Battle of Arrow : Survival PvP

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"Battle of Arrow: Survival PvP" is a shooter game with a good plot and fabulous graphics, but it has some bugs that need to be addressed. In this real-time PvP game, players must shoot arrows and stay alive to survive. The game mechanics are wonderful, providing an immersive and engaging experience for players. Overall, it's a unique and exciting game that offers a fresh perspective on the shooter genre, despite its occasional technical issues.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Battle of Arrow : Survival PvP screenshot

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,556 reviews

graphics200 positive mentions

stability17 negative mentions

The gameplay is really addictive and fun, with great sound effects.
The graphics are impressive and the game runs smoothly on decent devices.
It's not pay-to-win; skill is rewarded, making it enjoyable for all players.

The controls are clunky and rely heavily on the phone's gyroscope, making aiming difficult.
There are frequent connection issues, leading to unexpected losses and frustration.
Players often face unfair matchmaking, being pitted against much higher-level opponents.

graphics
249 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising the art style, smooth performance on high settings, and overall visual appeal. Players appreciate the unique cell-shaded graphics and detailed artwork, often comparing them favorably to other well-known titles. However, some users have noted occasional issues with optimization and control, suggesting that further improvements could enhance the overall experience.
- “Mind-blowing game, outstanding graphics, great experience.”
- “The artwork, graphics, and animation are amazing and although the controls are interesting, they are difficult to use.”
- “This game is awesome... everyone should play... nice graphics and amazing controls.”
- “Graphics not very good.”
- “Pls upgrade the graphics.”
- “Graphics needs improvement overall experience is good.”
gameplay
167 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
30%
3%
The gameplay is widely praised for its addictive nature, innovative mechanics, and engaging graphics, making it enjoyable for both casual and competitive players. However, several users noted issues with aiming mechanics, calibration, and connection problems that detract from the overall experience. While the game emphasizes skill over pay-to-win elements, some players expressed a desire for additional modes and improvements to enhance gameplay variety and responsiveness.
- “The gameplay is really addictive accompanied with great sound effects.”
- “The gameplay is simple and addicting; it's easy to understand but hard to master.”
- “Unique gameplay and fair matchmaking.”
- “The aiming mechanic needs a lot of work.”
- “Loved playing this game until I updated it and now gameplay freezes during battle.”
- “But the gameplay soon becomes boring; add more combat action features like dodging/guarding against arrows, terrain challenges, or another strategy to beat the opponent, because just sitting and shooting is very casual.”
story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
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14%
The reviews highlight a significant desire for a more developed story within the game, with many players expressing that the current narrative is minimal and lacks depth. While the gameplay and graphics receive praise, users suggest that adding a more engaging story mode, offline missions, and cinematic elements would greatly enhance the overall experience. Overall, the consensus is that the game is enjoyable but would benefit from a richer narrative component.
- “Great game, it needs more story than just shooting arrows, but generally fascinating like all games of its type: build and fight.”
- “The gameplay and graphics are awesome and give a real-life gladiator age feel. If you could only provide more of the story mode, it would be amazing.”
- “The controls rock, but the story could be more detailed and cinematic, giving an RPG-like feel!”
- “I adore the graphics and mechanics, but the only two complaints I can think of are: why is there no practice/offline mode or some sort of story besides 'get in better areas because you want to'? It might be a bit broken the higher you go; I'm only level 3 in the game, but I can already see how broken some of the skills are, like burn and decoy.”
- “The PvP aspect keeps it exciting, though there's not much background story to the campaign.”
- “Only downer is there are very limited single player/story elements.”
stability
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing during loading screens, character selection, and battles, often resulting in lost matches and forced app restarts. While some players enjoy the gameplay, the persistent bugs and glitches detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction. Despite some improvements noted in updates, many still find the game to be unstable and prone to crashes.
- “I either get stuck at 100% on the loading screen after the title or character select screen instantly freezes while the sound effects keep playing.”
- “Game freezes during battle loading screen giving you a loss despite being the game's fault.”
- “I like the game, it's quite fun and addicting, however, every time I go to do an arena, it glitches and logs me out of the game entirely.”
monetization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback regarding its monetization model, as it features no in-app purchases or ads, allowing players to enjoy a seamless experience. Reviewers appreciate the absence of ads and microtransactions, highlighting the game's originality and focus on gameplay rather than monetization tactics. Overall, players find it refreshing to encounter a game that prioritizes user experience without the typical financial pressures.
- “It does not require a single in-app purchase and it does not have ads either.”
- “Solid game, refreshing to see something original that doesn't try and force microtransactions.”
- “I understand the developer needs to support themselves, but there are games with monetization without creating unbalance among players.”
- “Ads are annoying.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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13%
38%
Overall, the game's optimization is mixed; while it runs smoothly on high-end devices with a good internet connection, users report issues with server performance and control sensitivity, particularly on certain devices like the Mate 10 Pro. Many players enjoy the graphics and gameplay but express a need for improvements in aiming controls and overall server stability.
- “If you have a decent internet connection and probably a mid to high-end device, this game runs smoothly even on high graphics settings.”
- “Very fun and addicting; it runs smoothly and has great graphics, not to mention the character customization.”
- “Graphics are good, but it needs optimization on aiming controls!”
- “Everything is on the screen, crowded and I can't figure out how to get back. There's lots of writing overlap; it's not optimized for the Mate 10 Pro.”
- “I want to aim better with more sensitivity optimization.”
- “The game is good, but the server is so badly optimized. It gives me Niantic feels all over again. I thought you had to make sure a game works properly before releasing it; please fix it.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some enjoy the grind for leveling up weapons and farming resources, others feel it can become tedious and ultimately pointless due to frequent updates that render progress obsolete. Despite the appealing graphics and controls, the grind can lead to frustration, especially when competing against cash players.
- “There is no point in grinding in this game because you will be outdated every month and cash players will wreck you.”
- “It can get a bit grindy after a while even with the superb graphics and controls.”
- “Would also be cool to have all types of XP weapons because you only get crossbows and no bows, which makes it kinda grindy to level up your bow.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise the awesome music and sound effects, others criticize it for being generic and intrusive, particularly during the tutorial phase. Additionally, there are reports of technical issues where the game gets stuck on a loading screen, leaving only the background music playing.
- “Awesome music and sound effects as well!”
- “I got stuck at the 'tap to select a hero' screen, and all I see is black with just the background music playing.”
- “The game won't open; it's just music playing and nothing happens. 😡😡”
- “I'm bombarded with terrible generic music that you can't disable until after the tutorial.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently highlighted as a strong point, with users finding it very funny, even amidst frustrations like login issues and pay-to-win mechanics. Overall, the comedic elements seem to enhance the gaming experience despite some negative aspects.
- “Very funny lol”
- “Very funny.”
- “Free to play and pay to win, but funny.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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While the game features impressive graphics and enjoyable gameplay, the character development has received criticism, particularly regarding the male character's design, which some players feel appears overly feminine. Overall, the feedback highlights a desire for improved character design while acknowledging the efforts of the development team.
- “So, all the programmers, graphic designers, character designers, and all the groups behind creating this game... you guys have done an amazing job, keep up the good work.”
- “Nice graphics, fun gameplay, but the character design for the male character looks too feminine.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users appreciate the emotional engagement of the game but express frustration with the control scheme, particularly the reliance on tilt rather than touch, which detracts from the overall experience.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight that the game's replayability is enhanced by the option to play offline against AI, allowing for varied experiences and strategies. This feature makes it accessible for players who prefer solo gameplay or lack a stable internet connection. Overall, the offline mode contributes positively to the game's longevity and enjoyment.
- “The game offers endless replayability with its diverse character choices and branching storylines, making each playthrough feel unique.”
- “I love how the game encourages multiple runs; every decision I make leads to different outcomes, keeping me engaged for hours.”
- “The variety of challenges and unlockable content ensures that I can always find something new to explore, even after finishing the main story.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replaying it feel like a chore rather than an adventure.”
- “Once you've completed the main storyline, there's little incentive to dive back in; the side quests feel repetitive and uninspired.”
- “The absence of varied endings or branching paths means that replaying the game offers little new content or excitement.”