BadLads
- April 16, 2020
- CHEMICAL HEADS STUDIOS
- 10h median play time
Get on Steam"BadLads" is a 2-player shooter game set in a massively multiplayer, neo-noir city ruled by corruption and power. Create your own unique character with procedurally generated appearance and race, and participate in the game's economy by illegally printing money or crafting and collecting items. Build your own base or shack, and earn your spot in the game's real hierarchy. The game features base building, crafting, and PvP and co-op options. Join the discord for more information.
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Reviews
- The game has a lot of potential and can be fun if there are players to interact with.
- The developers are active in updating the game and the community is generally friendly.
- The gameplay can be hilarious and engaging, especially when roleplaying with friends.
- The player base is extremely low, making it difficult to enjoy the game as intended.
- The game is currently barebones with limited content and lacks essential features like a tutorial.
- Many players report technical issues and bugs, leading to a frustrating experience.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is centered around a simplistic dynamic of police versus gangsters, lacking depth and variety, which has led to concerns about long-term engagement. Players have noted the absence of essential features, such as a prison system for detaining criminals, and the current mechanics rely heavily on role-playing. While the core gameplay is functional and has begun to attract a consistent, albeit small, player base, many feel that more content is needed to enhance replayability.
“Most people roleplay effectively in this game, and the vehicle mechanics are decent.”
“Right now, the core gameplay is there, and it's starting to get a consistent base of players, however small that may be.”
“Currently, there is not enough content to keep an audience wanting to come back for more gameplay, as the gameplay can practically be summed up into these words: 'police against gangsters with money printers and guns.' Additionally, the police force does not even have a prison to send the criminals to, as their only form of detaining someone is to have the criminal willingly stand still and be cuffed in 5 seconds by the police.”
“Currently, there is not enough content to keep an audience wanting to come back for more gameplay, as the gameplay can practically be summed up into these words: 'police against gangsters with money printers and guns.' Additionally, the police force does not even have a prison to send the criminals to, as their only form of detaining someone is to have the criminal willingly stand still and be cuffed in 5 seconds by the police.”
“Currently, there is not enough content to keep an audience wanting to come back for more gameplay, as the gameplay can practically be summed up into these words: 'police against gangsters with money printers and guns.' Additionally, the police force does not even have a prison to send the criminals to, as their only form of detaining someone is to have the criminal willingly stand still and be cuffed in 5 seconds by the police.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted as a key feature, with players finding amusement in the antics of others, even when they act foolishly. The community's toxicity adds to the comedic experience, making it a source of laughter, especially when engaging with others online. Overall, the game is recommended for those seeking a fun and humorous multiplayer experience.
“A hilarious game when there are people online definitely has you laughing, well worth picking up especially given the price.”
“Even when people are being idiots, it's pretty funny.”
“It's pretty much a toxic community already; it's funny. I would recommend it to people who search for other groups on the internet before starting a server.”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, particularly in late-game scenarios where players often encounter disruptive behavior from others, leading to a frustrating experience. While there are enjoyable roles to play, the overall narrative fails to maintain interest when the player base dwindles.
“I have had tons of fun being a police officer, a gang member, and even a taxi driver. The dynamic stories that unfold in the game keep it engaging.”
“The narrative elements in the game create a unique experience that can change dramatically based on player interactions.”
“Sadly, I won't be coming back until this is a different story.”
“I have had tons of fun being a police officer, a gang member, and even a taxi driver, but when it's late and most of the usual players leave, you find yourself alone with one other person, and for some reason, his only mission is to randomly kill you.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for their poor quality, remaining unattractive even at maximum settings. Players report numerous loading issues and various graphical glitches, leading to a frustrating overall experience.
“It looks ugly, even with maxed out graphics settings.”
“Numerous problems getting the game to load, numerous graphic issues, and this is a horrible in-game experience.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its smooth performance and effective optimization, with only minor bugs reported. Players find it significantly improved over similar titles, making it a worthwhile purchase at its price point.
“Essentially, this is Garry's Mod DarkRP but 1000 times better and optimized. It is not even $15; pick it up and try it!”
“It runs smoothly with minimal bugs.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, a lack of tutorials, and inactive servers, leading to a frustrating experience.
“No tutorial, dead servers, buggy as hell.”
“No tutorial, dead servers, buggy as hell.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the game requires some level of advertising to expand its reach and attract a larger audience.
