Battle Girls
- July 6, 2017
- Dharker Studios
Get on Steam"Battle Girls" is a deluxe edition visual novel featuring an ecchi storyline with multiple routes and endings. Pilot a mech with a female co-pilot, romancing NPCs while enjoying high-quality visuals and an unlockable CG scene gallery. An optional adult patch offers extra content. The game includes full VN functions, Steam achievements, and multiple save slots.
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Reviews
- The art style is appealing and well-done, providing good fanservice material.
- The game features multiple routes and endings, allowing for varied gameplay and character interactions.
- Despite its short length, the game is entertaining and offers a decent story with cute characters.
- There is no adult content available in the game, and the links for patches are dead, leading to disappointment for players expecting more.
- The story is often confusing and lacks depth, with many plot points feeling clichéd and underdeveloped.
- The gameplay is minimal, with battles being more about dialogue choices than actual combat, which may not satisfy players looking for a traditional game experience.
- story46 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The story is generally perceived as interesting but often confusing, with a mix of mecha battles and romantic interactions that some players found enjoyable, while others criticized it for being short and lacking depth. Although there are multiple endings and choices that impact the narrative, many reviewers noted inconsistencies and a somewhat cliché plot that detracted from the overall experience. While the artwork and character interactions received praise, the story itself is seen as a secondary element, serving primarily as a backdrop for the game's visual and romantic aspects.
“The real story is about Takiro's interactions with the cuties in the academy.”
“Great game, interesting story, nice characters, and many endings.”
“The story is simple but serviceable, and it works.”
“The overarching story doesn't make a whole ton of sense; somehow the success of these battles will 'save the economy' for your 'poor nation' -- whatever that's supposed to mean.”
“There are some slip-ups and inconsistencies, e.g. wrong names used or the story referring to events that did not occur due to the previous choices.”
“The story is almost non-existent; the mech battles aren't really battles, just story fillers. This full game should have been chapter 1, not an entire book.”
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some praise the excellent musical score that enhances humorous and tense moments, others find it unmemorable and lacking in impact. The overall sound design includes basic volume options, but the absence of ambient sound effects detracts from immersion. Despite these criticisms, the soundtrack is generally considered fitting for the game's themes and presentation.
“Speaking of immersion, sadly there are no ambient sound effects present but the musical score is excellent with great tracks for humorous and tension-filled moments in the visual novel.”
“Soundtracks, CGs, and overall game presentation are good after factoring in appropriate background music for the futuristic action, victory and defeat, and romance themes in the story and animated sprites for each of the main characters.”
“Music is good too.”
“The music wasn't memorable at all and I didn't really feel the need to have the volume all the way up in order to listen to it.”
“Music and art are okay considering the budget.”
“The basic options for sound/music volume and text speed are present as usual.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, featuring high-resolution images and a vibrant, manga-inspired art style with varied backgrounds. While some users appreciate the quality of the artwork and character designs, others feel that the art style does not fully justify the game's price and could benefit from more animation. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the gaming experience, though opinions on their impact vary.
“There's a manga-inspired art style filled with bright, beautiful colors and varied backgrounds for the many locations that you visit around the training academy, such as the arena, the repair bay, and your dorm.”
“Art style and CGs are high quality.”
“Cute girls, nice artwork, and some unique looking mechs.”
“The art style isn't great and it doesn't match the game's price.”
“The graphics are not impressive and feel outdated.”
“The overall visual presentation lacks polish and creativity.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a blend of mech combat mechanics that require strategic decision-making during battles, alongside social elements where players can engage in romantic interactions with various characters. Overall, it combines tactical combat with relationship-building opportunities.
“There's also a bit of gameplay involved during the mech combat as you must carefully choose from a number of different actions to execute as you take on an armored opponent.”
“It's just gameplay.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as decent and occasionally funny, though somewhat minimalistic. While the writing contributes to the comedic moments, the lack of ambient sound effects may detract from the overall immersion, despite the excellent musical score enhancing both humorous and tense scenes.
“The writing is decent enough and even funny at times, albeit fairly minimalistic.”
“The musical score is excellent with great tracks for humorous and tension-filled moments in the visual novel.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be manageable and enjoyable, noting that while it may require a significant time investment, it is well-designed with engaging visuals and variety that prevent it from feeling tedious.
“It's a bit simple but well made, has lots of eye candy, variety, and it's not tedious.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The writing quality is deemed acceptable, but there is a notable lack of character development, leaving players wanting more depth and growth in the characters.
“The writing quality is acceptable, but there is not enough character development here.”
“The characters feel one-dimensional and lack meaningful growth throughout the game.”
“I was disappointed by the lack of depth in the character arcs; they didn't evolve in any significant way.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express dissatisfaction with the monetization practices, labeling them as misleading and untrustworthy, which has led to a lack of recommendations for the game.
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative and ruins the overall experience.”
“I can't believe how much they charge for basic features; it's just too greedy.”
“The constant push for in-game purchases makes it hard to enjoy the game without spending a fortune.”
