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 crazy and casual fast-paced physics-based 2D stickman MMO where you fight others in an arena with several weapons to choose from! Imbue yourself with the power of those you've slain whilst misleading your enemies by feigning your own death!

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43%

Audience ScoreBased on 496 reviews

story4 positive mentions

gameplay5 negative mentions

Fun and entertaining gameplay that can be a good time killer, especially when played with friends.
Easy to pick up and play with simple controls; unique weapon combinations add variety.
Free to play with a variety of weapons and skins to unlock, providing some progression and reward system.

Severe technical issues including lag, freezing, and buggy gameplay that greatly affect playability.
Unbalanced pay-to-win elements and toxic community, making it frustrating for new or casual players.
Lack of content such as limited maps and gamemodes, and low player base leading to empty lobbies.

gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay reviews are highly mixed, ranging from heavily criticized buggy, stale, and poorly controlled platformer mechanics to praise for creative, fast-paced multiplayer shooter elements. Some users find the gameplay frustrating and poorly executed, while others highlight innovative mechanics and enjoyable fast action. Overall, opinions vary widely, with gameplay quality seen as either a major flaw or a standout feature.
- “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 pace 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 terrible game, sorry but the gameplay is absolutely terrible and the physics are very poor.”
- “Only NA server, no EU, fully laggy, and bad gameplay.”
monetization
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
6%
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The game's monetization is widely criticized for excessive ads scattered throughout gameplay, including aggressive ad placements upon death and prompts to watch ads for rewards. Additionally, players report intrusive microtransactions and pay-to-win elements, making the overall experience feel like a blatant cash grab.
- “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.”
- “There is the typical 'watch this ad for coins,' then an ad when you die, and ads for ads.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
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User opinions on the graphics are highly polarized; many criticize the game for its outdated, simplistic pixel and stick-figure art that lacks effort and feels lazy, while others praise it for its retro style and claim the visuals are enjoyable or even superior to some major titles. Overall, the graphics are minimalistic and nostalgic, leading to strong divided views on their quality.
- “The graphics are amazing, 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 story aspect receives mixed reviews, with some praising it as deeply compelling and richly developed, including a tragic dystopian backstory and engaging twists. However, others criticize the developers for neglecting traditional single-player storytelling elements in favor of multiplayer aspects, leading to disappointment. Overall, opinions range from considering it an exceptional narrative experience to viewing it as lacking or even frustrating.
- “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.”
- “☐ story?”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally described as wacky, madcap, and infectious, with funny animations, sounds, and quirky skins that add to its charm. While some players find it genuinely amusing and enjoyable, others feel the humor falls flat or is absent, particularly criticizing the gameplay and controls. Overall, the humor appeals more to those who appreciate casual, offbeat comedy.
- “Lots of people are giving negative reviews but I have enjoyed this game quite a bit. It does slow down after a bit where you don't get any new weapons or skins for ages, but it's a nice, casual (although I get into rivalry), funny, online game.”
- “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 receives mixed reactions: some users appreciate its joyful, iconic samples and emotional moments, while others find it unfinished or overshadowed by controversial lyrics. Overall, it features memorable production but divisive content.
- “It sounds like a dancehall remix of Pachelbel's Canon, and it's the most joyful two minutes of music on the album.”
- “This moment is also a reminder of Kanye's audacious touch with huge, immediately recognizable pieces of musical history—his best work as a producer has always drawn from iconic songs so venerated most sane people wouldn't dare touch them, from "Gold Digger" to "Blood on the Leaves" and beyond.”
- “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.”
- “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 vulgarity 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.”
- “"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
100%
The game's stability is inconsistent, with several users reporting frequent bugs and glitches that affect gameplay. While some find it playable and enjoyable, the presence of bugs detracts from the overall experience.
- “Buggy gameplay.”
- “An alright game about sticks battling, I spent a couple of hours or so playing and concluded this game is alright although it is buggy at times.”
- “This game sucks, it's really buggy.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding in the game repetitive and time-consuming, often feeling forced to farm weaker opponents to progress. There is a desire for a more balanced system that emphasizes skill and competition rather than excessive farming.
- “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 noobs.”
- “Lots of grinding on stickmen.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect is deeply impactful, evoking strong feelings and highlighting poignant, heartfelt moments that resonate with players on a personal level.
- “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.”