Battle Forever

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Battle Forever is a single player action game. It was developed by Inferno Games and was released on June 11, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

Battle 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!

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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features nice graphic art and retro-style visuals that evoke classic arcade games.
There are multiple characters to choose from and a survival mode that adds some replayability.
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 dull and lacks innovation, with a simplistic combat system and limited enemy variety.
Controls are stiff and unresponsive, leading to a frustrating gaming experience.
The game quickly becomes boring, with little incentive to replay after completing the story mode.

graphics
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The graphics are characterized by a charming retro style that evokes classic arcade games, with visually appealing artwork that becomes more detailed as the game progresses. While the graphics and sound effectively fulfill their roles, some players feel that the characters lack depth and personality. Overall, the visuals reflect a strong passion for the art form, even if they are not groundbreaking.
- “Visually, I like the artwork and feel that it starts to get more detailed over the course of the game.”
- “You can tell a lot of passion went into it, as 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.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as simple, which is typical for a beat 'em up genre, but some users find it to be poorly executed. However, there are improvements noted in balance compared to earlier versions, suggesting a potential for better engagement.
- “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.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 many find little incentive to replay it or engage with the survival mode, leading to a lack of long-term interest.
- “For the record, I played through the story mode to completion with one of the characters in a little over an hour.”
- “You don't come to this sort of game for a story, but that's fine.”
- “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.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.
- “Soundtrack gets old quick.”
- “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.”
- “The artwork, along with the music, really helps the player feel like they are playing an old arcade game.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the game's replayability lacking, with many expressing that it feels more suited for a single playthrough rather than encouraging multiple runs. While enjoyable, the overall engagement does not meet expectations for extended replay value.
- “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.”