ANAREA Battle Royale

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ANAREA Battle Royale is a multiplayer survival survival game. It was developed by AXC GAMES and was released on August 14, 2020. It received neutral reviews from players.

Anarea Battle Royale is the first project of the indie studio AXC Games. Anarea is a fast-paced Third Person Shooter Battle Royale game which will aim to be competitive and dynamic. The game will have training mode and several game modes as solo, duos and squads.

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49%

Audience ScoreBased on 797 reviews

gameplay24 positive mentions

stability38 negative mentions

The game has potential and can be fun if the developers continue to improve it.
It brings back nostalgic feelings reminiscent of the old H1Z1 days.
The core gameplay mechanics, such as shooting and movement, feel good and have a solid foundation.

The game is plagued with constant crashes, bugs, and poor optimization, making it nearly unplayable.
There is a lack of player base and server issues, leading to long wait times and empty lobbies.
The developers have been accused of abandoning the game, with no updates or communication for months.

gameplay
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the shooting mechanics and movement, likening it to H1Z1, while others criticize it for being clunky, laggy, and filled with bugs typical of an alpha release. Many users acknowledge the potential for improvement, especially if regular updates address the current issues, but some express frustration over the game's controls and overall experience. Overall, while there are enjoyable aspects, significant work is needed to refine the gameplay.
- “The raw shooting mechanics make hitting shots so satisfying and the best aimer prevails.”
- “The overall mechanics for the game are great and I have really enjoyed my time playing.”
- “For an alpha, the game has good movement and shooting mechanics from the start.”
- “Trash royal, I can't even. The controls are horrible, the gameplay feels clunky as hell. I know it's an alpha, but it just looks like a cash grab. I'll happily try it once it goes free-to-play or has more to offer.”
- “The gameplay is clunky and laggy as others say, so nothing surprising here considering the game is in early access.”
- “Worst battle royale I've played in a long time, not worth the money. Terrible map and gameplay, getting a refund.”
stability
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been a significant concern among players, particularly during its alpha phase, with many reporting frequent crashes, bugs, and glitches that hinder gameplay. While some users noted improvements following a major update that addressed many issues, others still experienced severe performance problems, leading to frustration and recommendations against purchasing. Overall, players acknowledge the game's potential but emphasize that it remains unstable and unpolished, typical of an alpha release.
- “It runs great for being in alpha.”
- “Game is garbage... super buggy. Even in an alpha state, the game is still trash. If you bought it, just refund it. I would not recommend buying it; it's a waste. H1Z1 is 100x better than this game. I understand it's in alpha, but damn, it's so terrible. So many games are pretty good in alpha state, but this one I don't see them turning it around and making it a top-tier battle royale.”
- “But Z1 actually looks like a great game compared to this pile of trash. Money-hungry developers didn't deliver what they promised. I'm not sure how much brain is needed to see that this game wasn't ready to be released. Everything is clunky, the game crashes, and it freezes my PC every 10 minutes. The move forward key was bound to 'Z' as a standard, which shows how much they cared about the game from the get-go.”
- “After every single round, the game either crashes or completely freezes at the loading screen, and you have to control + alt + delete and end the task manually. It's very annoying.”
graphics
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as "horrible" and reminiscent of outdated consoles like the PlayStation 2 or 3. While a few players appreciate certain artistic elements, the consensus is that the visuals are poorly executed and contribute to an overall lack of polish, with suggestions for significant updates to improve the graphical quality. Many reviewers advise against purchasing the game due to its subpar graphics and associated technical issues.
- “The art style is not ultra realistic but it’s well done.”
- “Love the graphics and love the gun skill, very reminiscent of early H1Z1.”
- “What's good about this game compared to Z1BR is the nice graphics.”
- “The graphics are especially horrible, and I am not picky at all when it comes to graphics since they sometimes have nice charm (especially in older games), but these graphics are just bad, plain and simple.”
- “Graphics are very bad; I could do way better in UE4 for lower-end GPUs (I have a 4GB GPU, which should be more than needed for low to medium settings). It looks like PlayStation 3 graphics or closer to PlayStation 2.”
- “The graphics are terrible and even then it turns your computer into a ticking time bomb.”
optimization
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing significant performance issues, including low frame rates and frequent crashes. While some users report decent optimization and frame rates, the consensus is that the game requires substantial improvements in server stability and bug fixes to reach its full potential. Many believe that a more polished release could have been achieved with additional development time.
- “Once they get past all of the crashes and bugs that come with releases like this, along with some optimization, this game will be really, really good.”
- “The optimization is pretty good, at least in terms of FPS for me.”
- “Optimization is very good.”
- “Bad optimization... disconnect from the server... 40 fps with 32GB RAM i5 6790x.”
- “In my opinion, for the same price, other games are better optimized and prepared for launch day.”
- “Servers need to be optimized better; bugs keep causing it to crash. Yes, it's alpha and yes, it's new, but I feel this should have been done prior to release. A lot of people pushed you to release it, we know, but it would have been better to wait longer for the release and have good servers than crappy servers on release.”
monetization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as a cash grab, with users expressing frustration over poor gameplay and excessive advertising. Many reviewers suggest that the developers prioritized marketing over game quality, leading to a negative perception and a reluctance to invest in the game until it becomes free-to-play or improves significantly.
- “This game was a cash grab scam, do not buy it.”
- “More money put into the advertisement of the game than the actual game itself.”
- “Total cash grab because a few streamers mentioned it recently and it got traction.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express frustration with the game's current state, indicating that its alpha release lacks sufficient playability for the price, which negatively impacts its replayability. Many feel that the game should not have been released in its current form, suggesting that a more polished experience is necessary to encourage repeated play.
- “I get alpha and wanted to be part of that process, but for $17 it needs to be a much more playable alpha.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, suggesting that it feels excessive and is compounded by the game's alpha status. There is a call for better access to the game during its development phase to avoid negative reviews stemming from the current grinding experience.
- “They should have sold it through their website and given closed alpha access; instead, they're farming bad reviews on Steam now.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its impressive atmosphere, which many believe could elevate it within the battle royale genre. Despite being in alpha, the overall ambiance and gameplay mechanics, reminiscent of H1Z1, contribute to a promising experience.
- “The game has an awesome atmosphere, and can make it really big in the battle royale games.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by a satirical and irreverent tone, with some users expressing amusement at the absurdity of its continued sales despite negative perceptions.