Battle Tops
- October 14, 2021
- Dylan
Get on SteamBattle Tops is a game where you can design and battle your own battle tops. Or battle them against random tops. There are also lots of customizable options and arenas so you can customize every battle. You can also play with your Twitch viewers.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and nostalgic experience for fans of Beyblade, allowing for extensive customization and realistic physics.
- Multiplayer features are well-designed for social play, especially for Twitch streamers, making it enjoyable to battle with friends.
- The game has a solid foundation and potential for future updates, with many players eager to support its development.
- The user interface is clunky and navigation can be difficult, which detracts from the overall experience.
- There are performance issues, such as lag when spawning multiple tops, and some players have reported a lack of updates since late 2021.
- Gameplay mechanics need improvement, including clearer stats for parts, better control options, and the addition of sound during matches.
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be enjoyable and relatable, often highlighting its comedic elements as a refreshing aspect they've been seeking. The recurring phrase "funny tops go brr" suggests a lighthearted and whimsical tone that resonates with the audience.
“The funny part is, I've been looking for a game like this for a long time.”
“Haha, funny tops go brr”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is praised for its excellent performance, allowing for smooth gameplay even with numerous objects in action, and realistic physics that enhance the sandbox experience. However, some users feel that the impact of different stats on performance could be more pronounced, as the distinctions between various types of tops are not as significant as expected.
“The physics feel extremely good, the tops that we create are realistic, how they rotate, how they break. We are talking about a great sandbox with fantastic performance; it does not lag even with a large number of tops in action. It has a huge amount of parts, settings, and content.”
“While the stats do noticeably affect performance, I think they should impact things more. The difference between a stamina type's spin duration and an attack type's is far too similar, and likewise, attack types don't seem to move more than stamina types or move faster.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the graphics have improved over time, particularly for higher-end systems, which can now utilize enhanced settings for a more polished visual experience.
“The visuals need a significant cleanup over time, especially for higher-end systems to support better settings.”
“The graphics are underwhelming and fail to take full advantage of modern hardware capabilities.”
“The overall visual quality feels outdated and lacks the polish expected from a game released in this era.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for a dedicated story mode, suggesting that while the current battling system is well-developed, it could be enhanced by incorporating a narrative element. They believe that adding a story would significantly enrich the overall experience.
“The game lacks a compelling story, which makes the overall experience feel shallow and unengaging.”
“There is no real narrative to follow, leaving players feeling disconnected from the characters and the world.”
“The absence of a story mode is a missed opportunity, as the gameplay mechanics are solid but need a narrative to give them context.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its lack of engaging mechanics, such as launching styles, and is described as primarily consisting of watching tops collide with minimal interaction. Additionally, the fixed camera perspective hampers visibility, making it difficult for players to fully engage with the action. Overall, significant improvements are needed in both controls and gameplay dynamics.
“The controls and actual gameplay are the biggest issues that need work. There's no launching or launching styles so far (at least from my testing), and the gameplay consists of watching the tops hit each other while they mostly avoid each other, which is not far from the real thing. Additionally, moving from an unadjustable perspective makes it very hard to see.”
