Bierzerkers
- February 25, 2016
- Shield Break Studios
Get on Steam"Bierzerkers" is a norse-themed action game that offers both single-player and multiplayer options. In this afterlife combat arena, you'll play as a warrior who enjoys drinking and fighting for eternity. The game features fast-paced, arcade-style combat with five character classes, each with unique abilities. With easy-to-learn controls and a wide range of interactions, Bierzerkers offers both quick matches and depth for Those seeking mastery.
Reviews
- The game has a fun and unique concept, combining elements of popular games like TF2 and Chivalry with a humorous Viking theme.
- The art style is colorful and engaging, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience.
- There is potential for the game to grow, with a dedicated development team open to community feedback and future updates.
- The game suffers from a lack of players, making it difficult to find matches and often resulting in gameplay against bots.
- It has been criticized for being unfinished and buggy, with many players expressing frustration over the lack of updates and support from the developers.
- The gameplay can feel unbalanced, with certain classes being overpowered and issues with hit detection affecting the overall experience.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, featuring quick and frantic action with smooth controls and enjoyable class mechanics. However, players have noted significant bugs and a lack of community support, which detracts from the overall experience. While the game offers a solid competitive and cooperative environment, its inconsistent performance and abandonment by developers have left some players disappointed.
“The gameplay is fun.”
“The way they handled the classes and the gameplay is quite nice and amazing.”
“The competitive and cooperative gameplay is there, nothing feels too overpowered from what I've experienced thus far, and overall it's just really enjoyable.”
“This game looked like it would be really fun, but over the years, checking in every now and then, it's just not stuck with a theme past the Vikings gameplay-wise. I mean, it's a shame.”
“Gameplay is a bit wonky; it's not as tight as TF2, at any rate.”
“A lot of us can play exciting MMOs with the same concept, just different gameplay for free.”
- humor9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its funny characters, clever internet meme-based dialogue, and amusing references. While some note a degree of repetitiveness, the overall experience is described as hilarious and addictive, making it a fun choice for multiplayer sessions.
“It is pretty repetitive, but if you just want a smooth, fun, and funny game, get this!”
“I only have 30 minutes of playtime, but this game is hilarious and in a good way.”
“Brilliant art, funny (internet meme-based) dialogue, interesting abilities, and a possible bright future in store if enough people pick it up and keep playing.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their timeless and cartoonish art style, reminiscent of titles like World of Warcraft and Super Smash Brothers. Players appreciate the smooth animations and vibrant visuals that enhance the fun and chaotic melee combat experience. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's appeal, with no significant issues reported.
“Timeless art style.”
“The graphics are nice, and the art is fun and cartoonish.”
“Gorgeous, silly art style.”
“It's like a mashup of Chivalry, Super Smash Brothers, and a MOBA game all in one, but with the graphics of World of Warcraft.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with players reporting frequent bugs that can disrupt gameplay, such as unexpected team switches and score resets. Despite these problems, some users see potential in the game, indicating that while the experience is currently marred by instability, the core gameplay is enjoyable.
“No community, and the game is so buggy. I played an entire match up until 3 seconds left, at which point I was switched to the losing team with my score reset and didn't receive a single XP point. It's broken and deserted... gameplay is very fun though... shame the devs let it die.”
“Bierzerkers is pretty buggy right now, but I already feel like it has a lot of potential.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that the game could improve its monetization strategy by incorporating advertising or offering giveaways, such as game keys, to enhance player engagement and attract a larger audience.
“The monetization model feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
“I feel like I'm constantly being pushed to buy in-game currency, which ruins the overall experience.”
“The game is fun, but the paywall is frustrating and makes it difficult to progress without spending real money.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for a more developed story mode, including additional cut scenes and plot elements to enhance the narrative experience.
“The story is incredibly engaging and keeps you hooked from start to finish.”
“I appreciate the depth of the characters and how their arcs intertwine throughout the game.”
“The plot twists are unexpected and add a thrilling layer to the overall narrative.”
“I would love a story mode here, or more cutscenes and plot development.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“There are too many plot holes that ruin the overall experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding in the game to be tedious, often feeling that it detracts from the overall enjoyment and pacing of the experience.
“Grinding feels incredibly tedious and repetitive.”
“The amount of time required for grinding is overwhelming.”
“It often feels like I'm just going through the motions without any real progress.”
