To be honest, when I see the word "mobile game" now, I reflexively want to vomit. Nine out of ten games are for exchanging skins and gold to draw cards, and the remaining ones force you to join a guild to fight the boss. But yesterday I happened to read a book called "Soldier War", and it really blew my mind.
Let's talk about the gameplay first. This game is the kind of tabletop battle with plastic soldiers that you used to play when you were a kid. You command a group of green soldiers with tanks, helicopters, and defensive positions. The level design is very particular. It's not about mindlessly stacking values. Instead, you need to use your brain to arrange troops. For example, how to use infantry to block intersections and let snipers occupy the high ground. Fighting really feels like lying on the ground and pushing toys when you were a child.
Here's the key point: This game actually has no in-app purchases! No drawing cards! There is no physical system! I played for three days, and all units and heroes were unlocked by passing levels. The developer is Beijing Force Prism, an old factory with a history of making single-player games. This wave is really tough.
The hero system is also enjoyable. Not a flashy two-dimensional character, but a veteran image like Murphy, with a realistic style and lines that fit the character. Each hero has a unique skill tree, but all are available for free.
Of course there are disadvantages. The graphics aren't top-notch, since it's a mobile game after all, but it's clean and crisp. The operation requires manual fine-tuning and cannot be fully automatic, which may not be friendly to "worry-free people". In addition, the slogan "Fight with friends" is a bit misleading. In fact, this game is purely stand-alone and can be played offline. The online mode is just a decoration and does not affect the main experience at all.
In this era where hundreds of millions of dollars are spent every month, the emergence of a mobile game that does not force money, does not force social interaction, and relies purely on gameplay to retain players is like picking up a diamond in a cesspool. If you are also disgusted by those scams and rubbish, I really recommend trying "Soldier War"👍