Players also have access to off-screen artillery support that include High Explosive Bombardment and Poisonous Gas.

[4] Trenches received a 3 out of 4 from Slide to Play with reviews stating that it was "an addictive trench-filled WWI strategy game that shares a few aspects with the war itself.

[5] The title received some negative criticisms at its launch due to a simplified gaming experience.

TouchArcade stated that the game can be completed by overwhelming the enemy with basic units and contained a very short campaign.

[6] Thunder Game Works publicly acknowledge this and released a substantial update to add new skirmish modes, multiplayer, and an extended campaign.