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'{{Multiple issues| {{Copy edit|date=March 2021}}{{More citations needed|date=March 2021}} }} <!-- Note: The following pages were redirects to [[World_War_II:_TCG]] before draftification: *[[Draft:World War II: TCG]] -->{{Infobox video game | developer = FrozenShard Games | publisher = FrozenShard Games | designer = Marc Tormo | released = {{ubl|<strong>iOS</strong> March 6, 2014|<strong>Android</strong>: June 19, 2014|<strong>Steam (Win/Mac)</strong>: February 23, 2019}} | genre = [[Digital Collectible Card Game]] | modes = {{ubl|Single player campaign|Player vs Player|Historical Missions|Raids}} | programmer = Christian Gascons | image = Ww2tcg.jpg | caption = World War II: TCG Logo | platforms = {{ubl|Microsoft Windows|Mac OS|Android|iOS}} }} '''World War II: TCG''' is a [[free-to-play]] online [[Turn based|turn-based]] [[digital collectible card game]] developed and published by FrozenShard Games. The game is based on the events of [[World War II]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=AS|first=Diario|date=2014-04-06|title=World War II TCG: un original juego de cartas para el iPad|url=https://as.com/ocio/2014/04/06/juegos/1396816857_879183.html|access-date=2020-12-21|website=AS.com|language=es}}</ref> It was released on March 6, 2014 for [[iOS]], June 19, 2014 for [[Android (operating system)|Android]], and February 23, 2019<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-03-14|title=FrozenShard presenta World War II TCG para iPad|url=https://es.ign.com/world-war-ii-tcg-ipad/72180/news/frozenshard-presenta-world-war-ii-tcg-para-ipad|access-date=2020-12-22|website=IGN España|language=es-es}}</ref> for [[Steam (service)|Steam]]. It was created following a successful [[Kickstarter]] campaign. It is the first release from FrozenShard Games, which was founded on September 24, 2012<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sempere|first=Josep Maria|date=2013-07-12|title=FrozenShard anuncia World War II: TCG|url=https://www.eurogamer.es/articles/2013-07-12-frozenshard-anuncia-world-war-ii-tcg|access-date=2020-12-21|website=Eurogamer.es|language=es}}</ref> by three former [[Blizzard Entertainment]] employees.<ref>{{Cite news|date=2013-12-08|title=La II Guerra Mundial, a las cartas|url=https://www.diariovasco.com/rc/20131208/mas-actualidad/tecnologia/cartas-segunda-guerra-mundila-201312071819.html|access-date=2020-12-22|work=[[El Diario Vasco]]|language=es-ES}}</ref> == Gameplay == {{Unreferenced section |date=March 2021}} There are four major types of cards in World War II TCG: Units, Items, Orders, and Commands. Every card is based on real [[Technology_during_World_War_II|World War II technology]] (''e.g.: [[Mitsubishi A6M Zero |Japanese A6M Zero plane]], [[Tiger I| Tiger tank]]…'') The resource system is different from most card games<ref name=":0" />. The player starts with three action points that can be used to play cards from the first turn onwards. Players can use their action points to promote units and become more powerful, e.g. a card that starts as a plain infantry unit will gain more attack power, health, and abilities after being promoted. If the card is destroyed, it will return to the player's deck and may be drawn again in the following hands in its promoted state. {{Unreferenced section |date=March 2021}} == Expansions == Release dates in chronological order: * '''Sea Lords''' - Added ships and submarines. (''80+ new cards'') May 11, 2017 * '''Stronghold''' - Added structures (''60+ new cards'') May 28, 2018 * '''Outbreak''' - Crafting option. (''80+ new cards'') May 2, 2019 * '''War Machine''' - Swap cards option. (''130+ new cards'') October 14, 2019 * '''Defiance''' - Gameplay and UI rework. (''120+ new cards + leaders feature'') December 7, 2020<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-06|title=WWII TCG - World War 2: The Card Game - WW2 TCG - New Expansion: DEFIANCE AVAILABLE NOW - Steam News|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1019250/view/2913229756374724954|access-date=2020-12-21|website=store.steampowered.com|language=en}}</ref> == Reception == Joseph Luster of Warfare History Network website called the game a "fun new take on WWII Combat" and said it was "surprisingly likable". He highlighted the fact that "cards can be examined to get a better idea of which one would be appropriate for a particular play. But, the simpler battles can typically be won mainly by being aggressive and coming out strong with cards that will, ideally, overpower the ones your enemy puts on the field".<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-08-06|title=Game Features: World War II: TCG|url=https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/2015/08/06/game-features-world-war-ii-tcg/|access-date=2021-01-26|website=Warfare History Network|language=en-US}}</ref> Rob Thomas of 148Apps.com reviewed an early version of the game and stated: "While an enjoyable enough experience most of the time, ''World War II: TCG'' sports a few serious weaknesses." Thomas criticized how "random chance" sometimes results in "infuriating unfairness," along with the game's lack of "fundamental concepts" from other digital TCGs. A lengthy early game tutorial and a lack of explanations for new elements were introduced after the tutorial. The review concluded: "Free to play doesn't excuse many design mistakes that make this collectible card game feel fresh out basic training."<ref>{{Cite web|title=World War II: TCG Review {{!}} 148Apps|url=https://www.148apps.com/reviews/world-war-ii-tcg-review/|access-date=2021-01-26|website=www.148apps.com}}</ref> The game was a finalist in Gamelab 2014's "''Best debut''" section.<ref>{{Cite web|last=CD|first=Alex|date=2014-06-25|title=Arranca el Gamelab 2014|url=https://www.vidaextra.com/eventos/arranca-el-gamelab-2014|access-date=2020-12-21|website=Vidaextra|language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Los mejores estudios indie de España participarán en la Gamelab 2014|url=https://www.gameit.es/los-mejores-estudios-indie-de-espana-participaran-en-la-gamelab-2014/|access-date=2020-12-21|website=Game It – Consolas, videojuegos y hardware|language=es}}</ref> The company was selected by [[Asus]] as the winner of the "''Innovation Prize''", where the game was presented in Bilbao's [[Guggenheim Museum Bilbao|Guggenheim]] museum<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2013-11-29|title=La industria del videojuego busca a los mejores|url=https://www.elcorreo.com/videos/vizcaya/actualidad-vizcaya/2877310667001-industria-videojuego-busca-mejores.html|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=[[ElCorreo.com]]}}</ref> for the Fun&Serious Game Festival.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ASUS convirtió un proyecto de videojuegos en una realidad {{!}} Fun & Serious Game Festival|url=https://www.funandseriousgamefestival.com/asus-convirtio-proyecto-de-videojuegos-en-una-realidad/|access-date=2021-01-26|language=es-ES}}</ref> == Where to Play == World War II: TCG is available on Steam to play for free. On Steam, it has received mostly positive reviews and was released on February 23rd, 2019. ==References== {{reflist}} == External links == *[https://www.frozenshard.com/games/ww2tcg Official website] *[https://store.steampowered.com/app/1019250/WWII_TCG__World_War_2_The_Card_Game/] [[Category: World War II video games]] [[Category:Android (operating system) games]] [[Category:IOS games]] [[Category:MacOS games]] [[Category:Windows games]] [[Category:Digital collectible card games]] [[Category:Free-to-play video games]] [[Category:Indie video games]] [[Category:Video games]] [[Category:2020 video games]] [[Category:2014 video games]] [[Category:Video games with cross-platform play]] [[Category:Card battle video games]] [[Category:Card game video games]] [[Category:Video games containing loot boxes]] [[Category:Video games developed in Spain]] [[Category:Collectible card games]]'