BrawlQuest

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BrawlQuest is a single player and multiplayer casual role playing game. It was developed by Luven Interactive LTD and was released on June 28, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"BrawlQuest is a massively multiplayer Role Playing Game with support for 2-players, single-player, and co-op modes. Fight against enemies using melee or ranged magic, choosing from 3 classes and leveling up character stats. Explore a hand-crafted world filled with secrets, hidden bosses, characters, and powerful gear to grind for. Enjoy the good music and get ready for an epic adventure."

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Audience ScoreBased on 63 reviews

music5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game is free to play and offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic MMORPGs.
The developers are responsive and actively update the game, showing commitment to improving the player experience.
The gameplay is fun and engaging, with a good balance of difficulty and progression, making it enjoyable for both solo and group play.

The game suffers from severe lag and connection issues, making it unplayable for many players, especially in regions without local servers.
There are numerous bugs and glitches, including desync issues where players can be attacked by invisible enemies.
The player base is extremely low, leading to a lack of multiplayer interaction and making it feel deserted.

graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a consistent low-resolution pixel art style that evokes a nostalgic 90s/early 2000s aesthetic. While some players appreciate the retro charm, others criticize the visuals as unpolished and lacking in modern enhancements, with a locked resolution and minimal customization options. Overall, the graphics are seen as a deliberate choice that may not appeal to everyone, particularly those expecting contemporary visual standards.
- “It doesn't need fancy animations or high poly, hyper realistic graphics for what it sets out to accomplish.”
- “The artwork and how it plays gives off a 90s/early 2000s game aesthetic.”
- “Brawlquest is a thoroughly enjoyable top-down 2D graphic RPG game.”
- “First up, the game visuals are terrible, the interface is janky and unpolished, the overall quality here is woeful.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no way to improve the very lazy, mediocre visuals.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a unique reset mechanic that encourages players to repeatedly level up and enhance their equipment, with a current cap of level 30. Combat is interactive, allowing for a mix of brawling and questing, and players can customize their hotbar for various abilities. Ongoing balancing updates are expected to refine core mechanics, while the game offers around 20-30 hours of content and a supportive community.
- “Has a sort of idle game reset mechanic so you can play through many times and improve yourself each time, which you'll need to do if you want any hope of beating bosses.”
- “The gameplay is fun and interactive; it is the only 2D MMO where you can both brawl and quest at the same time!”
- “I wasn't sure if this was supposed to be a bleed mechanic, but it stopped when I went back into the tutorial town, so that's what I kept doing when I'd get overrun with spiders, dogs, and bandits.”
- “Balancing is very much underway as well, so expect changes to the core gameplay mechanics like respawn timers, damage modifiers, etc., which are all very fluid currently.”
- “The core gameplay loop is to level to the cap (currently 30), reset your character to level 1 which allows you to put a stat-increasing enchant on one piece of equipment, then repeat.”
story
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The game lacks a cohesive story, functioning more as an open-world sandbox with minimal quests and no overarching plot. Players are encouraged to explore and engage in combat rather than follow a narrative, leading to a perception of laziness in design. While quests exist, they are basic and repetitive, with most experience gained through combat rather than storytelling.
- “The gameplay is fun and interactive; it is the only 2D MMO where you can both brawl and quest at the same time!”
- “Sometimes I thought the quests could be more elaborate and extensive; however, I'm sure this will come with updates.”
- “On each journey to level 30, you can repeat the quests again if you want or just grind (they're not mandatory).”
- “The game is an 'open world/sandbox' as you're expected to just explore and work out what you want to do; there's apparently no plot or anything like that.”
- “The developers took the very lazy shortcut of making the game 'open world/sandbox', which is an excuse that lazy developers like to use so they don't have to admit they don't know how to work out quests, story, plot, or any of those kinds of vital but difficult aspects of game design.”
- “The quests are fairly minimal right now; most of your XP comes from kills.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received high praise for its quality and fitting atmosphere, with many players noting its soothing and immersive qualities. The diverse soundtrack enhances the gaming experience, making it enjoyable enough to listen to for extended periods. Overall, the composition, created on a 3DS, adds a unique charm that resonates well with the game's vibe.
- “The soundtrack is perfect with a diverse array of instrumentation that fit each of the areas of the game.”
- “One of the first things that caught my attention is the superb music score for this game.”
- “The music is on-board with a Runescape vibe.”
- “Levelling up is a truly satisfying feeling and the sound effects, combined with the music and detailed spaces, make for an impressively immersive experience.”
- “Surprisingly very good, and I normally turn the default volume for game music down, but in Brawlquest, I was happy to listen to it all the time as it really does add to the atmosphere and game setting.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that the grinding aspect of the game can be quite time-consuming, often requiring significant dedication, especially for solo players. While some bosses are better suited for party play, the game offers a nostalgic grindy experience for those who enjoy it, with minimal crafting and gathering that still provides a sense of reward. Overall, it appeals to fans of old-school grinding, despite a lack of active multiplayer engagement.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Some of the bosses are evidently designed for party play, but you won't find much of that. So if you like grinding things out yourself, this is a great little time waster.”
- “Been on for 2 hours, and I've been the only person on for that time. The only disappointing part is that when a good 2D game comes out, the player base is usually very small. This one doesn't seem to have any at all. If you don't care about that and just want that grindy old-school type feel, this is a good game for you.”
optimization
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The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with players reporting severe performance problems such as drastic FPS drops and rubber banding, rendering it nearly unplayable.
- “Performance issues made it unplayable, with huge FPS drops and rubber banding.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization problems, leading to frequent crashes and lag.”
- “Even on high-end hardware, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate.”
stability
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Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some players report a fairly stable experience with minor bugs and glitches typical of early access titles, others encounter significant issues, such as unexplained deaths, indicating that stability may vary widely among users.
- “The game seems buggy for me, and I keep dying in unexplained ways.”
- “Fairly stable, but there are some bugs and glitches here and there. It's early access, so you should expect that kind of thing.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the absence of subscription fees and microtransactions, highlighting the game's commitment to a fair monetization model.
- “Thank you for your hard work and for not having a subscription price or microtransactions.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by well-crafted characters that deliver amusing moments, contributing to an overall entertaining experience.
- “Moreover, the characters are well done and quite funny at times.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in Brawlquest is highly praised, with players enjoying the game's music so much that they prefer to keep the volume up, as it significantly enhances the overall experience and setting.
- “Surprisingly very good, and I normally turn the default volume for game music down, but in Brawlquest, I was happy to listen to it all the time as it really does add to the atmosphere and game setting.”