Badlanders

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"Badlanders" is a multiplayer shooter game with heart-pounding survival elements and phenomenal gameplay. The game boasts perfect graphics, but is unfortunately marred by excessive advertisements and numerous bugs. Players must evacuate as soon as possible in this intense and humorous battle for survival.

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,991 reviews

graphics702 positive mentions

stability100 negative mentions

The game has great graphics and smooth gameplay.
The concept of looting and escaping is unique and engaging.
The controls are intuitive and easy to understand.

Matchmaking times are excessively long, often taking 10+ minutes.
There are frequent issues with lag and server connectivity.
Players often encounter hackers, which ruins the gameplay experience.

graphics
1,104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
29%
8%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews from users. While many praise the visuals as impressive and comparable to popular titles like PUBG and Call of Duty, others report significant issues such as lag, stuttering, and low optimization, particularly on lower-end devices. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good, there is a consensus that further improvements and optimizations are needed to enhance the gaming experience.
- “The graphics are amazing, the game is challenging, and overall the game is nice to play. I highly recommend that you play this game.”
- “Love this game! The graphics are great and the experience is more realistic as the capabilities of your avatars have more of a range like crouching, laying down, and parkour!”
- “This game has wonderful graphics! It's a great game with good graphics, a little bit of work should be done with the camera angles, and this is the only game where the SMG has a lot of recoil and spread.”
- “My main complaint is the graphics and audio; setting everything up is laggy on my Mi 9T Pro. The maps are unique, but they lack depth and life. I hope it gets better!”
- “The graphics are muddy, the gameplay is laggy, not optimized, just a horrible experience.”
- “Very bad game, has a lot of potential but so far it's so goofy. More realistic aspects of it like graphics and in-game items are something I would like to see.”
gameplay
301 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
38%
12%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its mechanics, gun customization, and overall fun factor, likening it to popular titles like PUBG and Escape from Tarkov. However, issues such as long matchmaking times, bugs, glitches, and unresponsive controls have been frequently mentioned, detracting from the overall experience. While the graphics are generally well-received, players express a desire for improvements in gameplay fluidity, balance, and additional content to enhance replayability.
- “The basic gameplay loop of looting, killing, and extracting is very fun.”
- “Good mechanics, awesome gameplay, great graphics, and gunplay is on point.”
- “The gameplay is awesome! The graphics are good, and the variety of weapons and attachments is nice.”
- “The only problem for me is the gameplay which lags sometimes.”
- “Gameplay is poor and there's a lot of cutting moments during running.”
- “Very disappointed gameplay, too much low graphics and kiddish gameplay and missions.”
stability
104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
1%
96%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and disconnections that disrupt gameplay and lead to loss of progress and loot. Many players experience significant lag, unresponsive controls, and crashes, particularly during critical moments like character selection or combat. Overall, the game's performance issues detract from its potential, leaving players frustrated and dissatisfied.
- “Good game, no glitches or bugs.”
- “It is just amazing; it is better than other battle royale games like PUBG and Fortnite. It has no glitches.”
- “Really good game, best graphics, no glitches. Overall pretty good, but one request: please make it so that we don't lose our stuff after being defeated.”
- “The downsides are the game freezes a lot, you will get forcibly disconnected while in a match so the game basically robs you of your stuff, and the game is really consistent with not letting me connect to the server even if my internet is completely fine.”
- “The game freezes constantly, then kicks you out and restarts, and oh yeah, takes everything you had from you.”
- “This game is full of hackers, bugs, and glitches. I can shoot someone 100 times and they don't take damage. I have people shooting me through boxes, which I can't shoot through, and people inside rocks I can't get in. If you want to break your phone from anger, play this game.”
optimization
100 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
48%
28%
The game's optimization has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players reporting significant lag, stuttering, and performance issues across a range of devices, including high-end models. Many users express frustration over the game's inability to run smoothly even on capable hardware, indicating a need for extensive optimization and bug fixes. Overall, while the game shows potential, its current state is marred by poor optimization that detracts from the gameplay experience.
- “Overall, I like this game but there are too many issues; first, the weapon instantly stops shooting when firing at an enemy, invisible weapons when you are shooting, performance issues, the Molotov fire goes through walls and damages you, unnecessary recoil, and many more...”
- “Good game, new concept, well optimized for Android, nice graphics, good gameplay but need some improvements like high ping, glitches sometimes ground does not show and even sometimes enemies do not show on my screen, so please fix high ping issues and glitches.”
- “Amazing game plus it's highly optimized; I can play it on my 2GB RAM phone on high graphics without any lag. The concept is also unique.”
- “But unfortunately it needs a lot of work, too much lag and stuttering in movements no matter what the graphics settings are.”
- “Buggy, glitchy, unoptimized mess with extensive lag and disconnects.”
- “Terrible optimization, the inability to raise graphics higher than low, constant freezes when the character moves, not on weak hardware.”
story
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
67%
17%
The game's story aspect has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment over the lack of depth and variety in missions. While some appreciate the potential of the storyline and the graphics, they criticize the repetitive nature of the gameplay and the numerous bugs that hinder the experience. Overall, players are calling for more engaging content, such as diverse missions and a more developed narrative, to enhance the game's appeal.
- “The storyline and concept are really good, but it's just so bugged.”
- “I like the team structure and mission play, but not enough activity in the game.”
- “You guys have a unique idea... good game... you have made a survival game with mission tasks.”
- “The game kinda feels empty; sure, I prefer not playing sweaty, but I guess 10-15 players (solo's & trio's) each escape mission wouldn't be bad.”
- “It would have been much better with a story attached to the game, not just play a match, kill other players, and then repeat the same process over and over again.”
- “Game stops while reading the story at the beginning.”
monetization
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
7%
82%
The monetization aspect of the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating the absence of intrusive ads and the fact that microtransactions are limited to cosmetic items. However, some users express frustration with the presence of microtransactions and daily challenges, which can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game's monetization model is seen as a positive feature, contributing to a more enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “Pretty fun experience to be honest, there are some microtransactions but not really a big deal when it comes to gameplay.”
- “On the good side, this game has no ads and microtransactions are purely cosmetic!”
- “The best thing I found is that it's a game completely like PUBG and has no advertisements in it (which is the most important thing).”
- “It's escape from Tarkov, except worse because it's a 'free' phone game with all the annoying microtransactions, overwhelming amount of daily challenges, and this has the same exact look as PUBG Mobile, so it doesn't feel fresh either.”
- “57 pages of privacy information to tell you how this game will use your information, the servers in the Republic of China will store your information based on where you are from and what server you connect to, mixed with a variety of other sketchy information gathering techniques. It's a shame it's not about the game anymore and more about ads and collecting data.”
- “The game is decent but it makes the mistake of separating ads and firing as many mobile games do, which makes gunplay awkward.”
humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it fun and quirky, often highlighting amusing elements like character animations and gameplay scenarios. Many reviews mention the game's lightheartedness and comedic moments, making it an enjoyable experience despite some technical issues. Overall, the humor adds a significant charm to the gameplay, encouraging players to engage and share their laughter.
- “Very fun and some funny times.”
- “It's funny playing though I think if cars were added to the game it would be great.”
- “This game is very good and very funny.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, citing issues like abnormal ping, lack of level-based matchmaking, and the overwhelming presence of skilled players that make progression feel unfair. While some appreciate the grind as part of the experience, many find it excessively time-consuming and frustrating, especially when combined with unreliable game mechanics like the insurance function. Overall, the grinding is seen as a significant drawback that detracts from the game's potential.
- “Trash because of abnormal ping issues, no level-based matchmaking, and sweaty players in level 1 able to rip through level 5 equipment. It has potential, but it takes months of grinding for good equipment only to be mugged away by BS.”
- “Having professionals in my level is just like grinding us one by one on the map.”
- “Give the game overall a 4-star rating because of the balancing and how long you actually have to grind. It feels like a fast money grabber, and the insurance function doesn't work half the time, causing you to lose your items that took a lot of grinding.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
Players generally find the game to have a fun and engaging gameplay system that enhances its replayability, likening it to a mobile version of Escape from Tarkov. However, some users express concerns about performance issues, such as lag and glitches, which can detract from the overall experience and suggest that additional content, like more weapons, could further improve replayability.
- “Very fun and replayable gameplay system.”
- “Fun and entertaining gameplay, a mobile version of EFT basically, good replayability factor, familiar UI.”
- “It's an awesome game I love, but it needs more weapons in order to make the game more playable.”
- “I gave it 3 stars because it's so laggy and has some glitches that you will get stuck in some places. Please make it more playable for low-spec phones. I really love this game; that's all I have to say.”
- “It's an awesome game that I love, but the only problem is that it needs more weapons in order to make the game more replayable.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting its brilliance and quality, despite some technical issues like gyro sensitivity and gameplay mechanics. The overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with users feeling deeply engaged and appreciative of the game's design.
- “This game is very emotional and very brilliant. I would like to give it 5 stars.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Users express mixed feelings about the game's music, with some appreciating the inclusion of Telugu songs and the overall atmosphere, while others request the removal of the current lobby song in favor of an older version. There are also suggestions for enhancing the sound options, such as adding a feature to turn off certain music tracks.
- “Just please remove this lobby song and put the old one.”
- “Please remove this lobby song and replace it with the old one.”
- “Increase the footstep sound and provide an option to turn off the music in the lobby.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
Reviews indicate that while the gunplay and character design are satisfactory, reminiscent of PUBG, there is a desire for deeper character development and a more engaging story, akin to what is found in games like Battlefield. Players are looking for enhanced graphics and a richer narrative experience to complement the gameplay.
- “The character development is rich and engaging, allowing players to truly connect with their avatars.”
- “I appreciate the depth of character development; it adds layers to the gameplay experience.”
- “The evolution of characters throughout the game is impressive, making each decision feel impactful.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I was hoping for more meaningful choices in character development, but it all feels very linear.”
- “The lack of variety in character progression options really limits the overall experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is generally considered good, but players feel that the maps require improvement and suggest that loot should be made rarer to enhance the overall experience.