ARCANE RUSH: Battlegrounds
Get on Play Store"ARCANE RUSH: Battlegrounds" is a card battle game that features epic clashes and strategic gameplay. As a player, you must collect and upgrade powerful cards to build your deck and defeat opponents in battlegrounds. The game encourages strategy and skill, as you must carefully choose which cards to play and when to unleash their abilities to dominate your enemies. With stunning visuals and intense battles, "ARCANE RUSH: Battlegrounds" offers a thrilling card battle experience.
Reviews
- The game has a fun and engaging gameplay loop, combining elements of card battling and auto chess.
- It is mostly free to play, with no intrusive ads, and offers a good sense of progression.
- The artwork and character design are visually appealing, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- The game suffers from significant balance issues, especially at higher ranks, making it feel pay-to-win.
- There are numerous bugs that affect gameplay, including issues with units not dying when they should and matchmaking problems.
- Progression can be painfully slow without spending money, leading to frustration among players.
- gameplay26 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay has received a mix of praise and criticism. Many players appreciate the core mechanics, fast-paced action, and engaging design, while some express concerns about balancing issues, bugs, and a potential pay-to-win model. Despite these drawbacks, the game is generally seen as fun and enjoyable, with a strong foundation that players hope will improve with future updates.
“The core gameplay loop and design concept is great so far, I'm liking it a lot!”
“Fantastic gameplay.”
“Fun and new gameplay, love it!”
“Game mechanics need to be overhauled for better balancing.”
“Update also added a ton of new bugs that affect gameplay, like units losing permanent buffs, losing arena charges, and hero powers not working.”
“Hideously ugly looking AI art and stolen gameplay from Hearthstone.”
- monetization14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The monetization in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the absence of intrusive ads and reasonable pricing, while others criticize the progression system for becoming overly focused on monetization, leading to a feeling of being pressured to spend money. Despite the game's enjoyable gameplay and art style, concerns about pay-to-win elements and cash grab tactics have been raised, impacting overall satisfaction.
“Good gameplay hook, art style, and no ads.”
“Game is fun especially considering there are no ads.”
“The game respects your time and money with no ads and reasonable prices on purchases.”
“Two things hold it back: 1) monetization choices mean that progress slows rapidly after the beginner pass and some players have better versions of units.”
“You added ads for a premium feature that I paid for to refresh heroes and added a fee to remove ads?!”
“They changed the progression system again and made it heavily monetization focused.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their gorgeous artwork and character design, contributing to a refreshing gameplay experience. However, some users noted that the use of AI in the artwork is apparent and detracts from the overall experience. While the visuals are generally well-received, comparisons to other games like Hearthstone Battlegrounds highlight a lack of originality in some design elements.
“Pros: gorgeous artwork, fun play style, very different from what I thought I was going to see.”
“I really like the character artwork and design.”
“Great graphics and gameplay, love the characters.”
“The game is great, but the use of AI is so clear in the artwork that it takes away from the experience.”
“The art style, the mechanics, and even most of the cards are exact copies of Hearthstone Battlegrounds.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is generally enjoyable and addictive, but players frequently report significant stability issues, including freezing after wins and overall lag. Many users describe it as "buggy," which detracts from the overall experience despite the fun gameplay.
“Fun, but many times after a win the game freezes and I have to reset the game to play again.”
“Super fun strategy game, with a lot of luck involved; however, it is very, very, very buggy, and the ramping to upgrade your dealer is super expensive.”
“Quite good, but buggy and laggy as hell.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is tied to a quest system that rewards players with gold, which has been reduced in recent updates, making it more challenging to progress. Players can either grind for free content through slow-loading missions or opt for a battle pass for quicker access, though the game is not considered pay-to-win. Overall, the narrative experience is intertwined with the quest mechanics and resource management.
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is minimal, leaving players feeling disconnected from the story.”
“The pacing of the story is painfully slow, with long gaps between meaningful plot points.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that while grinding quests can unlock all content for free, the process can feel slow and more about waiting for currencies than actual grinding. The option to purchase a battle pass offers a significant advantage, but the game is not considered pay-to-win. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as somewhat tedious, with hopes for future improvements.
“Advancement can be really slow, and it's not about grinding as much as it is waiting to accumulate currencies.”
“It's kind of 'grindy,' but I would like to see what they do with it.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted to be enjoyable, particularly for new players, providing a lighthearted experience despite some gameplay frustrations. However, some users feel that the humor diminishes as they progress, overshadowed by issues like game balance and matchmaking. Overall, while the game has its comedic moments, it struggles to maintain a consistent fun factor as players advance.
“Great game, funny, good for new players to learn how to play, still have some bugs.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the character design in the game, finding it enjoyable and engaging, although the mechanics and strategies are similar to other card games. Overall, the character development contributes positively to the gaming experience.
“The character development is incredibly engaging, allowing players to form deep connections with each character as they evolve throughout the game.”
“I love how the characters grow and change based on the choices I make, making each playthrough feel unique and personal.”
“The depth of character backstories and their progression adds a rich layer to the gameplay, making me invested in their journeys.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted to be repetitive, which may detract from the overall experience, although it serves its purpose in supporting gameplay and learning mechanics.
“The art is fine, but the music is repetitive.”
“The music lacks variety and quickly becomes monotonous.”
“I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable.”
