Info about WARNO:

Official game description:
  
Are you ready to take command?  
Deploy into an authentic, expansive, and meticulously researched Cold War real-time strategy game with **WARNO**. As the spiritual successor to the acclaimed _Wargame_ series, **WARNO** is the ultimate next-gen World War III battle simulator.  
Two years have passed since Gorbachev’s overthrow in a coup by hardline communists, and now, in the dark summer days of 1989, the Cold War finally turns hot. The armies of NATO and Warsaw Pact have deployed in a divided and tense Germany. Conflict is imminent. The only thing left is to wait for the inevitable **_Warning Order_** that will begin it all. War is coming home, commanders…  
**WARNO** - Warning Order - lets you command your customized battlegroup and lead hundreds of Cold War-era units to victory on dynamic, tactical battlefields. Choose between the arsenals of NATO or the Warsaw Pact, and fight across a multitude of solo and online modes against challenging AI or human opponents in massive 10v10 battles. Show your mettle as a strategic commander in the turn-based Army General campaigns depicting a devastating, techno-thrilling World War III in Western Europe.  
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Take Command of Your Battlegroup
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*   The Cold War-era armed forces of six nations - aligned to NATO or Warsaw Pact - can be led into a hyper-detailed World War III: U.S., West Germany, United Kingdom, and France square off against the Soviet Union and East Germany. From conscripts and main battle tanks to mobile SAM systems, self-propelled artillery, scout helicopters, strike aircraft, and fast interceptors, each **WARNO** nation has its unique arsenal of vehicles, planes, and soldiers.  
*   More than **1000 different** military units are featured, such as the mighty **M1A1 Abrams**, the British **MCV-80 Warrior**, French **Gazelle** scout helicopters, German **Leopard** tanks, **Spetsnaz** special forces, **SU-25 Frogfoot**, the East German **KPz T-55AM2** or **Mil Mi-24 Hind** helicopter gunships. In the Armory, each unit can be inspected and compared in detail.  
*   An array of famous military formations and brigades, each with their unique identity, act as the parent division of your personal battlegroup. Use the units available, choose your economy of forces, and customize your troops in **WARNO’s** enhanced battlegroup building system.
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A New Dimension to War
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*   Experience 5 massive turn-based strategic Army General campaigns centered on the NATO’s _CENTAG_ and Warsaw Pact’s _Central Group of Forces_ area of responsibility in 1989, placing you right in the heart of the war near the infamous Fulda Gap.  
*   The Army General campaigns let you command hundreds of units and military formations, down to the platoon level, including the U.S. 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment and 3rd Armored Division, West German 5. Panzerdivision, Soviet 79th Guards Tank Division and 27th Guards Motor Rifle Division, and the East German 7. Panzerdivision.  
*   8 scripted Operations will allow you to undertake daring tactical combat missions that tell captivating stories of an all-too-real conflict.
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Immerse Yourself
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*   Witness an ever-evolving battlefield that never looked more beautiful, from the detailed environments to the brutal destruction unleashed. The latest incarnation of Eugen’s proprietary engine simulates modern land and air combat in Western Europe to the fullest extent.  
*   The maps are rich with tactical options and objectives, from hills, small villages, dense forests, meandering rivers, bridges, and industrial zones to be captured. Be wary of ambushes or outflanking maneuvers as you continuously advance the dynamic frontline that contributes to a side’s victory or defeat.  
*   Lead your chosen battlegroup into battle as an expert commander, taking advantage of all the available tactical tools. Combat in **WARNO** is an all-encompassing contest of smarts, tactics, and mastery of your units.
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Combat Evolved
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*   Take to war across a wide variety of game modes, including stand-alone Skirmish missions playable in solo, cooperative, or multiplayer.  
*   Battle against an enhanced and challenging AI or pit your tactical prowess against other human players, in intense ranked 1v1, 2v2 to 4v4 team matches to all-encompassing 10v10 battles.  
*   Take advantage of a host of quality-of-life enhancements catering to new players and veterans of Eugen Systems’ previous titles. This includes issuing commands during pre-combat deployment, Rules of Engagements, AI-assisted Smart Orders, and much more.

Release date: May 23, 2024

Categories: Real-time Strategy, Tactical, Multiplayer, Historical Simulation, Cold War Setting, Turn-based Strategy, Campaign Mode, Unit Management

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 85; verdict: Predatory Monetization; summary: The game faces significant criticism for its monetization practices, particularly regarding the high cost and pay-to-win nature of its DLCs. Users feel that essential content is locked behind expensive paywalls, creating an unbalanced and unfair gaming experience. Additionally, the developers are accused of aggressive marketing tactics, ignoring community feedback, and lacking transparency. These issues collectively contribute to a negative perception of the game's monetization strategy.
- Steam Deck: score 90; verdict: Broken; summary: The analysis of user feedback for the Steam Deck experience reveals several significant issues impacting the overall user experience. Frequent crashes, black screen bugs, performance issues, and server problems are the most critical concerns, leading to high levels of frustration among players. Additionally, there are notable complaints about the decline in game quality and lack of content, which further detract from the gaming experience. These issues collectively contribute to a negative perception of the game's stability and quality.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $20.00 - $30.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence suggests a mixed sentiment about the game's value at its full price of $40. Several users mention that the game is not worth the full price and recommend buying it on sale or at a lower price point, typically around $20-$30. However, there are also mentions that the game is worth its full price, indicating some level of satisfaction with the game's quality and content. The general consensus leans towards the game being more fairly priced in the range of $20 to $30.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 105.0h
  - Story completion: 19.0h
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provided includes several mentions of playtime and gameplay experiences. The first quote indicates that the user has logged hours of gameplay, suggesting a significant investment of time. The second quote mentions 19 hours of gameplay to understand the game better, indicating a substantial playtime for story or campaign completion. The third quote explicitly states 105 hours spent in the game, which can be considered for total game completion. The fourth quote mentions thousands of hours across multiple games, which, while not specific to WARNO, suggests a pattern of extensive playtime.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game has a steep learning curve but becomes highly enjoyable once players get past the initial challenges, especially in multiplayer and cooperative modes with friends.
  - Stance: Fun then drops
  - Anchor: Mastering the basics and engaging in multiplayer or cooperative play.
  - Time to anchor: 2h 0m
  - Friction: Steep learning curve; Barebones matchmaking and lobby systems; Complex UI and unit selection
  - Unlock drivers: Mastering the basics in solo modes; Engaging in multiplayer or cooperative play
  - Conditions: Playing with friends; Engaging in multiplayer modes; Using deck building mechanics
- Player Archetypes:
  - Tactical Strategist (sale)
    - Motivation: Mastery of complex tactical gameplay
    - Playstyle: Precision tactics, strategic depth, and multiplayer dominance
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: veteran; tactical player
    - Reference games: Wargame; Steel Division
  - Cooperative Multiplayer Enthusiast (sale)
    - Motivation: Enjoyment of cooperative and social gameplay
    - Playstyle: Cooperative multiplayer, engaging with friends
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: co-op player; social gamer
    - Reference games: Wargame; Steel Division
  - Franchise Fan (buy)
    - Motivation: Support for the franchise and enjoyment of unique features
    - Playstyle: Campaigns, multiplayer, and supporting developers
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: franchise fan; supporter
    - Reference games: Wargame; Steel Division


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Fun and engaging gameplay (weight 0.29): The game offers a fun and immersive gameplay experience with high replayability. Players enjoy both single-player and multiplayer modes, finding the game entertaining and engaging.
- Amazing graphics and visuals (weight 0.29): The game features stunning graphics, beautiful visuals, and realistic sounds. Players appreciate the detailed graphics, impressive explosions, and overall visual quality.
- Best RTS experience (weight 0.21): The game is considered one of the best RTS games on the market, offering a unique and tactical gameplay experience. It is praised for its strategic depth and complex tactical mechanisms.
- Variety of units and divisions (weight 0.17): The game offers a wide variety of units, divisions, and strategic choices. Players appreciate the diversity in units and the unique advantages and disadvantages of different divisions.
- Intuitive tutorials and UI (weight 0.1): The game features intuitive tutorials and a user-friendly interface. Players find the controls and tutorials beginner-friendly and supportive.
- Cold War setting and factions (weight 0.09): The game captures the scale and tension of the NATO vs Warsaw Pact conflict, appealing to Cold War enthusiasts. It includes a variety of factions and nations from the Cold War era.
- Diverse and thoughtful map design (weight 0.08): The game offers a decent selection of diverse and thoughtfully designed maps. Players appreciate the variety and richness of the maps.
- Engaging multiplayer experience (weight 0.08): The game offers an exciting and enjoyable multiplayer experience. Players appreciate the multiplayer structure and find it engaging.
- Plenty of single-player content (weight 0.07): The game provides a substantial amount of single-player content, offering a good and enjoyable single-player experience.
- Variety of game modes (weight 0.07): The game offers a variety of game modes, providing diverse and engaging gameplay experiences. Players appreciate the multiple gameplay styles available.

Common complaints:
- Slow and buggy updates (weight 0.21): Players are frustrated with the slow release cycle of updates, which often introduce major bugs and crashes.
- Imbalanced divisions (weight 0.15): There are complaints about the poor balancing of divisions, with some being significantly stronger than others, leading to an unbalanced gameplay experience.
- NATO vs. Warsaw Pact imbalance (weight 0.15): Players note an imbalance between NATO and Warsaw Pact units, with opinions varying on which side is stronger.
- DLC practices and pricing (weight 0.15): Criticism is directed towards the excessive number of DLCs and their high pricing, which players feel is a form of excessive monetization.
- AI-generated content criticized (weight 0.12): Players have expressed dissatisfaction with the use of AI for generating art and voices, citing poor quality and a lack of human touch.
- Multiplayer issues (weight 0.1): Multiplayer gameplay is plagued with connection issues and gameplay problems, making it less enjoyable.
- Steep learning curve (weight 0.09): New players find the game intimidating due to its steep learning curve and high learning cost.
- AI behavior and cheating (weight 0.09): The AI in single-player mode is criticized for cheating and poor behavior, making the game frustrating.
- Poor server quality (weight 0.08): Players report poor server quality, leading to bad performance and a poor PVE experience.
- Repetitive campaigns (weight 0.08): The single-player campaigns are criticized for being repetitive and boring, with repetitive voice lines adding to the monotony.
- UI/UX problems (weight 0.06): The user interface is criticized for being cumbersome and boring, detracting from the overall user experience.
- Gameplay mechanics frustration (weight 0.05): Players express frustration with gameplay mechanics that do not work as intended, affecting the overall experience.
- Unit visibility and management (weight 0.05): Players report poor unit visibility and management, along with broken unit AI, affecting gameplay.
- Artillery balance issues (weight 0.05): Artillery is seen as either overpowered or ineffective, leading to balance issues in gameplay.
- Slow combat rhythm (weight 0.05): The combat rhythm and overall gameplay are criticized for being too slow, affecting the pace of the game.
- Time-consuming battles (weight 0.05): Battles and campaigns are criticized for being too long and time-consuming, affecting player enjoyment.

Gameplay feedback:
- RTS with realism and tactical depth (weight 0.19): The game is frequently described as a real-time strategy (RTS) or real-time tactics (RTT) game with a strong emphasis on realism and tactical depth. Players appreciate the modern combat and strategic focus.
- Multiplayer and game modes (weight 0.17): The game offers various multiplayer modes, including 10v10 matches and team games. Players enjoy the multiplayer-focused gameplay and the variety of modes available.
- Strategic and tactical gameplay (weight 0.17): The gameplay is described as strategic and tactical, with a focus on real-time tactical and strategy gameplay. Players find the gameplay enjoyable and challenging.
- Single-player and Army General content (weight 0.15): The game offers single-player modes, including Army General campaigns and operations. However, some players find the single-player experience repetitive.
- Unit variety and attributes (weight 0.15): The game features a wide variety of units with specific attributes and capabilities. Players appreciate the detailed unit characteristics and the variety of factions and units available.
- Historical accuracy and setting (weight 0.1): The game is set in the Cold War era and features historically accurate units and doctrine. Players appreciate the historical setting and the accurate weaponry.
- Asymmetric balance and factions (weight 0.1): The game features asymmetric balance between nations and factions, such as NATO and Warsaw Pact. Players discuss the balance issues and the variety of factions available.
- Micromanagement and large-scale RTS (weight 0.1): The game involves micromanagement and is described as a large-scale RTS with extensive map control. Players enjoy the detailed micromanagement and the realistic large-scale RTS experience.
- AI behavior and improvements (weight 0.09): The AI behavior is a significant aspect of the game, with players noting adaptive and improved AI. The AI's tactics and behavior are frequently mentioned.
- Modding and community support (weight 0.05): The game supports modding and has a active modding community. Players appreciate the modeling and mapping support.
- High skill-ceiling and learning curve (weight 0.05): The game has a high skill-ceiling and a steep learning curve. Players appreciate the skill-dependent gameplay and the strategic depth.
- Similar to other popular RTS games (weight 0.05): The game is often compared to other popular RTS games like Steel Division 2 and Wargame: Red Dragon. Players note the similarities in gameplay and mechanics.

Performance notes:
- Frequent crashes and freezing (weight 0.22): The game experiences frequent crashes and freezing issues, which significantly disrupt gameplay. These issues occur at various points, including startup and mid-battle.
- Performance and optimization (weight 0.17): The game runs well and has good performance on some systems, but there are also reports of stuttering, FPS drops, and poor optimization. Some players experience smooth frame rates, while others face severe performance issues.
- Server and connection problems (weight 0.17): Players report server performance issues, including instability, disconnections, and slow loading times. These problems affect the overall gaming experience and connectivity.
- Graphics performance and issues (weight 0.13): The game has stunning graphics and runs well on various settings, but there are also reports of graphical errors and optimization issues. Some players experience graphics-related crashes and black screens.
- Technical and game-breaking issues (weight 0.08): Players encounter various technical issues, including game-breaking bugs, malicious bugs, and issues from Early Access that are still present. These problems can prevent gameplay and cause significant disruptions.
- Hardware compatibility issues (weight 0.08): There are reports of hardware compatibility issues, particularly with NVIDIA hardware, causing freezing, black screens, and desync problems. Some players experience issues with the game booting on the wrong monitor.
- Specific hardware performance (weight 0.06): Some players report specific hardware performance details, such as the game running smoothly on certain high-end or low-end PCs. There are also mentions of fast PC requirements and low configuration requirements.
- Screen and display issues (weight 0.05): There are reports of screen-related issues, including black screens, screen locking, and texture reloading problems. These issues can last for several minutes and disrupt gameplay.

Recommendations:
- Ideal for strategy and RTS fans (weight 0.23): The game is highly recommended for players who enjoy strategy, real-time strategy (RTS), and tactical war gaming. It is particularly suited for those who appreciate detailed and fast-paced gameplay, as well as micromanagement and strategic planning.
- Worth buying at a discount (weight 0.1): Several reviews mention that the game is worth buying when it is on sale or at a discount. This suggests that the full price might not be justified for some players.
- Consider Broken Arrow as alternative (weight 0.09): Many players suggest considering Broken Arrow as an alternative to this game, especially if you have a weak system that cannot run Broken Arrow. Some recommend waiting for Broken Arrow instead of purchasing this game.
- Try alternative games (weight 0.07): Some reviews suggest trying alternative games like Wargame: Red Dragon, Star Wars mod, Armored Brigade II, Combat Mission Cold War, or Regiments for different experiences.
- Recommends the DLC (weight 0.06): There are recommendations for the game's DLC, suggesting that it adds significant value to the base game.
- Enhance AI and gameplay mechanics (weight 0.05): Suggestions include reworking rotor wings, enhancing AI using new open AI sources, varying tank and vehicle ranges, and adding night time operations with night vision capabilities to improve the game.
- High replayability (weight 0.04): The game offers high replayability, making it worth the time investment for fans of the genre.
- Recommended for Cold War enthusiasts (weight 0.04): The game is recommended for those interested in the Cold War era and its military atmosphere. It is particularly suited for history lovers and RTT players.
- Improve line of sight mechanics (weight 0.03): Players have noted that understanding and improving the line of sight mechanics could enhance the gameplay experience.
- Recommended for modding (weight 0.03): The game is recommended for those interested in modding, indicating a strong modding community and support.
- Recommended for playing with friends (weight 0.03): The game is particularly enjoyable when played with friends, enhancing the overall experience.
- Recommended despite learning curve (weight 0.03): Despite a steep learning curve, the game is recommended for its complexity and massiveness.
- Mandatory tool for NATO officers (weight 0.03): The game is considered a mandatory tool for NATO officers, suggesting its value in military training and strategy.
- Start with 39th Guards Motor Rifle Division (weight 0.02): New players are recommended to start with the 39th Guards Motor Rifle Division for a better initial experience.
- Suitable for all ages (weight 0.02): The game is recommended for a wide range of ages, including kids, teens, and adults.
- General mode for casual players (weight 0.02): The general mode is suitable for casual players, providing a more accessible entry point into the game.
- Buy the base game (weight 0.02): Players recommend starting with the base game before considering additional purchases like DLCs.
- Wait for patches (weight 0.02): If seeking immediate satisfaction, it might be best to wait for patches that address current issues.
- Buy for arcade experience (weight 0.02): The game is recommended for those looking for an arcade-style experience rather than a highly realistic one.
- Good purchase for casual players (weight 0.02): The game is a good purchase for those not deeply interested in balance and multiplayer aspects.
- Recommended despite development issues (weight 0.02): The game is recommended despite some issues with launch and development, indicating that the overall experience is still worthwhile.
- Next obsession for Steel Division fans (weight 0.02): The game is recommended as the next obsession for fans of Steel Division, indicating a similar level of depth and engagement.
- Get it for Single-player/CoOp (weight 0.02): The game is recommended for its single-player and cooperative modes, providing a rich experience in these formats.
- Complete the tutorials (weight 0.02): Players are advised to complete the tutorials to fully understand and enjoy the game.
- Play as the U.S. 3rd Armored battlegroup (weight 0.02): Playing as the U.S. 3rd Armored battlegroup is recommended for a versatile roster and enhanced gameplay experience.
- Stay away due to crashes (weight 0.01): Some reviews advise staying away from the game due to issues with crashes, indicating potential stability problems.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.33): Players are frustrated due to a variety of technical and gameplay issues. These include frequent crashes, game-breaking bugs, and server instability. Additionally, balance issues, lack of certain features, and difficulties in multiplayer matchmaking contribute to the frustration.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.13): Players express satisfaction with the game's enjoyable gameplay, unique units, and strategic depth. They appreciate the detailed updates, improvements over previous games, and the variety of game modes. The game's graphics, performance, and audio also receive positive feedback.
- Disappointment (weight 0.12): Disappointment stems from the game's lack of depth, excessive DLCs, and poor AI quality. Players also criticize the lack of innovation, restricted deck building, and the use of AI-generated content. The game's performance issues and lack of improvements over previous titles contribute to this sentiment.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.08): Players enjoy the game's variety of modes, tactical depth, and engaging gameplay. The fun and rewarding experience, along with the game's visuals and music, contribute to this enjoyment. The game's strategic elements and the ability to play with others enhance the overall experience.
- Excitement (weight 0.05): Excitement is driven by the game's amazing graphics, detailed unit systems, and high replayability. Players appreciate the engaging and strategic gameplay, as well as the intense and rewarding gameplay experiences. The game's unique atmosphere and immersion also contribute to this excitement.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.04): Enthusiasm is fueled by the game's features, setting, and variety. Players enjoy the gameplay mechanics, diversity, and the depth of strategies. The game's realism, educational value, and addictive gameplay contribute to this enthusiasm.
- Anger (weight 0.02): Anger is primarily caused by persistent bugs, server issues, and misleading DLC practices. Players are dissatisfied with the developer's handling of game-breaking bugs and the overall stability problems. Technical issues and crashes further exacerbate this anger.
- Frustrated (weight 0.02): Frustration arises from unbalanced gameplay, poor AI tactics, and constant crashing. Players express frustration at not being able to beat the AI on extreme difficulty and the lack of penalties for leaving games. Severe stuttering bugs and unstable servers also contribute to this frustration.
- Disappointed (weight 0.02): Disappointment is due to limited customization, downgrades from previous games, and high DLC prices. Players criticize the lack of new content, reused assets, and the poor quality of AI-generated voices. The lack of improvements and persistent issues further contribute to this sentiment.
- Appreciation (weight 0.02): Appreciation is shown for the development team's efforts, community care, and the game's attention to detail. Players appreciate the division system, graphics, and the tactical depth of the game. The game's scale, theming, and pacing are also highly regarded.
- Positive (weight 0.01): Positive sentiments are driven by the game's deep tactics, variety of units, and enjoyable multiplayer experience. Players appreciate the game's complexity, challenge, and community content. The game's depth, realism, and polish contribute to this positivity.
- Hopeful (weight 0.01): Hopefulness stems from the belief in future improvements and the anticipation of new content. Players are optimistic about the game's direction and suggest new gameplay features. The potential for future mods to improve the game also contributes to this hope.
- Joy (weight 0.01): Joy is derived from the game's fun and enjoyable experience, especially when playing with friends. Players find the game to be the best RTS with attention to detail and various strategies. The enjoyment of browsing the armory and playing General mode also contributes to this joy.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.01): Nostalgia is evoked by the game's resemblance to childhood memories and comparisons to previous games like Wargame: Red Dragon and R.U.S.E. Players feel nostalgic playing the game and appreciate its reminiscent gameplay.
- Excited (weight 0.01): Excitement is generated by the fun coop gameplay, smashing Soviet tanks, and positive comparisons to other games. Players enjoy calling in artillery and airstrikes with background music, which adds to the excitement.
- Joy (weight 0): Freude (Joy in German) comes from unique and entertaining moments in the game. Players enjoy the entertaining game modes with mods, which enhance their overall experience.
- Interest (weight 0): Interest is piqued by the game's plot, setting, and the historical and strategic context provided. Players are intrigued by the game's background and the depth of its storyline.
- Happy (weight 0): Happiness is derived from the overall positive experience with the game, despite some specific issues. Players are generally pleased with the game and wish for additional language support, which would enhance their happiness.}