Battle Riders

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Battle Riders is a single player casual racing game. It was developed by OneManTeam and was released on April 26, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Battle your way to first place in this engaging combat racing game. It offers adrenaline pumping, high-octane action and a lot of fun!

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Single-Player

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62%Audience ScoreBased on 117 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

Simple and fun arcade-style combat racing with satisfying vehicle handling and controls.
Good variety of cars, weapons, and upgrades providing enjoyable progression.
Low price point makes it a worthwhile casual game for a few hours of entertainment.

Repetitive tracks and game modes leading to boredom after extended play sessions.
Lack of multiplayer and limited game modes reduce long-term replay value.
Mobile-port feel with dated graphics, awkward controls (especially menu and controller support), and lack of depth in gameplay.

gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
64%
11%
The gameplay is simple and reminiscent of classic PS1-era racing games, featuring intuitive controls and basic mechanics focused on winning races through driving or combat. While it offers smooth, accessible gameplay with good vehicle handling and solid controller support, it can feel shallow, repetitive, and somewhat dumbed down, lacking depth and variety in modes and challenges. Overall, it's a fun but basic combat racing experience suited for casual play rather than those seeking complex or AAA-quality mechanics.
- “Graphically, it mirrors how you remember PS1 games looking, and mechanically, it plays like those classic PS1 titles.”
- “My one gripe with the game is that the gameplay doesn't get all that interesting until you get past the first tier, as faster cars and more weapons add variety and strategy to races.”
- “I love combat racing games and this one is a fun and cool combat racing game with original design, nice graphics, good gameplay, and music.”
- “It still contains that 'brainless' mobile type of gameplay where everything is dumbed down for phone controls, so it just becomes a boring experience.”
- “Lackluster racing mechanics, decent weapon mechanics.”
- “All races/challenges do feel like it's the same gameplay, just with different aims but feels rewardless.”
graphics
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
55%
19%
The graphics are generally described as basic and reminiscent of PS1-era visuals, with some improvements like higher resolution and updated textures for the PC release. While often considered serviceable and decent for the game's size, they are outdated and lack diversity in environments, though some users praise the aesthetics and atmosphere. Overall, the graphics are functional but not particularly impressive or modern.
- “The graphics are impressive for the size of the download and the racing is intense. If you like these types of games, this one is very well done and you shouldn't be disappointed.”
- “I love combat racing games and this one is a fun and cool combat racing game with original design, nice graphics, good gameplay and music.”
- “The developer noted that though this is a port from iOS/Android, they have updated textures, graphics, and resolutions for the PC release.”
- “Controls are sloppy, graphics even worse.”
- “The graphics are outdated and gameplay is clunky.”
- “And while the graphics sit firmly between PS1 and PS2 era games (higher res than both, texture quality somewhere between, and a level of polish more often seen on the PS1 than the PS2), they're nothing to be excited about.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally described as decent and fitting, with some users finding it good and atmospheric, while others consider it laid-back or forgettable. Overall, the soundtrack complements the gameplay but lacks standout impact.
- “Even though this game was made by a single guy – Valentin Ciampuru, with soundtrack by Kevin MacLeod, it turned out to be a very solid product.”
- “This one is very well made, with good music, satisfying weapons and good sense of speed.”
- “Soundtrack is also fitting the game nicely and my only complaint is the lack of multiplayer (local or online).”
- “The handling is stiff, the shooting seems to do almost no damage, and the music is way too laid back for a 'death race' type game.”
- “It has decent graphics, decent physics, but horrible sound design and music.”
- “Then the soundtrack and graphics are boring at best.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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The game lacks a story entirely, with faceless racers and no narrative or meaningful progression beyond racing. Career mode and challenges feel repetitive and linear, offering little motivation or variety compared to other titles with story elements. Overall, the absence of a storyline results in a monotonous and uninspired experience.
- “Even though the sledgehammer (aka gear grinder) was pretty clunky, it gave you more motivation thanks to the story and other elements.”
- “Unfortunately, it was like 5.3 hours in before I started redoing campaign missions.”
- “All of the races basically play the exact same and there isn't really much of anything to look at or any kind of story.”
- “All racers are faceless, there's no story of any kind, and there's no real celebration after you win.”
- “This game has no story, every race plays the same, most cars handle the same, overall things are linear.”
- “That normally wouldn't be a problem, but all of the races basically play the exact same and there isn't really much of anything to look at or any kind of story.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
86%
Grinding in the game is notably time-consuming and repetitive, often requiring players to invest many hours to progress or achieve completion. While some appreciate the straightforward, loot-box-free approach, the repetitive nature of grinding and scenery can become dull and tedious over time.
- “Offering a drip feed of content, players would need to invest dozens of hours grinding currency to progress.”
- “It's just too dull and too basic to waste hours on repetitive grinding.”
- “It might sound a lot, but first 32 races happen on 3 of them and it really starts to feel somewhat grindy to go through the same road over and over again, even if it includes reversed tracks.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers decent replay value, providing a satisfactory experience for players who wish to revisit it.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is generally well-received, with graphics that have aged gracefully and an acceptable soundtrack contributing to the overall mood.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game demonstrates strong stability, with users reporting no issues, bugs, or glitches typically found in smaller titles.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization aspect allows players to easily acquire in-game currency, enabling them to purchase weapons, performance enhancements, and armor upgrades without hindrance. This facilitates a smoother and more accessible progression experience.