War Thunder

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3.8

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  1. dralian
    Oct 28, 2013
    10
    Excellent game. Great visuals, sound, and gameplay.

    Extremely small learning curve mouse control is simple and straight-forward. You do not need a joystick. I played for hours before even trying the tutorials, which are really not necessary but they give you points for completion. It is helpful to modify your DPI settings depending on what type of plane you are flying (higher for    Excellent game. Great visuals, sound, and gameplay.

    Extremely small learning curve mouse control is simple and straight-forward. You do not need a joystick. I played for hours before even trying the tutorials, which are really not necessary but they give you points for completion. It is helpful to modify your DPI settings depending on what type of plane you are flying (higher for fighters, lower for bombers).

    I have not spent single penny and I am able to compete easily with other players at my level.

    The game is pretty historically accurate, which is why the "factions" (a.k.a. countries) are not perfectly balanced. That is part of the fun.

    I love other comments about dogfighting with bombers... they are bombers and are not designed for dogfighting. They are designed for bombing, hence the name. Bombers are great fun and extremely easy to aim/drop and destroy targets.

    All plan types are easy and fun fighters, heavy fighters, dive bombers, bombers, etc. If you spend a little time messing around with maneuvering your plane you will quickly learn how to handle yourself in a dogfight. I find it quite enjoyable inventing new maneuvers on the fly, and pulling of a ridiculous move to evade an enemy fighter.    … Expand
  2. Allions
    Aug 20, 2013
    10
    I think that's one of the best F2P game out there. Real Free to Play, absolutely no "Pay 2 Win" in War Thunder. If you pay, you just get levels a bit faster. No more.
    The game is just amazing: graphics, gameplay (divided between arcade, historical and real battles), longevity... everything is great. I played about 40 hours and still not annoied.
    They also plan to add ships and tanks    I think that's one of the best F2P game out there. Real Free to Play, absolutely no "Pay 2 Win" in War Thunder. If you pay, you just get levels a bit faster. No more.
    The game is just amazing: graphics, gameplay (divided between arcade, historical and real battles), longevity... everything is great. I played about 40 hours and still not annoied.
    They also plan to add ships and tanks controlled by players in single battles... if they will accomplish that... it will be the best WWII game ever.    … Expand
  3. Valgancar
    Aug 17, 2013
    10
    This is best simulation of World War II. Take your plane and prepare for best war simulator ever!yet better this game is simulator it MMo mode!!!!!!!!
  4. ViCEMAN
    Sep 2, 2013
    10
    This is exactly what I've been looking for a long time. After all I am a simulation gamer, but the arcade battles are great fun when you don't want to go actual simulation gaming (IL1946). There are enough variation in missions and environments. Flying and dogfighting between mountains is very intense and fun. Just don't play this dick in your forehead, have fun!
  5. ptrac2
    Oct 23, 2013
    10
    War Thunder is a very realistic and fun multiplayer game. I am constantly excited during the gameplay and the flying is amazing. The range of vehicles improves on the game so much. The game will never leave you bored with a large variety of goals to strive for. Overall I LOVE IT!
  6. Drlk02
    Jun 6, 2014
    10
    War Thunder is really good game, it isn't pay2win game. Many maps, planes and tanks, rly good optimized, beautifiul graphics. This is best simulation of World War II
  7. Fritz69
    Aug 30, 2013
    10
    For me... The most fun I have hade playing multiplayer since BF2!! Takes a little time to become familiar with the menu and how it all works, but this should not stop someone who like this type of games...
  8. KillerGunner123
    Aug 21, 2013
    10
    Great game still a beta so they are still fixing bugs and adding new things. If you like World War II games this game is for you. War thunder has great visuals and sounds and the planes are realistic.
  9. DrAdorable
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    One of my new favorite war plane games, and my favorite WWII based game. There is no pay to win; there is only pay for a new experience. From the great joy of downing your first enemy, to the bitter taste of being shot down in your favorite plane, War Thunder will always reward.
  10. Hotfighter
    Oct 19, 2013
    10
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    Но War Thunder PvE, PVP-режимов. War Thunder.     … Expand
  11. rasken
    Dec 14, 2013
    10
    A great product that does not have today in the marketplace, which could provide comparable quality, relevance and optimization of the game engine. Keep it up.
  12. trollmster5556q
    Dec 20, 2013
    10
    Nice game. Very easy to start playing and find a plane for comfortable game. You start with a biplanes and you can get some other planes fast. You can make setup that best fits your game style without spending a lot of time or money.
  13. Xqutr
    Dec 20, 2013
    10
    Good physics and graphics. It all works with fine optimisation.
    Not like world of tanks, which give zero graphics and zero physics and demands ultra-high-end computer for that crap
  14. SmitingEvil
    Dec 20, 2013
    10
    Excellent game, that will include 3 forces: air, ground and naval, fighting with each other on one map. Great graphics, sound, gameplay. Have 3 levels of difficulty: from arcade to simulator. This amazing game already have air forces, but tanks will come out soon. Also this game is free to play.
  15. alexneverlate
    Dec 20, 2013
    10
    Warthunder is a "dream game" for anyone who likes the ww2 aviaton but is not serious enough to be a pro-vurtual pilot. Its easy, simple yet deep to play, has a 100 gameplay variations with single and multiplayer options. Plus... its free and there is no pay-to-win. (those who say otherwise are quite dumb andor havent played the game). I especially like the "realistic battle" setting. ^^Warthunder is a "dream game" for anyone who likes the ww2 aviaton but is not serious enough to be a pro-vurtual pilot. Its easy, simple yet deep to play, has a 100 gameplay variations with single and multiplayer options. Plus... its free and there is no pay-to-win. (those who say otherwise are quite dumb andor havent played the game). I especially like the "realistic battle" setting. ^^ Higly recommended… Expand
  16. Octu
    Dec 20, 2013
    10
    I think, the main feature of the game is rather detailed phisical model wich generate various interesting situation.
    War Thunder isn't the most easy game I've been played. But if you spent some time to acquaint with it You won't regret.
  17. Gared
    Dec 20, 2013
    10
    The best session MMO and the easiest way to learn how to fly, with getting small history lesson. After WarThunder flying school, you would not have any trouble with some hardcore sim, like BoS, or DCS.
  18. Mrbi9man
    Aug 2, 2015
    10
    There are no other game like this one! One of the best session MMO games and best WWII themed game! Different modes for everyone, different game options... like dualshock -go grab and play, like serious sim games - welcome to the sim battles! every platform for everyone!
  19. miguezc24
    Dec 29, 2013
    10
    Hello,

    I have seen a lot of negative reviews. In my understanding it was due: - Old reviews (before game was polished) - WWII freaks complaining about plane X was designed to work against plane Y and it doesn't work in the same way in the game. - People complaining about this is a pay to win videogame Absolutely false! These people are suc*kers. I can guarantee I have finished    Hello,

    I have seen a lot of negative reviews. In my understanding it was due:

    - Old reviews (before game was polished)
    - WWII freaks complaining about plane X was designed to work against plane Y and it doesn't work in the same way in the game.
    - People complaining about this is a pay to win videogame Absolutely false! These people are suc*kers. I can guarantee I have finished first or second a lot of times and I have not spent a single euro.

    Now... What we have in War Thunder:

    - Impressive graphics (And I don't have NASA computer).
    - Best dogfighting EVER and with that I mean memorable and sometimes absolutely epic fights between other players
    - Plane parts enhancements
    - Crew enhancements (G-force tolerance, vitality, visibility, etc...)
    - A ton of planes
    - Best mouse aim system in years
    - Even in "arcade" mode, quite realistic behavior

    Closure comments: Plz, give it a try. I cannot say about realistic and simulation modes (joystick needed) coz I haven't played them but the "arcade" mode is THE FUNNIEST THING IN AGES!

    MUST PLAY! IT'S FREE! GIVE IT A TRY!    … Expand
  20. ViperShift
    Jul 22, 2014
    10
    This is a free to die game and verry expensive to win, about 200€ to start. However is the verry best flight simulator of WW II in multiplayer on-line (MMO) mode.
  21. TheDireWolf
    Jul 3, 2014
    10
    This game has been plagued by people complaining about the economy and research system because "it used to be better". However, if you look at the game ignoring how it used to be, it is fantastic. Great graphics, a huge number of vehicles to play with and customize, loads of beautiful maps and a dynamic, exciting battles. Many people also complain that the game is pay to win yet I findThis game has been plagued by people complaining about the economy and research system because "it used to be better". However, if you look at the game ignoring how it used to be, it is fantastic. Great graphics, a huge number of vehicles to play with and customize, loads of beautiful maps and a dynamic, exciting battles. Many people also complain that the game is pay to win yet I find once you get a decent amount of experience and build up your skill it gets easier and easier to progress. I can't wait to see how the game will turn out to be when finished.… Expand
  22. XxMcFlyxX
    Jul 27, 2014
    10
    I have played a lot of flight simulators and this one is the best. I can't wait to see how this game pans out after oculus rift comes out.

    I like to point out that people cry about how this game matches you up with higher tier planes/tanks (VERY RARELY), they don't understand that this game takes in BATTLERANKS of the vehicle, not the HARDCODED tier. This prevents players from using    I have played a lot of flight simulators and this one is the best. I can't wait to see how this game pans out after oculus rift comes out.

    I like to point out that people cry about how this game matches you up with higher tier planes/tanks (VERY RARELY), they don't understand that this game takes in BATTLERANKS of the vehicle, not the HARDCODED tier. This prevents players from using highest planes in Tier X vs the lowest planes in Tier X which helps balance significantly.

    Another thing I want to address is that there are also people crying about how a specific faction's guns are a bit weaker. Ex. 3 Cannons Japs vs 4 Cannons Fw190. Despite historical accuracy, this is a great balancing decision. Using the above example. Fw190 is an energy fighter which requires a complete different style to fly (aka boom and zoom), which means that the window of triggering is only a fraction of a second. On the other hand, Jap Zeros are turn fighters which means they will have more time on target, therefore slightly less fire power to even out the playing field.

    I rarely give games 10s but I think this game deserves every single score of mine. Developers are CONSTANTLY adding more features and new vehicles with World War Mode coming soon (Don't quote me). It is a mode where everyone fight in different threaters of wars which influences each other (i think, not many details are out).

    Keep up the GREAT work Gajin!!!

    Note: This game is by all means NOT a P2W, Strict battle rank system ensures you will rarely be out guned because panzer 2 vs Tiger 2. Progression is VERY reasonable.    … Expand
  23. Cyberex8775
    Aug 5, 2014
    10
    One of my favourite games ever! Played for a few years and never got bored. Best free simulator ever!!!!!!! Those guys with low reviews are just trolls or suck at gaming. Not a pay to win, and balanced planes!
  24. kokolas2000
    Aug 16, 2014
    10
    The best game i have ever play because it has got very good graphics and gameplay !I think that this is the best simulation game that it discovered ! So try it and u will play lots of hours and u will catch yourself get stucked with it!Play for ever !Have fun ansd keep safe lalalalalalalalalalala!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    ps:Nick(in warthunder:nickolas.zaf)!ha
  25. Bagelsofdeath
    Mar 16, 2015
    10
    People complained about the cut scenes in the campaign, this is an easy fix. Don't play campaign. If you don't like the cut scenes then just play multiplier, at first your going to find everything difficult, trust me with practice and a little effort, you can fly these planes like a champ. I found War thunder to my funnest personal retreat from my insulting "friends" and obnoxious habits.
  26. angeliux77
    Apr 8, 2015
    10
    Muy buen juego en la tematica y variedad de juego desde el arcade hasta el simulador,eltener en tierra aire y ambos es muy bueno los graficos y la simulacion.
  27. Anitrex
    May 9, 2015
    10
    Switched from World of Tanks to War Thunder when they added tanks to the game. Best decision i ever made in my gaming life. Just give this one a try if you like World of Tanks. I assure you tank combat in War Thunder is 10x better. The progression system is a bit confusing at the start but once you figure it out you'll be hooked to your computer screen hours on end.
  28. Tvink_DeSeRtoda
    Aug 29, 2015
    10
    Отличная игрушка, перечислять её плюсы много бесконечно! всем советую поиграть в неё. Разработчики молодцы!
  29. Maurise
    Oct 22, 2015
    10
    I think, that is an epic game. You can choose so many of aircrafts and fight with them, that i give it 10 out of 10. The graphic is super and the sounds too. In the most airplanes you can get into a detailed cockpit. The best is, that you can choose that realistic mode you want to fly and there are so more thinks in the game you can do. The feeling of your first jetfly for that you spend aI think, that is an epic game. You can choose so many of aircrafts and fight with them, that i give it 10 out of 10. The graphic is super and the sounds too. In the most airplanes you can get into a detailed cockpit. The best is, that you can choose that realistic mode you want to fly and there are so more thinks in the game you can do. The feeling of your first jetfly for that you spend a lot of time and kills is so great, you want more and more. And the air mode is so much better than in other games like world of planes. To the tank mode i can not speak so good. There are thinks that in my mind not so good like air, like fairness of spawn points and other. But the artillery fire, you can order, and the air events, you can get for kills, make the game more exciting. Who want not to kill the guy that you kill before with an one thousand kg bomb on his face?

    Conclusion: A game you can play for long time, where to get a top tier vehicle in round about 2 month, if you play 2 hours per day and don't pay, money realistic is.( i get it in these time my first jet)
    So, if you want a fly-simulator game for nothing and against real players in the World War Two, is that what you like play.

    Ps. Sorry for my bad english skills, but im a child and learn the language at school, so put your inside grammar-natz* away and enjoy the day, where you read these kind of poo. :)    … Expand
  30. Daniel0745
    Jan 30, 2016
    10
    I have been playing this game since Oct 2015. I have greatly enjoyed my time and have encouraged everyone I know that games to pick it up. The beginning when you are trying to figure out what to update and research can be confusing so I would advise checking out the youtube videos gaijen puts out that explains a lot of the early need to know info.
  31. Thatguyy
    Feb 26, 2016
    10
    Great game with amazing graphics. Personally i don't like planes but tanks, the game has both so you can play both of them in the same game. Air events are a fun thing that will shift the balance very quickly.
    The developers have a great sense of humor. With my little ponies, walking tanks a potpie tanks during April the first!
  32. GuideVault
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    Great battle mechanics, gameplay, realism.

    Personally I enjoyed playing arcade most of the time. The quick but fun battles are great. If you'd rather have uber realism then go into simulation mode. It is a pain in the *** but well worth it.
  33. Shadow1
    Apr 14, 2016
    10
    Direct competitor World of Tanks , but Wot better than WT . In World of Tanks more tanks than in War Thunder , but in War Thunder there is also planes and will be soon ships . War Thunder realistic than World of Tanks , but World of Tanks has got funny and interesting training room and the company commander fighting . World of Tanks better than War Thunder , but War Thunder is a good gameDirect competitor World of Tanks , but Wot better than WT . In World of Tanks more tanks than in War Thunder , but in War Thunder there is also planes and will be soon ships . War Thunder realistic than World of Tanks , but World of Tanks has got funny and interesting training room and the company commander fighting . World of Tanks better than War Thunder , but War Thunder is a good game too and War Thunder better than Armored Warfare . 7/10 .… Expand
  34. Yak28
    May 7, 2018
    10
    Easily the Best F2P Military Vehicles Combat Game

    This game is so awesome and addictive for me that I'm not able to play absolutely anything else!! It is absolutely free to play, despite what some people would have you believe. If you want to just play and have fun, you don't have to pay a cent. However, if you're impatient and want to grind all the vehicles within a year, you will    Easily the Best F2P Military Vehicles Combat Game

    This game is so awesome and addictive for me that I'm not able to play absolutely anything else!!

    It is absolutely free to play, despite what some people would have you believe. If you want to just play and have fun, you don't have to pay a cent. However, if you're impatient and want to grind all the vehicles within a year, you will need to at least buy a premium account which isn't actually expensive especially if you get it during a sale.

    The game is designed that way: it's free to play but if you really like it and/or want to grind fast, buy a premium account for a year during a 50% sale and at least one premium vehicle.

    I've been playing since mid-2014 and have found the best way to play is to play both air and ground forces of at least 3 nations and also to play cooperatively in a squad with others which increases your chances of survival and victory dramatically.

    Recently, the most exciting news besides the addition of naval battles and world war mode, is that War Thunder is not a WW2 or 1950s era game any more. Already it includes vehicles from the 1980s and according to the developers, they'll go up till the present-era with tanks, helicopters and possibly supersonic jets and even submarines!!    … Expand
  35. zerolevel
    Dec 17, 2018
    10
    I am a level 91 general. Played this game a lot. Cursed it and loved it. After all this time,
    one single line about it : if you want the best tank game around , play this one.
    Good luck :)
  36. Ist_Gut
    Dec 17, 2017
    10
    this game deserves solid 10 its the best f2p WW2 online game i ever played this game mostly gets hate because a lot of people say its p2w but they are terribly wrong first of all its a f2p online game and the developers need somehow to get paid for their work and its up to you to buy in game currency or not and even the premium tanks that you can buy for real money have weak spots as allthis game deserves solid 10 its the best f2p WW2 online game i ever played this game mostly gets hate because a lot of people say its p2w but they are terribly wrong first of all its a f2p online game and the developers need somehow to get paid for their work and its up to you to buy in game currency or not and even the premium tanks that you can buy for real money have weak spots as all other regular tanks that you can unlock by playing the game and i heard that many players are hating the campaign missions well the campaign mission are terrible because the game is mainly focused on the online part so i don't see a reason to hate on it and i will keep playing it… Expand
  37. APCR
    Feb 19, 2018
    10
    Now there is nothing to complain about the game, because all of the other people who said that this is a pay to win game does not know what they're talking about, this is not a tank game where the tank takes several shot to kill (although some heavy tanks do require a few hits to kill), there is no such things as hit points, if a shot penetrates, it will cripple your tank, it might killNow there is nothing to complain about the game, because all of the other people who said that this is a pay to win game does not know what they're talking about, this is not a tank game where the tank takes several shot to kill (although some heavy tanks do require a few hits to kill), there is no such things as hit points, if a shot penetrates, it will cripple your tank, it might kill everyone inside because that's the way it is, it requires skill to play, people who one-shot often are people who knows where to shoot on each tank, they do research. one more important thing is you must have a good environmental awareness, both in Arcade and Realistic. Learn the mechanic of the game before calling it broken. It is a very good game.
    P/S: Premium tanks are not better than normal tanks, they just makes more money, and some premiums are maybe worse than their normal counterpart. Take the SMK for example, it has 2 turrets, 2 capable main guns, but it is slow as HECK, shoot the middle of the sides and it'll go up in flames like the fireworks on New Year's Eve.    … Expand
  38. LeoVoy
    Oct 5, 2018
    10
    Probably the best WW2 game I have ever played in my life, I would say it would be perfect if we're not for...
  39. Archchancellor
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    This review is on aircraft, mainly. I find this game is flexible and will return what you put into it. If you like fast and furious action jump into arcade mode, if you like your planes harder to fly try simulator. I fly predominately realistic air battles with occasional sojourns into tank and naval action, but as an aviator both of these feel slow and cumbersome compared to even theThis review is on aircraft, mainly. I find this game is flexible and will return what you put into it. If you like fast and furious action jump into arcade mode, if you like your planes harder to fly try simulator. I fly predominately realistic air battles with occasional sojourns into tank and naval action, but as an aviator both of these feel slow and cumbersome compared to even the most basic low ranking aircraft. Realistic offers . . . realistic physics, damage and fueling models into the game play, the maps and oppositions are a bit fantasy though, i don't recall BF109's ever serving in the pacific. You must manage your engine and understand the attributes of both your own and enemy aircraft to have any chance of regular success in WT. The greater part of this is flying tactically, doing things like climbing to the side of a map rather than straight at you opposition. I see so many players going headlong at the enemy every game which tends to develop into a 50/50 proposition. By climbing and engaging who and when i choose that proposition becomes more like 70/30. Simple but true. Critics complain about the economy and grinding to get planes. I disagree. At early levels planes are easy to research and upgrade, what you should concentrate on is getting your crew stats up to maximum and then upgrading that crew to expert (free with xp points) or ace (paid gold lions). Then every subsequent airplane that crew uses already have a very proficient crew. I have fighter specific pilots, who fly nothing but fighters and bomber specific crews, as with bomber crews it is important to make sure your defensive gunnery positions are crewed and manned by experienced crew members. FYI - i have been playing this game for years and have almost every plane for every air-force in the game. High rank planes and Jets take much longer to acquire, but so they should. Best fighter IMHO is the MkiX Spitfire, a little weak on armament compared to others but will literally fly circles around anything. Best light/medium bomber is the JU88A. This thing will outrun almost every enemy fighter with ease. It can dive at speeds up-to 680kph before structural failure, well beyond what any pursuing fighters can handle. It has air-brakes so you can do this vertically, also great for dive bombing and high approach speed landings. It also has enough bombs to take out 3 bases by itself or create havoc on ground forces with 2 x 500kg and 28 x 50kg payload. Just fly along a road a convoy is taking and pump out 50kg bombs, don't aim with the bomb recticle, just do it by feel, after a few attempts you will see what i mean. 10+ AI kills in one pass is common for me. The JU88 can also take a ton of damage an just keep going. I have flow halfway across the map at low level with both engines smoking and in the red-line for the whole journey on more than one occasion. My biggest critique and probably the most talked about fault of the game is the match making, where the game selects your opponents based on their and your BR (Battle Rating). It is just a fact that sometimes you do find yourself faced with far superior machinery, but this is realistic and that did happen. Fly to your strengths and only engage when you have the advantage, there's nothing so good as a Rank Does Not Matter award at the end of a battle. There will be times when YOU are the far superior aircraft. I remember spawning in my Meteor and was the only jet in the game and i was shot down by an F8F Bearcat when i was landing. If you are struggling to win, play tactically or join a squadron, its easier when a team co-ordinates it's actions. If you are new to realistic, learn to land as you will need to re-arm, refuel and repair at least once per mission in most fighters. Also learn to land on an aircraft carrier (imperative for Norway map Allied). If its not a carrier based plane with no tail hook land at 180kph, flaps down gear up. every plane in the game has very different flight and performance characteristics, spend alot of time in your favorites to master them and a little time in the planes you predominately fight against so you will know their strengths and weaknesses. Good luck and tally ho!!!… Expand
  40. JackOMR
    Nov 26, 2018
    10
    Amazing game!
    You can drive tank, plane, ship or helicopter
    all this vessels can fight in multiplayer one by one or in squad
    play War Thunder with your friends ;)
  41. 12233gegeGe
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    Awesome game! Many different vehicles, good balance and cool graphics! You can play alone or with friends. Game is very addictive, so be careful ^_^
  42. Bvoin
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    War Thunder - очень реалистичная и веселая многопользовательская игра. Не ошибся выбрав ее, игра очень увлекла меня.
  43. NortZen
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    good game. much better than tanks and not so primitive. thanks to the developers for a good game
  44. Asal1996
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    I cant understand bad marks for this game. Graphics is on the top level, gameplay one of the easiest. Just play and enjoy
  45. alplay
    Sep 24, 2019
    10
    Very good game. like!!!
    You can drive tank, plane, ship or helicopter
    all this vessels can fight in multiplayer one by one or in squad
    play War Thunder
  46. Salvador24
    Oct 18, 2019
    10
    The graphics in this game is bad, the gameplay is also not very, so I do not like this topic.
  47. AcidKat
    Oct 15, 2019
    10
    Автору за старание, игра получилось довольно неплохой, можно потратить пару тройку часиков.
  48. GAMEHAKER
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Поиграл, нормальная игра, чтобы убить время
  49. BillCanton
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    Nice! it`s, realy good work. Recommentin. When i am fly on plane I not remember who i. I am pilot.
  50. PHANTOM4
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    Это игра про то,как маус (1945) попадает к современным танкам,вертолётам и птурам.
  51. pyotrpavlov78
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Thanks to the author for trying, the game turned out pretty good, you can spend a couple of three hours.
  52. SteelBallRun
    Feb 4, 2020
    10
    War Thunder is a very cool and realistic game unlike World of Tanks this game is a real simulator
  53. Skyware
    May 7, 2020
    10
    War thunder - на данный момент лучший симулятор WW2. Сотни моделей техники, прекрастный геймплей, много вариаций. Единственный минус - это сам размер игры, она не для слабого железа. Да и любителям WoT тоже не понравится, так как стилистика и ход боёв совсем другой.War thunder - на данный момент лучший симулятор WW2. Сотни моделей техники, прекрастный геймплей, много вариаций. Единственный минус - это сам размер игры, она не для слабого железа. Да и любителям WoT тоже не понравится, так как стилистика и ход боёв совсем другой.
  54. Vorenus1
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    This game is a big good breath of fresh air for me! I didn't feel so good in a game for a long time. Tanks battles for me is the best.
  55. matias_3049
    Sep 21, 2020
    10
    juegazo graficos muy buenos la jugabilidad es buena si te cuesta con un poco de practica se pasa
  56. idw_76
    Mar 22, 2021
    10
    Best online military game. Very realistic damage module and lots of vehicles.
  57. 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.....
  58. guerzonian
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    great game, need some learning but very rewarding, have lot of vehicles, grinding bit suck, combine mode is fun.
  59. 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.
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. 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
  63. 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.
  64. 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
  65. LorusPendejus
    Nov 30, 2022
    10
    10/10 eternal grinding without premium account. I just hate and love it. tit
  66. 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.
  67. 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!
  68. LD9000
    May 21, 2014
    9
    As far as P2W games go, this is one of the best - quick, adrenaline filled battles and affordable premium currency. The core game mechanics of high intensity air combat is fun across all tiers.

    After playing arcade battles for a few months (and spending like 50$), I'm starting to like this game more and more. The skill gap between players is HUGE, with 3-4 top players getting 90% of    As far as P2W games go, this is one of the best - quick, adrenaline filled battles and affordable premium currency. The core game mechanics of high intensity air combat is fun across all tiers.

    After playing arcade battles for a few months (and spending like 50$), I'm starting to like this game more and more. The skill gap between players is HUGE, with 3-4 top players getting 90% of kills each match. Luckily, I'm one of them. Chances are if you have some experience with mouse flying from other games, you will like the game too. MOUSE FLYING IS AWESOME and joystick is not really needed for arcade battles.

    The scoreboard for most matches lookes like 8-6-4-2-1-1...0-0-0-0-0, with some planes(P39,P63) clearly performing better than others. A lot of players in tiers 1 to 3 seem completely blind and oblivious to the radar, so they get sniped by autocannons from the side at 0.77km.

    My review is based on Arcade mode, as I found Realistic or Simulator battles to have too few players, long waiting times and 5 minute flights to get to the objective. Arcade battles drop two teams of 15 players head on, with pretty nice furballs developing within a couple minutes or so. This is much more fun than World of Tanks or World of Warplanes.

    In terms of country balance, it seems that each nation has good planes and mediocre placeholders. Americans have P-39 and P-63 which seem to insta-chop-off-my-wings very frequently. Russians have IL-2 and I-16. German entire line of heavy fighters is awesome (BF-110 to Do-217 to ME-410). The only country I don't understand is Japan, as their planes seem too fragile and poorly armed.

    The game has a couple of arcade play modes, mostly capture the airfield or bomb out enemy base. Both have ground units that move and can be destroyed with bombs or rockets. There's bunkers, tanks, ships and it seems like in the future each may be player controlled.

    The in-game currency seems reasonably priced, with a month of premium account costing about 15$, comparable to most other MMOs. I personally found that spending just 10-20 golden eagles is enough to raise a plane to 100-150 crew level, required to turn a plane's crew into "expert". Doing so offers in-game bonuses of slower gun overheating, less blackouts during high-G turns and quicker reload times.    … Expand
  69. nidza
    Sep 17, 2013
    9
    I've been playing warthunder for several months and I am level 20 all nations I have spent so far on the game around 300$ over 8 months having said that the game became more expensive and all the stuff I bought for 300$ now costs at least double.P2W is not an issue except when a premium airplane is overpowered (most recently premium FW190-D13) and you have no other way of obtaining it thenI've been playing warthunder for several months and I am level 20 all nations I have spent so far on the game around 300$ over 8 months having said that the game became more expensive and all the stuff I bought for 300$ now costs at least double.P2W is not an issue except when a premium airplane is overpowered (most recently premium FW190-D13) and you have no other way of obtaining it then through your credit card. Pay 2 progress is there as well,but no "gold" ammunition etc. Premium airplanes cost from 2 to 25$

    Graphics: Very nice 10/10
    Controls:
    Mouse & keyboard 10/10
    Joysticks 6/10 (mouse aim is far superior to joystick the only advantage a joystick has is turning but he is also at risk of stalling out which can't happen to you if you are on mouse aim)
    Gameplay:
    Arcade (75% of community plays this) very easy mode to play
    Historical Battles (20% plays this) very fun game mode with no respawn takes some skill to master and if you dive too fast you can loose your wings and has physics and bullet drop.

    Full Real Battles: semi sim experience best played with a joystick and facetracking though the xbox 360 gamepad dominates over joysticks in this game mode.

    It's a fun game but a beta non the less... I recommend play it a couple of days if you like get the premium and don't give them a dime for anything else.    … Expand
  70. Gadgetlan
    Sep 28, 2014
    9
    Excellent graphics, good immersion, and servers work well. Should be more maps, but the game is still on beta. To be a f2p game is an amazing game. Try it
  71. Ashifkillz
    Feb 8, 2015
    9
    First off new players need to understand that this game is still updating in a major way. I've played this game since it was in early beta and it was pretty decent back then. Buggy but playable, over the months the game as gotten far better in every way. Wait times are no longer 3 minutes but near 30 seconds in arcade mode, maybe 1 minute or so in realistic mode.

    As for gameplay the    First off new players need to understand that this game is still updating in a major way. I've played this game since it was in early beta and it was pretty decent back then. Buggy but playable, over the months the game as gotten far better in every way. Wait times are no longer 3 minutes but near 30 seconds in arcade mode, maybe 1 minute or so in realistic mode.

    As for gameplay the game is divided into multiple parts.
    Arcade mode for beginners or people that are casual.
    Realistic for the average player with limited respawns, realisitc controls and realistic damage.
    Simulator mode for the hardcore that know what they're really doing.

    Tank mode is also good but still very buggy. Same arcade, realistic and simulator mode applies for this.

    Pros:
    Very functional flight mode
    Great graphics for a free game
    Paid items that are not too over powered
    Updates come monthly or so

    Cons:
    Tank mode can be really buggy
    Community can be frustrating at times
    Introduction of cross console with PS4 really makes a bad feeling for both ends with their different controls and play styles    … Expand
  72. StandingCow
    Sep 17, 2013
    9
    Fantastic game and graphics. Never felt like I had to put money into the game to have fun, but did anyway. I recommend you all try and play with wingmen in a squadron as well, covering one another is very important and makes the game even more enjoyable.

    Give it a shot, lots of fun.
  73. Madcat207
    Sep 18, 2013
    9
    This is what a great F2P game should be. Plenty to do, all of it free, with the people who pay only saving time and not getting an unfair advantage.

    Graphically, the game is beautiful, and the engine feels very well optimized. Playing with a steady 50-60FPS, even on the high settings is no problem, and overall the experience is smooth. Terrain in the distance looks particularly good,    This is what a great F2P game should be. Plenty to do, all of it free, with the people who pay only saving time and not getting an unfair advantage.

    Graphically, the game is beautiful, and the engine feels very well optimized. Playing with a steady 50-60FPS, even on the high settings is no problem, and overall the experience is smooth. Terrain in the distance looks particularly good, and gives a good sense of immersion.

    In terms of gameplay, it plays exactly how you would want an a flight sim to play. Obviously, every match has you trying to shoot down the other players, but there are always other objectives as well (arcade), or full on battle reproductions (historical). No matter what your favorite plane type is, there will be something for you to do.

    The game features good progression AS you play you level up both your player, and your respective Air Force rank. As you rank up, new and more challenging planes become available to purchase. Each plane has its own progression, improving its performance overall, and allowing you to vary your loadout (to a degree.. you cannot change the guns, but you can change what they shoot, and if you carry bombs, what bombs you have).

    Admittedly, it can be hard to see in match, but they also offer a wealth of customization, in both skins and decals. While some will complain, most of these are not free; but lets be honest here, they have to make money somehow, right? For me, i would rather that they charge for vanity items, than make the game pay to win.

    The game as of this date is still in beta, and there are hickups here and there. But as it stands, compared to other "launched" games like MechWarrior Onliine, this game could officially launch and be successful. Hopefully, it retains a strong user base, and keeps going well.    … Expand
  74. Forvale
    Sep 28, 2013
    9
    People going into this expecting a true simulation may be underwhelmed,
    but it's not the true intention of War Thunder.
    This is about WW2 dogfights and providing air support for the ground units, it's both casual, deeply engaging and well detailed. WarThunder captures the feeling of flying each plane beautifully, with looks, sounds, handling and tactics that showcase that each plane    People going into this expecting a true simulation may be underwhelmed,
    but it's not the true intention of War Thunder.

    This is about WW2 dogfights and providing air support for the ground units, it's both casual, deeply engaging and well detailed.
    WarThunder captures the feeling of flying each plane beautifully, with looks, sounds, handling and tactics that showcase that each plane was unique and special in WW2
    .
    This is a very fun game, and far from pay to win like some "critics" are complaining about. Of course there are benefits for paying for things, as some planes cannot be obtained through gameplay alone but the majority can, and quite easily depending on your skill level. The plane unlock progresses seemingly along the path mirroring how technology advanced as WW2 raged. With more planes, weapons and parts, coming available as you rank up. All planes are fairly historically accurate with their equipment, so naturally some will be better than others, but every plane has a purpose and can hold it's own.

    The controls are whatever you choose, k/b and mouse, pad, or joystick, and all work quite well. Mouse and keyboard use for a flying sim, has been strangely butchered in flying games in the past, but in WarThunder it makes sense and is still a satisfying flying experience. People voicing negativity at the mouse being 'superior' to use in arcade mode, are missing the point completely.

    The maps are varied and many are based off real WW2 air battle-spaces, like Guatamala or the skies of The Battle For Britain, Iwo Jima and many others.

    This is a great game, easy to get into, with optional tutorials for when you need them (such as your first bomber being bought) the menu system is not perfect but it's still fairly intuitive and friendly.

    My only criticisms are; the music can be a bit repetive after a while, but it is still not "annoying" and maintains the WW2 'flavour', the sounds of the planes and explosions are quite satisfying.

    Perhaps this will be patched soon, but a small oversight in some of the "suicide" mechanics, especially in arcade mode. I would like to see is bigger penalties for those "kimakaze" attacks some people have no shame in doing, although some do make sense (if your heavily damaged and outnumbered, better to take an enemy to the grave with you)

    There is also a small oversight, in that if you shoot down a bomber and the bomb the ground before they hit it (the explosion kills/damages them) you are completely denied a kill due to simple bad sportsmanship. There needs to be penalties to discourage this kind of behaviour. Even in the real WW2 air battles, they had a certain level of respect for each other, and they [i] were [i/] trying to kill each other, or a least destroy their plane.
    People complaining excessively about bugs need to remember that this is a BETA! I am yet to encounter any serious bugs either, and I have put in 30 hours. Possible the smoothest beta I have ever seen.
    The fantastic code optimisation means some great and silky smooth visuals are the norm for this gem.

    The best free to play I have experienced, ever, WarThunder is up there as a solid game in it's own right even if it was a full price title. I wouldnt indeed buy this game for $50

    Graphics 9.5 Sound 9.0. Gameplay 9.0 Longevity 9.0 Total 9/10

    If you like air combat, WW2 or PC multiplayer games in general, I can recommend giving this a go.    … Expand
  75. Snudrid
    Nov 16, 2013
    9
    Several game mods from arcade with simple physic, to full realism, where you are bound to and all target markers are off.
    + Don't have joystick? Not a problem, mouse control is easy as well, maybe even better.
    + Every plane has its own behavior starting american fighters are worst in the game, but their flying fortress is a best. + Premium planes are NOT better than other, all of     Several game mods from arcade with simple physic, to full realism, where you are bound to and all target markers are off.
    + Don't have joystick? Not a problem, mouse control is easy as well, maybe even better.
    + Every plane has its own behavior starting american fighters are worst in the game, but their flying fortress is a best.
    + Premium planes are NOT better than other, all of them have good and bad sides someone have good speed, or maneuverability, or guns, or armor.
    + Slight level difference means nothing even zero level biplane can become a serious weapon in right hands.
    + Tanks are on the way.    … Expand
  76. Enduro
    Oct 21, 2013
    9
    For a F2P game, it excels in every aspect. The game is not pay2win like some others have stated and you don't need to pay anything to enjoy the game. Paying gives you exactly what you expect from a free2play model, faster progression. The game is a WWII simulator that has 3 different styles of accuracy. You get an Arcade system which is user friendly and easy to learn. Then there is aFor a F2P game, it excels in every aspect. The game is not pay2win like some others have stated and you don't need to pay anything to enjoy the game. Paying gives you exactly what you expect from a free2play model, faster progression. The game is a WWII simulator that has 3 different styles of accuracy. You get an Arcade system which is user friendly and easy to learn. Then there is a historical mode which makes it a bit harder but still forgiving. Then there is full real battle which sticks you in view with the need of a joystick (or mouse as joystick) and is much more simulation based but not as much as say the DCS series.

    The use of money allows you to get premium planes which are typically a bit better at their tier however with the way the game works where you can have multiple planes per game you can still excel. It is not hard to kill something 1, 2, 3, even 5 or more tiers higher than you once you get into the middle of the game. It does not work like World of Tanks where if you are 5 tiers lower you don't stand a chance in a 1v1, here you can still get your kill albeit tougher, you still have a chance.

    The plane costs are fair and most cost under $10 to buy, even higher tiers. Some are more expensive but if you buy the packs they offer you get more then your monies worth. Some people have complained about the time it takes to upgrade each plane/crew however this isn't that type of game. The game isn't about getting to the max level and tier as fast as possible as you should enjoy each tier thoroughly. Gaijin does this in a good way where you learn each plane, its advantages/disadvantages and thus making you a better pilot as you progress.

    I have 100+ hours in the game thus far and it has me coming back every day wanting more. I can tell you that I sucked hard for the first 10-15 hours of game play, then as you continue to play your skill increases drastically. The game is still in beta and each month, more and more content is released. They still have kinks to work out but for a F2P game you can't ask for much more. It's not like it will cost you anything to give it a chance, just don't expect to be an ace pilot without putting a solid amount of time into the game.    … Expand
  77. MutantBlood
    Oct 31, 2013
    9
    This Game is one of the best (if not THE best) free simulation of WWII. The graphics are stunning, ultra-realistic game-play, and if you love war games, I recommend this one. The only down are the Golden Eagles (Premium money to unlock planes). It is overpriced, but other than that, a great game.
    P.S This game is in beta, so be on the look out for tanks and naval ships.
  78. saucyhaas
    Dec 2, 2013
    9
    Started playing out of curiosity and was thoroughly impressed. Large selection of planes as well as five nations to play as well. Haven't paid a cent and it seems the only point of paying is to speed up the time to level up and increase your planes capabilities. I prefer just earning it the old fashioned way. Can't wait for the army and navy portions to become available.
  79. spacepirate369
    Feb 12, 2014
    9
    An excellent FTP game, gameplay is superb. Like all FTP titles, the problems come with the in-game economy. Grind times are horrendous, even if you choose to pay money for a "premium account", but the game is fun enough to start out, so that that isn't really a problem. The game does get boring after the first 400 or so hours, though.
  80. niklopolisz
    Dec 18, 2013
    9
    There can be either World of Tanks or World of Warplanes, even they are better too, THIS is THE BEST war simulator I have ever played and will play, tho.
  81. Ext
    Dec 20, 2013
    9
    I`m addicted to this game! Very nice graphics and air battles in the setting of WWII. Game is still in development and changes very quickly. Tanks will be added soon!!!1.
    No pay2win.
  82. Schpulke
    Dec 20, 2013
    9
    I played IL2 Sturmovik online and I can say if you think WT will beat IL2 in sim field you're wrong. But that ok because frankly i think IL 2 rather boring. Too much sim to my taste. So overall I find WT better than IL 2 (sim part not included)
  83. FoxRONy
    Dec 20, 2013
    9
    I love this game. One of the few games that can attract and to keep the player for a long time. Superb graphics, great gameplay, good optimization a lot of fun.
  84. CactusReviews
    Jun 24, 2014
    9
    One of the best Airplane FPS shooters I have ever seen. Offers different view modes and a variety of different planes. Ground Forces (Tanks) is now in OBT (Open Beta Testing) and has a few bugs but is not bad. Naval Forces are coming soon.
  85. AltTab
    Aug 10, 2014
    9
    Great game. Wonderful graphics (if you have a good computer).
    Easy to play (in arcade mode) Hard to master (in simulator mode). Not dependent of any joystick or similar, but it can make you enjoy even more.
    IMPORTANT: its a Beta game, so there is balancing and bugs to be fixed, yet we just see a great game becoming even better. True-F2P or P2W? Definitely a true Free to Play game. All    Great game. Wonderful graphics (if you have a good computer).
    Easy to play (in arcade mode) Hard to master (in simulator mode). Not dependent of any joystick or similar, but it can make you enjoy even more.
    IMPORTANT: its a Beta game, so there is balancing and bugs to be fixed, yet we just see a great game becoming even better.
    True-F2P or P2W? Definitely a true Free to Play game. All premium planes aren't necessary going to make you better. E.g. (Premium planes are captured planes of other nations or planes/tanks that did not pass from the test flights/drives, all will face planes according their stats)
    About who is complaining about the update that ruined the game. Yeah I agree a little bit, but the game went a lot better in the mean time. It's a Must Try.    … Expand
  86. randomiam
    Feb 17, 2015
    9
    best f2p game ive ever played, i managed to get to t4 in all nations before the grinding started feeling pointless.
    and i have never encountered a paywall in this game
    realistic is where its at, you can watch ww2 tank och plane documentaries and learn strength and weaknesses in yours and your enemies tanks and planes, and with the amount of vehicles already in the game and more being    best f2p game ive ever played, i managed to get to t4 in all nations before the grinding started feeling pointless.
    and i have never encountered a paywall in this game

    realistic is where its at, you can watch ww2 tank och plane documentaries and learn strength and weaknesses in yours and your enemies tanks and planes, and with the amount of vehicles already in the game and more being added almost every patch there are thousands of hours to be played in this game.

    after i bought 1 years premium my only real grind is for silver lions (ingame currency) for late tier tanks and planes, they can be bought but are expensive and seldom worth it.
    but with console players on the same servers as pc players you are guaranteed some easy kills and there are other methods of farming as well.

    i recomend this game to players that likes plane games, even though you are new to flying games arcade mode is a good place to start, with high number of players in a small map with multiple objectives and multiple spawns with your different crews and planes.

    gaijin also holds golden eagle event where you can get a few hundred golden eagle (the real money ingame currency) so you can get premium days for free.    … Expand
  87. innervizionman
    Apr 1, 2015
    9
    Игра на твёрдые 9 баллов ,удивляет проработка всех деталей игры ,начиная от кокпитов самолётов и до звуков выстрелов , всё сделано на высшем уровне ААА игр. Помимо хорошей графики и оптимизации большое разнообразие игровых режимов,удобное управление,много контента. Без сомнения игра уровня ААА проектов. 10 баллов не поставил только из за небольших шероховатостей физики в наземнойИгра на твёрдые 9 баллов ,удивляет проработка всех деталей игры ,начиная от кокпитов самолётов и до звуков выстрелов , всё сделано на высшем уровне ААА игр. Помимо хорошей графики и оптимизации большое разнообразие игровых режимов,удобное управление,много контента. Без сомнения игра уровня ААА проектов. 10 баллов не поставил только из за небольших шероховатостей физики в наземной составляющей игры.… Expand
  88. Carl_Wright13
    Aug 1, 2015
    9
    Great game, much better than anything war gaming can produce. Air battles are great, especially with a joystick. Ground Forces is a little shaky but is still pretty good. Overall great game. I also tested closed beta
  89. iNERSiA
    May 4, 2016
    9
    This game deserves a solid 9/10... There are a few minor issues/flaws that need polishing but none the less its an outstanding game! Most negative reviews on here are from people who have played a couple of games in "Arcade" mode and then feel its justified to write a **** review on the game! My review is based solely on "Ground Forces" as that's where I spend most of my time with WarThis game deserves a solid 9/10... There are a few minor issues/flaws that need polishing but none the less its an outstanding game! Most negative reviews on here are from people who have played a couple of games in "Arcade" mode and then feel its justified to write a **** review on the game! My review is based solely on "Ground Forces" as that's where I spend most of my time with War Thunder. I have played this game for 5 years now so I think my review is justified.

    Do not play "Arcade" battles in ground forces, you will be deeply disappointed as its all about super fast tank, drifting tanks, shell drop indicator (shows you exactly how much your shell will drop over distance so always guarantees a hit and penetration) and shooting at player name tags (You can see a player name tag across the map)... so in short there is absolutely no realism or strategy involved in "Arcade" battles, but then again that is why its called ARCADE BATTLES ffs, and that is where most people base their reviews on!

    Now "Realistic" and "Simulator" battles is where the game shines! The tanks travel at realistic speeds, they don't drift, no shell drop indicator (so you have to judge for yourself how much your shell will drop over the relevant distance *GASP*), and no player name tags (so you have to spot a tank with your own 2 eyes all on your very own *GASPS some more*). Realistic and Simulator modes is all about understanding your tank and knowing your opponent weak points when you run into him (his reload speed, armor thickness, weakspots, ammo rack positions etc) and its about patience, if you going to run around the map breaching cover everywhere you go you are going to get shot by someone sitting in cover probably well camouflaged and he is going to snipe your engine bay, stalling your tank, setting it on fire and then land 1 more shot on your ammo rack and *POOF* you are out of there... then you going to sit back and cry about campers or how biased the game is or how you can shoot another tank 8 times without killing him and he hits you dead with 1 round and then you going to b!tch about the game is broken etc... But bottom line is you just don't understand tank warfare or where to hit another tank for a critical shot. Realistic and Simulator modes are as realistic as you're going to get in this game genre, you just need to put a bunch of hours into the game to properly understand tank mechanics and tank warfare and not b!tch about the first person who shoots you from a distance and kills you with 1 shot because that is completely possible even in real life...

    People also complain about how the BR system is broken and the matchmaking is broken, those people are just idiotic beyond belief... Its Simple actually. If you've got 5 tanks in your line up, lets say 4 of them are tier 1 and 2 with BR 1 - 4 and your last tank is a tier 4 with a BR of lets say 7 for arguments sake, the game will only match you up with your highest tier tank which means your tier 1 and 2 tanks are going to face tier 4 tanks because you have a tier 4 tank in your line up and then complain about the matchmaking being broken and ask "How can a T-50 vs a Tiger 1H, the matchmaking is broken!! fack this game!!" but you were the one who put your tiny T-50 against a Tiger 1H by not understanding the matchmaking system. I will let you in on a secret, to beat the problem, make sure all the vehicles you take into battle are of the same BR. so don't take a tier 1 tank into battle with your tier 2 or 3 tanks because you will have a hard time, its really that simple! keep your vehicles in your line up at the same BR and you wont have a problem.

    Now that I'm done ranting on about stupid people... The game itself is great, its a free game but definitely isn't pay to win in any sense, but it is pay to progress faster than the free players as your gold eagles you buy only help you with research points and to buy premium tanks, there is no premium ammo to buy or any other nonsense that gives you an advantage over other players except for researching stuff faster than them. the graphics and visuals are outstanding and a brilliantly optimized game which you could probably run on your toaster, the sounds are brilliant, no generic sounds carried across vehicles, they all have their own unique sounds when it comes to engine and cannon fire etc. It's an all rounded brilliant games with a few rough edges that still need polishing out but its nothing game breakingly bad, most people wont even notice them... I would recommend this game to anybody who is a fan of realistic warfare and a fan or WWII era machines as this game is historically accurate and it really is one of a kind... Its a free game and extremely good, give it a go, but you need to put a bunch of hours into it to understand the game properly! and not jump ship after a few "Arcade" battles and then criticize the game for being a heap of **** because "Arcade" mode is a heap of ****    … Expand
  90. DrWeirdVibe
    Mar 28, 2017
    9
    Great battle sim. The air combat is great and you really get the feel of the plane you are in from jets, bombers, to Japanese float planes. I confess I usually only play the tanks hoping I get enough points to bring out my p47 just to drop a couple 500 lbers on an unsuspecting tank. The AA in this game can be unforgiving if you get too close.
    It is not pay to play but you can run out    Great battle sim. The air combat is great and you really get the feel of the plane you are in from jets, bombers, to Japanese float planes. I confess I usually only play the tanks hoping I get enough points to bring out my p47 just to drop a couple 500 lbers on an unsuspecting tank. The AA in this game can be unforgiving if you get too close.
    It is not pay to play but you can run out of money if you don't manage it without a subscription. Doesn't last long but you can feel the pinch of upgrades if you suck (don't win much) and spend it all on upgrades. Maybe this just applies to me.
    There is an arcade mode but I never play it as the realism is why I wanted to play this. There is no getting hit and janking back to cover. If you get hit you die....or somebody does. It feels real and the consequences of screwing up are usually pretty immediate. Seriously kicks World of Tanks bytes.    … Expand
  91. SpoonDaddy
    Sep 12, 2018
    9
    I think this is easily one of the best simulations of WWII that is out there today. How good the game looks and plays makes you feel like you are truly a part of history. And while the game is very realistic in how these battles play out it still has it's moments at times where you cant help but feel cheated. It just doesn't feel right getting blown away by a T-34 when you are sitting inI think this is easily one of the best simulations of WWII that is out there today. How good the game looks and plays makes you feel like you are truly a part of history. And while the game is very realistic in how these battles play out it still has it's moments at times where you cant help but feel cheated. It just doesn't feel right getting blown away by a T-34 when you are sitting in the armored beast that was the Tiger II. In real life the T-34 couldn't even penetrate the armor of the Tiger I much less the Tiger II. Little moments like this that break the game's seemingly perfect realism are the only things keeping it from being a perfect ten in my book. Other than that the game is phenomenal!… Expand
  92. 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
  93. 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.
  94. 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
  95. 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
  96. 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
  97. 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.
  98. 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
  99. Ghua
    Sep 22, 2013
    8
    Excellent game and it is slowly getting better and better. Flight physics and controls are really good and let you feel like you control real plane, not a tank (like in rival World of Warplanes). Game allows to play without spending any money. Unfortunately premium options are expensive as usual this is why I gave it 8 instead of 9. Dear developers take a look at "humble bundle" schemeExcellent game and it is slowly getting better and better. Flight physics and controls are really good and let you feel like you control real plane, not a tank (like in rival World of Warplanes). Game allows to play without spending any money. Unfortunately premium options are expensive as usual this is why I gave it 8 instead of 9. Dear developers take a look at "humble bundle" scheme and make game much cheaper.
    Another thing which I didn't like are menus they feel very crude and I had problems figuring them out. Fortunately once you get a grasp how they work it is rather ok (still menus could be better). Good thing is you don't have to spend much time in front end in-game is where War Thunder shines.
    Overall I can highly recommend it to everyone who likes planes and multiplayer really nice experience, even if sometimes frustrating due to highly skilled opponent     … Expand
  100. Falrinth
    Oct 7, 2013
    8
    Great game. Historical Battles difficulty makes it so rewarding when you learn it. It still lacks maps and better objectives than simply what it seems to be always team deathmatch, and thats why i dont give it 10/10. But its still under development so i expect it to improve.
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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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