Brawlhalla

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Brawlhalla is a single player and multiplayer casual platformer game with fantasy, historical and kids themes. It was developed by Blue Mammoth Games and was released on November 6, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

Smash, brawl & fight among the legends of Valhalla in this multiplayer game!

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Audience ScoreBased on 9,999 reviews

gameplay230 positive mentions

stability203 negative mentions

The game is a fantastic port from PC and console, maintaining the same gameplay experience.
The controls are customizable, allowing players to adjust them to their preferences.
The game is free to play and not pay-to-win, with a rotating selection of free characters available.

The game suffers from significant lag and connectivity issues, making online play frustrating.
Crossplay with PC and console players creates an unfair advantage for those using controllers or keyboards.
There is no account linking feature, forcing players to start over on mobile without access to previously purchased characters.

gameplay
405 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
38%
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The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its smooth mechanics and enjoyable combat, closely resembling the PC and console versions. However, many players report issues with lag, unresponsive controls, and unfair matchmaking, particularly when playing against more experienced PC users. While the game offers a fun and competitive experience, improvements in optimization and user interface are needed to enhance overall gameplay satisfaction.
- “The gameplay is fantastic, no question.”
- “The gameplay is smooth on offline mode, however when playing online modes the framerate suddenly dropped.”
- “This game is amazing, the controls are fluid, the gameplay is smooth.”
- “Mobile, though, doesn't get much attention and is lackluster in performance and gameplay compared to PC or console.”
- “The game is so good, but the issue is the resolution is not correct with the mobile device mode; it's like you're playing on a tablet or Android TV, and this makes the gameplay experience so bad, unfortunately!”
- “Gameplay is solid but the clan features need to be added to mobile.”
graphics
405 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
28%
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The graphics of the game receive a generally positive reception, with many users praising their quality and smoothness, often comparing them favorably to console versions. However, several players express concerns about performance issues, particularly on lower-end devices, and request options to adjust graphics settings to enhance gameplay experience. Overall, while the art style and character designs are appreciated, optimization for various devices remains a significant area for improvement.
- “The graphics and gameplay are similar to PC and PS4. I just hate that we mobile players have to go against PC and PS4, which is kinda not cool because we are on mobile. Overall, good game but it's not optimized for most phones.”
- “The graphics are excellent and controls are easy.”
- “Amazing game, clean graphics, gameplay, and just fun in general.”
- “The graphics are too strong for my phone, so if you could add options for low, medium, and high graphics settings, that would be amazing.”
- “The game is great, but it can be laggy if you don't have a good phone, especially when there are a lot of players in the room.”
- “I wish there were options to decrease graphics to reduce lag, as the game sometimes freezes in the middle of matches.”
stability
209 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The stability of the game has received significant criticism from users, with many reporting frequent freezes, lag, and various glitches that disrupt gameplay. Players have noted that these issues often occur during matches, leading to frustrating experiences such as character falls and unresponsive controls. While some users have had positive experiences, the overall consensus indicates that the game requires substantial optimization to improve its stability on mobile devices.
- “It always runs great and has great gameplay.”
- “No ads, no glitches, and no bad stuff.”
- “Omg this game is so much fun! This earns 5 stars, no glitches or anything, just pure fun. Go ahead and download it; it is safe for kids!”
- “This game is so addictive, I've played on both PC and console, and now mobile.. but the reason I'm giving this a 3 is because this game has absolutely potential but before that it's gonna have to be 'fully' optimized. I've never had such frame rate drops in Brawlhalla between fighting and jumping from combos and all there all choppy and buggy but not completely unplayable but definitely needs some tweaking and maybe better controls for those mobile users that don't have a controller or keyboard.”
- “The game constantly freezes randomly. Every time I try to fight or train sometimes it freezes and makes me fall to death.”
- “The game freezes when in an online match also it's way too easy to just spam one move and win a match.”
optimization
204 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received significant criticism, particularly for its mobile version, which struggles with lag, freezing, and frame rate drops even on high-end devices. Many players report that the game is unplayable without a strong internet connection and that performance issues are exacerbated during chaotic multiplayer matches. While some users note that the game runs smoothly on consoles and PCs, the mobile experience is often marred by poor optimization, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
- “The mobile version is a perfect port from the other versions of Brawlhalla -- it runs smoothly and feels good to play!”
- “Great port; however, the game needs to be more optimized for mobile. While using a midrange phone, the game stutters and lags here and there.”
- “The game is amazing, the controls are smooth and are not difficult to get used to, graphics are great and I have not had any performance issues at all; I recommend this game a lot.”
- “The game is absolutely unbearable unless you have a high-performance internet connection. The controls can be unresponsive in crucial moments, and to top it all off, the player base is absolutely horrible; toxic players in every single match-up.”
- “This is an obvious rip-off of the Smash Bros and Multiversus style games, but it is not optimized whatsoever for mobile devices.”
- “The game is so damn unoptimized.”
music
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed feedback from users, with many reporting issues such as the inability to hear in-game music or sound effects, even when volume settings are adjusted. Some players express frustration over the music continuing to play after exiting the game, while others appreciate the soundtrack when it functions properly. Overall, there is a strong desire for improvements and fixes related to the music experience in the game.
- “The music absolutely slaps!!”
- “I love the game and enjoy playing with my friends, but the music is an issue; my game does not play music while I'm in the game.”
- “For the first time since this game launched for mobile, I finally have music playing in-game due to the latest update.”
- “Every time I exit the game, without clearing the background, the music doesn't stop; it keeps on going, and it's very frustrating because I don't want to clear it yet and start a new one.”
- “I love the game and enjoy playing with my friends, but there is an issue: my game does not play music while I'm in the game.”
- “I have always played, but what bugs me is that there seems to be no music even if my volume is 100 percent.”
monetization
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is generally viewed positively, with many users appreciating the absence of intrusive ads and the option for in-app purchases that are primarily cosmetic. However, some players express frustration over the high cost of in-app purchases and the lack of ways to earn in-game currency, which limits character access. Overall, the game is praised for being free-to-play without a pay-to-win model, although concerns about balance and monetization practices persist.
- “Overall it's a great game with no ads too.”
- “Gameplay is top tier, and their monetization is the best you can get for a mobile game.”
- “Any in-app purchases are purely cosmetic, so no pay-to-win.”
- “Training mode has so many characters and settings, but there's no way to earn coins for other modes to unlock more characters. Please add some gold with ads for such a fabulous game.”
- “Another thing is the in-app purchases are crazy. I will never buy any of them, which then also limits the characters I can use.”
- “Just one fat cash grab with cross-platform, making literally zero chance of victory against a PC or console player while on mobile. Don't even get me started about how terrible the hitboxes are; I have replays on replays of that garbage.”
story
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate a strong desire for a more developed story mode in the game, with many players expressing frustration over the lack of narrative content and repetitive gameplay. Users suggest that adding a story or campaign mode could enhance the overall experience, making it more engaging and providing a clearer purpose for missions. While the gameplay is generally praised, the absence of a compelling storyline is seen as a significant drawback.
- “Besides that, this is the best game ever and I really hope that in the future there will be a story mode.”
- “Very good, cool, and passionate; can the developer make a storyline please? I like this game and all the characters.”
- “Lovely game but would love to see a story offline mode.”
- “The only problem I have with it is that sometimes it can get repetitive since we have no story mode or no real reason to fight other than winning.”
- “One more point I need to make: put some goal in place for this dumb sorry excuse for a multiplayer game; it's not hard, just add a story mode.”
- “Hi, so my experience has been laggy but awesome. I have a few things I wanted to say: 1) please add a way to earn gold offline, and 2) could you guys create a story mode for each character.”
humor
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its funny gameplay, amusing character designs, and the joy of playing with friends, which often leads to laughter and memorable moments. While some users mention minor issues like server lag and glitches, they generally agree that the game's comedic elements and entertaining logic make it a fun experience. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that enhances the game's appeal.
- “The game is very funny and addictive.”
- “When I play this game with my friend, we go crazy laughing and also forget about time.....”
- “It was all funny good for me that I laughed and installed this game. This is cool, funny, and fun.”
- “It's a very cool game, but it's not funny because you have players who use a keyboard or controller.”
- “The humor falls flat and feels forced, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
- “I expected more laughs, but the jokes just didn't land for me.”
grinding
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
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Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game; while some find it tedious and frustrating, especially with limited rewards and no account syncing across platforms, others enjoy the challenge and see it as a fun part of gameplay. Many express that the grind for unlocking characters and earning coins can be excessive, but some appreciate that the game remains free-to-play without mandatory purchases for character upgrades. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a significant factor that can either enhance or detract from the enjoyment of the game.
- “This game doesn't let you use your Xbox account on mobile, and I bought the battle pass in-game. I got some grinding done, but the quests were hard to complete, and even if you did them, they only granted half XP. That would barely tier you up, and when I didn't have time to play and days passed, the season ended, and I missed out on some of the rewards. Now I've spent money and only got half of what I paid for, which makes this game trash.”
- “The game also has no tutorial for beginners, requires a ton of grinding for new characters, and leaves you with a massive disadvantage against players on controllers.”
- “The game is decent yet fun, but the hours of grinding are not worth it.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a mix of emotions regarding the app, highlighting feelings of hope and entertainment despite frustrations with lag and control issues. The overall sentiment leans towards positivity, with many appreciating the wholesome nature of the game, though they desire improvements to enhance their experience.
- “This really made me feel like there is actual hope for the future of apps.”
- “Great app, very entertaining and wholesome!!!!”
- “Everything about the game is wholesome.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is praised for its appealing designs and creative move sets, though some users feel that certain characters appear basic and lack depth. Overall, the combination of art and design draws favorable comparisons to the beloved Smash Bros franchise, enhancing the mobile gaming experience.
- “The perfect Smash Bros fix with awesome art, character design, and move sets!”
- “I love the character designs and the backgrounds; I just love how you took Smash Bros and made it into a mobile game.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players feel that the game's replayability could be enhanced by offering a greater variety of playable characters from the start, as the current selection limits the fun and diversity in gameplay.
- “This is a great game, but I would change it by adding more playable characters at the start, as it feels less fun without variety.”
- “The lack of diverse characters makes replaying the game feel repetitive and less engaging.”
- “Once you complete the game, there isn't much incentive to play again since the experience doesn't change significantly.”