Battle Carnival
- April 26, 2018
- Zepetto
Battle Carnival
Reviews
- The game has a fun and unique character roster that offers diverse gameplay experiences.
- Many players enjoyed the fast-paced action and casual nature of the game, making it a good option for quick gaming sessions.
- The game is free-to-play, which allows players to try it without any financial commitment.
- The game suffers from severe balance issues, with certain characters being overwhelmingly powerful compared to others.
- Many players reported technical issues, including lag, poor hit registration, and clunky gameplay mechanics.
- The game has a very limited player base, leading to long matchmaking times and unbalanced teams.
- gameplay43 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, highlighting both enjoyable mechanics and significant issues. Many players appreciate the fun, diverse mechanics and community engagement, while others criticize clunky controls, inconsistent hitboxes, and a lack of balance. Overall, the game shows potential but requires further refinement to enhance the gameplay experience.
“The mechanics were simple but still diverse, and the characters were fun.”
“Pretty immersive gameplay for being free; it satisfies the need for a basic FPS game.”
“Awesome graphics, fun style, unique gameplay.”
“There are some issues with the gameplay though.”
“The mechanics are iffy and the gameplay is just not good.”
“I understand this game is in its early stages of development, but the gameplay is so clunky that it almost hurts to play.”
- graphics19 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising their beauty and quality, especially on higher settings, while others criticize them as messy or basic. Players appreciate the ability to adjust graphics for lower-end PCs, but some find the overall visual experience lacking in detail or innovation. Overall, the consensus leans towards the graphics being solid, though not universally acclaimed.
“This game has beautiful graphics and a high number of gun skins; it's an awesome game.”
“Very fun game, great graphics, and most of all, it's free.”
“Awesome graphics, fun style, unique gameplay.”
“Graphics are messy too.”
“Increasing the graphics doesn't have much effect on my FPS on my trashtop.”
“Graphics are shit, 0 detail.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with many users noting a lack of variety and presence, as music is primarily heard during event announcements. Some players find the soundtrack repetitive and the overall sound design too quiet, which can detract from the experience during quieter moments. While some suggest enhancing the music and sound options, others recommend using external playlists to improve the auditory experience.
“The soundtrack is absent sometimes (this is the smallest issue ever, but it exists, and for a majority of people it should be irrelevant, just put on Spotify and have low volume).”
“Battle Carnival has problems like no change of music, but it's fun and is a really good hero shooter.”
“The game could use more music, share the trailer music, and improve sound because it can be really quiet and make it boring to watch or listen to in quiet moments.”
“The game isn't flawless though; it could use more customization, more music, share the trailer music, and improve sound because the game is really quiet. This can make it boring to watch or listen to in quiet moments. You only ever hear music during event announcements.”
“The soundtrack is absent sometimes. This is the smallest issue ever, but it exists, and for a majority of people, it should be irrelevant. Just put on Spotify and have low volume.”
“The voices... omg, and that repetitive music is so, so bad.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players report smooth performance and good compatibility with low-end PCs, others experience significant frame drops and clunky controls, indicating that the optimization needs improvement. Overall, many users feel that the game requires further updates to enhance its performance.
“This game is pretty good and runs smoothly.”
“Well optimized for low-end PCs.”
“Wait until it gets some more updates and better optimization.”
“The game itself has a lot of problems; the controls feel clunky as hell, the optimization is bad (I have a craptop but a more demanding game runs better than this).”
“Optimization is so bad.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in "The Culling" is highlighted by its entertaining commentator remarks during matches, which add a comedic tone to the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the game's unique events and character customization, noting that the humor enhances the overall fun and engagement of the battle royale format.
“The Culling offers fantastic gameplay and tone, with funny commentator remarks over the match events, making it a unique experience.”
“The announcer is funny, adding a layer of humor that enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“This is so funny and fun!”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game appears to be polarizing, with some players expressing confusion over the appeal of certain missions, such as the 'explosion mission' in online multiplayer modes. Overall, the narrative elements seem to be overshadowed by gameplay mechanics like ranked and training modes.
- stability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, the game demonstrates solid stability with only minor glitches that do not hinder gameplay. While it runs smoothly, some players find it somewhat lacking in excitement.
“It does have some glitches, but they don't make it unplayable.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it frustrating to progress.”
“I experienced several bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
- character development2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is generally viewed positively, with users appreciating the decent character designs, although some find them a bit "cheesy." Overall, the character design contributes to the game's appeal, alongside its user-friendly interface.
“The character design, although a bit cheesy, is good and adds to the overall experience.”
“The game features decent character designs that enhance the gameplay.”
“The UI design is nice and underrated, complementing the character development.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious due to poor class and map balance, along with unsatisfactory hit feedback. However, it is noted that players can access any character without the need for grinding or making purchases.
“Terrible balance with the classes and maps, as well as iffy hit feedback can make the game somewhat tedious to play.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game features solid design but relies heavily on advertising to attract a larger player base, indicating potential challenges in its monetization strategy.
“The game design is solid, but it feels like they rely too much on aggressive monetization strategies to attract players.”
“While the gameplay is enjoyable, the constant push for in-game purchases detracts from the overall experience.”
“It's frustrating that to fully enjoy the game, you have to spend a lot of money on microtransactions.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's high replayability due to well-designed maps and balanced characters, making each playthrough enjoyable and varied.
“The maps are well-designed, the characters feel balanced, and the game has a high replayability value.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its strong Team Fortress 2 (TF2) atmosphere, evoking a sense of nostalgia and familiarity for fans of the original title.
“There's a really heavy Team Fortress 2 atmosphere to the game.”
“The game lacks a distinct atmosphere, making it feel bland and uninviting.”
“I expected a rich, immersive environment, but instead, it feels empty and lifeless.”
“The atmosphere is inconsistent, often breaking immersion with jarring design choices.”