Foxhole

Foxhole is a large-scale, player-driven multiplayer war game that immerses players in a persistent sandbox environment where every bullet, vehicle, and building is created and maintained by the community. The gameplay emphasizes teamwork, logistics, and strategic coordination, with players taking on varied roles from front-line combat to supply chain management. The game has a steep learning curve, making it challenging for solo or new players, but rewarding once the mechanics are understood.

Players praise the social aspect and camaraderie, with many recounting memorable cooperative experiences and a strong sense of community. However, the community can be toxic, especially towards solo players and newcomers, with reports of bullying and griefing. The game also suffers from issues like "alting"—players sabotaging their own team—which disrupts gameplay. Despite these challenges, the game is considered unique, deep, and engaging, with ongoing developer support and a dedicated player base.

Highlights

Players highly appreciate the unique logistics and supply chain mechanics, which add depth beyond typical shooters. The large-scale, persistent war environment creates epic battles and meaningful player-driven outcomes.

The game's social and cooperative gameplay is frequently praised, fostering strong bonds and teamwork. The variety of roles—from infantry to tank crew to logistics—offers diverse gameplay experiences.

Its dieselpunk aesthetic and sandbox design are also noted as refreshing and immersive, with continuous updates keeping the game dynamic.

Criticisms

Common criticisms include a toxic player community that can be unwelcoming to new or solo players, including harassment and bullying. The "alting" problem—players using alternate accounts to sabotage their own faction—seriously impacts gameplay and player retention.

The game has a steep learning curve and can feel grindy or tedious, especially in logistics roles. Some players find the combat mechanics frustrating or unbalanced, and the decay system for player-built structures is seen as overly demanding.

New player experience and tutorials are considered inadequate, making entry difficult for newcomers.