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BattleCore Arena

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63%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
monetization, optimization
63% User Score Based on 216 reviews

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BattleCore Arena is a single player and multiplayer shooter game. It was developed by Ubisoft Bordeaux and was released on April 25, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

BattleCore Arena is a fast-paced multiplayer game combining shooting, platforming, and physics-based gameplay. Players team up in intense 3v3 matches to outmaneuver and eject opponents using dashes, jumps, and unique abilities. With two distinct modes—team deathmatch and a ball-capturing challenge—strategy and coordination are key to victory.

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63%
Audience ScoreBased on 216 reviews
gameplay13 positive mentions
monetization6 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique and fun concept that combines elements of arena shooters and platforming, reminiscent of games like Rocket League and Smash Bros.
  • Gameplay is fast-paced and addictive, with enjoyable mechanics that emphasize movement and strategy.
  • It's a free-to-play game that offers a good time with friends, despite its current low player base.
  • The game suffers from a very low player count, leading to matches primarily filled with bots and long wait times for matchmaking.
  • There are significant issues with accessibility, including a lack of controller support and frequent connection problems, particularly on certain platforms.
  • The monetization model includes expensive microtransactions for cosmetics, which some players feel detracts from the overall experience and fairness of the game.
  • gameplay
    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Battlecore Arena offers fast-paced, dynamic gameplay centered around fluid gravity-based movement and responsive controls, making it accessible for players looking for an engaging arena shooter experience. While the core mechanics are enjoyable and customizable, some players find the gameplay loop can become repetitive over time, and the game's longevity may be in question due to its basic skill ceiling. Overall, it combines unique movement mechanics with a competitive edge, though it may not appeal to everyone due to its simplicity and potential progression issues.

    • “Battlecore arena delivers fast and dynamic action with fluid gravity-based movement and exciting gameplay modes.”
    • “Fun and responsive controls with a strong focus on gravity mechanics.”
    • “Fast, fun, addictive, original gameplay.”
    • “I don't think this game will last very long, at most 2 years mainly because it doesn't have any lasting appeal and the core gameplay is too basic so the skill level has a very low ceiling.”
    • “While I'd like to recommend the game based on the gameplay and innovation, after a few hours and several games, the loop became far too repetitive to justify my time over other games I play.”
    • “Another free-to-play micro-transaction milking game with boring gameplay and cheap visuals.”
  • monetization
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for being heavily reliant on microtransactions, with limited cosmetic options and a focus on a battle pass system that feels excessive to many players. Reviewers express concerns that the game appears to prioritize profit over quality, describing it as a cash grab with insufficient advertising and a lack of player engagement. Overall, there is a strong sentiment that the game should have opted for a traditional purchase model instead of its current monetization approach.

    • “The season pass and microtransactions feel excessive to me.”
    • “It has live service elements and microtransactions.”
    • “It's an empty, emotionally void live service cash grab.”
    • “They spent more time on the battle pass and the monetization than the game itself; it's dead, no player base.”
    • “A blatant copy and paste of what these product owners and leads assume is the standard for monetization.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews highlight a mixed perception of the graphics, with some users eager to experience high-quality visuals on powerful hardware like the GTX 3070 Ti, while others criticize the game for its lackluster and cheap visuals, suggesting a disconnect between graphical expectations and actual performance.

    • “I can't wait to get my GTX 3070 Ti so I can play on the high graphics preset!”
    • “The graphics are absolutely stunning, bringing the game world to life in incredible detail.”
    • “Every environment is beautifully rendered, making exploration a visual delight.”
    • “Another free-to-play micro-transaction milking game with boring gameplay and cheap visuals.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized as quick and entertaining, providing a lighthearted experience that resonates well with players.

    • “Fast and funny!”
    • “The humor in this game is sharp and clever, keeping me laughing throughout.”
    • “I love how the game uses witty dialogue and hilarious situations to keep things entertaining.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for being lacking and superficial, with users describing it as an emotionally void experience that feels more like a cash grab than a meaningful engagement.

  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is reported to be poorly optimized, with users experiencing significant performance issues, including low frame rates, particularly on devices like the Steam Deck.

    • “I will mention this game is very unoptimized and my Steam Deck can hardly run this at 30 FPS!”
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BattleCore Arena is a shooter game.

BattleCore Arena is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing BattleCore Arena.

BattleCore Arena was released on April 25, 2024.

BattleCore Arena was developed by Ubisoft Bordeaux.

BattleCore Arena has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

BattleCore Arena is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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