Battalion Legacy

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"Battalion Legacy is a Warfare Shooter game that offers both single-player and multiplayer modes, with a focus on 5v5 infantry combat for a competitive experience. The game boasts good mechanics, pretty visuals, and integration with FACEIT for skill-based competitive matchmaking, tournaments, and rankings. However, it is also known for being very grinding, having some bugs, and offering 1v1 Showdown mode."

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59%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,890 reviews

gameplay459 positive mentions

optimization70 negative mentions

gameplay
1,244 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
55%
9%
The gameplay of Battalion 1944 is characterized by its nostalgic feel, reminiscent of classic FPS titles like Call of Duty 2 and 4, with a focus on skill-based mechanics, tight gunplay, and fast-paced action. While many players appreciate the responsive shooting mechanics and well-designed maps, they also note issues such as a steep learning curve, unbalanced gameplay, and a dwindling player base that detracts from the overall experience. Despite its potential, the game suffers from technical problems and gameplay mechanics that some find frustrating, leading to mixed reviews regarding its long-term viability.
- “Nostalgic gameplay: fans of classic FPS titles will appreciate the stripped-down, no-frills approach to combat, focusing on aim, movement, and map control.”
- “Tight gunplay mechanics: the shooting mechanics feel responsive and rewarding, offering a high skill ceiling for competitive players.”
- “The gameplay is fast-paced and intense, with a perfect balance of strategy and skill required to excel.”
- “The gameplay is boring and bland with no originality to it and the aesthetics such as sound are awful.”
- “The gameplay itself resembles a lot of the old Call of Duty 2 and Call of Duty 4 titles with its high-octane, fast-paced jumping mechanics.”
graphics
434 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
56%
13%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the stunning visuals and attention to detail, while others criticize them as outdated or mediocre, likening them to titles from a decade ago. Many players appreciate the game's aesthetic as a nostalgic nod to classic WWII shooters, but note that performance issues and optimization problems detract from the overall experience. Overall, while some find the graphics satisfactory for competitive gameplay, others feel they fall short of modern standards.
- “The graphics are stunning, and the attention to detail is impressive.”
- “This game gets a 10/10 from me, throwback from Steam's Day of Defeat, but graphics arguably even better!”
- “The graphics are perfect for this kind of lightning-fast gameplay.”
- “The graphics are complete trash even on the highest settings.”
- “For a 21st century game, the graphics are appalling; also... it's the same old FPS where you have kiddies running around 'quick scoping' you.”
- “The graphics look old and resemble games from 2010-2013.”
optimization
251 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
53%
28%
The optimization of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players reporting severe performance issues, including stuttering, high CPU usage, and unplayable frame rates even on high-end systems. While some updates have improved performance for certain users, the overall consensus is that the game remains poorly optimized, with many players experiencing crashes and long loading times. Despite occasional praise for graphics and gameplay, the persistent optimization problems significantly detract from the gaming experience.
- “A very well optimized game, balanced.”
- “The gameplay is decently fun, performance is pretty much flawless and the community so far seems wonderfully non-toxic.”
- “The new movement, visuals, optimization, and economy are great and improve the game greatly.”
- “Aside from being an empty game with no one playing it, and lacking gameplay features like progression and unlocks that were added to make it more than just mindlessly shooting people in the dirt, Battalion Legacy has tons of performance issues and audio stuttering, as well as the voice acting just being either bad or not working.”
- “I played some horrible games out there with even worse server performance, but this one takes the cake.”
- “Game has been unplayable since the Faceit update - major stuttering, 100% CPU utilization... can't recommend it.”
stability
187 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
91%
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and server issues that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players experience crashes, freezes, and problems with matchmaking, leading to an overall frustrating experience. While some acknowledge that the game has potential and hope for future improvements, the current state is deemed largely unplayable by a significant portion of the community.
- “It's very well optimized and runs great!”
- “Well for starters, the game runs great, plays great, feels great, looks great and I really enjoy it.”
- “Thanks to the mu2 update, the game runs great on my i5 2500k and 970 GTX, getting well over 144 fps.”
- “The maps are poorly designed, the hit detection is wonky, and the game is riddled with bugs and glitches.”
- “Game crashes for changing a controls setting, menus are constantly freezing, you can't even sort by ping when you click on the button it just changes the servers around with still random ping.”
- “It's a buggy mess.”
monetization
100 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
22%
75%
The monetization aspect of the game has been heavily criticized, with many users labeling it as a "cash grab" due to the presence of microtransactions and a perceived lack of value in the early access model. Players express frustration over predatory monetization schemes, including in-game purchases and advertisements, which detract from the overall experience and contribute to a sense of disappointment and abandonment by developers. While some users acknowledge that microtransactions can be acceptable if used responsibly, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game's monetization practices are exploitative and detrimental to its success.
- “Microtransactions are okay in my opinion.”
- “However, the game mechanics are very solid, the microtransactions are really fair (only for loot boxes that you can also unlock fairly rapidly by playing the game, you can sell/buy skins on the Steam market, and most of the nicer skins you can unlock by leveling up).”
- “Black Reach is a good game with microtransactions that aren't pay-to-win and the gameplay is quite smooth.”
- “Part of the reason for the game failing was predatory monetization.”
- “This game is a cash grab.”
- “But for me this appears to be a massive cash grab riding the hype train.”
story
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
71%
8%
The game's story aspect has received mixed feedback, with some players praising the engaging campaign and well-written narrative, reminiscent of classic WWII shooters. However, many criticize the absence of a single-player mode and rich storytelling elements, feeling that the focus on PvP gameplay detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while some appreciate the nostalgic elements, others express disappointment in the lack of depth and content in the story.
- “The game's campaign mode is engaging, and the storyline is well-written.”
- “Nothing like getting immersed into a good WWII story.”
- “Dope and very nice old school game, not so dope as the saga Call of Duty but very similar; the story is good, nice weapons, and nice visual effects.”
- “And so ends this sad story.”
- “There is no single player story thingy, just set your graphics to performance and be ready for old school FPS.”
- “Imagine playing a rip off worse quality Call of Duty 3 without the nostalgia effect or any storyline, just linear run and gun gameplay... yeah, no good and that's on max settings.”
music
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
65%
12%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the immersive background tracks and sound effects, while others criticize the repetitive menu music and issues with accessing the soundtrack. Many users report that the in-game music enhances the experience, but technical problems, such as crashes when adjusting volume settings, detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, while the soundtrack has its fans, it also faces significant criticism for its execution and accessibility.
- “The sound effects and background music add to the overall immersive experience.”
- “The game has a wonderful soundtrack, great graphics, and a lot of fun.”
- “Graphics/aesthetics and music: 10/10”
- “I only dislike the music, and the edgy announcer.”
- “When I hear the defeat music, I grumble to myself internally and analyze every little micro-action I took, every thought I considered, wondering how I could do better next time.”
- “However, I think that I will be turning the music off if I continue to play this game, as the repeating menu music while queuing for a game is very repetitive.”
humor
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
96%
12%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it genuinely funny due to its quirky mechanics and community interactions, while others criticize it for being unintentionally hilarious due to bugs and poor design choices. Many reviews highlight the game's comedic potential in multiplayer settings, but also point out that the humor can stem from frustration with the game's shortcomings. Overall, the humor is seen as a double-edged sword, providing entertainment for some while alienating others.
- “This game is effing hilarious.”
- “Great community and hilarious chat rooms, games great for streaming and has a good balance for both sides as far as guns, maps are great and for some reason it just does not get boring.”
- “The rifle is an insta-kill, I found it hilarious to run around, I died like 20 times until I got my first kill.”
- “Please, developers - that's not funny at all.”
- “The jokes fell flat and felt forced throughout the game.”
- “I expected humor, but it was more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
grinding
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
5%
84%
Reviews on grinding in the game are mixed; while some players appreciate the absence of grinding for unlocks, making it fair for newcomers, others find the grinding elements tedious and frustrating, particularly due to poor mechanics and balance issues. Many express that grinding can feel excessive and unfulfilling, often leading to a negative experience, especially when compounded by issues like bot farming and cheaters. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a significant detractor for those seeking a more enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “No grinding or unlocks, therefore the game is fair to all players, even newbies.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The mechanics in this game are absolutely atrocious and tedious, bringing down the fun element by a lot.”
- “So forget that game where I invested 24+ hours last week, grinding Faceit and getting frustrated by all those bugs, horribly balanced weapons, and cheaters.”
- “But after playing it for some time, it just becomes tedious due to the overpowering nature of players who know how to abuse the game.”
replayability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
21%
21%
Overall, opinions on replayability are mixed. While some players find the game offers decent replay value due to its fun maps and game modes, others criticize its lack of content and map design, leading to boredom and a limited long-term appeal. Improvements in gameplay and server stability have been noted as potential factors that could enhance replayability in the future.
- “Game has massive replay value.”
- “The maps are fun and versatile and have enough replayability for my taste.”
- “A good selection of maps to boot, decent game modes and dedicated servers offers good replay value.”
- “I see very little replayability with this game, which is why I am bored.”
- “Game is okay but lacks replayability.”
- “It does kind of remind me of COD 2 and the old COD: United Offensive, but those had a lot more replayability.”
atmosphere
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
27%
36%
The atmosphere of the game is polarizing, with some players appreciating its dark, gritty WWII setting and detailed weaponry, while others criticize it for lacking immersion and being overly bright and colorful, detracting from the intended WWII experience. Many feel that the game's atmosphere fails to capture the essence of historical warfare, leading to a disconnect for those seeking a more authentic experience. Overall, the atmosphere is seen as inconsistent, with some praising its competitive nature while others lament its departure from the traditional WWII ambiance.
- “The gameplay is fun and engaging; it's a dark, gritty WWII atmosphere, and its detailed weapons are absolutely stunning.”
- “COD 2 really wasn't about bunny hopping; it had an atmosphere and a great sense of immersion, even if you were just running around in deathmatch.”
- “Great game, bring back COD 2 in the atmosphere of the new COD WWII; servers are a bit laggy, small bugs here and there, but that's expected from an early access game.”
- “The game also lacks atmosphere and most or all of the maps are brightly-lit mid-day romps.”
- “Unless you like people that run around with weapons in all types of colors and skins (pink, purple, yellow, shark skin etc) which completely ruin the whole atmosphere (which should set in WW2), you'd honestly be better off playing WW2 games of the bigger franchises (COD or BF).”
- “Even there is no war atmosphere, c'mon guys don't release another game please shut down your company please please.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews on the emotional aspect of the game are mixed, with some players feeling hopeful due to developer engagement, while others criticize misleading promotional content and a lack of compelling gameplay that fails to evoke strong feelings. Overall, the emotional impact seems inconsistent, with some players expressing regret over their initial reactions.
- “Even the reviews are mixed at the moment, seeing the developers' responses made me feel great and promising.”
- “The map design is simple, yet wholesome.”
- “I will say I do apologize for my initially emotional response.”