First Impression
My old WWII game got bloated with ads, so I went hunting for a replacement. I found World War 2－FPS Shooting Games with a high rating and gave it a shot on my Galaxy A54. The download was quick, but the install screen gave me serious pause. Before I could even see the menu, it requested permission for my phone’s identity, photos/media/files, and nearby devices. For a shooting game? That felt off. I almost uninstalled it right then, but I decided to deny everything except storage (for the install) and see if it would even run. To my surprise, it booted up just fine.
What It Does Well
Once you get past the permissions scare, the core gameplay is solid fun. Last Saturday morning, I had a coffee and jumped into a Team Deathmatch on a Stalingrad map. The chaos is immediate and satisfying. I like that you can earn new guns just by playing; I grinded for the MP40 and it felt like a real reward. The graphics are decent for a free game—explosions look good, and the maps have a gritty feel. Matches are short, perfect for killing ten minutes. The controls are fully customizable, which is a must on a touchscreen, and after some tweaking, I wasn’t fighting the interface anymore.
Where It Falls Short
The connection can be a real problem. I was on a stable home Wi-Fi, and during a crucial Domination match on Wednesday night, my character suddenly teleported five feet to the left, right into enemy fire. It happens enough to be annoying. The ads are also aggressive. Yes, it’s free, but you get a video after almost every match, and they constantly dangle “double rewards” if you watch another. The worst part, for me, remains the data hunger. Even with permissions denied, the privacy policy linked in the store mentions collecting device IDs and sharing data with advertising partners. It works well, but it doesn’t feel clean.
Is It Worth the Price?
It’s free, so you’re not risking money. For pure entertainment value when you want a quick, mindless shooter, it delivers more than I expected. You can have a lot of fun without spending a cent. The “price” is your patience with ads and your unease about what it might be collecting in the background. For a casual gamer who just wants to shoot stuff, it’s a good deal. For someone like me who checks these things, that trade-off feels heavier.
Developer & Support
The developer is listed as Edkon Games GmbH. Looking at the Play Store reviews, they seem to push out updates every few weeks, mostly adding new maps or events. That’s a good sign. I haven’t had a reason to contact support myself, but skimming the reviews shows a mixed bag. Some people report bugs getting fixed, others say their complaints about hackers go unanswered. They’re active, but their priority seems to be adding new content to keep players engaged rather than deep-diving into every support ticket.
Privacy & Safety
This is my biggest hang-up. The permission request list is excessive for a simple shooter. Why does it need access to my phone’s identity? The privacy policy confirms they collect data for personalized ads. While I didn’t notice any app-breaking issues after denying permissions, it leaves a bad taste. It feels like the game is designed to be a fun funnel for data collection and ad revenue first. I keep playing with a nagging feeling that I’m the product, not the player. It’s a shame because the gameplay itself is good, but I’m always aware of the trade I’m making.
Can I customize the controls in World War 2－FPS Shooting Games?
Yes, the controls are fully customizable. You can adjust button size, layout, and sensitivity to suit your preferences, which makes a big difference on a touchscreen. After some tweaking, most players find they stop fighting the interface and can focus on the action.
How do I unlock new weapons without spending money?
You can earn new guns simply by playing the game. For example, you can grind matches to unlock weapons like the MP40, and it feels like a real reward. There are no paywalls for the core firearms, so you can unlock everything through gameplay.
Why does the game ask for permission to access my photos, media, and device identity?
The game requests those permissions during installation, but you can deny everything except storage and it will still run fine. The aggressive permissions are likely for ad tracking and analytics, as the privacy policy mentions collecting device IDs and sharing data with advertising partners.
What can I do about lag and teleporting during matches?
Connection issues like sudden teleporting are a known problem, even on stable Wi-Fi. To minimize this, try switching to a less crowded network, closing background apps, or lowering graphics settings. Unfortunately, the problem persists enough to be annoying, so it's something to keep in mind.
How does this game compare to older WWII shooters like Call of Duty Mobile?
World War 2－FPS Shooting Games offers solid core gameplay and customizable controls similar to Call of Duty Mobile, but it has more aggressive ads and a sketchier permissions request. While it's free and fun for short sessions, Call of Duty Mobile generally feels cleaner and has more reliable servers.
