I've sunk countless hours into Wargaming's titles and still enjoy the core combat. But recent balance changes and the push toward premium content have made me question how much I want to keep investing. The games are great, the direction lately leaves me genuinely undecided.
Rich, long-term gameplay
Balance and monetisation direction
Both World of Tanks and World of Warships are brilliantly made and the matches are genuinely tense. The trouble is Wargaming leans hard on premium vehicles and lootbox-style offers that can affect the experience. I'm torn, the core gameplay is excellent but the wallet pressure is real.
Excellent core gameplay
Aggressive monetisation and lootboxes
Wargaming's World of Tanks has been part of my life for years and the depth of tank progression keeps me invested. The historical detail on the vehicles is fantastic. My one gripe is that grinding credits for higher-tier tanks can feel like a slog unless you buy premium time.
Deep strategy, great historical detail
Slow grind without premium
Wargaming clearly knows how to maintain a live game. World of Tanks gets regular events, the servers are stable even during big tournaments, and the community is huge. My only minor complaint is that new-player onboarding can be overwhelming with so many systems to learn.
Stable servers, regular events
Steep learning curve for newcomers
Wargaming did a wonderful job with World of Warships, the naval combat is methodical and rewarding and the ship models are stunning. Knocking off one star because matchmaking can occasionally throw lopsided teams together. Otherwise a beautifully crafted game I keep returning to.
Stunning visuals, tactical naval combat
Occasionally lopsided matchmaking