War Thunder

 PlayStation 4
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3.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 657 Ratings

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  1. Bho
    Aug 31, 2023
    9
    È ottimo
    Ha ottimi modelli di aerei, carri, e navi.
    Controlli buoni e le modalità sono una più bella dell' altra
  2. Ressi
    Jun 23, 2023
    0
    Przychodzi baba do lekarza, a tam też baba.

    Dlaczego blondynki nie lubią tartej bułki?
    - Bo się kiepsko masłem smaruje.
  3. OnlyOneHere
    Jun 22, 2023
    0
    This game is complete garbage. These developers are far too greedy. I also played the PS4 version, so here is one last 0 Gaijin. I don't recommend this pay-to-win garbage at all.
  4. ada213va
    Jun 21, 2023
    0
    As much as I love this game I must say it really has become a pay to play game over the years. I understand a need for keeping players entertained by making vehicles harder to grind but when you are so desperately trying to screw over the players it gets annoying. I unfortunately can not recommend this game to new players because it has become so much of a money pit to even progress thatAs much as I love this game I must say it really has become a pay to play game over the years. I understand a need for keeping players entertained by making vehicles harder to grind but when you are so desperately trying to screw over the players it gets annoying. I unfortunately can not recommend this game to new players because it has become so much of a money pit to even progress that its not worth it. Hopefully it can change for the better in the future. Until then my wallet is sealed. It sucks big time. 0/10… Expand
  5. CptKerion
    May 29, 2023
    0
    War Thunder suffers from severe balance problems, repetitive gameplay loop, and many other internal concerns, however these pale in comparison to the following:
    The game's economy is exploitative
    The game's developers are hostile to their player base and have expressed open contempt for them on many occasions The community is hostile toward those who question the status quo The game's    War Thunder suffers from severe balance problems, repetitive gameplay loop, and many other internal concerns, however these pale in comparison to the following:
    The game's economy is exploitative
    The game's developers are hostile to their player base and have expressed open contempt for them on many occasions
    The community is hostile toward those who question the status quo
    The game's developers have engaged in unethical practices to exploit their playerbase    … Expand
  6. iusdorganizatio
    May 29, 2023
    0
    War Thunder has been made unplayable by the developer company Gaijin's need to extract as much profit as possible, making the experience not fun for the players by ruining the economy balance.
  7. Raphouille
    May 28, 2023
    0
    Économie horrible, trop long pour débloquer des véhicule et le coût de réparation est tellement élevé que suivant le tiers où je joue, je perd de l'argent dans le jeux et je suis obligé d'attendre plusieurs jour voir même semaine que je puisse récupérer mon véhicule
  8. Zammy32
    May 28, 2023
    0
    The game is unfair if you don't spend money basically forcing you to spend 60$ for a premium vehicle or premium which is also expensive considering you can get many better games with that money.It's also unbalanced for some nations not getting anything new for years while 3 main nations get stuff they don't actually need that could've gone to to another nation.Getting to modern vehicleThe game is unfair if you don't spend money basically forcing you to spend 60$ for a premium vehicle or premium which is also expensive considering you can get many better games with that money.It's also unbalanced for some nations not getting anything new for years while 3 main nations get stuff they don't actually need that could've gone to to another nation.Getting to modern vehicle takes years eithout premium vehicles and premium time basically forcing you to do this as a second job.… Expand
  9. StrongOpinionM8
    May 28, 2023
    0
    Greedy corporation destroyed the game and made it unfun. Avoid playing if you value your own time and money.
  10. Stanza_Reviews
    May 27, 2023
    0
    This is the peak of the "we will make a s*** game with a unclimbable mountain of progression and a horrid in game economy so players will think that if only they unlocked the next thing the game will finally be fun and they will be happy again".

    The devs are incentivised to make the game worse with every update, the game is incredibly predatory, it is one of the most unfair game ever,    This is the peak of the "we will make a s*** game with a unclimbable mountain of progression and a horrid in game economy so players will think that if only they unlocked the next thing the game will finally be fun and they will be happy again".

    The devs are incentivised to make the game worse with every update, the game is incredibly predatory, it is one of the most unfair game ever, depending on the game mode the gameplay is 90% luck and RNG and maybe 10% skill (fighting a battleship in a destroyer is literally like fighting a guy in full bodyarmor and rifle in hand with a water pistol) and it is objectively pay to win except that even if you pay it is still awful to play.

    I will end my review with this: The pacific island campagne pack came out in 2020, more then 3 years ago. The DLC costs 15$. TO THIS DAY one of the missions is broken and you can not finish it because not enough allied AI planes drop their torpedoes. The entire game is like this.    … Expand
  11. YoungPeople
    May 27, 2023
    0
    This game is good, but the company that runs it is extremely EVIL! This game has caused more pain than I've ever seen in any games. We play game to have fun, to relax or face a little challange. But no, this game give you a second job to work on. It takes well above 500 hours to finish one techtree( progression system, one techtree starts with biplane and prop planes and ends with modernThis game is good, but the company that runs it is extremely EVIL! This game has caused more pain than I've ever seen in any games. We play game to have fun, to relax or face a little challange. But no, this game give you a second job to work on. It takes well above 500 hours to finish one techtree( progression system, one techtree starts with biplane and prop planes and ends with modern jets, which imo is the most fun) but it is advertised with modern jets, which is impossibe to obtain for new players unless! you pay 70 dollars for one. /… Expand
  12. LeGif
    May 27, 2023
    0
    The company has made this game unplayable. They insult, censor, and demean the player base when they try to voice their concerns and issues, the forums especially are about as monitored as Guantanamo bay. After the fake bots they have been doing to boost player numbers in the middle of a blackout protest, I'm done playing the game
  13. c20h25n3o_Mark
    May 26, 2023
    0
    The worst economy... Devs do nothing since game was created. Only bad updates
  14. gaaaiiigin
    May 25, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is bad for me. Everything is badly done. The graphics are fuzzy, the battles are uninteresting, the gameplay is poor. I just wasted my time in vain.… Expand
  15. Puma_The_Great
    May 25, 2023
    0
    I've played this game for over a year now, with over 400 hours In-battle. The game economy is predatory, and it gets worse and worse with every update. Shiny new planes and tanks added each update do not matter, as they are locked behind hundreds of hours of non-stop playing, and even if you put money into the game it only speeds it up a bit. The parent company "Gaijin" does not care forI've played this game for over a year now, with over 400 hours In-battle. The game economy is predatory, and it gets worse and worse with every update. Shiny new planes and tanks added each update do not matter, as they are locked behind hundreds of hours of non-stop playing, and even if you put money into the game it only speeds it up a bit. The parent company "Gaijin" does not care for it's playerbase, paying or not, and they refuse to listen to any criticism.… Expand
  16. WMLONE
    May 25, 2023
    0
    This is a general strike about the economy! DO NOT ENTER THE GAME! UNITED!
    Join us on May 26th!
    r/WarthunderPlayerUnion
  17. GamesToRussia
    May 24, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fix your **** game greedy idiots 000000 0000 0000 00000000 00000000000 0000 000… Expand
  18. GhostCoffee
    May 24, 2023
    2
    The game itself has promise, and this promise is what keeps people playing, there are wonderful information and historically (somewhat) accurate veichles, BUT the game is a cash-grab, the developers keep raising the price for "Premium subscription" which is the only way you will get any enjoyment in the long run, the game is HEAVILY focused on grinding, you need to do well to even stand aThe game itself has promise, and this promise is what keeps people playing, there are wonderful information and historically (somewhat) accurate veichles, BUT the game is a cash-grab, the developers keep raising the price for "Premium subscription" which is the only way you will get any enjoyment in the long run, the game is HEAVILY focused on grinding, you need to do well to even stand a chance at progressing to better veichles, and even when paying insane ammounts compared to other subscription based games, you will still be grinding for ages.
    Developers keep making it harder to earn currency to progress, and keep the price for paid content unreasonably high, and have for years ignored the playerbase and their requests.
    At this state i cant give it anything higher than a 2, or even reccomend it to anyone expect machocists    … Expand
  19. COCONANACATAT
    May 24, 2023
    0
    I used to love this game, it used to be the most complete vehicle game ever with infinite potential.
    Though 10 years later the developpers nerfed the economy so bad, introducing new OP premium vehicles, it is now impossible to progress without paying a premium vehicle and a premium account. The matchmaker is filled with premium vehicles and all but a trace of the original soul of the game    I used to love this game, it used to be the most complete vehicle game ever with infinite potential.
    Though 10 years later the developpers nerfed the economy so bad, introducing new OP premium vehicles, it is now impossible to progress without paying a premium vehicle and a premium account. The matchmaker is filled with premium vehicles and all but a trace of the original soul of the game is gone.    … Expand
  20. terhun11
    May 24, 2023
    0
    Avoid this at all costs!!! They are killing the game. The developers thirst for money so badly that they even REPRIMAND their own playerbase for expressing opinions, and shift the blame onto the very people making them popular.
  21. Dead_Angel
    May 24, 2023
    0
    I've been playing since 2012
    This game was very good... But the last couple of years have made it impossible to enjoy. Yes, I bought most of the time premium for a more comfortable game and premium equipment. But everything has changed. Even with "paid" services it is no longer possible to play
    Unfortunately, developers only care about money. Adding "new" premium equipment for $60 a    I've been playing since 2012
    This game was very good... But the last couple of years have made it impossible to enjoy. Yes, I bought most of the time premium for a more comfortable game and premium equipment. But everything has changed. Even with "paid" services it is no longer possible to play
    Unfortunately, developers only care about money. Adding "new" premium equipment for $60 a couple of times a month is the norm for them. Useless battlepass that does nothing
    (Imagine they have already added the second identical centurion as a reward for the battlpass)
    Fix bugs, listen to the community, work with them to make the game better, change the balance in order to make it at least "normal" to play not for the USSR - don't even dream about it.
    Until the economy is fixed and until they start listening to the players, I will not return here.
    I'd rather spend my time on other games    … Expand
  22. batyrbek
    May 24, 2023
    0
    Я просто не могу описать, насколько разочарован я этой игрой. Вартандер обещает быть захватывающим военным симулятором, но на самом деле это просто жуткая катастрофа. Одним из наиболее раздражающих аспектов этой игры является ужасная система монетизации.

    Разработчики просто не могли пропустить ни одну возможность содрать с вас деньги. Открывание новых танков или самолетов требует либо    Я просто не могу описать, насколько разочарован я этой игрой. Вартандер обещает быть захватывающим военным симулятором, но на самом деле это просто жуткая катастрофа. Одним из наиболее раздражающих аспектов этой игры является ужасная система монетизации.

    Разработчики просто не могли пропустить ни одну возможность содрать с вас деньги. Открывание новых танков или самолетов требует либо бесконечных часов гринда, либо крупных вложений реальных денег. Это нечестно и очень раздражает. Вместо того, чтобы наслаждаться игровым процессом, вы постоянно замечаете, что вас обдирают и пытаются выжать каждый цент.

    К тому же, гринд в этой игре просто невыносимо долгий. Чтобы достичь чего-то значимого, вы должны проводить бесчисленные часы, повторяя одни и те же задания снова и снова. Это утомляет и убивает всю охоту за увлекательным геймплеем.

    Графика в Вартандер тоже оставляет желать лучшего. Все выглядит устаревшим и недоработанным. Некоторые модели танков и самолетов выглядят так, будто они были нарисованы еще в начале 2000-х годов. Игра просто не соответствует современным стандартам и оставляет ощущение, будто вы играете во что-то, что давно уже устарело.

    В общем, я не рекомендую Вартандер никому. Если вы хотите потратить свое время и деньги на игру, которая постоянно требует вложений и не приносит никакого удовольствия, то пожалуйста, присоединяйтесь. Но если вы ищете качественную и сбалансированную игру, то лучше обратиться к другим военным симуляторам, где монетизация не является главной задачей разработчиков, а игровой процесс приносит удовольствие.    … Expand
  23. YamiNoTsubasa
    May 24, 2023
    0
    Wort pay2win game ever, developpers do everything to dry out the player wallet. Paid skins are ok, it's a free to play game, but paid tanks to skip the world war II era ? Paid tanks to grind the previous ones becauses they are bad ? Gaijin create the balance problem, then sell the solution. The economy is so bad, that if you play withouth premium account, after rank 3 you won't get enoughWort pay2win game ever, developpers do everything to dry out the player wallet. Paid skins are ok, it's a free to play game, but paid tanks to skip the world war II era ? Paid tanks to grind the previous ones becauses they are bad ? Gaijin create the balance problem, then sell the solution. The economy is so bad, that if you play withouth premium account, after rank 3 you won't get enough money in a battle to pay your repair, even if you win ! Ammo have a cost, repair have a cost or a timmer (and not 1 hour timmer... more like a day timmer), tanks are absurdly priced too. Not premium ? Enjoy getting 1k or less money per game, and buying a tank that cost over 150k, and it's only rank 3... Oh and better, it's 150k for a tank, but you need to "train the crew" to use it, add another 30k or more...Add to this a stealth nerf (reveserd, but still they tried to do it...) to base money multiplicator to have player win even less money... You got the gist, avoid this game for now, wait until it's all green again.… Expand
  24. Selene_Falls
    May 23, 2023
    1
    So out of touch big company, pretends to listen to you when in reality they try to censer the users. They only listen the moment people start review bombing and then they tell us not to review bomb since only then would our voices be silenced. War Thunder is a garbage company that if they had their way would be a censorship madhouse not unlike places like North Korea. War Thunder wants toSo out of touch big company, pretends to listen to you when in reality they try to censer the users. They only listen the moment people start review bombing and then they tell us not to review bomb since only then would our voices be silenced. War Thunder is a garbage company that if they had their way would be a censorship madhouse not unlike places like North Korea. War Thunder wants to silence your voices so let your voices be heard, money talks, don't spend money on the game.… Expand
  25. SicknessWin
    May 23, 2023
    0
    Having played it for thousands of hours, i've felt more and more disconnected over the recent years.
    Patches after patches, with crippling changes.
    Both to economy and the stuff added. More and more focus on how to exploit the playerbase for the money, than actually developing the game in a direction that will make it last a long long time, where people actually enjoy themselves. The    Having played it for thousands of hours, i've felt more and more disconnected over the recent years.
    Patches after patches, with crippling changes.
    Both to economy and the stuff added.
    More and more focus on how to exploit the playerbase for the money, than actually developing the game in a direction that will make it last a long long time, where people actually enjoy themselves.

    The sad thing is, there isn't really any competitors for the game, thus making it easier for the developers to do as they please.
    I've been boycotting this game for the better part of 2 months now, and i'll keep doing that.
    You have a creator, that even goes so far as to blame the playerbase instead of owning up the mistakes they have made on the way til this day.

    Can't recommend this game to anyone, not by a long shot.

    If you want a good time?
    Well, GHPC is a rather new and good looking game if you are interested in tanks and ground forces.
    If you are into Air? Well, check out DCS.
    Brilliant air combat simulator.
    Just, for the love of god do not install war thunder or even look at it on any platforms.
    You'll end up hating yourself further down the road.    … Expand
  26. Oorge
    May 23, 2023
    0
    Всем сердцем ненавижу эту игру. Вернее её разработчиков. Дай бог банкротства кампаннии gayjin
  27. Iloveshootersw
    May 23, 2023
    1
    Well I’d give this 10 quesadillas out of ten but the main factor was the lack of more ponies for a my little pony title it lacks ponies and I’m mad I want to see the ponies at least I got my taste of blowing up vehicles if only I could do that to ponies heads
  28. kadapique
    May 23, 2023
    0
    Gaijin needs to fix this game. Truly pitiful what this game has been able to do to their fan base with their monopolistic control of the market.
  29. homesteadofl
    May 23, 2023
    0
    I simply cannot recommend the game in the current state. I played since the Beta and it reached a new low for the community. Gaijin should stop being greedy or else!
  30. warthundersh1t
    May 23, 2023
    0
    fix the god forsaken economy. give us free parts and fpe. listen to the community.
  31. Itsumi_erika
    May 23, 2023
    0
    Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
  32. rubberduck923
    May 23, 2023
    0
    War Thunder, a game that once held great promise and brought endless enjoyment, has sadly lost its way, leaving players feeling abandoned by the developer. What was once an engaging experience has been tainted by exploitative economic practices and a disturbing pattern of neglecting player concerns.

    One of the most disappointing aspects of War Thunder is its predatory economy,    War Thunder, a game that once held great promise and brought endless enjoyment, has sadly lost its way, leaving players feeling abandoned by the developer. What was once an engaging experience has been tainted by exploitative economic practices and a disturbing pattern of neglecting player concerns.

    One of the most disappointing aspects of War Thunder is its predatory economy, specifically designed to drain players' hard-earned resources. The developer shamelessly employs tactics that force players into frustrating cycles of grinding or expensive microtransactions. The in-game economy feels unbalanced, making progress painfully slow for those who choose not to spend real money. It's disheartening to witness a game that was once fair and enjoyable devolve into a blatant money-grab.

    Even more disconcerting is the developer's constant gaslighting of the playerbase. Despite overwhelming negative feedback and valid concerns raised by the community, the developer consistently downplays and dismisses legitimate criticisms, attempting to spin every negative change as a positive improvement. It's both bewildering and infuriating to see them refuse to acknowledge the erosion of trust and goodwill they once had from their players.

    This persistent gaslighting not only undermines players' faith in the game's future but also creates a toxic environment within the community. Rather than fostering open dialogue and genuine engagement, the developer seems content with pushing their own agenda at the expense of player satisfaction. This blatant disregard for player feedback and concerns is a direct insult to the loyal fanbase that helped War Thunder thrive in the first place.

    It's truly disheartening to witness the downfall of a game that was once beloved by so many. The developer's profit-driven economic model, coupled with their gaslighting tactics, has soured the overall experience for players who were once deeply passionate about War Thunder. It's high time for the developer to reflect on their choices and reevaluate their priorities, as their current path only serves to alienate and frustrate the playerbase they should be nurturing.

    In conclusion, the decline of War Thunder speaks volumes about the developer's misguided decisions and their willingness to prioritize profit above player satisfaction. The exploitative economy and persistent gaslighting tactics employed by the developer have transformed what was once a promising game into a mere shadow of its former self. It's a regrettable state of affairs that leaves dedicated players disenchanted and searching for a gaming experience that genuinely values their input and enjoyment.    … Expand
  33. DannyDeyeeeto
    May 23, 2023
    0
    The developer's greed has turned this game to ♥♥♥♥. Huge repair costs, reduction of rewards per match, premium vehicles dominating all games, grindiest events you have ever seen, et cetera. Not to mention that the devs don't seem to play their own game and they balance vehicles based on player stats and REPAIR COST, (an amount of ingame currency a vehicle costs when you die with it), thisThe developer's greed has turned this game to ♥♥♥♥. Huge repair costs, reduction of rewards per match, premium vehicles dominating all games, grindiest events you have ever seen, et cetera. Not to mention that the devs don't seem to play their own game and they balance vehicles based on player stats and REPAIR COST, (an amount of ingame currency a vehicle costs when you die with it), this stupid feature is only there so you get less currency and potentioally pay real money because you can't afford the new tank you just researched. About that. Tanks take exponentially more research points to get. While a rank 1 vehicle will take you 3000 points(1-3 matches), a top tier vehicle takes 400.000! (~100 matches). So if you want to play like they show you in the trailers, have fun playing this game daily for a year with still no T-80 in sight. The Devs have decreased and removed all kinds of rewards over the years and made the grind unbearable for f2p players and even for premium users. Ah yeah and you have to research planes seperately. I have around 2000 hours in this game, I just swiched from the piece of ♥♥♥♥ warthunder launcher that uses all bandwith when it auto-updates the game every time you start up your pc. All in all I would say: Dear devs, start to listen to your community and stop being the greedy ♥♥♥♥♥ you currently are.
    Sincerely,
    All players.    … Expand
  34. cKuPola
    May 23, 2023
    0
    fix the economy. You basically cant progress in this game without spending either the price of an AAA title for 1 vehicle or buying a monthly subscription to premium. Repair costs are way to high and the rewards too low. Join the war thunder player union!
  35. Norragami
    May 23, 2023
    1
    Well.....since all the above have been about a bad, greedy, unresponsive, developer that had a good product and destroyed it. I can't think of anything else to add..... except that they do a disservice to good developers with this gaming turd they laid.
  36. BedirhanAr
    May 23, 2023
    0
    Grind is unbearable, i have 1200 hours (F2P player) and 0 MBTs (except squadron and 1 premium vehicle i bought lately). And a premium vehicle will cost you 60$, and you need premium account as well.
  37. Cheeze2052
    May 22, 2023
    0
    You shouldn't have to sell your soul to progress barely at all in a video game.
  38. Zano93
    May 22, 2023
    0
    The greedy snail can't be forgiven anymore...
    In the last 5 year the economy in the game have been totally ruined...
    It's not even a pay to win... Now it is a pay to play...
  39. johnuknanuk
    May 22, 2023
    0
    100% pay to win game, help us fix it at r/warthunderPlayerUnion
    Greedy devs pushing more and more updates making any free progress unbearable!
  40. RYNOCIRATOR_V5
    May 22, 2023
    0
    Game is virtually unplayable after these recent economy changes and Gaijin Entertainment just spits in our face when we try to tell them that being required to buy several premium vehicles AND premium account time just to make a silver lion profit on matches.
    This is unacceptable, the game will DIE if this continues, denying that anything is wrong, gaslighting your playerbase saying the    Game is virtually unplayable after these recent economy changes and Gaijin Entertainment just spits in our face when we try to tell them that being required to buy several premium vehicles AND premium account time just to make a silver lion profit on matches.
    This is unacceptable, the game will DIE if this continues, denying that anything is wrong, gaslighting your playerbase saying the complainers are the minority, and removing the game from Steam is NOT how a respectable company should behave.    … Expand
  41. WTHootie
    May 22, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The most greedy people in the most greedy company in the most greedy time in history, we are here to end it.… Expand
  42. tolai_nd
    May 22, 2023
    0
    Used to be a great game but Gaijin is slowly killing it every patch. I already uninstalled.
  43. eminmetehan
    May 22, 2023
    1
    They made game economy harder and harder and harder until it literally became torture anymore! And when we complain about it they tried to defend it by simply saying ''This is how f2p games work'' which caused bad reviews everywhere and here is mine. Unless you like being tortured and forced to play literally thousands of matches to grind vehicle costs never ever play this game!!..
  44. TueFW
    May 22, 2023
    0
    if you are a new player thinking this game is fun dont. the game has so many problems from lack of communication between the players and the devs entirely because of the devs to the economy being terrible causing the game to be a pay to grind game instead of the marketing of FTP. some tanks or airplanes take 3-4 kills worth of sl to repair if destroyed this causes players that die to haveif you are a new player thinking this game is fun dont. the game has so many problems from lack of communication between the players and the devs entirely because of the devs to the economy being terrible causing the game to be a pay to grind game instead of the marketing of FTP. some tanks or airplanes take 3-4 kills worth of sl to repair if destroyed this causes players that die to have no silver lions and it doesnt help that the devs tried to up repair costs without upping the rewards. and the devs say that review bombing isnt going to help anything but its the only way we have been able to communicate with the devs so far and while they think we are review bombing for the recent economy changes we are doing it for many other things just the economy is what finally lead us to doing this. if you want to play the game go for it but you will understand that the devs dont care about us as much as we thought. join r/WarthunderPlayerUnion and fight for our cause.… Expand
  45. Wyattiscool33
    May 22, 2023
    0
    War thunder has treated their community horribly for years and now its too much quit the game on the 26th
  46. Donnie_Dorko
    May 22, 2023
    0
    The game is being slaughtered by its developer through its in-game economy. All new players can expect to be grinding for five years before they max out a tech tree, and free-to-play players can turn back now.

    The game developers use gaslighting and manipulation on their fanbase and are pretty frankly despicable in satiating their immense greed. This is practically a scam in which it    The game is being slaughtered by its developer through its in-game economy. All new players can expect to be grinding for five years before they max out a tech tree, and free-to-play players can turn back now.

    The game developers use gaslighting and manipulation on their fanbase and are pretty frankly despicable in satiating their immense greed. This is practically a scam in which it will hook you in with the advertising of jets and modern tanks and then have you bottle out at M4 Shermans and Mustangs, where you will most likely start to pay to progress, don't bother as the game doesn't get any more fun from tier three.    … Expand
  47. SnapShotter
    May 22, 2023
    0
    I almost 3000 hours in this game. Its a very good awsome game. But with all the updates and changes to the ingame economy, you wont progress to all the advertised top tier vehicles, or you should be willing to pay up a lot of real cash. You will have games, where you make 10+ kills, which is A LOT, and youll barelly make 3-4RP,(Research Points) in a game that last 15 to 20 minutes. And theI almost 3000 hours in this game. Its a very good awsome game. But with all the updates and changes to the ingame economy, you wont progress to all the advertised top tier vehicles, or you should be willing to pay up a lot of real cash. You will have games, where you make 10+ kills, which is A LOT, and youll barelly make 3-4RP,(Research Points) in a game that last 15 to 20 minutes. And the top tier vehicles cost 400K RP, thats 25 Real life hours for 1 top tier vehicle, and there is a lot of vehicles before you can start to research the top tier one.
    Plus you have to buy them for SL(Silver Lions). Which with the current economy you wont make nearly enough to break even or have spare the top dogs.    … Expand
  48. Dr1ftu
    May 22, 2023
    0
    The devs are greedy and we the people deserve better, no longer will we stand under the tyranny of the snail!
  49. Shraknel
    May 22, 2023
    0
    I have been playing since the early days of this game before jets and tanks were even a thought in this game.

    I have played on the stand alone client and then moved to the steam client version when it came to steam. The 1300 hours that steam shows that I have doesn't even begin sum up the amount of time I have put into this game. With that said I highly suggest avoiding this game.    I have been playing since the early days of this game before jets and tanks were even a thought in this game.

    I have played on the stand alone client and then moved to the steam client version when it came to steam. The 1300 hours that steam shows that I have doesn't even begin sum up the amount of time I have put into this game.

    With that said I highly suggest avoiding this game.

    Since I started playing top tier I've bought premium time every time it's on sale. Even then it doesn't solve the economy issues, it just makes them a little more bearable.

    The thing is, the net rewards I get now WITH PREMIUM TIME are less than the net rewards I got a few years ago without it. How does that work? Gaijin creates a problem, and sell the solution, except the solution doesn't work.

    Playing Sweden is downright impossible, and having fun at anything over 7.0 in any nation is a laughable suggestion.

    It's almost as if Gaijin has learnt that a lot of the playerbase 'subscribe' to war thunder, mainly due to gaijin's continuous negative economy changes, that war thunder is pretty much now accepted as a subscription game, especially over 7.0. given the large proportion of subscribers, the general earning of vehicles get skewed up, thus gaijin has to change them in order to push more premium vehicles, and premium time onto players. The problem is, most of those players are already paying for premium time. Premium time is no longer an option that lets you progress faster, it's a subscription to the game, and you suffer the same as F2P players at lower tiers do. This is Unacceptable.

    Gaijin has even admitted that tech tree vehicles are balanced to not be profitable. In a game that relies on players making in-game money to progress, giving them vehicles that are designed to cause them to lose SL does not make them want to spend more on the game, it turns them away.

    More and more premium vehicles get added every update, but the F2P and premium subscription players get shafted with rewards decreases and repair cost increases.

    As much as I appreciate Gaijin needs to make money, their operating costs haven't significantly increased, yet the playerbase and number of paying customers has. Many players, myself included, would be far more inclined to spend money on the game if the changes benefitted the paying players. Selling a premium jet for the price of an AAA game is ridiculous, given this is generally not a one-off purchase for the individual, they may buy others. AAA games that sell for half as much still get continuous updates, despite the sales pretty much being the purchase of the game. I'm sure MANY players would pay for war thunder, even subscribe (as a lot do already) if the game actually rewarded them for spending their hard earned money on it.

    Again do not play or spend any money on this game till Gaijin turns the greedy ass around and makes the game something that is enjoyable to play.    … Expand
  50. ColdComrade
    May 22, 2023
    0
    The economy is an issue. Not truly a free game, you have to pay upwards of 60$ to get anywhere. I would not recommend even starting playing until they fix it.
  51. Skympo
    May 22, 2023
    0
    The economy has made the game unbearable to play and takes absolutely way too long to earn anything of value in it.
  52. lattevill
    May 22, 2023
    0
    The game did not like, uninteresting, graphics so-so, boring and very predictable, expectations are not justified.
  53. Asexual
    May 22, 2023
    0
    Economychanges over the years made this game terrible, and real shatter is also a problem
  54. Toreno17
    May 22, 2023
    2
    War Thunder itself is a very fun game, allowing players to unlock and use numerous air, land and naval vehicles from the interwar period all the way to the modern period!

    However I have had the benefit of playing this game since 2013. Since that time the ability to progress and purchase new vehicles has rapidly diminished due to various changes to the ingame economy and research gains,    War Thunder itself is a very fun game, allowing players to unlock and use numerous air, land and naval vehicles from the interwar period all the way to the modern period!

    However I have had the benefit of playing this game since 2013. Since that time the ability to progress and purchase new vehicles has rapidly diminished due to various changes to the ingame economy and research gains, making the game extremely hard for newer players to get into unless they purchase premium accounts or vehicles, something that should never be mandatory for a game but too often is when playing War Thunder.

    I believe War Thunder can have a very bright future if Gaijin reverses the changes it has made to the games economy in recent years, but I fear that if they do not that the game has a high chance of a very bleak future indeed, one I hope does not come to pass.

    From a gameplay perspective this should be an easy 9/10, but taking into account the above issues I have to leave my score very low for the time being, though of course this can be changed if steps are taken to rectify those issues.    … Expand
  55. Gryphus268
    May 22, 2023
    0
    The in game economy makes progress almost impossible unless you empty your wallet. Don't feed the snail.
  56. ephex35
    May 22, 2023
    0
    Issues include balancing, economy, grinding, russian bias, repair costs, xp
  57. MrHishprung
    May 22, 2023
    0
    Great game but the grind and economy is just awful. Hopefully this will change in near future.
  58. SALTTHESNAIL
    May 22, 2023
    0
    The Salting Will continue until the economy improves.

    All jokes aside. The reason is that they for years have been making the game more and more unbearable to play. Combined with the constant gas lighting from the devs on the game forms dismissing/banning anyone that disagrees with them. A perfect example of this is that around 2018 they removed the public api that would let players    The Salting Will continue until the economy improves.

    All jokes aside. The reason is that they for years have been making the game more and more unbearable to play. Combined with the constant gas lighting from the devs on the game forms dismissing/banning anyone that disagrees with them.

    A perfect example of this is that around 2018 they removed the public api that would let players see how vehicles where performing. Then whenever we complain about a vehicle not being balanced they say "according to our statistics the vehicle is balanced" - source trust me bro vs us being able to call them out with the statistics pre 2018.    … Expand
  59. qwpoqwpo
    May 22, 2023
    0
    worst game ever. terrivle experience.

    dont play this gameworst game ever. terrivle experience.

    dont play this game
  60. Nagging_Swede
    May 22, 2023
    0
    The community has been screwded over so many times with economy changes so that the game isn't playable at this point, which is a shame since it is an incrediably good game.
  61. spartan102
    May 22, 2023
    0
    Due to the recent economic changes, the game now seems unplayable. Negatively reviewing the game seems like the only option to fight against these changes.
  62. redjay980
    May 22, 2023
    0
    They don't respect your time and are trying to push updates to make it even worse then gas lighting the player base saying if it gets review bombed the game will get shut down and no one wins. This dev team is tone deaf and trying to milk more money.
  63. PeteMitchell
    May 22, 2023
    0
    An economic system that is so broken that the game cannot be played normally. Even if you spend money, you're stuck with no in-game money.
  64. otto_harper
    May 22, 2023
    0
    #fix economy
    #fix economy
    #fix economy
    #fix economy
    #fix economy
    #fix economy
  65. Nyquilz
    May 22, 2023
    0
    They don't respect your time and are trying to push updates to make it even worse then gas lighting the player base saying if it gets review bombed the game will get shut down and no one wins. This dev team is tone deaf and trying to milk more money.
  66. BroForce_999
    May 22, 2023
    0
    game economy has been ruined over the years with little to no care from the devs
  67. MESSIVE
    May 22, 2023
    0
    Trash company with trash dev's mind. Do waste your time with is trash management.
  68. PDWR
    May 22, 2023
    0
    Who's gonna lose more?
    The one who's paying vs the one who's earning
    We ain't afraid.
    OFC you can't understand with that snail head
  69. rikudora1215
    May 22, 2023
    0
    Ruin the economy system, Threatening players to close server, Censoring criticism, Attempting to terminate Steam support under the pretext of a negative Steam assessment
    This game has no hope
  70. cnbt
    May 22, 2023
    0
    To all the players of War Thunder:
    I believe everyone has noticed the recent changes in the in-game economy, whether it's for naval, ground, air battles, AB, RB, or SB. Gaijin is continuously pushing the boundaries and testing the limits of its players. If you are familiar with the game "Escape from Tarkov," you probably know the consequences when game developers constantly provoke their    To all the players of War Thunder:
    I believe everyone has noticed the recent changes in the in-game economy, whether it's for naval, ground, air battles, AB, RB, or SB. Gaijin is continuously pushing the boundaries and testing the limits of its players. If you are familiar with the game "Escape from Tarkov," you probably know the consequences when game developers constantly provoke their player base. As players of this game, we contribute to its activity, and in theory, Gaijin should appreciate each and every one of us who continues to support and encourage this game. However, Gaijin keeps pushing the boundaries and exploiting each and every one of us. This recent economic change is not just a simple adjustment, Gaijin is gradually making it clear that if you don't pay for this game, you don't deserve to play it.
    I implore every player here to bravely stand up and resist this behavior. Gaijin has now infringed upon our rights as players, and we cannot, and should not, let Gaijin continue to exploit us in the future. It is time for us players to unite and stand together. We should be a collective, a class, opposing Gaijin's exploitation and oppression towards us. We are here to enjoy this game, to find joy in it, and we should not be working for Gaijin.
    1 hope that each player will save and spread this message. This post will undoubtedly be deleted, but we should copy it, share it, on any platform, anywhere that allows us to make our voices heard. Fellow warriors, let's fight for our future. Stay strong!    … Expand
  71. Esqurel
    May 22, 2023
    0
    The game had and still has a lot of potential, gameplay is really good and there are a lot of very well modeled vehicules.
    However, in this state and with recent changes even more, I don't recommend playing this game. Developpers almost never listen to experienced players, the game is pay to progress, it's almost impossible to reach top tier without premium time and premium vehicules,    The game had and still has a lot of potential, gameplay is really good and there are a lot of very well modeled vehicules.
    However, in this state and with recent changes even more, I don't recommend playing this game. Developpers almost never listen to experienced players, the game is pay to progress, it's almost impossible to reach top tier without premium time and premium vehicules, they never offer quality of life update, never offered a new game mode since 2013, money and milking players at at the center of their focus. Economy has been ruined within the last years. And and also, AAA game price for ONE premium vehicule?
    I could rate this game very well if all these issue are fixed, but right now I can't.    … Expand
  72. RealS-
    May 22, 2023
    0
  73. realhenry
    May 22, 2023
    0
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  74. Ihategaijin
    May 21, 2023
    0
    in light of the recent drama and gaijin’s blatant lying and gaslighting of us player,the game has become a burning pile of trash, even if they do put out said fire, can they take out the trash(poet fr)
  75. Gustav-
    May 21, 2023
    0
    After the uptade it is unplayable,The economy must be fixed, and gaijin must stop being greedy
  76. Tdw311
    May 21, 2023
    0
    After 5,000 hours and 10 years I can say I've been had. Gaijins greed has left us with a bad economy, bug filled nightmare of a game. I hope things turn around because this game was a big hobby for me. It's a shame that players have been trying to get them to change their ways for years and the only thing they have received is gas lighting and blame for not spending enough money. Shame onAfter 5,000 hours and 10 years I can say I've been had. Gaijins greed has left us with a bad economy, bug filled nightmare of a game. I hope things turn around because this game was a big hobby for me. It's a shame that players have been trying to get them to change their ways for years and the only thing they have received is gas lighting and blame for not spending enough money. Shame on you Gaijin.… Expand
  77. Ember5660
    May 21, 2023
    0
    Gaijin needs to fix the economy. This is ridiculous. This game used to be good.
  78. ice05
    May 21, 2023
    1
    The economy, grind, and pay to win has gotten so rampant it's nearly unplayable. Horrible greedy company who ruined a once great game.
  79. Armaeger
    May 21, 2023
    1
    The economy sucks ass, and the developers are the worst people I have ever seen.
  80. kinkywithknives
    May 21, 2023
    0
    Fix the game economy and morale shall improve.

    r/Warthunder on Reddit to get involved.
  81. WTPUMember
    May 21, 2023
    0
    Game is being ruined by a greedy company who have no intent on fixing the game, just making it an even more predatory cash grab to line their pockets.
  82. Pagaille21
    May 21, 2023
    1
    The game has simple gameplay modes - same ones we’ve been doing for 20 years. The UI is impossible on ps, need a keyboard The sound design is incredible due to recent updates. Damage modules of the tanks isn’t consistent. Get used to hearing your teammates whining. It takes a part of your brain. It’s not worth it. Avoid. The recent economy changes made this game not worth it
  83. SlickOstrich
    May 21, 2023
    0
    Dev makes predatory in-game economy changes and then threatens to shut down the game when faced with well-deserved backlash. Absolutely unacceptable
  84. Fokker-fokkerma
    May 21, 2023
    0
    I don't like to be bent over without my consent,But they did anyway. This is the 2008 of virtual economies. **** you gayjin i wil not accept this ****
  85. Nowaytoday
    May 21, 2023
    0
    Rating: 0/5

    As an ardent fan of War Thunder, it saddens me to write this review. Once a game I cherished and enjoyed, it has progressively transformed into a frustrating experience. With each update, the game's economy spirals further downwards, increasing the grind and demanding excessive spending from its players. It has become nearly impossible for individuals with jobs or careers to    Rating: 0/5

    As an ardent fan of War Thunder, it saddens me to write this review. Once a game I cherished and enjoyed, it has progressively transformed into a frustrating experience. With each update, the game's economy spirals further downwards, increasing the grind and demanding excessive spending from its players. It has become nearly impossible for individuals with jobs or careers to reach the top tiers without opening their wallets.

    War Thunder used to be a game that struck the right balance between skill, time investment, and financial commitment. Progression felt rewarding, and achieving higher tiers was a result of dedication and proficiency. However, recent updates have shattered this delicate equilibrium, introducing changes that prioritize monetization over player satisfaction.

    The most significant issue lies within the game's economy system. It appears that Gaijin Entertainment, the developer of War Thunder, has become increasingly focused on milking its player base rather than fostering an enjoyable gaming experience. The grind has reached unbearable levels, with each tier demanding an exorbitant amount of time and effort to unlock. For a player with a job or a career, this is simply unfeasible.

    The game's economy updates seem designed to create artificial scarcity and elongate the progression curve. The prices of vehicles, upgrades, and repairs have skyrocketed, while rewards for battles and achievements have been diminished. It feels as if the only way to make any significant progress is by opening your wallet and spending real money on in-game purchases. This predatory approach to monetization is disheartening, as it undermines the core principles of fairness and skill-based gameplay.

    War Thunder was once renowned for its historical accuracy and attention to detail, but the recent emphasis on profit has compromised these qualities. With each update, it becomes evident that Gaijin Entertainment's primary goal is to extract as much money from its player base as possible, rather than delivering an authentic and enjoyable war simulation experience. It was once one of my favorite games, but the constant erosion of the economy and the oppressive grind have stripped away the joy I once found in playing. It is disheartening to witness a game that held so much promise transform into a pay-to-win nightmare for those without endless time or deep pockets.    … Expand
  86. MattCheazy
    May 21, 2023
    0
    the developers have made the game a second job for us, where a person can't earn anything without a premium account and without premium content. and I have a premium account and since 2015 I have been a regular player
  87. Javainius
    May 21, 2023
    0
    Greedy company, that a doesn't give a frick about its community. Also this game has a very bad economy. Don't play this game.
  88. Legi29827
    May 21, 2023
    0
    **** em. Genuinely. Jdhdjrjdjrjjkriijdhdjejkknsbheysueuikokrndbhuuijdndbdhu
  89. Jagggerman
    May 21, 2023
    0
    Gaijin is so greedy that they would pull your soul out of your anus if they could.
  90. Crysman
    May 21, 2023
    1
    Developer made game economy so bad in recent updates and years, that is hard to earn any game currency or xp for new vehicle
  91. Dhnvgy
    May 21, 2023
    0
    Bad game just a robbery under the name of "realism" and "fun" not remmondend at all
  92. Lumpy87
    May 21, 2023
    0
    The Grind will kill you....

    Rewards are horrible (even with premium), getting to the very top vehicles can take over a year of you time and the game just isn't fun.
  93. Bamischijf_275
    May 21, 2023
    0
    I have about 1500 hours in this game and would liked to have written a positive review. However, the approach developers take to squeeze money out of you has always left me with a disgust that never made me pay them, and as this has only worsened over the years I feel like there is nothing else to do than leave a bad review and uninstall the game.
  94. Thommygun
    May 21, 2023
    0
    The grind is absolutely immense, would not recommend playing until this is changed
  95. VMS
    May 21, 2023
    0
    Absolutely horrible game.

    Rewards are horrible (even with premium), getting to the very top vehicles can take over a year of you time and the game just isn't fun.
  96. TwoPack
    May 21, 2023
    0
    Fine at rank 3 and below but after rank 4 it becomes almost mandatory to pay to progress.
  97. big_bigode
    May 21, 2023
    0
    since the last update it is unplayable, it is harder to get any new vehicle and ur stuck either in low tier or having to buy premium vehicle for 70$ just to get a little easier
  98. chucym
    May 21, 2023
    0
    The game is very trashy with updates and developers, making even good games feel like poop.
  99. DiscountIvy
    May 21, 2023
    0
    New players please avoid, the game developers only care about money, not the playerbase.
  100. SansGrafNie
    May 21, 2023
    0
    The new economy update is absolutely terrible. We will not stop review bombing until you fix it.
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#56 Best PS4 Game of 2014
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#19 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2014

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. GameSpot
    Jul 9, 2014
    80
    While the initial learning curve is daunting, this is one of those games that opens up dramatically the more that you play it, so the time commitment is worthwhile whether you're a laidback dogfighter or a hardcore simmer.
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  2. IGN Italia
    Jul 6, 2014
    87
    The Ground Forces expansion makes War Thunder even bigger than it was already, an MMO F2P that lets you choose the war you want: simulation or arcade, air or ground, challenging or relaxing, competitive or cooperative, free or with fee, PC or PS4.
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  3. IGN
    Jun 20, 2014
    72
    It’s mostly the moments in between battles that bring the whole experience down, as a lack of information and poor menus tarnish this flying ace.
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