Earth Wars

 Switch
User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16

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  1. AllySky
    Oct 13, 2018
    5
    Earth Wars is decent for its price. It has a large crafting system, and a changeable skill tree, that brings further depth to its beatem up game play.
  2. CraigEchols
    Jun 28, 2020
    7
    The value of this game is better than the game itself.

    Let me start by saying, for less than $5, you could do a lot worse. For starters, the story...what story? I can't even bother to say I have paid attention. All the characters are so monotone and dull that I can't even bother to watch the cutscenes. But to put it simply, you are one of specialized-tech warriors mounting a    The value of this game is better than the game itself.

    Let me start by saying, for less than $5, you could do a lot worse.

    For starters, the story...what story? I can't even bother to say I have paid attention. All the characters are so monotone and dull that I can't even bother to watch the cutscenes. But to put it simply, you are one of specialized-tech warriors mounting a counteroffensive against an alien species. That's about all I got. The game does feature a great design in that you are essentially gearing and leveling up before each counteroffensive before the game eventually pushes you on to the next part of the game, so you must be wise about farming and leveling up, as well as which side missions you do.

    The visuals....I have no problem with them. I actually like them. The caricature looking soldiers in the game (as well as your character) are charming to be honest. The levels in the game aren't going to blow you away graphically, They are pre-rendered levels are pretty lifeless and it does get a bit annoying seeing the same level on almost every mission. But again, this isn't a AAA style game so it gets a slight pass.

    The combat...it is fun. Easily the best part of the game. Some of the best hack-n-slash you'll get out of a 2D game. Combos are easy to pull off, though you can sometimes get caught up in combos. Enemies attacks are pretty repetitive and predictable, unless you are fighting bosses. The combos are fun to pull off, but it can get tedious going from one slashing gallery to the next.

    Enemies types are slim as there are only a handful. Some are way easier than others, but most can be easily handled. Boss battles are hit or miss with some battles being a war of attrition and require numerous revives.

    Overall, I would recommend this game. It's nothing special, but again, for $5, it is a good game to just pick up and play. The customization and design are fun for this game and while repetitive and mindnumbing, it is accessible and has replay-ability. Plus, you can get the coins very easily.    … Expand
  3. Wolfried
    Mar 21, 2018
    9
    Sooo fun and sooo cheap... a great beat/blast em up! alien based theme and lots of looting and crafting :)
  4. AgriasReign
    Feb 7, 2018
    9
    This is a great game for the price of just $5. It copies the style of Muramasa and other 2D side scrolling action games. I bought this game because of it's art style and the price of it on the shop. I am about 5 hours in and am thoroughly enjoying the gameplay. As you play you unlock different weapons/armor and skills which you can assign freely. This is a pure action game with RPGThis is a great game for the price of just $5. It copies the style of Muramasa and other 2D side scrolling action games. I bought this game because of it's art style and the price of it on the shop. I am about 5 hours in and am thoroughly enjoying the gameplay. As you play you unlock different weapons/armor and skills which you can assign freely. This is a pure action game with RPG elements and you can't complain too much because of the low price of $5.… Expand
  5. ChDenn
    Jun 1, 2018
    8
    Nice and cheap game, for $5 you get tons of fun, even though controls seems to not response as fast as you tap them.
    Nice effects and graphic, the weak part are the human faces, they don´t seem to be on the same definition, on the cinematic they look nice.
  6. Nystr0
    Apr 1, 2019
    9
    This game had 25+ hours of for me. Given the low price point, Earth Wars is an easy eShop recommendation given how much fun the combat is. The game runs excellently; I experienced no bugs while playing. Art style is a bit bizarre, especially the female ANTI soldiers, but it honestly works.This was one of the few games that kept me coming back for more.

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68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Cubed3
    May 21, 2018
    70
    Earth Wars is not particularly creative or brilliant, but it works entirely within its limited means to deliver a comfortable, enjoyable experience. Every minute is spent engaged in fast-paced combat, and there's just enough to keep players occupied until something else catches their interest.
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  2. FNintendo
    Feb 22, 2018
    50
    If anything Earth Wars feels like it should have built more on some elements and dropped others. Its gameplay mechanics are certainly enjoyable and the boss fights well designed but this ends up losing ground to a generic and bland plot, rather dull missions and cutscenes that contribute with very little to the overall experience.
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  3. Nintenderos
    Feb 15, 2018
    85
    One of the games that has the best value for your money currently in the Nintendo Switch eShop: loads of action and an extravagant setting confirm that this is a highly recommended game.
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