BladeBound: RPG Adventure Game

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"BladeBound: RPG Adventure Game" is a Role Playing Game with a wonderful story and compelling gameplay, featuring good graphics and a stellar soundtrack. However, be prepared for very grinding gameplay, annoying ads, and bugs that may hinder your experience. Join a raid of immortal heroes in this RPG mobile legend, battling in PVP arenas and uncovering an epic story.

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

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 8,573 reviews

graphics791 positive mentions

monetization79 negative mentions

Great graphics and smooth gameplay.
Fun hack and slash mechanics reminiscent of Diablo.
Engaging gameplay with a variety of items and upgrades.

Energy system limits gameplay, making it hard to progress without spending money.
PVP ranking system is broken, often resulting in lower ranks despite wins.
Controls can be clunky and the joystick is not fixed, making movement difficult.

graphics
987 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread praise, with many users highlighting their stunning quality, detailed environments, and smooth animations that enhance the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the game's ability to run well on lower-end devices without sacrificing visual fidelity, making it accessible to a broader audience. However, some users have noted issues with control sensitivity and the lack of customizable graphic settings, which could improve the overall experience.
- “The graphics are stunning, with detailed environments and fluid animations that make each battle visually impressive.”
- “Graphics are stunning, the game is well optimized so you don't need a high-end phone.”
- “Great game, the graphics are really appealing and the character designs look really cool.”
- “The character moves like a mannequin, there's no dynamics in movement and other actions, the animations are very bad, graphics are decent.”
- “Graphics suck and controls are way too sensitive... uninstall asap.”
- “Gave 3 stars to graphics because there is no option to change it and the default graphic is really bad.”
gameplay
575 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
34%
7%
The gameplay is generally praised for its smooth mechanics, engaging combat, and appealing graphics, offering a variety of customization options and character abilities. However, many players express frustration with the energy system that limits playtime, leading to a repetitive experience and a reliance on pay-to-win mechanics. While some find the gameplay enjoyable and reminiscent of classic hack-and-slash titles, others criticize it for being shallow and lacking depth, particularly in later stages.
- “The gameplay is exceptional and the quality of graphics is beautiful.”
- “Gameplay is surprisingly smooth, and the graphics are pretty, but I found the audio kind of lacking.”
- “The gameplay is great, beautiful scenery, very nice controls, good graphics, great looking monsters and character customization.”
- “However, the gameplay is boring; the levels are way too short.”
- “The gameplay itself, however, is not that nice.”
- “The energy system ruined the gameplay.”
story
405 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
55%
5%
The game's story is generally viewed as a positive aspect, with many players appreciating its engaging narrative and graphics. However, criticisms arise regarding the brevity of missions, lack of depth, and the need for in-game purchases to progress, which can detract from the overall experience. While some players find the storyline compelling, others feel it is predictable and repetitive, leading to a desire for more content and longer missions.
- “The story is a nice addition so that means you won't just be doing levels aimlessly but for a purpose.”
- “The storyline captures you right from the beginning.”
- “This is a very well thought out game with nice storyline.”
- “The story is predictable and boring.”
- “You drop into a generic world with a generic story line and generic monsters, grinding and crafting generic gear.”
- “There's no story whatsoever.”
monetization
140 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
26%
56%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting a reliance on in-app purchases and an energy system that can hinder progression. While some appreciate the absence of intrusive ads and find the microtransactions manageable, others criticize the high prices and perceive the game as a cash grab. Overall, players feel that while it's possible to enjoy the game without spending money, those who do invest in purchases may gain significant advantages.
- “A good experience it boils down to your gear and it doesn't really pull you towards buying anything, you can get pretty powerful without spending a cent, but it's still a huge advantage for those who chose to use in-app purchases.”
- “And the in-game purchases aren't shoved in your face, also, the packs and in-game deals seem to be worth the money in quite a few cases.”
- “I like how there are no ads, and in-app purchases don't seem intrusive so far.”
- “The game will be fun at the start, but after a while it will practically stop matching you against anyone you can beat while spamming the ads to buy products in order to win.”
- “Game is covered in microtransactions which I don't really care about but omg the prices are high!”
- “In-app purchases are priced completely off for what you get...and in the last couple months advancing via grind has been nerfed to the point of uselessness.”
grinding
99 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
99%
The game is widely criticized for its excessive grinding, particularly at higher levels, where players feel forced to either invest significant time or money to progress. While some players appreciate the grind as a staple of the genre, many express frustration over the lack of meaningful rewards and the pay-to-win mechanics that overshadow the experience. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as tedious and a barrier to enjoyment, especially for casual players.
- “The grind is rewarding and keeps me engaged for hours.”
- “I love how the grinding system allows for meaningful progression.”
- “Grinding feels satisfying, especially when I see my character grow stronger.”
- “Extremely grindy game, and overly pay-to-win.”
- “Another is the fact you could just fork real money and get a full set of gear, so why bother grinding and collecting all the pieces when you can just buy your way to higher difficulty levels, zero challenge then.”
- “The grinding is horribly interminable at upper levels.”
stability
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes and crashes reported across various devices, including high-end models like the Samsung S20. Players experience glitches during gameplay, particularly when claiming rewards or navigating menus, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. While some users note improvements after updates, many still find the game frustratingly unstable, impacting their ability to progress.
- “This game has it all; its controls are responsive, with no glitches at all. The graphic design is really dark in its overall themes.”
- “Amazing game, very well optimized; it runs great even on rare MediaTek CPUs.”
- “Great update; no glitches so far, and it runs smoothly.”
- “Its been over 2 weeks and I haven't been able to play it since the game simply freezes up at loading at some random point.”
- “The constant unstable freezes and crashes really gets annoying!!”
- “Ive yet to beat a boss because every time I get a key and use it, the game freezes and wastes my key.”
music
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
52%
5%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its atmospheric quality and resemblance to classic titles like Diablo, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users expressed frustration over the lack of customizable music settings and the balance between background music and sound effects. Overall, while the soundtrack is often praised for its mood and composition, there are calls for more options to tailor the audio experience.
- “The art style is great and the music fits just right.”
- “I love the soundtrack mood, Tim Burton-ish; I need to find these synths, the choirs are amazing.”
- “Great graphics, awesome music.”
- “Also, no in-depth options whatsoever, just a turn-off music and account settings.”
- “Good game, I will rate it 4 stars after the horror music of the game is removed.”
- “Music of this game is very bad but the game is so good.”
optimization
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is praised for its excellent optimization, running smoothly even on budget devices and offering high-quality graphics. Players appreciate the fluid gameplay and well-balanced monetization, although some express concerns about grindiness and energy costs that may deter casual players. While minor performance issues exist, the game generally provides a stable and enjoyable experience.
- “Good gameplay loop of loot collection and upgrading, great graphics, very well optimized for budget phones and the monetization is extremely well done without feeling grindy or unfair so far.”
- “Amazing game, very well optimized, runs great even on rare Mediatek CPU.”
- “Love it, simple and fluid dungeon crawling optimized for mobile use which, as weird as it might sound, isn't something you find so often.”
- “Assuming because of poor optimization you fight small waves of 4 to 6 mobs.”
- “It would be a five without server issues and a few performance ones.”
- “Sigh, this here is a really good game, so good I even think it's better than Dungeon Hunter 5, the problem is the game is so unbalanced and unfair, the difficulty gap between one chapter and the other, hell, even one level and the other is so huge you just can't keep up, having to upgrade constantly to keep up with the difficulty will sooner or later drain you of both gold and equipment, you will be stuck with what you have and that's really bad as the element difference matters and can put you at a disadvantage, events are optimized for high-level players, so they are out of the question for beginners, when you hit that wall you will be forced to pay for in-app purchases in order to be able to continue playing.”
character development
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the incorporation of character development into gear and commend the appealing character designs, others criticize the lack of depth and tactics in character progression. Overall, the graphics and design elements are frequently highlighted, but opinions on the effectiveness of character development vary significantly.
- “Overall the game is freaking awesome, I like the way you incorporate character development into gear.”
- “A lot of elements and character development.”
- “Great character design too.”
- “No tactics, no character development.”
- “Nothing special and weird controls and bad character designs.”
- “Nothing special and weird controls and bad character designs.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it genuinely funny and entertaining, particularly due to quirky elements like parachuting hamsters. While some users noted technical issues that affected their experience, the overall sentiment is that the game serves as a light-hearted and enjoyable time-killer.
- “A very funny game that will make you laugh with jubilee as parachuting hamsters make void your ambitions as they try to impede your progress with death!”
- “Really funny to play”
- “My code: nwqjpy8n (feel free to give me gems) the game is good, not amazing but funny, time-killer, and well thought.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with users highlighting the effective combination of music, graphics, and gameplay that enhances the overall experience. The dungeon settings and immersive elements contribute to a well-crafted ambiance that keeps players engaged. Overall, the atmosphere is a significant factor in the game's enjoyment.
- “I love the gameplay and atmosphere in this game.”
- “Very well made game, music setting and atmosphere.”
- “Dungeon atmosphere and everything is really well done!”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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Users appreciate the character movement for its responsiveness, enhancing the feeling of control and immersion. However, the emotional impact is diminished by a lackluster story that could benefit from further development.
- “The story felt incredibly dull and failed to evoke any emotional response.”
- “I found the narrative to be unengaging, lacking the depth needed to connect with the characters.”
- “The emotional moments fell flat, leaving me feeling indifferent rather than moved.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts excellent replayability, enhanced by impressive graphics. Players suggest that adding more playable characters could elevate it to the top of the RPG market.
- “This game has great replay value and super graphics!”
- “Add more playable characters and it will be the best RPG on the market.”