Bierzerkers
- February 25, 2016
- Shield Break Studios
"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.
- There is a lot of potential for the game, with diverse character classes and fast-paced gameplay that can be enjoyable with a larger player base.
- The developers are responsive to community feedback and are actively working on improving the game, which shows promise for future updates.
- The game has a very low player base, making it difficult to find matches and often resulting in gameplay against bots.
- It has been criticized for being unfinished and lacking updates, leading to a perception that it is abandoned or dead.
- There are numerous bugs and issues with gameplay balance, including problems with hitboxes and the presence of frustrating bots.
- gameplay28 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 11 % 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 theme and technical issues have led to disappointment among some users.
“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, and it's a shame.”
“A lot of us can play exciting MMOs with the same concept, just different gameplay for free.”
“Gameplay is a bit wonky; it's not as tight as TF2 at any rate.”
- humor18 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 the gameplay can be repetitive, the overall experience is described as smooth, addictive, and a blast to play, especially in multiplayer settings. Many reviewers recommend it for those seeking a lighthearted and entertaining gaming experience.
“It is pretty repetitive, but if you just want a smooth, fun, and funny game, get this!”
“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.”
“I only have 30 minutes of play time, but this game is hilarious and in a good way.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their great quality, featuring a timeless and cartoonish art style that combines elements from various genres. Players appreciate the smooth animations and vibrant visuals, likening the aesthetic to a blend of popular games while noting the absence of any significant graphic or audio issues. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the fun and engaging gameplay experience.
“The graphics are smooth, it has nice animations and nice sounds.”
“It's like a mashup of Chivalry, Super Smash Brothers, and a MOBA game all in one, but with the graphics of WoW.”
“Great art style, crazy melee combat with special abilities, viking-esque character classes, tongue-in-cheek character dialogue.”
“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.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs affecting gameplay, such as players being switched to losing teams and losing progress. Despite these problems, some users see potential in the game, though the lack of community support and ongoing development raises concerns about its future.
“No community, and the game is so buggy. I played an entire game up until 3 seconds left, at which point I was switched to the losing team with my score reset and didn't get 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.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that the game could improve its monetization strategy through increased advertising efforts and promotional giveaways, such as game keys, to enhance player engagement and attract a larger audience.
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for a more developed story mode, highlighting a need for additional cut scenes and plot elements to enhance the narrative experience.
“I would love a story mode here, or more cut scenes and plot development.”
“The narrative feels underdeveloped and lacks depth.”
“There are too few story elements to keep me engaged.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding in the game to be tedious, suggesting that it detracts from the overall enjoyment and pacing of the experience.
“Grinding in this game feels incredibly tedious.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes it a chore.”