Badminton Warrior
- November 15, 2018
- Milpitians
Get on SteamEasy to learn but hard to master, Badminton Warrior provides a classic challenge that focuses on reflexes, timing, and problem solving. Clear, drive, and smash your way through unique, sports themed levels to face the ultimate evil, the Bellighost.
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Reviews
- The game offers a unique and challenging gameplay experience by combining badminton mechanics with platforming elements.
- It has a nostalgic retro feel and draws inspiration from classic games like Mega Man, appealing to fans of the genre.
- The art style and sound effects, particularly during boss fights, enhance the overall experience despite some inconsistencies.
- The controls can feel clunky and floaty, making the gameplay frustrating at times, especially during boss fights.
- There are significant technical issues, such as the game not booting up on certain systems, which detracts from the experience.
- The game is criticized for its lack of originality, being seen as a derivative of other platformers without offering enough unique content.
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a simplistic yet charming art style, with a mix of clean, cartoonish designs for some bosses and less polished appearances for others. While the level art is minimalistic and generally appropriate for the stages, the quality varies, with some atmospheric backgrounds standing out against more mundane designs. Overall, the visuals evoke a classic arcade feel enhanced by modern graphics.
“Reminds me of the classic arcade style but with much better graphics.”
“Some of the bosses (for example, football, basketball, hunting, and Gorgus, who after the update is still the best character) clearly go for a good cartoony art style, while other bosses and enemies look less clean.”
“The art style and story are kind of simplistic, but that doesn't bother me.”
“The level art is pretty minimalistic and usually makes sense for the stage, but while the fortress stages have some really good atmospheric backgrounds, other stages are boring or don't match the art style.”
“The art style and story are kinda simplistic but that doesn't bother me.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story is described as simplistic yet unique, drawing inspiration from the Mega Man series, which some players appreciate. While the plot doesn't take itself too seriously, this lighthearted approach is seen as a positive aspect, despite the artwork being compared to amateur creations.
“A really unique game in terms of story and draws inspiration from the Mega Man series, which of course is no issue.”
“The artwork would be more at home on a twelve-year-old's DeviantArt page, and the story is just as simplistic.”
“The plot doesn't take itself too seriously, which is good considering the premise.”
“The art style and story are kind of simplistic, but that doesn't bother me.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a surprising depth of content and fighting mechanics, though it heavily borrows from another series, resulting in a simplified experience. Players appreciate the strategic element of outsmarting bosses and using their attacks against them, which adds a layer of engagement to the combat.
“There is a surprising amount of content and fighting mechanics in this game!”
“One reason that this mechanic is so great is because it feels like you are outsmarting a boss or enemy and using its own attack against it.”
“It is taking its entire gameplay elements from another series completely, and downgrades every aspect into the cliffnotes version, only to require you to accept everything as valid and excusable.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game features an 8-bit style that some players enjoy, though many find it to be largely forgettable. Overall, opinions are mixed, with a few expressing strong appreciation for the soundtrack.
“I really like the music too!”
“The music has an 8-bit style, but a lot of it is pretty forgettable.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is mixed; while some fortress stages feature impressive and fitting backgrounds, other levels suffer from minimalistic designs that can feel dull or inconsistent with the overall art style.
“The fortress stages have some really good atmospheric backgrounds that enhance the overall experience.”
“The level art is pretty minimalistic and usually aligns well with the stage design, creating a cohesive atmosphere.”
“While some stages may feel boring or mismatched in art style, the atmospheric elements in others truly stand out.”
