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Review of War Thunder on Xbox Series X|S

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Nov 2020
Cover image of War Thunder on Xbox Series X/S
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Released: 17 Nov 2020
Genre: Action, Vehicular Combat, Combat Flight Simulator
Developer: Gaijin Entertainment
Publisher: Gaijin Entertainment

Introduction

Ladies and gentlemen, strategists of the digital battlefield, and aspiring pilots! It's time to strap in and take some virtual flight lessons in Gaijin Entertainment's epic free-to-play vehicular brawl, War Thunder. With more tanks, planes, and ships than your mom has shoe options, you'll find yourself knee-deep in a glorious blend of aerial acrobatics and groundshaking tank warfare. That's right, fasten your seatbelts or risk flying right off the rails!

Gameplay

War Thunder serves up global conflict on a silver platter, bringing the heat with combined arms battles that will have you soaring through the sky or rolling through mud with equal glee. The game has a little something for everyone, from arcade to realistic and simulator modes, meaning you can either take off and bust out some insane stunts or swing for the realism and set your inner pilot loose in a hostile environment where the laws of physics come to die. Players can choose from multitudes of aircraft, strong armored vehicles, and even naval vessels across multiple nations, including the U.S., Germany, and Japan. With a tech tree so deep, it could put a black hole to shame, players are free to climb their way to the top of the ranks—as long as they can avoid being shot down or out-maneuvered by flying acorns that could use a little more practice.

Graphics

The graphics in War Thunder are about as realistic as Aunt Gertrude's Thanksgiving turkey. Each vehicle is crafted with exquisite detail, ensuring you can almost smell the jet fuel, which is mighty impressive considering it’s just a digital landscape. Each explosion looks deliciously chaotic, and the environments are as stunning as a fresh Pinterest board. So yes, your Xbox may come close to overheating, but hey, it’s all in the name of war aesthetics! If eye candy and soaring clouds get your heart racing, you’re in for one heck of a treat!

Conclusion

Overall, War Thunder is like a wild family reunion mashup of vehicular battles and strategy gameplay that packs a hell of a punch. It beautifully blurs the line between simulation and arcade action, making it the perfect game for veterans and newcomers. Hours of airborne adventures and ground engagements form a skillful blend of combat that hits the sweet spot like that last slice of pizza at a party. With frequent updates and an active player base somersaulting through challenges, War Thunder is a war game that still continues to fly high. So hop into the cockpit, grab your joystick (or controller—no judgment), and prepare for glory. Just don't forget to call dibs on the coolest vehicles before your friend does!

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