Battle Chasers: Nightwar

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"Battle Chasers: Nightwar" is a Role Playing game with an intriguing story, splendid gameplay, marvelous graphics, and a spectacular soundtrack. Inspired by JRPGs, it offers a blend of strategic combat and exploration, based on the best-selling comic book series. Despite its high-quality features, the game is quite grinding, which might require patience from some players. Overall, it's a fantastic American-made JRPG experience that fans of the genre should not miss.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 865 reviews

graphics100 positive mentions

grinding22 negative mentions

Beautiful graphics and art style, reminiscent of classic JRPGs.
Engaging gameplay with a solid turn-based combat system and interesting characters.
No microtransactions or ads, providing a complete gaming experience for a one-time purchase.

Frequent performance issues, including lag and frame rate drops, especially during exploration.
Bugs related to saving and loading progress, leading to potential loss of gameplay hours.
Lack of controller support, making it less enjoyable for players who prefer using gamepads.

graphics
163 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
37%
2%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and detail, often described as console-quality visuals with a unique art style. However, many users report performance issues, including lag and frame rate drops, particularly on mid-range devices, necessitating the adjustment of graphics settings to achieve smoother gameplay. Overall, while the graphics are a standout feature, they can be demanding on hardware, leading to mixed experiences depending on the device used.
- “Beautiful graphics, no ads, not a gacha, NPCs are diverse and unique, tons of items, all of which you can actually get in-game.”
- “The graphics are amazing and the gameplay is so smooth and fun.”
- “Fantastic graphics, compelling storyline, and epic battles.”
- “Game is playable again but graphics are still messed up in battles.”
- “The graphics are terrible when you're trying to wander through dungeons and there are zero abilities to know where you are on any maps they have.”
- “I want to love this game, but it suffers from terrible overworld performance issues even at the lowest graphics settings.”
story
135 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
28%
4%
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players praising its depth, character progression, and engaging narrative that draws from comic influences. While some reviews note a lack of originality or depth in certain areas, the overall consensus highlights a captivating storyline complemented by stunning graphics and solid gameplay mechanics. However, a few players found the story to be repetitive or lacking in excitement, indicating a mixed experience for some.
- “The storyline is fantastic and the dungeons and enemies are challenging without being too frustrating.”
- “The art, music, and animations are top notch, and I am fully invested in the story now; I purchased the comic book anthology (which the game is a follow-up of) as a result of playing this game.”
- “The story and characters are memorable, and I want to see more of this world.”
- “Overall it's a good game but the replayability is pretty limited because it doesn't offer any additional storyline elements for going through the new game+ option.”
- “Game is not bad but boring, the story does not really make that much sense, and you are stuck for a seemingly very long time with the same (boring) party members.”
- “I don't know why but this didn't grip me, the characters are boring, barely any dialogue, storylines are same old, the dungeons are repetitive... very very average game, waste of money in my opinion.”
gameplay
104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
41%
5%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics, beautiful graphics, and nostalgic JRPG elements, providing a fun and rewarding experience. However, many users report issues with save mechanics, frame rate stability, and occasional bugs that detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite these drawbacks, the game is recognized for its solid combat systems and character progression, making it a worthwhile experience for RPG fans.
- “Fun gameplay, JRPG style, starring a comic book cast.”
- “The gameplay is relaxing and just what you would expect from a traditional RPG game combined with map exploration and dungeon delving.”
- “The blend of JRPG mechanics with the graphic novel visuals works well and the game world's design is fantastic.”
- “However, the save mechanics are awful.”
- “Frustrating gameplay at times.”
- “The gameplay feels very slow.”
optimization
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
56%
21%
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing significant performance issues, particularly during exploration and in the overworld. While some users report smooth gameplay during combat, others note stuttering, lag, and frame drops across various devices, even high-end ones. Several players express hope for future updates to improve optimization, indicating that the current state detracts from an otherwise enjoyable gaming experience.
- “Game runs smoothly 10/10.”
- “Performance - totally solid on mobile.”
- “Controls are nice, performance is fluid and graphics are sharp.”
- “Losing one star because the performance out of combat is execrable (Pixel 2 XL, Android 10) and there is no reason for that.”
- “I want to love this game, but it suffers from terrible overworld performance issues even at the lowest graphics settings.”
- “Great game, but woeful overworld and out-of-combat performance.”
monetization
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
39%
15%
The game is praised for its monetization model, featuring no ads or in-app purchases, which allows players to enjoy a complete experience without additional costs. Reviewers appreciate the absence of predatory monetization tactics, highlighting the game's value and the ability to progress through skill rather than payment. Overall, it is regarded as a rare gem in the mobile gaming landscape, offering a full RPG experience without the typical monetization pitfalls.
- “This game is easily worth two or three times the money it charges and not having to deal with any in-app purchases and growing characters and items simply by skill, not by payment, is wonderful.”
- “Hours upon hours of content, no ads, no predatory anti-consumeristic tactics whatsoever.”
- “Amazing RPG, no ads, no monetization.”
- “I have promised myself I'll never ever play a game that has in-app purchases, and this one definitely proves me right!”
- “Developers seem to be 100% focused on cash grab with IAPs, and I believe I've played most of the older games that you just pay for once and enjoy.”
- “Really good game, great to see a normal, decent RPG without all the in-app purchases and a million daily things to do and collect with the results being you still need to spend money.”
music
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
33%
13%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising it as one of the best soundtracks they've experienced, enhancing the overall gameplay and story. However, others find it underwhelming or repetitive, particularly during combat sequences, suggesting a need for more engaging tracks. Overall, while many appreciate the musical score, there are notable criticisms regarding its impact during key moments.
- “Great music, fun gameplay mechanics, good visuals.”
- “I have to mention the music in this game, it is one of the best game soundtracks I've ever heard!”
- “Wonderful game with an amazing soundtrack!”
- “The music is choppy during the splash screen.”
- “The music, feel, gameplay, everything just sucks.”
- “Great game but the music is so boring during fights; put in some thrilling music like Ys Seven or Riviera: The Promised Land.”
grinding
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
96%
The reviews indicate that grinding is a significant aspect of the game, often described as reminiscent of classic 90s RPGs, with many players finding it repetitive and sometimes tedious. While some appreciate the nostalgic grind and the depth it adds to character progression, others criticize it for being unbalanced and overly time-consuming, particularly when it comes to farming for specific items or materials. Overall, opinions vary, with some players enjoying the grind as part of the experience, while others feel it detracts from the gameplay.
- “Challenging but not grindy; I only did legendary dungeons, which probably saved me some grinding.”
- “The grind feels rewarding and keeps me engaged with the game.”
- “I appreciate how the grinding mechanics are balanced, making progress feel meaningful.”
- “This last one makes it grindy as hell, but maybe some like that.”
- “Gameplay is grindy, repetitive, and unbalanced.”
- “I was really enjoying this game until I noticed when I purchased a nice new upgrade for one of my characters from the collector (using special currency), no sooner had I equipped it and then left the screen, the item just vanished, which was a bit disappointing because it took me quite a lot of grinding to purchase the item.”
stability
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
62%
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes that can disrupt gameplay. While some users experience smooth performance on high-end devices, others face significant issues such as freezing, lag, and graphical glitches, particularly during specific actions or events. Overall, while the game is praised for its fun gameplay and value, its stability remains a concern for many players.
- “The game runs great and looks great.”
- “It's very smooth and runs great on my Samsung Galaxy Note 9.”
- “Runs great on my S10+.”
- “Very fun game but also very buggy.”
- “Sadly it's too buggy to play--I finally gave up 8 hours in after too many hard crashes and lost progress.”
- “The game is great but the issue is whenever the Google Play achievement pops up, the game freezes. Edit: The game froze when I beat the first boss and now it's stuck on a black screen.”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Overall, the game features impressive character design and animation, contributing to a rich storyline and depth. While many players appreciate the complexity of character development and customization options, some feel that other aspects of the game do not match the high quality of the character designs.
- “Great art and character design, animation, storyline, and storytelling are well done, and overall the game has a lot of depth.”
- “Gameplay is great, the story is interesting, and the character designs and artworks made for the game are incredible, from character models to environments.”
- “Character development is complex enough to be able to harness a few different builds per character.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game features impressive graphics and a deep battle system that enhances its replayability; however, some players feel that the lack of additional storyline elements in the new game+ option limits overall replay value. Despite this, many still find the game enjoyable enough to warrant multiple playthroughs.
- “Great graphics, a really cool battle system that has plenty of depth, which adds to the replayability.”
- “Great game with a lot of depth and replayability.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its impressive graphics and sound design, contributing to a captivating and immersive atmosphere.
- “The game is well made with nice graphics, good sound, and a beautiful atmosphere.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with users finding the story unengaging and the gameplay lacking, resulting in a failure to evoke any significant emotional response.