Battle Forever
- June 11, 2016
- Inferno Games
Get on SteamBattle Forever is an arcade Beat 'em Up which reminds you of the good old days in the penny arcade. Fight your way from left to right and leave no face unpunched! Four characters, 13 levels, a survival mode and a ton of fun awaits you!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features retro-style graphics and a decent soundtrack that evoke nostalgia for classic arcade games.
- It offers a simple and straightforward beat 'em up experience, making it a suitable time-waster for casual players.
- Considering it was developed by a single person in a short time frame, the effort and passion put into the game are commendable.
- The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with limited enemy variety and a dull combat system.
- Controls are stiff and unresponsive, leading to a frustrating gaming experience.
- The game lacks engaging content and replayability, making it feel like a one-time playthrough without much incentive to return.
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a charming retro style that evokes classic arcade games, with artwork that improves in detail as the game progresses. While the visuals and sound effectively create an engaging atmosphere, some players feel the lack of depth in character design detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics showcase a commendable effort, though they may not be groundbreaking.
“Visually, I like the artwork and feel that it starts to get more detailed over the course of the game.”
“The graphics and sound, while not exceptional, do their job well enough.”
“Battle Forever features retro-style graphics that take the player back to the classics.”
“The artwork, along with the music, really helps the player feel like they are playing an old arcade game.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as simple, which is typical for a beat 'em up genre, but opinions vary significantly; some find it terrible, while others note improvements and better balance compared to earlier versions.
“Gameplay, on the other hand, was much improved and seemed a lot more balanced from the tech demo I originally played.”
“The gameplay, however, is simply terrible.”
“The gameplay itself is rather simple, but it is a beat 'em up, so it is supposed to be simple.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story is lighthearted and not meant to be taken seriously, which aligns with the game's overall tone. Players can complete the story mode in about an hour, but the lack of replay value and repetitive gameplay in survival mode may lead to diminished interest after the initial playthrough.
“For the record, I played through the story mode to completion with one of the characters in a little over an hour.”
“There didn’t seem to be any reason for me to go back and play through the game again after beating the story mode the first time.”
“The story is clearly a bit tongue-in-cheek, as you can't take it totally seriously.”
“For the record, I played through the story mode to completion with one of the characters in a little over an hour, then proceeded to try out the survival mode prior to reviewing this game.”
“There didn’t seem to be any reason for me to go back and play through the game again after beating the story mode the first time, and I ended up losing interest in survival mode after about 20 or so waves of the same set of enemies in the same order.”
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with some users appreciating its nostalgic arcade feel, although it can become repetitive over time. Notably, the soundtrack was not created by the developer, which some players found to be a redeeming quality amidst their criticisms of the game.
“There's basically everything wrong with this utter piece of crap of software... except for the music, and then I read in the description that it is the one thing not made by the developer.”
“Soundtrack gets old quick.”
“The artwork, along with the music, really helps the player feel like they are playing an old arcade game.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the game's replayability lacking, with many noting that it feels more suited for a single playthrough rather than multiple sessions. While enjoyable, the overall engagement does not meet expectations for repeated gameplay.
“I enjoyed playing this game and had a lot of fun with it, but sadly the engagement and replayability value for this game is not as high as I had hoped from playing the demo.”
“On the other hand, I personally feel like the game’s current state is best for a one-shot playthrough and doesn’t leave too much replayability value in my opinion.”
