Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Any at least semi-modern processor should work fine Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Any at least semi-modern (non-integrated) graphics card should also be fine Espace disque : 15 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Yes please
Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Espace disque : 15 GB d'espace disque disponible
It Takes a War
Most players call it an emotional standout, but some voice frustration over its short length. Almost everyone who tried it felt something—good or bad—within hours.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 71 | 43 | 4 | 24 |
| Story / writing | 65 | 47 | 5 | 13 |
| Multiplayer | 22 | 15 | 6 | 1 |
| Value for money | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| Content / longevity | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| Performance | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Audio / music | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Graphics / art | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Stability / bugs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Interface / UX | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 48 min on median; those who dislike it: 48 min.
🪤 97 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Nov 06, 2025 · All-time low: €4.41 (Apr 27, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 10 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 52,3 % of players.
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Strengths
- The narrative drives the experience home: 47 positive mentions out of 65
- Multiplayer moments shine brighter than single-player: 15 positive mentions out of 22
- Sound design earns universal praise: 6 positive mentions out of 6
Weaknesses
- Performance hiccups stand out like a sore thumb: 6 negative mentions out of 6
- Price draws fire more than praise: 8 negative mentions out of 12
- Bugs frustrate with no silver lining: 3 negative mentions out of 3
Who is it for?
Fans of story-rich action adventures with tight co-op will find their match here. Those needing long campaigns or flawless framerates should look elsewhere.
Is It Takes a War worth it?
Yes, for the vast majority of players. 92% of 882 Steam reviews are positive (player score: 91/100). Fans of story-rich action adventures with tight co-op will find their match here.
Verdict
It Takes a War delivers a memorable, emotional ride, but its 91% positive post-release score comes with asterisks: a condensed runtime and technical stumbles. A must-try for cooperative players, but not a marathon.
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