BattleRush 2
- October 18, 2018
- TB Games
- 15h median play time
Get on SteamBattleRush 2 is a WW2-themed MMO shooter, where players engage in large-scale battles across various realistic locations. Choose your faction, team up with friends, and utilize historical military vehicles and weapons to emerge victorious. Experience dynamic weather and day/night cycles alongside intense combat, in this free-to-play sandbox title.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a unique concept that blends WWII themes with crafting and looting mechanics, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- Despite its issues, many players find the gameplay fun and engaging, especially when played with friends.
- The game is affordably priced, providing a decent amount of content for its cost, and has potential for growth with future updates.
- The game suffers from a very low player base, making it difficult to find matches and enjoy the multiplayer experience.
- There are significant issues with server stability, bugs, and a lack of updates from the developers, leading to frustration among players.
- Gameplay mechanics, such as hit detection and respawn points, are poorly implemented, detracting from the overall experience.
- gameplay28 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its fluidity and tactical depth, particularly in vehicle and infantry mechanics, while others criticize the lack of tutorials and clarity in crafting and resource management, leading to frustrating experiences. Although the game features enjoyable single-player elements and no microtransactions, many feel that it suffers from a disjointed mix of mechanics and occasional bugs that detract from the overall experience. Overall, while there are solid foundations and enjoyable aspects, the gameplay could benefit from further refinement and polish.
“Gameplay is nice, no microtransactions, it's got single player so you can play it for a while.”
“The graphics are very acceptable to modern games and gameplay is excellent, fluid and spot-on!”
“Gameplay is good and it is fun, especially that there is also some logistics in the game, example: collect and delivering of building supplies or any other kind of supplies.”
“There is no type of training or anything to explain any of the game mechanics to you.”
“There is an entire crafting/resource/capture mechanic of the game that you literally just have to fumble with until you get something right, and it leads to a lot of frustrating deaths while you are trying to figure the game out since they explain nothing.”
“The crafting mechanics are absolutely game breaking.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as decent or improved compared to previous versions, while others criticize them as outdated or average. Many agree that the visuals are acceptable for modern standards, but not groundbreaking, with some noting that they resemble graphics from earlier gaming eras. Overall, the graphics are seen as a step up from the original, but not a significant game-changer.
“Only things it really has going for it are good graphics and great optimization along with that.”
“The graphics are very acceptable to modern games and gameplay is excellent, fluid and spot-on!”
“The graphics are excellent and the constructions are totally destructible; you can put dynamite and blow up everything you see, and I really really like doing it!”
“Great idea but very poor graphics.”
“The graphics shown during preview or after first install are basic graphics.”
“The graphics look circa 2005'ish.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, poor hitbox detection, and issues like backpack glitches and player lag. Many reviewers suggest that these problems significantly detract from the gameplay experience, advising potential buyers to wait for fixes before purchasing. Overall, while the game shows promise, its current state is marred by instability and unresponsive developers.
“It's not really worth it; it's quite buggy and the hitboxes are terrible. That's not just me shooting someone and missing; it's from the experience of having a long fight with a guy at close range, and neither of us being able to kill the other. We just ended up standing still and shooting at each other, and nobody got a hit. I'd say you shouldn't buy this for now. The game looks good, and if the developers are able to fix these problems, it will be a decent game.”
“If the game is buggy, has hacks, and the devs are unresponsive or toxic, which seems to be the case in the forums, this is sad.”
“The game is still in early access, so yeah, it's got some minor bugs, like backpack glitches and players lagging in the distance.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and frustrating, particularly due to the need for resource scavenging while facing aggressive opponents. The randomness of item locations adds to the annoyance, leading to concerns that excessive grinding could result in player boredom over time.
“Why do I have to scavenge for food? Gathering resources is so tedious while the other team just rushes at your base. Why can I only find scopes and things in random boxes in village houses?”
“If the game requires a lot of grinding to progress, repetitive tasks will cause players to get bored quickly.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the inclusion of a gramophone in the game, highlighting it as a brilliant idea that enhances the overall experience. However, there is a call for more music to further enrich the game's auditory landscape.
“Whoever came up with the idea of putting a gramophone in the game with music is a genius!”
“The music in this game is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience.”
“I love how the soundtrack perfectly complements the game's atmosphere.”
“More music.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is criticized as a cash grab by EA, with users expressing disappointment and suggesting that improvements, such as additional maps and enhanced bot AI, are necessary for a more favorable experience.
“Just another EA cash grab.”
“Would only suggest if an update adds more maps and better bot AI.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its impressive graphics and solid optimization, although players have reported issues with network lag and server performance, which may affect gameplay and contribute to concerns about cheating. Overall, while optimization is a strong point, other technical factors may detract from the experience.
“The game has great optimization, which really enhances the overall experience.”
“The graphics are impressive, and the optimization is one of its standout features.”
“A lot of complaints about cheating... I'm going to sit on the fence with this one. I have observed some very strange combat, but then again, with the network lag and server performance issues, that could be due to many factors, not just cheating.”
“The optimization is severely lacking, leading to frequent crashes and frustrating gameplay experiences.”
“I constantly experience frame drops and stuttering, which makes the game nearly unplayable at times.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
While the game offers around 20 hours of enjoyable gameplay for a low price, reviewers suggest that additional elements are needed to enhance its replayability. Features like playable pianos in buildings could further enrich the experience.
“Needs some more elements added for replayability, but for 5 bucks you get 20 hours of some pretty fun gameplay.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is highlighted by a campaign mode featuring engaging narratives and objectives, though players suggest that incorporating daily team activities and events could enhance ongoing interest and engagement.
“The campaign mode features a compelling story and engaging objectives that keep you invested in the gameplay.”
“The narrative is well-crafted, providing a rich backdrop for the missions and enhancing the overall experience.”
