Biodrone Battle

About

Biodrone Battle is a fast-paced action game where players control swarms of drones in frenetic battles. Customize your drone loadouts and strategies as you take on challenging AI opponents or compete against other players online. With procedurally generated levels and a wide range of upgrades, each battle is a unique test of your reflexes and strategic thinking.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

38%

Audience ScoreBased on 63 reviews

music3 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features an intriguing morphing mechanic that adds a tactical element to the gameplay, allowing players to utilize different drones with unique strengths and weaknesses.
The AI of the enemies is challenging and reacts intelligently, providing a satisfying test of skill and reflexes for players who enjoy difficult games.
The retro aesthetic and fast-paced action create a tense atmosphere reminiscent of classic top-down shooters, appealing to fans of the genre.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and control issues, making it frustrating to play, with reports of crashes and unresponsive controls.
Gameplay is often unbalanced, with enemies being overly powerful and the lack of clear objectives leading to confusion and frustration.
The user interface and tutorial are poorly designed, providing minimal guidance and making it difficult for players to understand the mechanics and controls.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
63%
19%
The gameplay has a mix of interesting mechanics, such as the "morphing" feature that adds tactical depth, but is marred by significant flaws, including unresponsive controls and a lack of clear instructions. Many players find the overall experience unpolished and unengaging, with mechanical issues detracting from the enjoyment of the fast-paced action. Despite a promising premise, the game fails to deliver a compelling or cohesive gameplay experience.
- “+ the 'morphing' mechanic adds another element to the twitch shooting mechanics of the typical top-down shooter, and makes it more of a tactical affair.”
- “Gameplay with each drone takes on a different tone, as the special powers of each, as well as their speed, range, and attack power, make for a diverse experience.”
- “+ classic gameplay -- underneath all the fancy bloom effects and explosions, it's still a classic shooter at its core.”
- “The gameplay idea is fine and the story premise is somewhat interesting, but otherwise this game is too rough and unpolished.”
- “It's only minor, but in a game this well constructed and challenging, suddenly freezing in the open or shooting straight past because your input seems to stop being detected for a moment can be devastating in gameplay.”
- “However, mechanically, the game didn't feel like it was doing what it should; I could stealth and get shot at even if I stealthed before being in the field of view of anyone, and I could fight against a unit that's the same type as me, hit it multiple times, and still get one-shot by them.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The graphics of the game are generally considered outdated and basic, especially for a title released in 2015, with some users noting a retro aesthetic. However, the art production is appreciated for an indie game, and the lighting and explosion effects contribute to a tense atmosphere. Overall, while the graphics may not impress, they are deemed suitable for the game's style.
- “Aesthetically, I like the game's looks and art production level for an indie title.”
- “Graphics and audio are perfect for the type of game.”
- “Graphics is somewhat basic or retro-like, but the lights and explosions give a tense ambience.”
- “The controls are wacky, and the graphics are really outdated for a game of 2015.”
- “Frustrating controls, and for graphics this simple, I assumed it would run better on my computer.”
- “Graphics are somewhat basic or retro-like, but lights and explosions give a tense ambience.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant bugs that hinder gameplay and create a frustrating experience. Many describe it as "buggy to the point that it is difficult to play," indicating a need for substantial improvements.
- “Buggy and repetitive.”
- “Also, buggy as hell.”
- “Buggy to the point that it is difficult to play.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The game's story premise is considered interesting, but it lacks depth and clarity, leaving players with little to no narrative context beyond the gameplay mechanics. While the gameplay itself is enjoyable, the overall storytelling is criticized for being rough and unpolished.
- “Fun mechanics, but it has zero to absolutely no story or explanation about anything except the gameplay.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “There are interesting ideas, but the story is poorly executed and fails to engage the player.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised, evoking a dark and immersive experience reminiscent of classic titles like Paradroid 90, but without the takeover minigame. Reviewers find it compelling and engaging, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- “Really liked the atmosphere of the game.”
- “I cannot recommend this game more; think Paradroid 90 with a dark atmosphere, and without the takeover minigame.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The music in the game has been noted as a good soundtrack, but it falls short in enhancing the overall gaming experience, leading some players to feel that music alone isn't a compelling reason to purchase the game.
- “The soundtrack is good and enhances the overall experience of the game.”
- “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
- “The variety of tracks keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is criticized for being clunky and lacking proper optimization, leading to a subpar user experience.
- “The game feels clunky and is not optimized at all.”
- “Performance issues make the gameplay experience frustrating.”
- “The lack of optimization leads to frequent lag and crashes.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players view grinding as a necessary but tedious aspect of card farming, indicating that it can feel repetitive and time-consuming.
- “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- “The card farming aspect is tedious and takes away from the overall experience.”
- “I find myself spending hours on grinding without any real sense of progress.”