BATTLE CRUSH

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BATTLE CRUSH is a multiplayer casual action adventure game. It was developed by NCSOFT and was released on June 26, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

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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gameplay21 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

BATTLE CRUSH offers a fun and chaotic multiplayer experience with smooth combat mechanics and a variety of characters, making each match dynamic and strategic.
The game features vibrant graphics and a unique art style that appeals to players, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
Despite its flaws, the game has potential for growth and improvement, with regular updates and a passionate community supporting it.

The game suffers from significant server issues, including long queue times and lag, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
Many players find the monetization model to be aggressive, with characters locked behind a paywall and a cash shop that feels reminiscent of mobile games.
The lack of meaningful single-player content and the reliance on team play can lead to frustrating experiences, especially when paired with uncooperative teammates.

gameplay
77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
64%
9%
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 gameplay with potential for improvement, especially in balancing and expanding character options.
- “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 game’s mechanics are so clunky that I felt like I was controlling a drunken turtle.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
33%
13%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the vibrant visuals, charming art style, and well-designed characters, while others criticize the low-poly, cartoony aesthetic reminiscent of older games. Overall, many players find the graphics appealing and fun, contributing positively to the gameplay experience, despite some concerns about the default zoom settings and a few character designs being off-putting.
- “The graphics, animations, artwork, and character design are all gorgeous!”
- “Visually, the game is appealing with vibrant graphics and well-designed characters and environments.”
- “Battle Crush is a fantastic game that offers thrilling combat and stunning graphics.”
- “The graphics aren't great; low poly, cartoony graphics just complex enough for the Nintendo Switch to tolerate.”
- “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.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
69%
23%
The game's storyline is largely considered underwhelming, with players noting a lack of engaging narrative and a focus on grinding for character unlocks instead. While the gameplay and graphics are praised, the repetitive missions and excessive notifications detract from the overall experience, leaving players feeling disconnected from the story.
- “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.”
- “The developer gambled that other players would be an acceptable substitute for adding storytelling, level design, etc. to the game.”
- “So, about the storyline… well, don’t get too excited.”
- “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.”
monetization
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
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 the aggressive in-app purchase model that encourages spending for character access and cosmetics. While some users find the monetization acceptable for a free-to-play game, many express frustration over the grind required to unlock content and the prevalence of microtransactions. Overall, opinions vary, with some viewing the monetization as a necessary aspect for sustaining the game, while others deem it greedy and excessive.
- “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.”
character development
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
28%
27%
Character development in the game is highlighted by its visually striking character designs that blend mythology with modern aesthetics, though some players feel that more variety in gameplay styles and alternative designs could enhance the experience. While the graphics and animations are praised for their beauty, certain characters, like Hades, are critiqued for not fully embodying their intended traits, suggesting a need for redesigns to better reflect their personalities. Overall, the character designs are generally well-received, but there is a call for deeper exploration of character traits through gameplay and aesthetics.
- “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 a god. He's supposed to be an introverted individual, yet his design is too open in clothing. His skeletal motif works for the god of the underworld, but the shapes portray an individual who is mostly peaceful and keeps to himself. I would recommend redesigning him with a clean hood and small gifts on it to better portray his solitude and attitude.”
- “Ui, camera, character design... all just worse.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the intensity and style, others find it repetitive and overly cartoonish, leading to annoyance. Sound effects are generally praised for their impact, but the background music can be distracting for some users. Overall, the music experience varies significantly 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.”
- “The music is nice, and the visuals are nice.”
- “The music's so my style!”
- “Annoying music and sounds with a very cartoon-like vibe for 10-year-olds.”
- “Please, the music... for some reason is annoying. I had to mute the music because it was too much.”
- “The music is repetitive and loops constantly.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
60%
The humor in the game is described as a mix of chaotic fun and dark comedy, with many players finding the unpredictable moments and character interactions genuinely funny. While some negative reviews are seen as humorous themselves, the overall sentiment highlights the game's ability to deliver frenetic and entertaining experiences through its mechanics and character design.
- “Maybe it's the chaotic fun, the dark humor, or just our masochistic tendencies.”
- “It's got cute characters, simple and fun combat, and unpredictable hilarious moments created by jumping, 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 (which you can also unlock with in-game currency) is not much.”
- “There's so much wrong with this one it's not funny.”
- “The jokes fall flat and feel forced.”
- “I expected humor, but it was more cringeworthy than comedic.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be significant, particularly in acquiring heroes (or calixers) after initial rewards. While some argue that Battlepass levels provide enough gold to ease the grind, others feel that the necessity to either spend real money or invest considerable time in grinding detracts from the overall experience, especially with the presence of bots farming rewards.
- “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 of Legends, either with real money (Riot Points) or by grinding for the in-game currency.”
- “Already filled with bots that are farming rewards.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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; the game has replayability.”
- “The game lacks meaningful content updates, making it hard to stay engaged after the initial playthrough.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return, as side quests feel repetitive and uninspired.”
- “The limited variety in gameplay mechanics leads to a quick burnout, diminishing any potential for replayability.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
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.”