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  1. Nov 20, 2021
    8
    The game is very cool. But my computer can't run this game at 30fps so it's hard for me to rate this game
  2. Sep 22, 2021
    9
    I like the game, since i do not a credit card, for it is not a pay to win, i would have given 10/10 if it didn't glitch and all my information was erased, either the glitch is fixed or i wait for years, but it still a good game and i can't wait until i play it again.
  3. May 9, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A very cool game with amazing graphics and sound effects, as soon as I didn't discover it before! I rub myself into it all week, except with a break to sleep, I generally like it, it captures the full program! My computer is a little weak, but even I have everything clearly, the game does not hang, the computer does not slow down in the process. Thank you very much to the developers!!! Expand
  4. May 6, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really liked this game, I just can't tear myself away from it. Real battles of warships. Very colorful graphics and intuitive interface. Accompanied by non-intrusive music. Everything looks very real. Thanks to the developers. Expand
  5. May 5, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My WORLD OF WARSHIPS game has become part of my evening routine. I really enjoy being immersed in this world. Realism of the picture and high-quality sound work for this. And sea battles add adrenaline to my measured life. Constantly keep me on my toes Expand
  6. Apr 28, 2021
    10
    My work is hard and responsible. Sometimes you want to unload yourself emotionally. I found a way out for myself - the game World of Warships. Moreover, the mood improves, but health does not deteriorate.
  7. Apr 13, 2021
    10
    The game is excellent, I recently discovered it for myself. A new and interesting way to spend your free time on the Internet and relax. Everything is done very professionally and with high quality, the graphics are at the highest level. In short, I recommend it with a pure heart. Almost all of my friends are already playing this game. And I'm not going to stop either, the game is gettingThe game is excellent, I recently discovered it for myself. A new and interesting way to spend your free time on the Internet and relax. Everything is done very professionally and with high quality, the graphics are at the highest level. In short, I recommend it with a pure heart. Almost all of my friends are already playing this game. And I'm not going to stop either, the game is getting more and more addictive every day. Expand
  8. Apr 8, 2021
    9
    We need more games like this, they are made with great detail and affection, it is not a game to run, if not to enjoy the adventure. Just look at this graphic! A really very good game. Everything works without problems and complaints. I really liked the interface and the functionality of the game itself. The game is excellent, does not slow down, does not throw it to the desktop. I recommend.
  9. Apr 6, 2021
    9
    Very Fun Game. Great for kids who like strategy games and has NO violence at all, great for the whole family. I have a rest in the game, it allows me to think, but not to relax. In general, everything is clear and I would like more prizes. While playing, you just don't notice how time flies. The design is bright and colorful. I recommend everyone to try this game. It's fun and exciting.
  10. Apr 5, 2021
    8
    In the first it might be hard and boring but after tier V, you gonna be enjoy.
  11. Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Good day to you! Since childhood, I was fond of marine themes - so I was looking forward to launching this game in an open test. I will tell you about World of Warships-the next games of Wargaming, the creators of the extremely famous World of Tanks and the extremely disastrous World of Warplanes. Stunning graphics, great gameplay with the development of their ships. The controls were alsoGood day to you! Since childhood, I was fond of marine themes - so I was looking forward to launching this game in an open test. I will tell you about World of Warships-the next games of Wargaming, the creators of the extremely famous World of Tanks and the extremely disastrous World of Warplanes. Stunning graphics, great gameplay with the development of their ships. The controls were also very pleasant, as if you were driving a real ship. I've been playing for a long time. It's been too long) Expand
  12. Feb 23, 2021
    10
    this game made me feel alot of hate, sadness, anger, frustration and other bad emotions. 10 score
  13. Feb 6, 2021
    8
    For what this game is, its' about as good as you can ask for.
    Most of the issues are more with the company and less the game.
  14. Aug 16, 2020
    8
    graphic is good, game play is good, game mechanic somehow is okay and not pay to win and its actually pay to progress however the problem is with the matchmaking system too much RNG, sometimes you will get 4CVs in a match which not fun when they snipe you and you cant do anything about it. matchmaking is also often put you on the bottom tier which you will facing high tier ships.
  15. Jul 20, 2020
    8
    This is a fairly fun game that uses WW1 and WW2 ships. However it's certainly not perfect

    Good: The graphics gameplay is solid Variety of different ships, each with it's unique characteristics Neutral: the ships The grind. If you know world of tanks, or Warthunder, you'll understand you start with old, antiquated war machines then rank up to newer stuff. Same here. Unlike WoT, you
    This is a fairly fun game that uses WW1 and WW2 ships. However it's certainly not perfect

    Good: The graphics
    gameplay is solid
    Variety of different ships, each with it's unique characteristics

    Neutral: the ships
    The grind. If you know world of tanks, or Warthunder, you'll understand you start with old, antiquated war machines then rank up to newer stuff. Same here. Unlike WoT, you can play against AI and still gain exp.

    Bad:
    Russian Bias (it's wargaming)
    Matchmaking. It's based on "tier level" not "time played/experience" so if a person who's played since 2015 decides to join a Tier 5 game and seal club some noobs...well, that happens.
    Some ships deemed "pay to win"

    Okay, the game is pretty fun. It's graphics are good, the detail on the ships is good, and the gameplay is fun. Grinding is so much easier than WoT, another wargaming title. You can actually survive long enough to get credits and exp, and you can (if you want/no one's up) play against bots. And they can win. Unlike WoT, the chat is somewhat civil (there's still salty ass people there, but no where as bad).

    However, with the rework to the aircraft carriers last year, in order to make them viable they've made them too powerful, thus rendering AA cruisers mostly ineffective. While they can work, the consumables they use will run out while the Carrier can keep attacking.

    They've also taken away what made Japanese destoryers fun to play as (their long range torps.) While they still have range, they're giving other countries the same range so it's making them less viable.

    Note to BB (battleship players), to avoid raging at people with torps, please... USE W A S D to change course and speed! Going in a straight line makes it easy to kill you!!!!
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  16. Mar 22, 2020
    10
    다른분들은 다르시겠지만 저는 이 게임 좋다고 생각합니다 물론 초보자들한테도 이 게임 추천 합니다.
  17. Feb 17, 2020
    10
    The game is really great. For me, the main thing is stable work without crashes and nice graphics! Everything is super.
  18. Feb 17, 2020
    10
    Great game, today one of the best! Well thought out plot, the graphics are just up to par! I recommend, do not regret it!
  19. Feb 17, 2020
    10
    I play regularly, and with undiminished interest. The game is simply gorgeous, addictive, everything is done at the highest level! High!!
  20. Feb 13, 2020
    10
    I recommend this game to everyone! The game is cool, the graphics are super. Management is just awesome! I recommend!
  21. Feb 10, 2020
    10
    Cool game! The graphics are level, the gameplay is exciting. Definitely worth playing!!
  22. Feb 10, 2020
    10
    The game is very cool, allowing you to fight with real players. Excellent graphics and voice acting, changed maps, the number of planes in the sky, pleases.
  23. Feb 5, 2020
    10
    Great game, graphics at the highest level. Excellent gameplay, developers have tried...
  24. Feb 5, 2020
    10
    I really liked the game. There is a reusable selection of aircraft and tanks, as well as an excellent realistic mode. The gameplay and graphics are excellent.
  25. Feb 4, 2020
    9
    Divertido, adictivo, buenas gráficas y jugabilidad. La curva de aprendizaje es baja y la dificultad aumenta en función del tier. Los barcos están muy bien logrados y el balance entre los barcos está bien (mas alla de algún barco que esté roto por un tiempo).
  26. Feb 3, 2020
    8
    Still a good game. If you like boat and strategy you need to try It.
    You need to know It's a slow game with a big improvement axis.
  27. Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Excellent game, I really liked it. The graphics and gameplay are very cool made. I play every day with pleasure.
  28. Jan 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wanted to share my enthusiasm about this game. Incredible graphics, an exciting plot, the game is just a bomb. I recommend to everyone. Expand
  29. Jan 30, 2020
    10
    This is a great game, I really liked it, everything is cool and well done and beautiful graphics.
  30. Jan 28, 2020
    10
    This is a very interesting game as for me! The interface and graphics are awesome. I can play it all day long!
  31. Jan 28, 2020
    10
    Good game, I like everything! Beautiful interface, nothing buggy. The game is interesting, 10 points!
  32. Jan 28, 2020
    10
    I watched a movie about create this game. The graphic and sound is awesome. Really professional creators.
  33. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    I totally revere this stuff. Profoundly engaging and very one of a kind. I am not the best fan, however I got snared! It takes minutes to engage in it. Love it and think that its entertaining!
  34. Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is just class! I play it from the very exit. I like it with its realism and incomparable graphic. A convenient interface and control. In general, I do not know a similar game. Satisfied with all 100! Expand
  35. Jan 22, 2020
    10
    I Express my gratitude for such an interesting and high-quality game. Graphics at the highest level. When you play, you are completely immersed in it. I really liked it. I advise everyone!
  36. Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Recently, friends advised this game. I'm not in vain; I listened to them. Good graphics and everything is done at the highest level!
  37. Jan 22, 2020
    10
    The game totally catches and drenches in its world, has excellent designs. I amazing and intriguing to invest energy, superb experience.
  38. Jan 15, 2020
    10
    Perhaps one of the few games that fascinated me for a long time. Earned skills play a major role in achievements of the world of warships.
  39. Jan 15, 2020
    10
    Cool playability. I like the implementation of ship branches from different countries. Having tried it once, it is no longer possible not to play it!
  40. Jan 15, 2020
    10
    I watched all the online games that are tied to the naval theme. My opinion is unequivocal: World of warships are in the lead in this series
  41. Jan 9, 2020
    10
    Beautiful game, struck by the atmosphere of the game, very beautiful graphics, and an abundance of tasks.
  42. Jan 9, 2020
    10
    The game characteristics are not very demanding and therefore it is available to almost every PC owner. To sum up-excellent graphics, interface, responsive technical support, a huge variety of content all this can keep you in the game for a long time.
  43. Jan 9, 2020
    10
    A decent game, a fascinating story, the graphics can be seen that worked out! Well done! I advise you to play!
  44. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    super game, really liked it, although I'm not a gamer, but this game is something. The graphics are at a high level, the creators are all very well thought out.
  45. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    Decent toy, original storyline, over the graphics can be seen that worked! In General, the game is very pleasant!
  46. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    I play with great pleasure and excitement. The developer really tried to make the game one hundred percent satisfied! From me only ten points!
  47. Dec 25, 2019
    10
    Good-quality game, very well done, the graphics do not take your eyes off, I advise everyone to play!
  48. Dec 20, 2019
    10
    It is difficult for me to stay on one game longer than a week, but this game hooked me. A variety of ships and excellent game play combined with beautiful graphics. This game is definitely worth your attention!
  49. Dec 19, 2019
    10
    Обалденная игра, нормальная скорость прокачки.
  50. Dec 18, 2019
    10
    The game is very mesmerizing, it is interesting to play it. I especially liked the graphics, the game is very well done. I thought I would not be interested, but going into the game was surprised and shocked. Really worthy game, I will advise it to my friends. Installing the game is instant, you do not have to wait as in other games. The developers are very cool guys.
  51. Dec 17, 2019
    10
    The speed is quite high. For five hours, you can actually pump the entire branch of the level two up.
  52. Dec 17, 2019
    10
    Not a bad game in its genre, for a very long time did not reach her hands, but as they reached so not a drop regretted, the plot is a bomb, and the graphics are just cosmic!
  53. Dec 17, 2019
    10
    I really like the game, I've been playing for half a year now. The graphics are excellent, the controls are convenient.
  54. Dec 17, 2019
    10
    Very rarely you will meet games with remarkable graphics and with not less remarkable plot, in the same game everything is made very harmoniously so the game carries away for many hours!
  55. Dec 9, 2019
    10
    The game is really good. Great graphics. I watched a video about its creation. Many programmers worked on the smallest details in this game.
  56. Dec 3, 2019
    10
    The game is in my top! The schedule is juicy, the music is excellent, what you need to relax in the evening with the boys.
  57. Dec 3, 2019
    10
    Guys, this is the top game! I recommend hanging here with me. I’ve never slowed down, it's 10 points!
  58. Dec 3, 2019
    10
    Just look at this graphic! The game is great, it does not slow down, it does not throw you to the desktop. I recommend.
  59. Dec 3, 2019
    10
    The game is cool, I've been playing for several days in a row. The graphics are cool, the display is nice.
  60. Dec 3, 2019
    10
    Hey guys! That's not the first time I've tried the game. But. trust e, it's so freaking addictive. Love all about - graphics are amazing, the sound is superb. Love the gameplay, too.. Try on to see how great it is!
  61. Nov 28, 2019
    10
    I didn’t think that this game would hook me like that, it’s just cool. Incredible graphics, everything is very well thought out, it’s a pleasure to play, as soon as there is a free minute, I immediately sit down at the computer. Although I was not such a gamer before, I played a little and everything, but here it’s not possible to stop.)) I recommend it to everyone.
  62. Nov 28, 2019
    10
    Thanks to creators of the game. Everything, weapons guns and ships seems so real. Sounds are so perfect. Lets play!
  63. Nov 26, 2019
    10
    The game is interesting, everything is in order with the graphics. Management is easy, Great gameplay. Gorgeous voice acting. You can play without money. I often get to stocks, Gold flew a couple of times.
  64. Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Wow what was that! Great game, very high quality of graphics. You can play all day long really
  65. Nov 20, 2019
    10
    I absolutely adore this stuff. Highly entertaining and quite unique. I am not the greatest fan, but I got hooked! It takes minutes to get involved in it. Love it and find it amusing!
  66. Nov 20, 2019
    10
    The first and only high-quality game related to naval battles. For about 20 years I tried to find something similar, and finally, high-quality graphics of sea battles appeared! Thanks to the developers, keep moving in the same direction.
  67. Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Installed the game last night. Until now sit play. Graphics are beautiful. Detail ships at the highest level. After the World of tanks as a breath of fresh air. Still 20 minutes and need to to do their Affairs.....)
  68. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    nice game, cool graphic, lots of ships, and very fun with friend because you could strategize plan with your friend.
  69. Nov 6, 2019
    10
    One of the best naval battle simulators. It remains to be surprised by the colorful graphics on the background of a combat fleet.
  70. Nov 1, 2019
    10
    The game is just super! What I wanted. I get real pleasure from the process. Like everything.
  71. Nov 1, 2019
    10
    Самый медленный в истории симулятор казино
  72. Nov 1, 2019
    10
    I liked the game, really cool thought out, extremely colorful and catchy graphics. My recommendations.
  73. Oct 28, 2019
    10
    The game is very attention-grabbing, has been sitting for more than one hour, holds the desire to play, graphics are pleasing to the eye, excellent
  74. Oct 28, 2019
    10
    World of Warships is a good game. Excellent graphics, superb optimisation, excellent balance. I already received 23 level of and not despite to dwell, invited In this game friend, mind, too, liked, now play together. The game is 10/10!
  75. Oct 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Class game, carries away, class done, with excellent graphic arts, all is done steeply! Expand
  76. Oct 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Лучшая в своём роде! С удовольствием играю каждый день! Expand
  77. Oct 18, 2019
    9
    The game is just a bomb, beautiful design, great graphics, play it personally for me a pleasure, you can immediately see all the details thought out, the developers are well done.
  78. Oct 15, 2019
    10
    I liked the game, it was made in good faith, the graphics are cool, the animation is at its best, everything looks extremely realistic in one word. I started playing recently, so I still admire it.
  79. Oct 11, 2019
    10
    The game is a lot of fun. Graphics on top. Fights on ships are so detailed that it seems as if you are fighting in real life.
  80. Oct 8, 2019
    10
    The game completely captures and immerses in its reality, has beautiful graphics. I excellent and interesting to spend time, wonderful experience.
  81. Oct 1, 2019
    10
    Good game! I really liked! The graphics are super! The gameplay is good, everything is perfectly implemented!
  82. Sep 30, 2019
    10
    Great game, spectacular, beautiful ships, great graphics. The developers have tried. I like playing very much.
  83. Sep 23, 2019
    10
    Installed the game on the recommendation of a friend. We decided to create my team. The game is addictive from almost the first minutes of the game. Graphics, game-play created at a high level.
  84. Sep 13, 2019
    8
    It's pretty much the only game that let's you play with WW2 warships. And it looks beautifully at that. But it is as grindy as Word of Tanks is, also lots of warships are only available in premium shop at absurd prices (up to €60 for a ship).
  85. Sep 11, 2019
    10
    Отличная сессионка, немного скучновато на самых первых кораблях, но потом вообще огонь. Если вам нравятся относительно хардкорные игры, где нужно понимать механику и думать головой, однозначно рекомендую.
  86. Sep 5, 2019
    10
    I very much like this game for 2 reasons, one its pretty fair and reasonable the ships are easy to control and are fun to "drive" around in and two it actually doesnt absorb your wallet since the silver you get is in the bucket full ive got over 1 million and havent once used the doubloons in the game so it really is just something to save time but not mandatory so it earns my respect this game.
  87. Sep 5, 2019
    10
    Просто замечательная игра, которую я установил по рекомендации хорошего друга и стал ее настоящим поклонником. Здесь все бои и корабли продуманы буквально до мелочей, в результате чего все бои принимают совсем другой оборот и более насыщенный. Графика, звук, интерфейс - все сделано на высшем уровне и для людей. Могу точно сказать, что здесь время пролетает незаметно.Просто замечательная игра, которую я установил по рекомендации хорошего друга и стал ее настоящим поклонником. Здесь все бои и корабли продуманы буквально до мелочей, в результате чего все бои принимают совсем другой оборот и более насыщенный. Графика, звук, интерфейс - все сделано на высшем уровне и для людей. Могу точно сказать, что здесь время пролетает незаметно.
  88. Aug 19, 2019
    10
    This is a game that will give you a hard time.

    Like any contemporary game, a good graphics card is essential. Personally, I do it runs on an Asus ROG G501VW I7 equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M card. The graphics are beautiful without straining the fluidity. I think World of Warships is different from other MMOG. Group strategy (especially in divisional battles or clan battles),
    This is a game that will give you a hard time.

    Like any contemporary game, a good graphics card is essential. Personally, I do it runs on an Asus ROG G501VW I7 equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M card.
    The graphics are beautiful without straining the fluidity.

    I think World of Warships is different from other MMOG.

    Group strategy (especially in divisional battles or clan battles), tactical sense, choice of positions, composure, reflexes, setting of ships and their captains... Everything comes together to immerse you in epic and thrilling battles.

    With nearly 20,000 games on the counter I'm not jaded, quite the contrary. With 4 classes of ships available in-game (destroyers, cruisers, battleships and aircraft carriers) and multiple nations, the gameplays of the units vary greatly.

    This is enough to satisfy your appetite and make it possible to find the ones that best suit to your style of play.

    When added to the possible settings for ship equipment and the skills of the captains, the possibilities are many.

    I recommend you acquire tiers V-VI quickly and familiarize yourself with them.
    Ships of these tiers are relatively easy to obtain and allow a good understanding of the arcane of the game.
    What's more, they're less expensive than higher tiers.
    The results won't take a long time to come.
    This will allow you to build up a war chest (which will be very useful for your progression to tiers VIII-IX-X) and to claim to join a clan.

    If you want the adventure, I will have great pleasure in sponsoring you. This will give you advantages reserved for godets.

    Contact me by email before you open your account ghaia41@bbox.fr
    I play on the server EU pseudo ghaia41.
    See you soon on the seven seas.

     

    PS: Sorry for the poor quality of my English.
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  89. Nov 21, 2017
    10
    I have nearly 10 thousand games in WoWs. The game in incredibly entertaining, Making credits above T8 is quite difficult, but doable, for a free player. Some people say that the game is P2W, but it really isn't. There are only a few premium ships that are truly OP, and they have been removed from sale permanently. The gameplay is fun and the Visuals and sounds are immaculate. I have anI have nearly 10 thousand games in WoWs. The game in incredibly entertaining, Making credits above T8 is quite difficult, but doable, for a free player. Some people say that the game is P2W, but it really isn't. There are only a few premium ships that are truly OP, and they have been removed from sale permanently. The gameplay is fun and the Visuals and sounds are immaculate. I have an i5-6500 and a 1050Ti and have the highest settings and still manage an easy 60fps. The game has many legal mods and a very active modding and competitive community, and has a major balance/feature patch every 3 weeks or so. I would recommend this game to anyone. Expand
  90. Nov 13, 2017
    10
    Awesome online game. Playing since launch, devs made tons of changes towards making it more cool.
    The PvE missions are super fun for those who get tired of PvP battles.

    Highly recommend!
  91. Jul 14, 2017
    9
    I've remained interested in this game for two years now. I am still finding out new things. It's not pay to win either, premium ships will earn you more credits, but everything boils down to the skill of its captain. It's amazing how much military history, attention to detail, and nuance they have packed into this game (shell arms, muzzle velocity) -- and they keep making it better.I've remained interested in this game for two years now. I am still finding out new things. It's not pay to win either, premium ships will earn you more credits, but everything boils down to the skill of its captain. It's amazing how much military history, attention to detail, and nuance they have packed into this game (shell arms, muzzle velocity) -- and they keep making it better. Wargaming listens to its players and makes adjustments; yes, some people never agree, but they keep it fresh with ranked play, new ships, maps, game modes (called Operations). Divisioning up with 3 team members makes controlling flanks easier, so look to real strategy in the map. If you're looking for just something to sail broadside against a legendary German battleship, this game is not for you. Expand
  92. Feb 11, 2017
    8
    This is probably my favorite death match style game currently out. My reasoning is that, to me, its just fun. Even on the worst game I've played I still feel like I have had a good time as opposed to other games. Once you find your style of ship and appropriate nation you really take off. The amount of money returned is good, the XP gained is good, but I think they should increase theThis is probably my favorite death match style game currently out. My reasoning is that, to me, its just fun. Even on the worst game I've played I still feel like I have had a good time as opposed to other games. Once you find your style of ship and appropriate nation you really take off. The amount of money returned is good, the XP gained is good, but I think they should increase the amount you get from losses, they could also use a few more maps. The carrier game play could use some work, it is fun and interesting since its kind of a different game with RTS elements. Their is that typical Wargaming problem in that each game feels like it is predetermined whether you win or lose for each game. Expand
  93. Jan 29, 2017
    8
    OK, so unlike World of Tanks, World of Warships is actually playable without being a Wallet Warrior or Hacker. The grind is a little annoying and I feel that Russian Bias is present in parts of the Russian CA and DD line. Though if you start playing, avoid the Carrier line almost entirely until they do the rework. Overall it is a fairly balanced game, with new lines for the British,OK, so unlike World of Tanks, World of Warships is actually playable without being a Wallet Warrior or Hacker. The grind is a little annoying and I feel that Russian Bias is present in parts of the Russian CA and DD line. Though if you start playing, avoid the Carrier line almost entirely until they do the rework. Overall it is a fairly balanced game, with new lines for the British, French, and Italians planned and in the works. Each line has it's own play style with every player getting a chance to figure our his or her own play style. Overall, I give it a 8 out of ten, it has a good premise, lots of good mechanics, though balance can be improved, and there is a little bit of a pay-wall, but it's nothing that can't be overcome by not buying any of the ships. Expand
  94. Jul 1, 2016
    8
    I got into WoWS after Silent Hunter IV - a very realistic and fun naval game, albeit effectively single-player only. In general I enjoy complex, realistic high-risk high-reward games. Many of the reviews here complain about things that I like, i.e. that the game's mechanics are non intuitive and require some study, i.e. that sometimes you get teamed up with people who've got no clue whatI got into WoWS after Silent Hunter IV - a very realistic and fun naval game, albeit effectively single-player only. In general I enjoy complex, realistic high-risk high-reward games. Many of the reviews here complain about things that I like, i.e. that the game's mechanics are non intuitive and require some study, i.e. that sometimes you get teamed up with people who've got no clue what they are doing - well, that's the opportunity to prove that YOU do know what you're doing! By wiping out half the enemy's team or solo-capturing all the control points. Been there done that. Not many times, but the opportunity is always there.

    Unlike many MMOs, this one doesn't lend itself that much to creating persistent player communities (guilds, clans, corporations, etc). They introduced the "fleet" feature but in my experience it isn't used that much. Most people myself included play either random encounter or the rank encounter, which also uses random per-battle player matching but keeps track of your rank as you win or lose each fight. The rank-based games keeps team sizes to 7 vs 7 so every player feels (and is, in theory) significant.

    Some people here complain it has a p2w model. It's more like "pay to get the high-level ships" - it's true that once you get to lvl 7 ships you're gonna be wasting most of your reward for a fight for "fixing" the ship - which is highest if you get sunk in a battle, which happens roughly half the time if you're an average player.

    Paying doesn't affect your win chances, average score per battle, rank among other teammates or average damage dealt in any given fight though. Those are some of the metrics that can be used to tell who "wins" at the game and who... not so much.

    I have a lvl 8 cruiser and in all honesty the game doesn't get dramatically different from lvl 5-6. I'd say lvl-5 is where each race-shipclass combination gets "established" in concept, i.e. "Jap destroyers and very stealthy and have good torps but weak guns and weak smokescreens". Or "Battleships have long-range artillery", or "Russian/Soviet destroyers have artillery rangle almost like that of cruisers". lvls 1-4 are kinda wildcard for every ship - i.e. the japs have a lvl-3 battleship which is anything but long-range, and is very misleading as someone's first ship of the class.

    Some say MatchMaking is terrible - IDK what you guys smoke, honestly. If anything, it works very well, I've yet to see an unbalanced team once.

    The game is evolving - not so long ago weather effects were added, although they don't seem to affect gameplay mechanics much (i.e. detection range and aircraft efficiency doesn't change during a storm).

    The pros:
    + Good balance and variety of ships. It can throw a few oddballs at you on the lower levels, but once you reach lvl-5: if you loose, it's your own fault, not the ship's. There are four ship classes but the race matters a lot too. Sometimes I feel like Soviet and U.S. destroyers are almost closer to Jap cruisers than to Jap destroyers.
    + Good graphics and mechanics. Some MMOs have graphics, physics bugs and glitches, teleporting around. Have yet to see any in WoWS. Feels like LAN game playing with people across the world.
    + Lots of tactics you can employ depending on your ship class. Every ship class has roles but sometimes going outside of what you're expected to do pays off too.

    The cons:
    - Grind/Pay wall. Pay either $$ or insane amounts of time to progress. Getting past lvl 7 without paying is... Well, let's say it would require almost insane skills, a league above the median player - surviving with minimal damage AND winning most of your battles.
    - Very limited options and incentive for creating persistent player teams.
    - No persistent world (yet). But I've heard they are working on creating more "MMO elements.". Area sieges, sovereignity, open world battles... It would be nice if they added that, but that would be a different game entirely.
    - No submarines. I understand the balance issues that made the devs write them off (there were subs in the first alpha versions, but they didn't find a way to balance them). It's not a bad thing per se, just mildly disappointing for those who'd love to see submarines in a game about WWII naval warfare.
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  95. Apr 18, 2016
    8
    For someone who loves the history of the WWII Pacific theater, this game just blew my mind with the attention to detail given to all the ships and their respective capabilities.

    My few bits of criticism of this game is that at some tiers of play, higher level ships are actually worse than lower ships. That coupled with the minimal rewards for matches compared to repair costs makes it
    For someone who loves the history of the WWII Pacific theater, this game just blew my mind with the attention to detail given to all the ships and their respective capabilities.

    My few bits of criticism of this game is that at some tiers of play, higher level ships are actually worse than lower ships. That coupled with the minimal rewards for matches compared to repair costs makes it quite obvious this is a pay to win game...or at the very least, pay to keep your ship floating. I upgraded my tier 5 Japanese destroyer (Minekaze) to the tier 6 destroyer (Mutsuki), and despite it being the EXACT same ship except for more powerful torpedoes, was a step BACKWARDS in overall performance. Slower ship, slower turns, faster to get dead.

    Then there is the grind.....oh my god. IF you have the time to invest, awesome for you. But even the first tier carriers require such massive amounts of xp to get the next ship in the line that you could potentially be playing that ship for a looooong time, especially the Japanese carriers, which almost ALWAYS seem to get thrown against an American carrier where their planes chew yours up with ease despite you upgrading your planes to be a "match" for them. On my Japanese carrier, I have been playing it for 2 weeks and am STILL nowhere close to getting the next tier as I barely get 500 xp for losing a fight, which almost always happens.

    Even if you win a fight, it is still pretty meager in the rewards. Had my best game ever in a Destoryer the other night....5 kills, 50+ hits, 7 cit hits, 5 fires started, I was a rock star. Rewards....4th highest in xp (seriously), 150k cash, not even 1500 xp. Pretty **** rewards for someone who was basically the MVP of the team.

    No game will ever be "perfect"...not even the almighty Warcraft. But what this game gets right, it REALLY gets right which is the detail of the ships. Stats, damage dealt(or taken), expenses, and rewards (both xp and cash) could stand to use some tweaking.
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  96. Feb 29, 2016
    8
    The basic game play mechanics are sound with excellent graphics and a large stable of unlockable ships to play as. The combat mechanics are a breath of fresh air in the war simulator market. Though the mechanics can become stale over time, but the continual grind to unlock the next tier of ships helps break up the monotony. Overall the game is solid and very enjoyable.
  97. Feb 22, 2016
    9
    This is my first foray into a MMO game. It is an absolute blast. Gameplay is fantastic, very simple to understand, but has incredible depth.

    I live that wargaming.net is making constant changes/balances/tweaks and the community grows and evolves. Two complaints: 1 no way to get higher than tier V (1-X) without significant grinding. Lots of time invested. I usually have one great
    This is my first foray into a MMO game. It is an absolute blast. Gameplay is fantastic, very simple to understand, but has incredible depth.

    I live that wargaming.net is making constant changes/balances/tweaks and the community grows and evolves.

    Two complaints:

    1 no way to get higher than tier V (1-X) without significant grinding. Lots of time invested. I usually have one great game for every 20 crappy ones.

    2 yes, it's free to play...kinda. It's actually a very expensive platform if you want to invest in the whole experience.

    I have a premium account, but no premium ships.
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  98. Jan 20, 2016
    9
    Great game. I just tried it for the hell of it and I literally lost a whole day of my life to it.

    A few improvements are needed to make it perfect. A "night time map" would be great. More maps would be great. I wish the pace of the whole game was just a "little bit" faster. I just switched to the battleship class, and it feels like everything is in slow motion. Also, I kind of
    Great game. I just tried it for the hell of it and I literally lost a whole day of my life to it.

    A few improvements are needed to make it perfect. A "night time map" would be great. More maps would be great.
    I wish the pace of the whole game was just a "little bit" faster. I just switched to the battleship class, and it feels like everything is in slow motion.
    Also, I kind of expected graphics to be better for a 2015 game.
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  99. Jan 11, 2016
    8
    Most of the criticism appears to revolve around the inability to understand the game's mechanics. Which is a bit sad since it's really not that complicated - adequately complex, yes, but easy to get into with just a bit of common sense.

    Don't sail in straight lines Don't show your broadside to ships that are larger than you or equal your size Don't shoot AP at ships that are much
    Most of the criticism appears to revolve around the inability to understand the game's mechanics. Which is a bit sad since it's really not that complicated - adequately complex, yes, but easy to get into with just a bit of common sense.

    Don't sail in straight lines
    Don't show your broadside to ships that are larger than you or equal your size
    Don't shoot AP at ships that are much larger than you or destroyers
    Don't shoot torpedoes in front of allies

    You can have a lot of fun on mid tiers where the grind is not really an issue, neither in terms of in-game money nor XP.

    Beautiful ship models, some nicely designed maps but little variety.
    I wish there was more of a meta game and some PvE content but that's just not Wargaming's deal, so it would be unfair to criticise them for that.
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  100. Nov 19, 2015
    8
    Already I think I will enjoy this game more than Tanks, and I am.

    First off, it's free, that's a big bonus. Graphics are good, the ships look great, and the gameplay is pretty fun and addicting. What I've come to expect out of Wargaming. Not many makers have taken on the age of steel, and you probably won't find a better online game in this era. I feel after a few games in a
    Already I think I will enjoy this game more than Tanks, and I am.

    First off, it's free, that's a big bonus.

    Graphics are good, the ships look great, and the gameplay is pretty fun and addicting. What I've come to expect out of Wargaming.

    Not many makers have taken on the age of steel, and you probably won't find a better online game in this era.

    I feel after a few games in a row it loses its charm pretty quick though, and becomes somewhat mindnumbing. I prefer to play 1 or 2 games a day and try to call it. With the grind it's easy to find yourself playing so many games of it in a row you become sick of it.

    I'm also disappointed they didn't put in submarines, it's kind of hard to ignore that huge factor of the era....I can understand the game design would be harder, but maybe high tier premiums in the future.
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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 29
  2. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. Dec 29, 2015
    80
    For a free MMO, it’s technically proficient, looks great, and will provide a fun experience. Even though I couldn’t find myself getting into it, I definitely understand why it has the following it has.
  2. Dec 11, 2015
    80
    Contrary to appearances, slower pace of combat never makes it boring. Successful hits from long distance are very satisfying, even after many hours. It's a pity that the micro-transactions system is not perfect.
  3. Games Master UK
    Dec 1, 2015
    84
    A unique and satisfying bit of seafaring, with enough depth to rival the Atlantic. [Dec 2015, p.83]