Badlands Blade Battle

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Badlands Blade Battle is a single player casual fighting game. It was developed by Reliance Games and was released on March 15, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

"Badlands Blade Battle" is an isometric, one vs. many combat game set in the post-apocalyptic world of Badland. Collect and recruit survivors, each with their own specialized battle strategy, and upgrade their skills, weapons, and strengths. Forge alliances with other players to build the strongest team and defeat powerful bosses together.

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,916 reviews

graphics68 positive mentions

monetization19 negative mentions

Great graphics and art style that captures the essence of the TV show.
The gameplay is fun and addictive, with a unique battle system that keeps players engaged.
Improvements in free-to-play mechanics have made it easier for players to progress without spending money.

Frequent bugs and glitches, including sound issues and crashes, significantly hinder the gaming experience.
The game often requires a constant internet connection, which limits playability for users without reliable access.
Progression can be frustrating due to high costs for upgrades and low rewards, making it feel pay-to-win.

graphics
91 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
22%
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Overall, the graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their quality, art style, and animations, with many users highlighting their enjoyment of the visual elements. However, some players have expressed concerns about graphical performance issues, such as lag and the lack of customizable settings, which detracts from the experience. Despite these criticisms, the graphics are generally considered a strong point of the game, contributing to its addictive gameplay and overall appeal.
- “From graphics to the gameplay, everything is programmed for perfection.”
- “Very addictive game, the gameplay is great, the graphics are excellent, and the upgrades are awesome.”
- “The game is really good, great graphics, and the storyline I love it.”
- “Hello, why is there no option to change the graphics settings? I am pretty sure that my phone can handle high graphics for this game. The graphics on my device are not as shown in the screenshots; the shadows are just black circles around the character. Please add graphics settings in the options.”
- “Graphics do not scale well on Nexus 6P.”
- “Cons: simplistic graphics, and advancement depends on chests.”
gameplay
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
31%
6%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many praising its simplicity, fun mechanics, and engaging character variety, while others criticize slow pacing, unresponsive controls, and frustrating bugs. Players appreciate the graphics and addictive nature of the game, but some express a desire for improved combat mechanics and character progression. Overall, the gameplay is seen as enjoyable but could benefit from refinements to enhance the overall experience.
- “The gameplay is pretty simple with enough variation to not be monotonous.”
- “Very addictive game, the gameplay is great, the graphics excellent and the upgrades are awesome.”
- “Engaging and unique gameplay, responsive developers.”
- “The gameplay feels rather slow; the tutorial is frustratingly slow, and the game is not that complicated.”
- “This could be a very good game, but the controls are not very responsive to gameplay.”
- “The art is amazing, but the gameplay seems boring and not satisfactory; some casual gamers will certainly like this.”
story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
57%
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The game's story is generally well-received, with many players praising its engaging narrative and character development. However, issues such as repetitive gameplay, low mission rewards, and significant bugs—particularly related to audio and quest progression—detract from the overall experience. While some players express a desire for more quests and clearer storylines, the core concept remains a highlight for many.
- “Great excellent concept & story.”
- “Best storyline ever! #2k19 #bestcreativegame”
- “The game is really really good, great graphics, great storyline, I love it.”
- “The game crashed 11 times now and I still haven't beat Nomad, the first step in the story mode!”
- “Nice graphics, the storyline is quite confusing.”
- “I can't upgrade characters or scout because the cost is too high compared to what I earn from the story mode.”
monetization
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
90%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that disrupt gameplay, often appearing after every level or battle. While some users appreciate the game's unique features and do not feel pressured into making in-game purchases, the constant ad interruptions significantly detract from the overall experience, leading many to recommend against the game unless ad frequency is addressed.
- “I have not had to make any in-game purchases to enjoy the game, although I do wish I had extra funds to do so... I really want a legendary sunny! Two thumbs way up!”
- “Great game, very addictive and doesn't shove microtransactions in your face.”
- “I love the game a lot, good work creating this... but the ads are just too much. They keep appearing every time a level is completed or not. Please adjust the ads problem.”
- “There are too many ads; I get an ad every other battle I do, and it is a pay-to-win game. I do not recommend this game unless you like to watch 30-second ads every few minutes.”
- “The game is good, but the ads are just too much. It seems the game was created just for ads.”
stability
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, glitches, and bugs that significantly hinder gameplay. Common issues include the game freezing during events, misregistered controls, and lost rewards, leading to frustration among players. While some updates have improved stability, many still experience persistent problems that detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Only thing is every time I try to open an event chest, the game freezes and I can't get my reward.”
- “Terrible when you tap the enemy you are going to hit; it glitches and you get hit and lose the level.”
- “Freezes after 3 minutes of play every time. Alliance chat no longer loads. I love the game but bugs are killing the experience.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
Players appreciate the game's music and sound effects, noting that they enhance the overall experience. However, a significant bug causes the audio to reset to off after each mission, requiring users to manually adjust the settings repeatedly, which detracts from the enjoyment. Many reviewers express frustration over this persistent issue, hoping for a fix to improve their gaming experience.
- “The show and soundtrack tie in perfectly with the experience.”
- “Gameplay is fun and easy to get into, complemented by a great soundtrack.”
- “It'd just be better if the music and sound functioned properly.”
- “It crashes every 2 to 3 rounds and kicks me out, and the music and sound effects reset to off every time!”
- “Game is awesome, I love it, but there is a bug with the SFX and music; each time I complete the stage, I have to manually turn on the volume, which is a bit annoying.”
- “Encountered a major bug that reinstalling the game does not fix: every time after a mission, the game sound and music turn themselves off, and no matter if I turn them back on, they stay that way after another mission.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessively demanding, often feeling that it favors pay-to-win mechanics due to high costs for upgrades and low rewards for effort. Many express frustration over the need for endless gold farming and the difficulty in leveling up heroes without spending money, leading to a perception of the game as overly grindy and money-driven. While some acknowledge that progress is possible with grinding, it often feels futile and tedious.
- “The game is good, addicting, but it's built for pay-to-win players. Leveling up heroes requires endless gold farming, and one must manage to get the ridiculous amount of cards needed to level up heroes. Plus, the events require ridiculously high-rated heroes, which only makes one lose gold.”
- “The squad money is still not enough, especially with such high costs to upgrade characters. It has turned into a money-grabbing game. It's a shame, as it used to be really fun until it became even more grindy due to low squad income and overpriced upgrades.”
- “Grinding is almost futile for the coins you earn, which you then need to pay to scout chests that give you cards to level up your characters.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted as enjoyable and entertaining, with players finding the unresponsive controls amusing and the character facial graphics comically exaggerated, adding to the overall fun experience.
- “Really fun and the show is amazing; MK's controls are hilariously unresponsive though.”
- “The graphics on people's faces are hilarious, but I can still tell who they are.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is generally well-optimized, running smoothly without lag on supported devices, but users have noted the need for improved compatibility with version 6.0.1 to enhance the experience for a broader range of players.
- “The game is really cool, but it needs to support devices running 6.0.1. It runs smoothly and is fully optimized, providing great gameplay without lag. Just needs improvement in device compatibility.”
- “The optimization in this game is impressive; it runs seamlessly on my device without any lag.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is, allowing for a smooth and enjoyable experience even on lower-end devices.”