Blazing Core
- September 7, 2018
- OctoBox Interactive
Get on SteamBlazing Core is a team centric tactical shooter featuring mech knights. Adjust your mech according to your chosen playstyle, combine your abilities with those of your teammates, come up with and use various tactics to fight giant battle machines.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has great art direction, with detailed mechs and visually appealing maps.
- It offers a unique gameplay experience without pay-to-win mechanics, allowing for various strategies and setups.
- The player base is increasing, leading to quicker matchmaking and a growing community.
- The game is currently in beta and suffers from performance issues, including slow movement and clunky controls.
- There are significant balance issues, with AI being poor and gameplay feeling unbalanced and confusing.
- The monetization system is criticized for being predatory, with lootboxes tied to specific mechs and limited customization options.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable but suffers from performance issues and a slow pace, which can lead to fatigue during play. While it offers fun mechanics, players feel that a universal evade system is needed to enhance the experience, particularly in modes like capture the flag where getting pinned down can be frustrating.
“Gameplay is great, and yes, it is a slow shooter.”
“Gameplay is fun, but I think there should be a universal evade system because it's too easy to get pinned down and gunned to death, making a capture the flag mode really difficult to play.”
“The game needs some optimization, both in terms of performance and gameplay.”
“Until the pace of gameplay speeds up, it is really not enjoyable to play; it actually made me tired after a few minutes of testing it.”
“If you're looking for fast gameplay, go for Quake or Overwatch.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is mixed; while some users report satisfactory performance on mid-range systems, others note that both performance and gameplay require further improvement.
“Optimization is okay; the game runs well on my PC with an i7 2700 and GTX 750.”
“The game needs some optimization, both in terms of performance and gameplay.”
“Game needs some optimization, both in terms of performance and gameplay.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their detailed design and vibrant aesthetics, particularly in the portrayal of the bots, which enhance the overall visual experience. Players appreciate the high-quality textures and animations that contribute to an immersive environment. However, some users note that while the graphics are impressive, they may not significantly impact gameplay.
“The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“The character models look flat and lifeless, making it hard to get immersed in the game.”
“The environments feel bland and uninspired, with very little detail or variation.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Replayability is noted for its variety of setups, offering players different experiences; however, beginners may struggle to identify their preferred playstyle and effective tactics, which could limit their enjoyment in repeated plays.
“Different setups are playable, which adds a layer of depth to the game and encourages players to experiment with various strategies.”
“The variety of character builds and playstyles keeps the game fresh, making each playthrough feel unique.”
“Replayability is enhanced by the dynamic environments and random events that change with each session, ensuring no two games are the same.”
“Different setups are playable, though it can be hard for beginners to find their playstyle and suitable tactics.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
“The lack of meaningful choices in gameplay makes replaying feel tedious and uninteresting.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its quality, complementing the overall artistic experience and enhancing the gameplay atmosphere.
“The music perfectly complements the game's atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.”
“The soundtrack is a beautiful blend of melodies that keeps you engaged throughout the game.”
“The art and music together create an immersive world that draws you in.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express concern that the game may become overly grindy, particularly in the paid version, as unlocking content for specific mechs relies heavily on keys, loot boxes, and earning credits.
“There's a lot of potential for this game, but I can see the paid version being very grindy since currently you can only unlock items for specific mechs using keys, loot boxes, and earning credits.”
“The grinding in this game feels excessive and detracts from the overall experience.”
“I find myself spending too much time grinding for resources instead of enjoying the gameplay.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy is criticized for its predatory nature, utilizing personalized mech unlocks to mask the gamble-inducing mechanics of non-sharable lootboxes specific to each mech.
“They use the facade of personalized mech unlocks to downplay the nature of their gamble-inducing, predatory monetization of mech-specific loot boxes that aren't shareable across other mechs.”
“The monetization system feels exploitative, pushing players to spend more money for basic content that should be included in the game.”
“It's frustrating to see that progress is often locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without shelling out extra cash.”
