Battle of Frigates
- September 21, 2017
- Vyacheslav Shilikhin
Get on Steam"Battle of Frigates" is a top-down shooter game where you control a frigate in naval battles, fighting against enemy frigates, bosses, guns, and mines. The game features various tasks, such as searching for treasure, saving victims, and defeating enemies. Collect bonuses to upgrade your ship, but beware of pursuing enemies aiming to halt your progress. If your ship is destroyed, escape in a boat and discover new possibilities .
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a variety of levels, providing some entertainment value.
- It can be enjoyable and funny, especially for those who appreciate challenging gameplay.
- The game is easy to learn, making it accessible for a wide audience.
- The controls and AI are poorly designed, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Many features, such as achievements and trading cards, do not function as advertised.
- The game feels like a low-quality asset flip, lacking originality and depth.
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's story is polarizing, with some players finding it minimal and comparable to casual games like "Candy Crush," while others appreciate it as an epic narrative featuring rescue missions and boss fights. Overall, the depth of the story seems to vary significantly among players.
“Epic story.”
“Like playing 'Candy Crush' for the story.”
“There is no story.”
“It's like playing 'Candy Crush' for the story.”
“There are also rescue missions and boss fights in the mix, but overall, there's not a lot of difference.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it initially challenging and frustrating due to unclear mechanics, while others noted that once mastered, the levels became manageable but not overly simplistic. Overall, the execution of gameplay mechanics has been criticized as lacking, despite the potential of the game's concept.
“Maybe a good idea for a game, but the gameplay is awful.”
“The mechanics took a bit to figure out, but once I got it (after failing the first level 10+ times in a row), the levels became easy, though not absolutely trivial.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with many users finding it very funny, even if they struggle with the gameplay. Overall, it is described as a good and entertaining experience, despite the difficulty level.
“It's too difficult for me; I can't even pass the first level, but it looks funny.”
“Very funny game.”
“Good and funny game.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics have been criticized for their low quality, resembling flash-level visuals, and users have noted limited customization options. Additionally, there are issues with achievements and a lack of a proper tutorial, which detracts from the overall experience.
“The graphics are reminiscent of early flash games, lacking the polish and detail expected in modern titles.”
“Options are limited to language, and some achievements don't work, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The game features looping music that becomes repetitive, further highlighting the lack of visual engagement.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received criticism for its lack of adjustable volume options, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Additionally, the repetitive looping of tracks and limited sound settings detract from the overall enjoyment, while other technical issues further diminish the game's appeal.
“No option to lower the music or sound.”
“Options are limited to language; some of the achievements don't work, it says it has cards but doesn't, there is no real tutorial, and the graphics are at a flash level with looping music.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or effort, suggesting that it may feel like a second life is needed to progress effectively.
“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.”
