What Is It?
War Robots is a multiplayer online battle arena game where you control a giant robot and fight against other players in various maps and modes. The game is available for Android and iOS devices, and it has decent 3D graphics, decent physics, and a huge variety of robots and weapons to choose from.
My Game Experience
I have been playing War Robots for maybe 2 months now, and I have to say that it is a very addictive and enjoyable game. I love the mech genre and blasting away at the bad guys, using different strategies and tactics. The game also has a lot of customization options, allowing me to upgrade my robots and weapons, change their appearance (that’s expensive), and equip them with different modules and drones.
However, as much as I like War Robots, I also have to admit that it is a very frustrating game. The main reason for this is the game’s matchmaking system, which often pits me against players who have MUCH MUCH MUCH better equipment than me. These players have spent a lot of money on the game, buying premium currency, chests, passes, and bundles that give them access to the most powerful robots and weapons in the game. These items are very expensive, and they can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
Cash Is King
As a result, these players have a huge advantage over me, and they can easily destroy me with one or two shots from across the map. I have no chance to fight back or even run away from them. They can also capture the beacons faster, deal more damage, and survive longer than me. This makes the game extremely unbalanced, and it is infuriating.
I never expect to murder everyone in the first week. That would be foolish. But I’ve been playing every sort of game for decades. I am usually a factor in almost every game. After weeks of spending for better gear, getting a feel for play, developing strategies and tuning gear, to see myself swatted around like cannon fodder is a little aggravating.
I have tried to improve my performance by spending some money on the game myself, about $10 a week, but that is not enough to scratch these guys armor. I have also tried to play more often and complete the daily tasks and events, but that is also not enough to earn enough resources to get the good gear. The game is pay-to-win, and it rewards spending money on it, of course. But it’s the amount of money that kills it for me. I am not sure how people are spending thousands of dollars on coins and randomly spinning for gear and eventually getting these metal monsters.
The game definitely is catering to people that spend LOTS of money. New gear comes out that is necessary to be on top. Then it’s nerfed. Then new gear that is neccessary comes out, costing more money. Then nerfed. Cycle after cycle.
I Gotta Go
I am sad to say that I am going have to stop playing War Robots. It is not worth it for me to continue playing a game that makes me feel angry and frustrated more than happy and satisfied. It is a shame, because War Robots is so fun when you’re not a fly in the spider web. If only it had a fairer matchmaking system and a more reasonable pricing model. I’m blowing too much time and money.
You have a great game here Pixonic. I’ve played mech games over the years and this one is tops. I know you think the rare stuff should be rare, but I enjoy when talent helps me win. And I understand your business model is milk to big spenders so they can stay on top.
I bid farewell to War Robots. It was great fun while it lasted. Well, maybe one more game…
