that offer significant depth, others feel that the limited content and subscription model detract from the experience. Recent updates and innovations have improved playability, but nostalgia seems to be a key motivator for many returning players. Overall, the potential for replayability exists, but it may depend on individual preferences and the ongoing development of the game.

    • “Endless replayability (town x from direction x in unit x vs enemy units x........= lots of permutations)”
    • “Hands down the most complex, the most challenging, the most replayable, the most massive MMOFPS you will ever play.”
    • “If you have patience and start understanding that you cannot run straight across an open field without getting mowed down, you will eventually find that this has tons of depth and replayability.”
    • “Because if anything drops the replay value of this game, it would be wasting money every month just for the same old pack with very limited content.”
    • “It's not exactly a cinematic gaming experience in 2018; it's becoming fossilized and I merely just want to play it for nostalgic/old replayability value.”
    • “While I still don't like the idea of a subscription, the addition of the basic packs (armor, air, infantry) have made this a more playable experience for me.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its intense and immersive battle experience, evoking feelings of paranoia and excitement as players navigate potential threats around every corner. Despite some criticisms regarding pacing and graphics, the sheer scale of the battles and the strategic elements contribute to a unique and engaging environment that players either love or hate passionately. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature that enhances the gameplay experience significantly.

    • “The sheer atmosphere of battle, the paranoia that behind that corner there could be an enemy soldier just waiting for you to peek your head, and the possibility of a sniper held up in a building you're facing, makes this game so enjoyable.”
    • “Even though I've played a bit over an hour, I can see and feel what the atmosphere is and why it is so attractive; it is an experience like no other, you either despise it or you love it with passion.”
    • “The different gameplay, the massive battle atmosphere, and the fights themselves make up for the low-end graphics, reminding me of Arma Cold War Assault but better!”
    • “Even though I've played a bit over an hour, I can see and feel what the atmosphere is and why it is so attractive. It is an experience like no other; you either despise it or you love it with passion.”
    • “The different gameplay, the massive battle atmosphere, and the fights themselves make up for the low-end graphics. It reminds me of Arma Cold War Assault but better!”
    • “And even if it does sometimes get dull, having to walk some distance in order to get to the battle itself, the sheer atmosphere of battle, the paranoia that behind that corner there could be an enemy soldier just waiting for you to peek your head, the possibility of a sniper held up in a building you're facing, the sheer number of things that you need to count on during a battle, from sudden machine gun fire to a sniper firing off a shot, to a tank suddenly appearing out of nowhere, a sudden grenade capable of wiping out an entire squad, and the knowledge that you can indeed overpower and outplay your enemy if you play it smart is what makes this game so enjoyable.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express a strong emotional response to the game's intense moments, particularly in scenarios involving combat, which can evoke feelings of guilt and sadness. However, frustrations with gameplay mechanics and monetization practices detract from the overall emotional experience, leading some to abandon the game entirely.

    • “I shot a German, he somehow died, I cried. Good game, good graphics.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express a strong appreciation for the music, particularly highlighting the desire for an epic soundtrack to enhance the battle experience.

    • “I love it even more if they added an epic soundtrack to listen to during battles.”
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WWII Online is a casual role playing shooter game.

WWII Online is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 59 hours playing WWII Online.

WWII Online was released on July 6, 2023.

WWII Online was developed by Cornered Rat Software.

WWII Online has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

WWII Online is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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