Battlestick

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Battlestick is a multiplayer casual shooter game. It was developed by Pinterac and was released on May 6, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Battlestick is a free-to-play, massively multiplayer shooter game where players engage in fast-paced, physics-based combat using a variety of weapons. In-game purchases for cosmetic items and weapons are available, but players can also unlock everything through leveling up. The goal? To be the last stickman standing in the arena and claim the title of king."

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Audience ScoreBased on 503 reviews

story4 positive mentions

gameplay5 negative mentions

The game is free to play, making it accessible to everyone.
It can be a fun time killer, especially when played with friends.
The ragdoll physics and humor can provide some entertaining moments.

The game suffers from severe lag and connectivity issues, making it frustrating to play.
It is heavily criticized for being pay-to-win, with unbalanced gameplay and overpowered weapons.
The graphics and overall quality are considered very low, resembling a poorly made browser game.

gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users criticizing its dry platformer mechanics, buggy performance, and poor control responsiveness. While some players appreciate unique mechanics like healing through faking death, many find the overall experience stale and lacking depth. A few reviews highlight fast-paced elements and creative mechanics, but these are overshadowed by complaints about lag and subpar execution.
- “I love the mechanic of healing by faking your death and having increased max health on kill (but it can be hard to combat 1v1).”
- “Battlestick is a very fast-paced massively multiplayer shooter with very creative mechanics.”
- “For a free game, this is amazing; I would recommend this to anyone who likes fast-paced gameplay.”
- “The game featured lazy 2D pixel art instead of contemporary PC graphics, and gameplay consisted of completely dry platformer shooting.”
- “An absolute s*** game, I'm sorry but the gameplay is absolutely terrible and the physics suck.”
- “Weird gameplay - it's basically a browser game, launched in sort of 'self-browser'... it has to reload every time you change graphics.”
monetization
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
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The monetization strategy of Battlestick has been heavily criticized, with players describing it as a blatant cash grab filled with excessive ads and microtransactions. Users report that the game is inundated with advertisements, including those that appear after deaths and incentivize watching ads for in-game rewards, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, the monetization approach detracts significantly from gameplay, with many players expressing disdain for the pay-to-win elements and the overwhelming presence of ads.
- “I like how there are in-app purchases.”
- “Battlestick is a web/browser game that's been dumped on Steam as a nasty cash grab.”
- “Ads everywhere, microtransactions, and it's pay-to-win.”
- “Think of the most cynical cash grab you've seen in a game.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users criticizing the use of lazy 2D pixel art and stick figure designs that lack effort and quality. While some players find the retro aesthetic charming and enjoyable, the majority agree that the visuals are subpar, reminiscent of outdated games from the 1990s. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant drawback, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The graphics are amazing, and the gameplay is top notch, better than Minecraft, easy.”
- “Top quality graphics and top quality fun, 8.1/10.”
- “The controls are so tight, graphics so realistic, and the sound direction is divine.”
- “The game featured lazy 2D pixel art instead of contemporary PC graphics, and gameplay consisted of completely dry platformer shooting.”
- “To supplement the ugly pixel art, there's also lazy stick figure art, which demonstrates zero effort was made to do the visuals properly.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete retro pixel/stick figure art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely praised as one of the greatest ever told, featuring a deep plot that explores the character's backstory and a tragic dystopian setting. However, some critics feel that the developers neglected single-player content in favor of multiplayer elements, which detracts from the overall storytelling experience. Despite mixed opinions on gameplay, many players appreciate the narrative's twists and emotional depth.
- “Genuinely the greatest story ever told.”
- “The story is amazing, I feel as if I was reborn and have more power than God himself.”
- “This game actually has a deep plot going into the backstory of your character and the tragic dystopian lead up to the war.”
- “Was on the quest to find a horrible game to play with friends, so bad that bad does not need to be described for this game.”
- “However, this story requires you to first uninstall the game and then bleach your brain.”
- “Still better love story than Twilight.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as wacky and absurd, with many players finding it genuinely funny despite its flaws. While some reviews highlight a lack of humor in certain aspects, the overall consensus is that the game's quirky animations, character skins, and madcap energy contribute to an enjoyable comedic experience. However, there are mixed feelings about the humor's consistency, particularly in more competitive or slower-paced moments.
- “This game is so funny because it's really bad.”
- “The walking animation and sounds are hilarious.”
- “The skins and their names are funny too.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has been criticized for lacking the engaging qualities found in other titles, such as "Stick Fight," which features better controls and enjoyable soundtracks. Comparatively, the music in Kanye West's work is noted for its audacious sampling and emotional depth, showcasing a blend of iconic influences and personal themes, though it can sometimes feel disjointed or unfinished. Overall, while some music elements may resonate, they do not elevate the gaming experience significantly.
- “It sounds like a dancehall remix of Pachelbel's Canon, and it's the most joyful two minutes of music on the album.”
- “"Waves," a song that made the tracklist at the last second at Chance the Rapper's insistence, has a similar energy.”
- “The album's most humane moments come when he reaches for his family: "I just want to wake up with you in my eyes," he pleads at the end of "Father Stretch My Hands."”
- “It's the least-finished-sounding piece of music to ever feature on a Kanye album.”
- “Tuning into the humanity in Kanye's music amid bursts of boorish static can be difficult, and the most prominent example of assholery on Pablo comes from the instantly infamous jab 'I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex,' which feels like a piece of bathroom graffiti.”
- “The album's most humane moments come when he reaches for his family: 'I just want to wake up with you in my eyes,' he pleads at the end of 'Father Stretch My Hands.' On 'FML,' a bleak song about resisting sexual temptation, he sings to Kim, 'They don't want to see me love you.' 'Real Friends' reprises his 'Welcome to Heartbreak' role as the unhappy outsider at his own family events, squirming through reunions and posing for pictures 'before it's back to business'; it's maybe the saddest he's ever sounded on record.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a mixed bag, with users reporting occasional bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay. While some players find the experience generally enjoyable, the presence of bugs has led to frustration for others, indicating that stability could be improved.
- “Buggy gameplay.”
- “An alright game about stick battling. I spent a couple of hours playing, and I came to the conclusion that this game is alright, although it is buggy at times.”
- “This game sucks; it's really buggy.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that grinding is a significant aspect of the game, often requiring players to invest considerable time to level up and acquire weapons. Many users express frustration with the system, feeling it favors experienced players who can exploit new players, leading to an uneven playing field. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as tedious and unbalanced.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Put everyone on the same level and let them fight for the weapons, not set up the system so that lazy players make all the money by farming newcomers.”
- “There's a lot of grinding involved with stickmen.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game resonates deeply with players, evoking powerful feelings of nostalgia and familial bonds, particularly in moments that highlight the stakes of personal choices and their impact on loved ones.
- “I was about 10 years old when my mother said to him, 'If you ever want to see your grandchildren graduate, you have to stop immediately.' Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”