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8.8/ 10

Verdict

Deep tactical mechanics and rich visual presentation make this a standout live-service experience.

War Thunder PC Review: Ultimate Military Aircraft, Tank & Naval Simulator
war thunder — Nexrivium Tested

Modular Armor & Damage Model

War Thunder rejects arcade HP bars. Shell penetration is calculated using real physics, armor angles, and spalling. Destroying internal modules (ammo racks, engines, crew members) determines battle outcomes.

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Air, Ground & Naval Combined Battles

Engage in realistic Arcade, Realistic, or Simulator battle modes where tanks fight on the ground while fighter jets engage in dogfights overhead and warships shell coastal positions.

PC Engine & High Resolution Graphics

Powered by Dagor Engine 6.5, War Thunder offers ray-traced reflections, realistic mud and water physics, ultra-wide monitor support, and high-framerate performance on Windows PC and Mac.

Pros

  • High-fidelity visuals & responsive PC controls
  • Deep mechanics & high endgame replayability

Cons

  • Demanding hardware requirements for max settings
Elena Rostova
Senior Live-Service Game Critic

Evaluates live-service economies, monetization fairness, long-term server retention, and core combat feel.