Battlepaths

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Battlepaths is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Key17 interactive and was released on May 30, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Battlepaths is a 2D-RPG with a focus on monster hacking, loot, and character development. The game features a sophisticated drop system, over 50 unique items, and multiple realms to explore, each with their own landscape and creatures. Customize your character, from a heavy tank to a stealthy ninja, and exchange items between different characters to build a powerful hero.

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 127 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

gameplay4 negative mentions

The game offers a simple and enjoyable hack-and-slash experience, making it easy to pick up and play.
Despite its flaws, the game can be addicting and provides a decent amount of content for its price.
The character customization and loot system, while basic, can still provide moments of fun and satisfaction.

The game suffers from a lack of depth, with repetitive gameplay and minimal variety in loot and combat mechanics.
Graphics and sound design are subpar, often feeling outdated and lacking in animation and engaging audio.
The grind mechanics are excessive, making progression tedious and detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.

graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
68%
11%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players finding them reminiscent of 1990s aesthetics and others describing them as generic and unappealing. While a few appreciate the cartoonish art style and decent top-view graphics, many criticize the lack of visual upgrades and the overall quality, suggesting that gameplay takes precedence over graphical fidelity. Overall, the visuals may appeal to a niche audience, but they are generally seen as a weak point of the game.
- “Visually, Battlepaths reminded me of my younger cub days, with graphics resembling the polished looks of the 1990s.”
- “I like the 2D, almost cartoonish character graphics and the art in general.”
- “It's a pretty interestingly deep strategy RPG style game, with a large in-game world, and a great art style; it's got a pretty nice price for all the content you get.”
- “The graphics are ugly.”
- “Graphics aren't pleasant, controls feel whacky.”
- “I don't like the Groening/Henson style graphics.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
73%
15%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the unique combat mechanics and polished interface, while others criticize the repetitive nature and grind-heavy elements. Many feel that the game lacks depth, particularly in its roguelike aspects, and that it ultimately falls short despite its promising visuals. Overall, it seems to cater more to casual RPG fans, but may not satisfy those seeking a more engaging experience.
- “The combat mechanics are quite unique, for me at least.”
- “Again goes to show that while glitzy graphics are cool to look at, gameplay is king.”
- “And this game, while I've only spent a short time playing, has polished gameplay and a slick interface.”
- “In another, I found myself growling at dull mechanics and odd decisions like the halls of challenge not granting XP.”
- “The main downfall with the game is the grind mechanics.”
- “The game looks promising but falls flat at the gameplay.”
music
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
66%
17%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it generic and lacking variety, while others appreciate its nostalgic resemblance to the Diablo series, particularly the guitar tracks reminiscent of Diablo II. Many users express a desire for more engaging and fitting music, especially in settlements, as the current soundtrack does not enhance the gameplay experience. Overall, while some enjoy the music's intrigue, others feel it detracts from the game's atmosphere and needs significant improvement.
- “Especially the music, which is an incredible collection of guitar tracks, and extremely reminiscent of Diablo II's Act II soundtrack.”
- “It reminds me a lot of Diablo; I think the background music in the town of Babatula is intentionally similar to the in-town music in Diablo, but it is a deeper game with its own unique style and character.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The music was a strange dance of intrigue and disappointment.”
- “Music that plays in the background is generic and offers nothing special.”
- “My one main complaint is that there's very little music.”
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
56%
22%
The story is criticized for being bland and cliché, revolving around the typical quest to defeat a chaos overlord, with a lack of depth and character variety. While some quests are enjoyable and the villagers' reactions to player progress add a nice touch, the overall narrative is sparse and confusing due to poor mapping and unclear objectives. Despite these shortcomings, players still find enjoyment in the loot and questing reminiscent of classic action RPGs.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “I have to say that the reactions of the villagers (and your crush/girlfriend), that change when you get higher levels and complete more quests is nicely done.”
- “Not as polished as some AAA titles perhaps, but still plenty of good old Diablo-style loot and quests while smiting evil fun.”
- “Yet, its unexciting combat and sparse storytelling make it a challenging recommendation.”
- “The story is bland and cliché, hunt down the big bad chaos overlord and save the world.”
- “While some quests are well-defined, the lack of a map and clear boundaries leads to confusion about objectives' locations.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience, with an erratic difficulty curve that can lead to tedious hours of experience farming, particularly when aiming for higher levels and specializations. While some appreciate the game's value despite the grind, others feel that the effort required to achieve 100% completion is not worth the payoff, especially given minimal visual changes in character graphics.
- “The difficulty curve is erratic, with some sections being a cakewalk while others demand tedious experience grinding.”
- “It takes many hours of grinding and for me, it was not worth it.”
- “Grindy path to level 35 and level 20 melee specialization.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players have noted that the game's stability is somewhat lacking, particularly with buggy walking mechanics that can feel tedious. Despite these issues, many express optimism about the game's potential and enjoy its strategic elements, viewing it as a work in progress that could improve over time.
- “The walking mechanics feel very tedious and buggy, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “There are several stability issues that need to be addressed, particularly with the movement system.”
- “I hope the developers can fix the bugs and improve the stability of the game in future updates.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in this game has been noted as lacking, with comparisons made to "Dungeons of Dredmor," which is recognized for its comedic elements. Reviewers feel that this game falls short in delivering a similar level of humor, making it feel less engaging.