Reviews frequently highlight specific "archaic quirks" that make the game a challenge to play today:

: Units often struggle with navigation, and enemy AI is known for simple but brutal "zerg-like" rushes. Atmosphere & Story

Despite the mechanical hurdles, the game is praised for its personality and world-building: Retrograded - Warcraft: Orcs and Humans - NitWitty Magazine

: Modern "right-click to move/attack" functionality is missing; instead, you must select a unit and then click a specific command like "Move" or "Attack" (or use hotkeys) to perform actions.