How to play
Mouse to set coordinates on the map. Scroll wheel to set elevation angle. Click to fire shell. Shell takes time to arrive; lead moving targets accordingly. Translucent impact-prediction marker shows where shell will land.
Game features
- Coordinate-based aim (no direct scope)
- Impact-prediction visualisation
- Twenty missions across three themed campaigns
- Static, moving, and civilian-avoidance scenarios
- Mouse-and-keyboard required
- No microtransactions
Editor review
Mortar Call is an indirect-fire shooter where you call mortar strikes by setting coordinates rather than direct aim. The format inverts the typical shooter. You do not see your target through a scope; you read map coordinates and call shells.
What works is the coordinate-aim model. The map shows target positions. You set X and Y coordinates plus elevation angle to determine impact location. Each shell takes time to arrive. Leading moving targets requires predicting where they will be when the shell lands.
Twenty missions across three themed campaigns. The first campaign uses static targets. The second adds moving targets, and the third introduces civilian-avoidance constraints.
Tested with mouse-and-keyboard. The coordinate-based aim does not benefit from gamepad or touch. The format is fundamentally a mouse-precision game.
Where the game tries hardest is the impact-prediction visualisation. Before firing, a translucent target marker shows where the shell will land based on current settings. This onboarding tool helps new players learn the coordinate system.
Where I would push back is the absence of multi-shell strategies. Real mortar work involves multiple shells in sequence for area coverage. Mortar Call limits you to one shell at a time. Multi-shell barrage modes would have added strategic depth.
Three stars. Functional indirect-fire shooter with novel coordinate-based aim. Limited by single-shell mechanic.
Spent eight years reviewing games for Spanish-language sites before his main publisher folded in 2024. Switched to English-language coverage and never looked back. Tests games on a Toshiba laptop he refuses to retire.
Frequently asked questions about Mortar Call
How do I play Mortar Call?
Mouse to set coordinates on the map. Scroll wheel to set elevation angle. Click to fire shell. Shell takes time to arrive; lead moving targets accordingly. Translucent impact-prediction marker shows where shell will land.
Is Mortar Call free to play in my browser?
Yes. Mortar Call runs free in any modern browser. No installation, no signup, no payment required. Click the play button to load the game.
Does Mortar Call work on mobile devices?
Mortar Call runs in mobile browsers on iOS and Android with touch controls. Most shooter games on AJ Arcade support both desktop and mobile, though precision-heavy titles tend to play better on desktop with a keyboard or gamepad.
Who reviewed Mortar Call on AJ Arcade?
Marcus Reyes reviewed Mortar Call. Their full editor review appears above and their other coverage is available on their author profile.
Where can I find more games like Mortar Call?
More shooter titles are available on the Shooter category page. Every game on AJ Arcade has been played and reviewed by one of our three reviewers before publication.