BATTLE CRUSH

56%
Game Brain Score Based on 393 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • monetization
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CLICK WISHLIST & FOLLOW! About the GameCalixers - heroes chosen by the gods - have come to conquer the arena. Join the fray where the strongest player out of 30 will be the last one standing. Leap into a new kind of battlefield filled with explosive energy. The goal of Battle Crush is to fight among up to 30 players from all around the world and become the sole survivor in the end. It is …

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  • Windows
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56%
Audience ScoreBased on 393 reviews
gameplay21 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • BATTLE CRUSH offers a fun and chaotic multiplayer experience with smooth and responsive combat mechanics.
  • The game features a diverse roster of characters and abilities, allowing for unique strategies and endless experimentation.
  • The vibrant graphics and engaging gameplay make it a visually appealing and enjoyable game for casual play.
  • The game suffers from long matchmaking times and server issues, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • Many players feel that the monetization model is aggressive, with characters locked behind a paywall and a confusing currency system.
  • Balance issues exist, particularly with ranged characters dominating melee options, making it difficult for some players to enjoy the combat.
  • gameplay79 mentions

    The gameplay of Battle Crush is characterized by smooth and responsive combat mechanics, allowing for dynamic and strategic matches, though it lacks uniqueness compared to similar isometric battle royale games. While the diverse roster of characters and abilities adds depth, some players find the mechanics overly simplistic or frustrating, particularly regarding the stamina system and the lack of a block mechanic. Overall, the game offers enjoyable and accessible gameplay, but it struggles with balance and depth, leaving room for improvement as it evolves.

    • “The combat mechanics are smooth and responsive, making every match a dynamic and strategic showdown.”
    • “The variety of characters and abilities adds depth to the gameplay, allowing for endless experimentation and unique strategies.”
    • “The gameplay is a chaotic blend of brawling, dodging, and outsmarting opponents while trying not to plummet into the abyss as the ground crumbles beneath you.”
    • “The gameplay is fine, but nothing we haven't seen before in other games as well.”
    • “Sluggish and awkward gameplay with an extremely restrictive stamina system means combat is the worst part of the game.”
    • “The gameplay and optimization are too poor.”
  • graphics23 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant visuals, detailed character designs, and charming art style, contributing to an overall appealing aesthetic. While some players appreciate the fun and creative character designs, others find the art style polarizing, with a few noting a nostalgic, pixelated quality reminiscent of the '90s. Overall, the game's graphics enhance the dynamic gameplay experience, despite some minor concerns regarding default settings and personal taste in art style.

    • “The graphics, animations, artwork, and character design are all gorgeous!”
    • “Visually, the game is appealing with vibrant graphics and well-designed characters and environments.”
    • “The art style is beautiful and fun, and most of the character designs are creative and varied.”
    • “The graphics are reminiscent of a pixelated relic from the '90s, and the gameplay?”
    • “The only downside, in my opinion, is the creepy art style of the characters, which initially deterred my friends and me from playing.”
    • “Don't be deceived by the light-hearted visuals or the fact that it is playable on mobile.”
  • monetization13 mentions

    The monetization in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the option to earn character re-colors without spending money, while others criticize it as overly aggressive and reminiscent of typical free-to-play models. Many users express frustration over the necessity to purchase characters or grind extensively, although some acknowledge that microtransactions are not forced upon players. Overall, while the monetization strategy has its defenders, it is often described as greedy and disappointing.

    • “The in-app purchases aren't all that bad either; you can get re-colors for your characters without paying money, so you don't even need to buy skins.”
    • “I wouldn't trust the negative reviews - you can absolutely buy characters for free; there is no 'mobile monetization', and the UI really doesn't give 'mobile game' vibes either.”
    • “This is a really fun game that, at the end of the day, is free to play and no one is forcing microtransactions on you. You can pay money for cosmetics and to access characters faster, and yeah, there's a battle pass, but how else do you expect them to make money to keep the game going?”
    • “Great game, terrible and greedy monetization.”
    • “Every corner you turn, there’s an in-app purchase waiting to drain your wallet.”
    • “The monetization is abysmal: you start with 1 fighter, the rest need to be purchased from the shop, cannot unlock through normal gameplay.”
  • story12 mentions

    The story in Battle Crush is generally considered weak and unengaging, with players noting that it lacks depth and fails to captivate. While the game offers dynamic gameplay and appealing graphics, the narrative feels overshadowed by repetitive grinding for character unlocks and an overwhelming number of notifications and missions. Overall, the storyline does not enhance the gaming experience significantly.

    • “Drawing parallels with other games in its genre, Battle Crush shines with its dynamic gameplay and detailed graphics, yet falls short in crafting an engaging storyline.”
    • “So, about the storyline… well, don’t get too excited.”
    • “The nonstop notifications and hundreds of notifications and 'rewards' and missions is really unnecessary and brain-numbing.”
    • “As for the character unlocking, it's not bad in terms of how long it takes with the beginner missions, but the fact that I had to go out of my way to figure out what the purple gems were for by needing to buy the soul fragments was very strange.”
  • character development11 mentions

    Character development in the game is highlighted by its visually striking character designs that blend mythology with modern aesthetics, showcasing creativity and variety. However, some players feel that the designs could better reflect the characters' personalities and backgrounds, suggesting that alternative gameplay styles and more nuanced visual representations would enhance the depth of character portrayal. Overall, while the graphics and artwork are praised, there are calls for more thoughtful design choices to align with character traits.

    • “On one hand, the character designs are pretty slick, especially if you’re into mythology with a modern twist.”
    • “The art style is beautiful and fun, and most of the character designs are creative and varied.”
    • “Character design is great though.”
    • “I think it would add a bit more variety if characters had at least one alternative gameplay style, which could be represented by an alternate weapon, stance, and/or maybe even differences in character design.”
    • “My focus is on Hades' character design; he doesn't show his loneliness as all that openness and spiky armor takes away from his unique portrayal as the god of the underworld. His design is too open in clothing, making him look more like a tyrant than the introverted individual he is supposed to be.”
    • “Ui, camera, character design... all just worse.”
  • music6 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the intensity and style, others find it repetitive, annoying, and overly cartoonish. Sound effects are generally praised for their impact, but the background music can be distracting for some users. Overall, the music seems to cater to a specific taste, leading to varied opinions among players.

    • “The sound effects are punchy enough to make you feel every hit, and the background music ramps up the intensity without being too distracting.”
    • “Music is nice, visuals are nice.”
    • “The music's so my style!”
    • “Annoying music and sounds with a very cartoon-like vibe for 10-year-olds.”
    • “The music is repetitive and loops constantly.”
    • “Please, the music... for some reason is annoying. I had to mute it because it was too much.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by chaotic fun and dark comedy, with players appreciating its frenetic energy and unpredictable moments. Many find the negative reviews amusing, often attributing them to player skill issues rather than legitimate complaints. Overall, the combination of cute characters and engaging mechanics contributes to a lighthearted and entertaining experience.

    • “Maybe it's the chaotic fun, the dark humor, or just our masochistic tendencies.”
    • “It's got cute characters, simple and fun combat, unpredictable hilarious moments made by jump, falling ground, and stamina mechanics.”
    • “These negative reviews are so funny; literally half of them are skill issues. The game is not pay-to-win; paying $30 for all characters (you can unlock them with in-game currency too) is not much.”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be significant, particularly in acquiring heroes, which requires either substantial in-game currency or real money purchases. While some feel that the battle pass helps alleviate the grind, the presence of bots farming rewards adds to the frustration. Overall, the game is seen as fast-paced and casual, but the need for grinding or spending money remains a common concern.

    • “Once you get the first few beginner mission rewards, you're grinding your soul away trying to get enough gold to buy a hero (or calixer, as they call it).”
    • “It's a cool fast-paced casual game, but my only issue is that you will need to buy the heroes just like in League, either with real money (Riot Points) or by grinding for the in-game currency.”
    • “Already filled with bots that are farming rewards.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    Players highlight the strong replayability of the game, citing multiple game modes such as battle royale, brawl, and duel as key factors. The game's accessibility combined with a competitive skill gap keeps players engaged, encouraging them to return for more matches. Overall, the potential for future updates also adds to its lasting appeal.

    • “Multiple game modes: options like battle royale, brawl, and duel add replay value.”
    • “Amazing replayability, easy to learn with a decent skill gap for competitive players.”
    • “Me and some of my friends still get on a few games; you know the game has replayability.”
    • “The game lacks meaningful content updates, making it feel stale after just a few playthroughs.”
    • “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in.”
    • “The limited variety in missions and objectives makes replaying the game feel repetitive and unexciting.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with users reporting clunky performance and issues such as skills failing to activate correctly, activating multiple times, or missing despite clear hitbox proximity. Overall, many players find the gameplay experience lacking due to these optimization problems.

    • “Clunky performance; sometimes skills don't activate properly, sometimes they activate twice, sometimes they are canceled, and sometimes they magically miss even though the enemy is clearly inside the hitbox (server issues? I don't know).”
    • “The gameplay and optimization are too poor.”
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