Battle Arena

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Battle Arena is a multiplayer action game. It was developed by ShadowWolf Games and was released on September 16, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The gameplay is fast-paced and requires good reflexes and strategic thinking.
The variety of characters and their unique abilities adds depth to the gameplay.
The game is suitable for quick gaming sessions with friends, making it a good choice for casual play.

The game lacks meaningful single-player content and relies heavily on a non-existent player base.
It features a toxic cash shop model that detracts from the overall experience.
The graphics are outdated and do not meet modern standards, making the game feel inferior compared to contemporaries.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the outdated 2D retro assets that feel more suited for browser or mobile games, especially given the advancements in technology since the mid-1990s. However, others acknowledge that the graphics were impressive for their time, with well-designed characters and gameplay that pushed the limits of the PlayStation. Overall, while the visuals may not hold up to modern standards, they were considered groundbreaking during the game's original release.
- “Graphics were really good for its time, the cast of characters was pretty good (I really had a crush on Sofia back in the day lol) and they each have their own weapons.”
- “The game features excellent graphics, excellent gameplay, and excellent moves.”
- “The character graphics are pretty good even when compared to most of the newer PSX fighters, but the backgrounds are a tad plain.”
- “On the topic of visuals, the weak-looking 2D retro assets seem like they'd be more at home in a browser game or a mobile app.”
- “3D graphics accelerators hit the mainstream of PC gaming in the mid-1990s with cards like the ATI Rage and Voodoo3D; there's no excuse for such poor 2D graphics in 2026.”
- “The graphics compared to today are very bad; however, for its time, it could have been considered revolutionary.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised, with users noting that it features unique stage themes that reflect each character's personality, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. Many consider it one of the best soundtracks in 2D fighting games, complementing the game's decent graphics and engaging gameplay.
- “The best soundtrack of 2D fighting games.”
- “The theme song within each stage is unique and reflects each character's personality.”
- “It has good graphics, good music, and you can beat the crap out of everyone!”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable.”
- “The audio quality of the music is subpar and detracts from the overall experience.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story revolves around a tournament, with each character featuring their own backstory and endgame dialogue, typical of the fighting game genre. However, some players feel that the developer relied too heavily on multiplayer interactions to compensate for a lack of depth in storytelling and level design, leading to a less engaging narrative experience compared to other titles like Virtua Fighter and Tekken.
- “Each character has its own story and endgame speech.”
- “The story behind it is a tournament, each with their own story behind why, like most fighting games.”
- “The developer gambled that other players would be an acceptable substitute for adding storytelling, level design, etc. to the game.”
- “The story behind it is a tournament (obviously), each with their own story behind why (like most fighting games). Up until that time, I had tried such arcade 3D fighting games such as Virtua Fighter and Tekken, and to say the least, I was not impressed.”
- “The story behind it is a tournament (obviously), each with their own story behind why (like most fighting games). Up until that time, I had tried such arcade 3D fighting games such as Virtua Fighter and Tekken, and to say the least, I was not impressed.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as enjoyable and engaging, with a nostalgic feel reminiscent of earlier fighting games. Players appreciate the excellent graphics and move mechanics, contributing to a fun overall experience.
- “The gameplay is really fun and engaging.”
- “The game features excellent graphics, excellent gameplay, and excellent moves.”
- “The mechanics are refreshing and provide a unique experience.”
- “The gameplay feels outdated and lacks the depth that modern fighting games require.”
- “The mechanics are clunky and make it difficult to execute combos effectively.”
- “There is a noticeable lack of balance in character abilities, leading to frustrating matches.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a poorly executed cash grab, heavily relying on mobile-style microtransactions that detract from the overall experience. Players have likened it to a low-quality version of popular titles, emphasizing the negative impact of its aggressive monetization approach.
- “This is a badly made cash grab, a PvP-centric 2D platformer shooter (think Super Smash Bros but with utter crap quality and guns).”
- “This game is infested with mobile app store-like microtransactions.”