Battlerite Royale is a spin-off of the popular MOBA Battlerite, set in a vast battleground. Players pick their champions and fight to be the last one standing in fast-paced, tactical combat. Gather resources, craft items, and outmaneuver opponents to seize victory in this colorful and chaotic battle royale experience.
The gameplay of Battlerite Royale is generally praised for its unique blend of MOBA mechanics and battle royale elements, offering a fun and skill-based experience with engaging character abilities and strategies. However, many players express frustration over the low player base, resulting in matches often filled with bots, and highlight significant balance issues among characters and items that detract from the overall experience. While the core mechanics are well-received, there are calls for improvements in balance and additional game modes to enhance player engagement.
“The gameplay of the game was indeed quite novel at the time, as the mainstream battle royale games were still dominated by shooting games, and Battlerite Royale's unique gameplay naturally brought some traffic to the game.”
“Unique mix of MOBA and battle royale, plus you have in-depth mechanics like playing an explosive barrel, turning into a barrel to fool your enemy, using items like hooks to grapple enemies, really unique and awesome mechanics.”
“Intense fights, smooth and fun gameplay and mechanics, and a high skill cap with lots of champions to choose from.”
“They took people off of Battlerite to begin this crappy trend-grabbing title that really has no substance and doesn't mix with the established mechanics well enough.”
“Balance is terrible, mechanics that shouldn't be there are, so many items are just completely worthless to get.”
“Gameplay is boring and the game is completely unbalanced.”
graphics
118 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
44%
3%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their stunning visuals, charming art style, and smooth performance, with many players highlighting the dynamic and varied aesthetics. While the game is well-optimized and visually appealing, some users noted occasional glitches and performance issues, particularly on lower-end systems. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's enjoyment, enhancing the competitive gameplay experience.
“I adore the glossy visuals and how dynamic and varied it is.”
“Graphics are stunning and the UI is simple and easy to navigate.”
“Moba meets battle royale, a beautiful dance of eye candy artwork and competitive skillshot based gameplay from a top-down perspective.”
“My laptop can run PUBG, MHW, and GTA on high graphics, but for some reason, I'm stuck on the loading screen because of very low FPS.”
“I tried multiple solutions that Stunlock Studios recommended, but nothing works (even with the lowest/worst graphic settings).”
“The game is currently completely unbalanced, with ranged attacks hitting harder than melees, and skillshots having different sizes than the graphics. It's a mess currently.”
monetization
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
18%
77%
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as a cash grab, with many players feeling that it prioritizes profit over player experience. While some users acknowledge the game's generosity in certain aspects, the overall sentiment is that the pricing for microtransactions is high and the game should have launched as free-to-play. Additionally, poor marketing and a lack of support from developers have contributed to a perception of abandonment and dissatisfaction within the community.
“On the monetization side of things, I feel the game is actually quite generous.”
“I like the way they handle microtransactions.”
“As far as I understand it, this is a price tag for early access only and they are still figuring out the monetization part of it, but will be free to play on release.”
“Devs too busy running after their next cash grab instead of keeping a good game running.”
“Huge cash grab, unbalanced, the developers make you pay again to buy champions even if you already paid real money to buy them in arena.”
“This game is bad, a shameless cash grab.”
story
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
82%
9%
The story aspect of the game is perceived as minimal and somewhat lacking, with players primarily engaging in basic quests and combat rather than a rich narrative experience. While there are seasonal cosmetics and daily quests, frustrations arise from the inability to reroll missions and the feeling that meaningful content is limited. Overall, the focus seems to be more on gameplay mechanics and rewards rather than a compelling storyline.
“The main story can take a few hours (10 - 20 hours) if you focus on it.”
“The way that abilities work and how some of them function in this game mode is a whole different story.”
“Ranking is a bit messed up right now, but the quests and achievements will give you a lot of gold and chests, as well as leveling up your account/heroes will provide you with chests that let you get cosmetics.”
“The story is almost non-existent; it feels like a series of disconnected quests without any real narrative depth.”
“I guess it's okay if you do it one time action like with this special pack at the start of the beta, but now every season there's going to be another set of sweet looking cosmetics that you cannot obtain no matter how much you play and how well you do your quests, and that really sucks.”
“The main story is only a few hours long (10 - 20 hours) if you focus on it, which is disappointing for a game that could have offered so much more.”
humor
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
93%
7%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it dynamic and often hilarious, particularly due to its wacky mechanics and RNG elements that lead to unexpected and funny situations. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to keep players laughing, even amidst frustrations, thanks to its quirky consumables and chaotic gameplay. However, some users noted that while the humor is a strong point, the game could benefit from improvements in other areas.
“A wide range of consumables makes the game wacky and random, which is definitely a plus for me - I can't get frustrated over a death if I'm too busy laughing my ass off.”
“But... what this game has done is really special and nothing else than the most RNG-based battle royale ever made - which is funny, because the normal game is focused entirely on skill.”
“This game is really funny, just buy it guys <3”
“Now: good, but no players... not funny, didn't laugh.”
“Now: good, but no players... not funny, didn't laugh.”
replayability
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
34%
12%
The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with some players praising its competitive nature and potential for high replay value due to upcoming content and varied gameplay experiences. However, others criticize the lack of essential features and map variety, leading to a perception of limited replayability. Overall, while some find it infinitely replayable, others feel it falls short in this aspect.
“I would say currently that the game is very playable and has a ton of replayability.”
“The game will still have about 10 champions still to be released (as from arena version) and will make for awesome replayability.”
“It is competitive, it's thrilling, and it's infinitely replayable.”
“Replayability is trash tier.”
“It offers just about no replayability factor, and the constant 1v1's/ganks didn't feel satisfying as they do in other royale games (PUBG, etc).”
“But adding more maps will be very easy to do in this game and improve replayability a lot, in my opinion.”
grinding
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
92%
Players express mixed feelings about grinding in Battlerite Royale, with some finding it tedious and boring, particularly during the farming phase where skill seems overshadowed by RNG elements. While many acknowledge that grinding can be rewarding, they also note that it can feel frustrating when progress is hindered by others farming chests. Overall, the consensus suggests that while grinding is a significant aspect of the game, it detracts from the enjoyment for some players.
“The farming phase is very boring; you work very hard to kill someone only to get killed seconds later by someone with no skill while you tried to heal.”
“Fighting feels like a waste of time early to mid-game, often holding you back from progress while others are freely farming the chests around you.”
“I find there to be quite a bit of irritating qualities about this game that I can't shake through pure grinding.”
optimization
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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41%
17%
The game's optimization is generally praised, with many users reporting smooth performance and good graphics, even on lower-end hardware. However, some players have experienced occasional stuttering and flickering, particularly in online modes, indicating that while the game is well-optimized for early access, there are still performance issues that need addressing. Overall, the consensus is that the game runs well, but improvements are anticipated as development continues.
“Game is very well optimized, graphics are really good. There are very rarely a few glitches in the game, but that's normal for early access, and I am sure these will be fixed!”
“Surprisingly fun and well optimized.”
“It's been not quite 2 days yet, and the game runs smoothly, with very fluent gameplay and good performance, something many early access games lack in my opinion.”
“Cons: does have performance issues (stuttering/flickering), hoping to get a fix in the future.”
“Zero optimization.”
“The game keeps stuttering when playing online (not happened when versus AI).”
stability
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
91%
The game's stability is a mixed bag; while it is generally well-optimized with tight controls and good graphics, players frequently report matchmaking glitches and significant freezing issues that can render it unplayable at times. Many users acknowledge these problems as typical for an early access title, expressing hope that they will be resolved in future updates. However, the persistent lag and freezing during gameplay have led some to advise against purchasing the game until these issues are addressed.
“The game runs great.”
“Matchmaking often glitches out and leaves me hanging on the 'connecting to match' screen.”
“Game freezes every 5 seconds for about a second and is pretty much unplayable.”
“Do not buy now though, laggy as hell, mid-fight game freezes for like 10-15 seconds, and by that time, you are dead.”
music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
31%
14%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its unique and engaging soundtrack that enhances the experience, while others criticize it as recycled and forgettable. Many players appreciate the thoughtful design of the audio, noting that it complements the game's atmosphere, but there are also significant complaints about the quality and originality of the music. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a highlight by some, but a disappointment by others.
“Behind the garbage HUD system, and overused battle royale concept, you will find an amazing soundtrack unique to each area of the map and thoughtful designs for every person out there.”
“Bright and engaging, excellent music, good pacing, fun combat, very accessible but nuanced enough to hold some attention.”
“The best RPG/battle royale map design I've ever had the pleasure to enjoy; it's so great, the sounds, the music, the art style.”
“They split the player base, they stopped updating the original game, gave this mode a 20 euro price tag, where the champs, the sound effects, voice lines, music are just recycled, not new.”
“The music is horrible.”
“Graphics, music, animations, voice acting and overall polish is as good as standard Battlerite, but like the original game, it's a fighting game with cooldowns.”
character development
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The character development in the game is highly praised for its memorable and detailed designs, showcasing a variety of warriors and casters that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the smooth movement and abilities, which complement the visually appealing graphics and the game's blend of MOBA elements with battle royale mechanics. Overall, the character designs are considered top-notch and well-suited for the intended gameplay format.
“Everything I like about a MOBA mixed with character development and a battle royale.”
“Character design is top-notch.”
“I love the character design.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users noting its enjoyable and immersive qualities. The map is described as easy to navigate, contributing to a positive overall experience that combines skill and randomness in a captivating environment.
“The atmosphere of the map is enjoyable, making it very easy to navigate and locate things.”
“The atmosphere is amazing.”
“There's a fun mix of skill, RNG, and a nice atmosphere.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report a strong emotional response to the game, with some expressing feelings of sadness and frustration, likening their experiences to intense personal struggles. The emotional impact is significant enough to evoke tears, highlighting the game's ability to resonate deeply with its audience.