This War of Mine: Complete Edition

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  • Summary: This War Of Mine provides an experience of war seen from an entirely new angle. For the very first time you do not play as an elite soldier, rather a group of civilians trying to survive in a besieged city. During the day snipers outside stop you from leaving your refuge, so you need toThis War Of Mine provides an experience of war seen from an entirely new angle. For the very first time you do not play as an elite soldier, rather a group of civilians trying to survive in a besieged city. During the day snipers outside stop you from leaving your refuge, so you need to focus on maintaining your hideout. At night you get a chance to scavenge nearby locations for items that will help you stay alive.

    Make life-and-death decisions driven by your conscience. Try to protect everybody from your shelter or sacrifice some of them to endure the hardships. During war, there are no good or bad decisions; there is only survival. The sooner you realize that, the better.    … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. The Digital Fix
    Nov 28, 2018
    90
    If you’re looking to play for a complete experience that will not only test your survival and decision-making skills but also your compassion and moral compass, look no further than This War of Mine.
  2. 3DJuegos
    Nov 26, 2018
    90
    This War of Mine is probably one of the first modern titles capable of mixing mechanics with a strong message without breaking the ludo-narrative dissonance. A rogue-like masterpiece and one of the best indie games for Nintendo Switch.
  3. SpazioGames
    Dec 2, 2018
    85
    A good version with no real problems of one of the best indie projects in recent years.
  4. We Got This Covered
    Nov 28, 2018
    80
    Save for a few issues with controls, This War of Mine feels right at home on the Nintendo Switch.
  5. FNintendo
    Dec 13, 2018
    80
    This War of Mine puts the player at the centre of an absorbing war environment and uses its original gameplay mechanics to present a series of intense challenges that will make anyone who picks it up embed themselves with the game up to a surprising level. While there are technical issues that should be corrected, This War of Mine comes out mostly unscathed in its role as a story of war and survival.
  6. Nintendo Life
    Dec 7, 2018
    80
    This War of Mine remains an affecting survival experience on Switch and this edition is a comprehensive package. A couple of minor technical issues do little to diminish its power and, although the lack of touch controls is odd, sleep mode is a winner for squeezing in a few days as-and-when you can. Switch arguably helps make this downbeat game as accessible as possible, though there’s little point in double-dipping if you’ve tried it elsewhere. It deserves to be played in whatever form you can find it, though, and is therefore a very welcome addition to Switch’s diverse catalogue.
  7. Metro GameCentral
    Nov 28, 2018
    70
    A daring, and largely successful, attempt to show the civilian side of war, that succeeds as an interactive drama even when it occasionally fails as a game.

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  1. Zaxaroff
    Mar 11, 2020
    10
    Great game! When friends advised me to play it, I was very skeptical at first. As a result, I went through it. More than once. For differentGreat game! When friends advised me to play it, I was very skeptical at first. As a result, I went through it. More than once. For different heroes, stories. More than 100 hours have been played and anyway, the add-on comes out and I enjoy playing it)
    The atmosphere of the game is filled with fear, hopelessness and the horrors of war, but at the same time, it teaches you to fight, not to give up and to remain human in any situation. At the same time, he leaves a choice of what to do after you. In conscience, and to remain human or, for the sake of momentary benefit, and turn into a two-legged animal ...    … Expand
  2. donmopa
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    The horrors of a war from the survivors point of view. Very hardcore topic, game have a high difficulty and the need of take very hardThe horrors of a war from the survivors point of view. Very hardcore topic, game have a high difficulty and the need of take very hard decisitions in scarsity conditions. It's an excellent game, but very depresing at the same time.

    I'll give it a 9 because it doesn't take advantadge of all Switch capabilities.    … Expand

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#93 Best Switch Game of 2018
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#63 Most Shared Switch Game of 2018

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