War Thunder

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3.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1908 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 203 out of 1908
  3. Negative: 1,115 out of 1908

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  1. vaggoni
    Mar 20, 2023
    9
    the best game i have ever played as a world war 2 simoulatorand defenatli recomendet for avrione the olni bad think ist that you have to spend wore than 500-700 hour to get a jet sorry for bad speling
  2. noideaforname
    Feb 25, 2023
    10
    this game is at times is the most happy brain chemicals inducing game ever piece of entertainment ever made at some times and the other times is the most brain dead rage inducing Russian bias piece of **** game, pretty good game!
  3. ZAruSoba
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    If you don't have premium, you will spend too much time on this game. Very tilting game when you get killed cross map through bushes. When gaijin gives you ghost shell and when the game randomly kicks you out or you get packet loss and pay 15k repair cost and get crew locked. In conclusion, recommended.
  4. LorusPendejus
    Nov 30, 2022
    10
    10/10 eternal grinding without premium account. I just hate and love it. tit
  5. Octalmalard
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego es espectacular las físicas son increíbles el realismo en las armas es impresionante la cantidad de vehículos aéreos terrestres y navales que tiene el juego es un locura… Expand
  6. ponomarenko
    Nov 8, 2022
    10
    игра подарила незабываемые эмоции. и вспоминая тот день, когда я покинул мой дом и уехал жить к бабушке, не понимая что будет дальше, при этом запуская эту игру и уходя из реальности ненадолго. помню ту атмосферу, вкус того кофе, ту прекрасную зиму которую я никогда не забуду. новый класс, друзья. жаль что это всё так быстро закончилось. очень жаль.игра подарила незабываемые эмоции. и вспоминая тот день, когда я покинул мой дом и уехал жить к бабушке, не понимая что будет дальше, при этом запуская эту игру и уходя из реальности ненадолго. помню ту атмосферу, вкус того кофе, ту прекрасную зиму которую я никогда не забуду. новый класс, друзья. жаль что это всё так быстро закончилось. очень жаль.
  7. Jackie_Jackson
    May 26, 2022
    8
    Вар тандыр тандырчик вар тандырский тундир танерок тандурик тондрынчик мой любмый сколько ты съел донатов скотина отвичяй
  8. Goshan220
    Apr 19, 2022
    8
    Наиграно 2000ч, спасите!
    Обычный wargame с реалистичными режимами, которые очень затягивают! Хотя корабельные бои я так и не распробовал
  9. That_floof
    Mar 26, 2022
    9
    I have 1500 hours playing this game, and it can be pure suffering, but it is fun most of the time.
  10. ArgonXXVII
    Mar 13, 2022
    9
    This game is not made for casuals or those who just want a quick fun. Go play your fornite. This game is implementing systems and mechanics based on their real-life counterparts. That means each unit will have odd quirks that you just have to get used to, to bring out its potential.

    I've been playing this for more than 5 years and it took me a year or two to feel that I am getting    This game is not made for casuals or those who just want a quick fun. Go play your fornite. This game is implementing systems and mechanics based on their real-life counterparts. That means each unit will have odd quirks that you just have to get used to, to bring out its potential.

    I've been playing this for more than 5 years and it took me a year or two to feel that I am getting competitive. I never bought any packs, I just played the events and sometimes sold the materials/vehicles I don't need to buy some premium account time. So don't expect to learn the game right away as it is quite unforgiving. However, the joy in this game is in the learning process, and being able to try out new tactics using different historical vehicles.

    If you want to enjoy the game especially the top-tier modern stuff, prepare for the long haul as jumping right in using premiums without prior experience at that tier will just make you suffer.

    Overall it's a great game with an okay monetization model. For new players please play arcade first to get a feel then slowly try out realistic mode at around BR 3.7. And remember that the community highly values Realistic Battle (RB game mode) experience compared to Arcade (AB). That is because Arcade has a slightly different balancing compared to RB. Also worry not about the ping as long as it is not in the red you'll be fine. This game is not an FPS that needs a fast connection to get an edge. Tactics, vehicle speed, and positioning is the way of the game. Maps are large, tanks are slow, and shots arc over distance so you're internet connection should be able to handle it as long as you're not in the red.    … Expand
  11. CAHEchek
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра зайдёт не для всех она интересует игроков по своему. Не каждому понравятся ваншоты и все сложности игры, но этим она и манит своей сложностью, своим реализмом. Ты можешь в соляново выиграть бой если конечно способен на это. В этой игре проработаны даже такие детали как деформирования от попадания, вращение вентиляторов и многое другое чего обычному игроку покажется ненужной.… Expand
  12. Swatguy
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    *Disclaimer* I have almost 1000 hours of in-match time and have spent some money on this game.

    This game is an incredible masterpiece of a game. It certainly has its many cons, and almost any player will have their complaints; yet everyone keeps coming back to play more. Playing with friends makes the experience even better, from the lowest tier and higher. I'll admit, the grind for    *Disclaimer* I have almost 1000 hours of in-match time and have spent some money on this game.

    This game is an incredible masterpiece of a game. It certainly has its many cons, and almost any player will have their complaints; yet everyone keeps coming back to play more. Playing with friends makes the experience even better, from the lowest tier and higher. I'll admit, the grind for new vehicles and progress can be frustrating and slow at times, but when you're able to just focus on the gameplay itself, and the fun you have, then the experience is so much better. Let the grind take a backseat and play the game lightheartedly, and you'll enjoy yourself!

    Overall, please give this game a try, convince some of your friends to join you in this experience, and overall just have a blast. I hope this helped

    Sincerely
    - Someone who plays this game way to much    … Expand
  13. MichasUmU
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    This is one of the best f2p game out there. Really this thing is amazing. Ofc u can sometimes find a bug or something like that, but it doesn't change the fact that this game is great
  14. Sogwas03
    Mar 5, 2022
    9
    A good game always being improved, however has a slight issue with reoccurring bugs such as ghost shells. Overall good game only giving a slight advantage in how fast you can get through the game by paying money
  15. Gun2275
    Mar 5, 2022
    8
    I don't normally bother with Metacritic with how corrupt the site is and how it doesn't bother to deal with targeted corporate sabotage.

    Like how "users" Alex1071, Zungrix, Gagradion, Aragona, rizer21, Leonid48, igor1982, Matarari, aavvtt, Meldenson, ToneWeek, Stass2, Alex192, Mark159, Angryburrito, Jack345, JhonnyD, Dicspi, Max000, JackBosh, Dav_Sar45, Rektangle, MickThomson,    I don't normally bother with Metacritic with how corrupt the site is and how it doesn't bother to deal with targeted corporate sabotage.

    Like how "users" Alex1071, Zungrix, Gagradion, Aragona, rizer21, Leonid48, igor1982, Matarari, aavvtt, Meldenson, ToneWeek, Stass2, Alex192, Mark159, Angryburrito, Jack345, JhonnyD, Dicspi, Max000, JackBosh, Dav_Sar45, Rektangle, MickThomson, Vadim123456789, and TonyNerkassky and more all have 1 review all that came out during the Navy update of War Thunder and at least half of them then also have a 10 out of 10 reviews of the World of War Ships games.

    Isn't that even a little suspicious because the update gave World of War Ships new competition they have never really had before? Now I'm not going to say you should take MY words but I need to point out the issues with a lot of these 0 ratings are not real.    … Expand
  16. Botten
    Mar 5, 2022
    9
    Good game, but can get a bit grindy.

    One of the greatest plane-mouse controls on the market with a great compromise between realism and gameplay. Tank realistic mode is great for people who are looking for something more realistic then the normal arcady-healthbar style games whilst not making the barrier of entry super high. The gameplay in matches are not pay2win but there are    Good game, but can get a bit grindy.

    One of the greatest plane-mouse controls on the market with a great compromise between realism and gameplay.

    Tank realistic mode is great for people who are looking for something more realistic then the normal arcady-healthbar style games whilst not making the barrier of entry super high.

    The gameplay in matches are not pay2win but there are many systems in place such as the research system that is deliberately slowed too create draw toward paying money for premium time and premium vehicles. Grinding to the top is totally manageable without spending any money but will take along time and might get frustrating. With continues updates and new content being added throwing the developers some money for premium time/vehicles is totally worth it.

    Cant wait to see more content updates in the future!    … Expand
  17. Cakeineer
    Mar 5, 2022
    8
    The game is in a bad state. Gaijin is money hungry, makes stupid decisions like the last economy "update" which finally lowered the repair costs of vehicles but the RP nerf that was not announced even worse than the crippling repair cost that were before. I hope gaijin changes.
    Anyway, to the game. Its a very good concept on a fairly good engine, you can run it on a potato and still get    The game is in a bad state. Gaijin is money hungry, makes stupid decisions like the last economy "update" which finally lowered the repair costs of vehicles but the RP nerf that was not announced even worse than the crippling repair cost that were before. I hope gaijin changes.
    Anyway, to the game. Its a very good concept on a fairly good engine, you can run it on a potato and still get 60 fps. Looks very good. The servers are however garbage except the EU servers and there are some very big bugs. That get "fixed" every 2 weeks but you are still able to encounter them. The Its fixed patches were a huge joke until the last month. Progressing without paying at least 20 bucks on the new years sale on a 180 day premium account is not impossible but really hard. After around Tier 3 you will suffer the enormus Silver lion (ingame base currency) and RP (Research Points) that you will need to earn.
    The game is hard, a lot of players are toxic a**holes, if you ask someone how to play a specific vehicle they will say "if you cant play the XY then simply dont play it". But go on r/WarThunder and they will help you out.
    Dont buy top tier premiums with nearly 0 experience because you will suffer. I play the game since 2013 and I still dont know how to play the Mustangs.    … Expand
  18. Fallofboots
    Mar 5, 2022
    8
    War Thunder is really fun when you first start playing it, and playing with friends is fun, but after awhile the game starts to get a little repetitive,
  19. Martinivilks
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Bet war simulator out there. Modern tanks planes helis i one battle with true to life fizicks, sounds and apierence. Can run on a potato and can make look beutiful on powerful PC and consol. Been playing for 8 years now and will continiue.
  20. DOAmaker
    Mar 5, 2022
    8
    I have been playing this game for quite a while now, starting back when it was just planes. They give away a lot of premium stuff, that's why all of these reviews The grind may be a little harder but at least you don't get a huge edge for owning a premium vehicle, it may be difficult but it is still a true free to play game. At the time I started playing War Thunder, I was a WoT playerI have been playing this game for quite a while now, starting back when it was just planes. They give away a lot of premium stuff, that's why all of these reviews The grind may be a little harder but at least you don't get a huge edge for owning a premium vehicle, it may be difficult but it is still a true free to play game. At the time I started playing War Thunder, I was a WoT player and enjoyed that Gaijin had done a much better job at making a game playable on older PCs, where WoT was still struggling to get the servers up to speed and not bothering to give updates on developments they said were coming.

    What is said is the ridiculous amount of fake reviews trying to bash War Thunder and say World of warships World of Tanks and world of plans are better.

    Sad that either players or people working for wargaming resorted to try and bash a game that is far superior.

    If you're going to use somebody else's review to decide whether you play or not then you're going based on somebody else's opinion that could be bad internet bad computer so on. I strongly suggest you give it a try start with the arcade mode, then try out realistic, then try out sim, try the different vehicle lines see which ones you like.


    It truly is a very enjoyable game to play for me at least.


    My only con is the grind is pretty hard to get the end line vehicles, but it is enjoyable.    … Expand
  21. guerzonian
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    great game, need some learning but very rewarding, have lot of vehicles, grinding bit suck, combine mode is fun.
  22. Pzkpf_Tiger2
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    best simultor game ever, u must try it , but u have to know how to angle with tank or waht to do and what not , its nice game , not pay 2 win , good graphics, alot vehicle's and.....
  23. AkiraMiles
    Sep 11, 2021
    9
    This game has beautiful graphics, the gameplay is great, and playing on realistic or simulator, is very challenging. Overall, this game aged very well.
  24. idw_76
    Mar 22, 2021
    10
    Best online military game. Very realistic damage module and lots of vehicles.
  25. FlameFace582
    Mar 20, 2021
    8
    Actually good game, gameplay is 10/10 but russia is OP and you have to pay money for camos and bushes on your tank. Thats all
  26. WCM320
    Feb 6, 2021
    8
    War thunder is very much a matter of "It's not perfect but its the best in class"
    The only other game of it's kind that I really worthy playing right now is World of Warships. And these two games are different enough that they don't overlap.
  27. Qiwin18
    Dec 30, 2020
    8
    Я играю в эту игру уже 2 года, не сказать что это много, но достаточно чтобы повидать многое. Тысячи реклам от ютуберов, блогеров и вообще из каждого утюга, заставляют сверкать пятки славы, бегущей далеко впереди проекта. Лучшая в своём роде, ибо по-факту единственная. Есть много симуляторов, но они не онлайн. Есть много игр про технику, но они не столь реалистичны и красивы. Эта играЯ играю в эту игру уже 2 года, не сказать что это много, но достаточно чтобы повидать многое. Тысячи реклам от ютуберов, блогеров и вообще из каждого утюга, заставляют сверкать пятки славы, бегущей далеко впереди проекта. Лучшая в своём роде, ибо по-факту единственная. Есть много симуляторов, но они не онлайн. Есть много игр про технику, но они не столь реалистичны и красивы. Эта игра позволяет тебе играть так, как ты захочешь. Твой комп смахивает на печатную машинку прямиком из канцелярии рейхсфюрера СС? Не беда, ведь игра просто великолепно оптимизирована и на минимальных настройках её потянет любое ведро. Не забыли и про игроков с топовыми ПК, кому позавидовали бы передовые инженеры Пентагона. Для них существуют ультра настройки, где у вас глаза повылазят из орбит от красоты происходящего на экране.
    Что касается геймплейной составляющей, тут беспокоится не о чем. Приближенная(!) к реалистичной система повреждений, которой могут составить конкуренцию разве что топовые симуляторы. Есть возможность поиграть как аркадному геймеру-новичку, так и заядлому симуляторщику. Для этого предусмотрены различные режимы игры. Подбор техники происходит по боевому рейтингу, который иногда меняют, дабы получше сбалансировать игру.
    Если говорить о минусах (которые тут есть), можно отметить не идеальную систему повреждений. О ней можно говорить очень много, долго, хорошего и плохого но по-факту она зачастую может быть попросту случайной, а если добавить к этим случайностям нередкие баги дамаг модели, то получается весьма сомнительного качества картина. Но. Но. Гайджин стараются сделать реалистичные повреждения, а это весьма сложно, ведь определить и просчитать урон осколками или самим снарядом по различным типам брони и внутри них, невероятно сложно, а я напомню что вам это даётся на безвозмездной основе!
    В целом и общем, по-моему мнению это лучшее из того, что может вам предложить игропром в этом жанре. Да, она не идеальна, но если вы любитель техники, её истории и всяческих масштабных баталий, то эта игра подарит вам десятки, сотни, а то и тысячи весело проведённых часов.    … Expand
  28. wyt491
    Dec 22, 2020
    9
    Лучший симулятор танковых сражений на данный момент. Множество различной техники и реалистичная модель повреждения, учитывающая множество мелочей вплоть до баллистических колпачков на снарядах. Плюс отличная оптимизацияЛучший симулятор танковых сражений на данный момент. Множество различной техники и реалистичная модель повреждения, учитывающая множество мелочей вплоть до баллистических колпачков на снарядах. Плюс отличная оптимизация
  29. matias_3049
    Sep 21, 2020
    10
    juegazo graficos muy buenos la jugabilidad es buena si te cuesta con un poco de practica se pasa
  30. NortZen
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    good game. much better than tanks and not so primitive. thanks to the developers for a good game
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#45 Best PC Game of 2013
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#10 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013
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#18 Most Shared PC Game of 2013

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Jan 25, 2017
    87
    One of the cornerstones of War Thunder is that player’s skill is more important than his wallet. Premium vehicles offer no combat advantages, there is no “microtransaction-only” ammo or consumables, so no amount of cash will buy you a spot on the top of the food chain. [Issue#216, p.56]
  2. GRYOnline.pl
    Jan 13, 2017
    75
    The official launch of War Thunder reminded me why I like this game so much. It's adorably chaotic - in contrast to the reliably designed World of Tanks. That's why it can be really fun and frustrating at the same time. There's tons of great vehicles (and the planes are superb!) and a difficult simulation mode, but there are also balance and technical issues.
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  3. CalmDownTom
    Aug 14, 2014
    90
    Overall the War Thunder tank battles are great even at this early stage.
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