Babble Royale

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Babble Royale is a multiplayer tactical strategy game. It was developed by Everybody House Games and was released on December 15, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

Babble Royale is an intense multiplayer free-for-all that combines word-making skill with fast-paced tactical and strategic action. Earn money and collect loot to upgrade your abilities, outrun the deadly hot zone, and outwit or outlast all your opponents to have the Last Word!

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Audience ScoreBased on 954 reviews

gameplay21 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Innovative concept that combines Scrabble with battle royale mechanics, making for a fun and engaging experience.
Fast-paced gameplay that rewards quick thinking and strategy, keeping matches exciting and intense.
Free to play with cosmetic microtransactions, allowing players to enjoy the game without a pay-to-win model.

The game suffers from a questionable dictionary that allows many obscure and nonsensical words, leading to frustration.
Low player count results in long wait times for matches, often leading to 1v1 encounters instead of larger battles.
Lack of tutorials or clear instructions makes it difficult for new players to understand the mechanics and rules.

gameplay
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its fun and innovative mechanics, combining elements of scrabble with battle royale dynamics, resulting in an addictive experience. While many players appreciate the clean interface and solid core mechanics, some express concerns about balance issues, the impact of pay-to-win elements, and the unpredictability of the word list. Overall, the game offers a refreshing take on familiar gameplay, though it may require some adjustment and has room for improvement in certain areas.
- “Neat, innovative gameplay and solid implementation of it.”
- “The mechanics are extremely simple for anyone who has ever played Scrabble, and yet the game manages to be even deeper than that, which is a tall feat.”
- “Very addicting gameplay, simple, but with interesting strategies.”
- “Inovative gameplay, sadly it will probably get ruined by bots and tryhards.”
- “Terrible game, the mechanic is stupid; I lost because I could not place the letter how I wanted to.”
- “My only complaint is that gameplay tends to slow to a crawl sometimes when you've got not much to do.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both fun and hilarious, especially when played with friends. Many appreciate the clever wordplay and amusing design, though some non-native English speakers may find it challenging. Overall, the game is seen as a delightful blend of humor and entertainment, often perceived as a lighthearted joke.
- “Really fun and funny game to play with friends.”
- “Stressful and hilarious.”
- “As you can imagine, some of these can get pretty humorous, and the design itself is just amusing on its own.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music has received high praise, with many users highlighting the compelling soundtrack and memorable theme song, which some even consider worthy of being played at significant life events. However, there is some confusion regarding the in-game music, as players express a desire for more clarity on the tracks featured during gameplay. Overall, the main menu song stands out as a favorite among players.
- “The soundtrack is surprisingly compelling.”
- “The theme song will be played at my funeral.”
- “The main menu screen song is honestly my favorite part of the game.”
- “Can somebody please tell me what music is playing during the game?”
- “It's like house music or something.”
- “I could only find the songs that play in the menu and after you lose.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally considered decent, with some users noting a lack of special features like shadows or explosions. While not groundbreaking, they are sufficient for the gameplay experience, and the game runs well even on lower-end hardware. Overall, the graphics contribute to a fun, casual gaming experience without being a standout element.
- “Decent polish with graphics and sounds, and fun to play.”
- “Could do with a bit more graphics e.g. shadows or explosions and stuff, but it's great fun.”
- “+ my computer has a garbage graphics card and it ran well.”
- “The audio and graphics are nothing special, nor do they need to be, but it's a fun free game for what it is.”
- “Could do with a bit more graphics, e.g. shadows or explosions and stuff, but it's great fun.”
- “At the beginning, I thought it was going to be terrible, such as terrible graphics, the gameplay sucks, but it's not at all.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is mixed, with some users reporting occasional glitches and issues with word recognition, while others experience frequent freezes and server crashes. Overall, it appears to function adequately for short sessions, but significant stability problems persist, particularly given its early access status.
- “Extremely buggy, freezes and server crashes frequently.”
- “Game constantly freezes, but what else would you expect from a game in early access.”
- “Fun for a few quick plays, but there are issues with recognizing niche words and rare glitches here and there.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Despite its straightforward premise, Scrabble Battle Royale offers significant replayability due to its acceptance of various slang and abbreviations, allowing for diverse wordplay and strategies in each game. Players can continually explore new combinations and tactics, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Although it has a seemingly simple concept, Scrabble Battle Royale, there is so much replayability.”
- “Certain words like 'hud' (the part of a computer) are not accepted, but abbreviations and slang, such as 'yolo', 'lol', and 'yee' are playable.”
- “Although it has a seemingly simple concept, Scrabble Battle Royale, there is very little replayability.”
- “Certain words like 'hud' (the part of a computer) are not accepted, but abbreviations and slang such as 'yolo', 'lol', and 'yee' are playable.”
- “The lack of diverse game modes and limited word acceptance really hampers the replayability.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the need for extensive memorization of obscure words, which can lead to frustration when losing to opponents who exploit this knowledge. There is a desire for a more engaging mechanic that balances challenge with enjoyment, rather than relying on repetitive memorization.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Memorizing these words is tedious and it does not feel good to lose to them.”
- “I can see how that might lead to a meta involving tedious memorization of words nobody will ever use outside of Scrabble.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a narrative component, with users noting that there is no story present.
- “There is no story to speak of.”
- “The game lacks any meaningful narrative.”
- “The storyline is completely absent.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization system has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating that microtransactions do not provide competitive advantages, while others criticize the overall approach as detrimental to the game's quality, particularly for free-to-play users. Concerns about the game's reliance on monetization strategies raise doubts about its long-term viability and fairness.
- “Fun game, microtransactions don't give any advantage.”
- “Even once pay-to-win is removed, starting with this bad of a monetization system is not a good sign for the future of the game.”
- “Even once pay-to-win is removed, starting with this bad of a monetization system is not a good sign for the future of the game, reducing the quality of play for all free-to-play players just to make a quick buck from people who want an advantage in a skill-based game.”
- “Right now I can't recommend it; personally, I can't say anything for microtransactions, but the core of the game feels like a guess-fest until you win.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the emotional aspect of the game unexpectedly engaging, as it evokes feelings of tension and competition, particularly in moments where players must quickly spell words to avoid elimination. This element adds a layer of intensity that surpasses initial expectations of mere amusement.