Battlewake
- September 10, 2019
- Survios
- 3h median play time
Get on SteamBattlewake is a VR simulation game that features naval combat in a fantasy setting. Play as one of four mythical pirate lords and captain massive warships, using unique abilities and ultimate attacks to defeat enemies in single-player, co-op, or PvP modes. The game includes a campaign mode, dynamic warfare mode, and PvP deathmatch called Plunder.
PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
Cloud
NVIDIA GeForce NOW
PlayStation
PlayStation VR
Reviews
- The game features fun and engaging ship combat mechanics, reminiscent of arcade-style gameplay, making it easy to pick up and play.
- The visuals and voice acting are well done, creating an immersive experience with quirky characters and a decent story campaign.
- It offers a variety of gameplay modes, including co-op and PvP, which can enhance the enjoyment when played with friends.
- The gameplay becomes repetitive quickly, with limited content and missions that feel similar, leading to a short overall playtime.
- The game lacks depth and variety, with many players noting that it feels more like an arcade experience than a full-fledged naval combat game.
- The multiplayer experience is lacking due to a small player base, making it difficult to find matches and diminishing the game's longevity.
- story32 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 78 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as simple and lighthearted, featuring quirky characters and engaging voice acting, but lacks depth and variety, leading to repetitive gameplay. Players can expect around 2-3 hours of content through a series of short missions, with a focus on naval combat rather than a rich narrative. While the single-player campaign is well-structured, many reviewers found it ultimately unfulfilling due to its lack of meaningful progression and mission diversity.
“A small but fun story campaign, with quirky characters and great voice acting, with 4 different captains and 4 different ships (for a combo of 8 varied gameplay styles), it really shines through.”
“Single player campaign is very well done, you have 5 missions on each character following a main story and unlocking them gradually.”
“The voice acting and atmosphere is great, but I couldn't get myself to complete all the missions.”
“Don't expect a deep story or anything.”
“The entire game is the exact same mission played over and over again.”
“Bought this game while it was on sale; it was good for about 20 minutes but quickly got boring as the story is the same every mission and there is no 1v1 mode for you to face off against your friends.”
- gameplay20 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, particularly in VR, where players feel like authentic pirate captains. While the campaign offers a quirky narrative and varied gameplay styles through different captains and ships, some users note that the experience can become repetitive over time. Overall, the game is considered enjoyable and accessible, with intuitive controls and solid sailing mechanics, making it a worthwhile addition for VR enthusiasts.
“A small but fun story campaign, with quirky characters and great voice acting, with 4 different captains and 4 different ships (for a combo of 8 varied gameplay styles), it really shines through.”
“The gameplay is very fun to play as all the movements feel very natural in VR, even non-gamers can learn this quickly.”
“Probably the best sailing mechanics for a VR game I've played so far.”
“Yeah, so what the gameplay is repetitive? It's a VR game where you get to be a pirate captain... I'm hooked on this, and no, I'm not going to spend 10+ hours in it probably, but I'm sure as hell completing all the campaigns and leveling up my ships to completion.”
“It's good in concept and the initial gameplay is fun, but it's soooooo repetitive and boring.”
“Gameplay gets repetitive really quickly.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality, polish, and appealing art style, with many reviewers noting the vibrant environments and high production values. However, some users express a desire for more graphics settings and a more user-friendly interface, particularly for those prone to motion sickness. Despite these concerns, the visuals are considered a strong point of the game, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
“+ beautiful and optimized cartoony visuals, environments look amazing.”
“This game has polish, the setting and the graphics are really high quality, and the voice acting and characters are fun and fleshed out.”
“More graphics settings would be nice.”
“Those with motion sickness need quality graphics; they lack patience with the interface or have expectations that are not managed with proper research into how the game plays should stay away.”
“The visuals are pretty decent.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its cinematic quality and strong voice acting, evoking a sense of adventure reminiscent of a budget "Pirates of the Caribbean" experience. However, some players found it challenging to stay engaged enough to complete all the missions.
“So much potential for a full-fledged cinematic, atmospheric, AA budget Pirates of the Caribbean VR ship combat game after playing this.”
“The voice acting and atmosphere are great, but I couldn't get myself to complete all the missions.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its impressive optimization, delivering smooth performance alongside beautiful, cartoonish visuals and stunning environments.
“I'm shocked at how well this is optimized.”
“+ Beautiful and optimized cartoony visuals; environments look amazing.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with notable tracks like "He's a Pirate" enhancing the experience. While some users found the sound levels a bit quiet, the overall quality of the sound effects and voice acting was praised for being good and not intrusive.
“The sound was well done; it was a bit quiet even at 100%, but the sounds were good, the voice acting was fine and not annoying, plus the music was great.”
“Turn off the music, turn on 'He's a Pirate'.”
“I had to turn off the music because it was so repetitive and annoying.”
“The soundtrack feels completely out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
“The music is forgettable and lacks any real impact on the gameplay experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers solid replayability, though some players note that it may become monotonous after several hours of play.
“The game offers great replayability, with multiple paths and choices that keep each playthrough fresh.”
“I love how each run feels different due to the variety of characters and strategies available.”
“The random events and dynamic world make it so that no two playthroughs are ever the same.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy has been criticized as exploitative, with users labeling it a "cash grab" that prioritizes profit over player experience.
“What a cash grab!”
“The monetization system feels exploitative and takes away from the overall experience.”
“It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players praise the voice acting for its ability to evoke strong emotions, with one user noting that it made them feel invincible and deeply engaged in the experience.
“The voice acting is incredible; the first character took me by storm and made me feel invincible!”
“The emotional depth of the story left me in tears; I felt every moment deeply.”
“The game's ability to evoke such strong feelings is truly remarkable; I was completely immersed in the characters' struggles.”
