Clatter

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Clatter is a strategy game where players build and command customizable squads of fighting robots in turn-based arena combat. Take on other commanders in multiplayer mode, with an ever-changing roster of maps and game modes, or battle through a season-long league in the single-player career mode. Daily challenges offer additional opportunities to test your skills against AI-controlled squads.

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Reviews

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 499 reviews

gameplay13 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Clatter offers a fun and engaging turn-based strategy experience, reminiscent of chess but with unique mechanics and robot characters.
The game has a solid single-player campaign and a career mode that allows for team management and customization, adding depth to the gameplay.
It's free to play, making it accessible for anyone looking to try out a new strategy game, and many players find it enjoyable despite its flaws.

The online multiplayer scene is nearly dead, making it difficult to find matches and diminishing the competitive aspect of the game.
Some players report issues with the AI being too simplistic or unchallenging, leading to a lack of excitement in single-player modes.
The game can feel repetitive and lacks depth in certain areas, with some mechanics being unintuitive or poorly explained, which may frustrate new players.

gameplay
38 mentions
34 % positive mentions
58 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its intuitive mechanics and engaging, chess-like strategy, offering a satisfying experience for players. While some users find certain bots ineffective and express frustration with RNG elements, many appreciate the depth and variety of strategies available. Overall, the game is considered fun and easy to pick up, though some aspects, like the campaign mode and online play, have received criticism for being underwhelming or buggy.
- “Honestly, a pretty fun chess-like game, had good mechanics; smooth gameplay overall; solid.”
- “With its sleek visuals, strategic gameplay, and intuitive controls, the game offers a satisfying and engaging experience for strategy enthusiasts.”
- “The robots are all interesting in their own right and they are all designed well, utilizing them together for a kill is satisfying and mastering a strategy with a few units really holds the game together as there is a depth to the game mechanics.”
- “The game is alright for a free-to-play title, but the mechanics are quite simple and intuitive. Some of the bots, like the booster, igniter, and icer, seem quite useless based on my experience after several hours of play.”
- “It took me about 5 hours to 'beat' the singleplayer mode, but once you reach the highest rank, the gameplay starts to loop while retaining your roster of robots.”
- “There are some annoyances in the gameplay, namely that the fire/explosion-based enemies have a bit too much RNG involved for my liking, but the developers have done a good job so far to fix most irritating quirks in the game.”
graphics
17 mentions
59 % positive mentions
24 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are generally praised for their sleek visuals, good aesthetic, and timeless cartoon style, contributing to an engaging experience. However, some users noted the presence of glitches and a lack of polish in certain areas, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. While the visuals are appealing, they may not be enough to compensate for gameplay issues and a lack of content.
- “With its sleek visuals, strategic gameplay, and intuitive controls, the game offers a satisfying and engaging experience for strategy enthusiasts.”
- “The game offers some nice graphics and a nice aesthetic; although there are some ugly glitches here and there, it is pleasant all the same.”
- “I feel that everything is awesome about this game - the graphics, the sound, music, and gameplay.”
- “Art style tried to be 'arena sporty' ends up clashing with the cartoon nature of the bot designs - I didn't pick this up looking at the screenshots.”
- “If you want to pick this up because of its visuals, you probably shouldn’t as you will not be having any fun while looking at those visuals because you hate board games.”
- “The game has crisp sound effects and fine graphics.”
humor
5 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with users highlighting the amusing robot characters, funny animations, and quirky items like hats and helmets. Despite some criticism regarding the clarity of explanations, players find the game's visuals engaging enough to navigate with a sense of humor. Overall, the comedic elements contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Free game and funny robots, solid 10/10.”
- “The animations are funny, and although the explanation of how everything works is not done so well, the looks of the game are clear enough to figure this out on your own pretty soon.”
- “Funny game!”
story
5 mentions
20 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The game lacks a traditional narrative, focusing instead on gameplay elements like leaderboards, daily missions, and customizable features. Players find the story mode challenging, particularly if they haven't practiced with the bots beforehand. Overall, the emphasis is more on gameplay mechanics than on storytelling.
- “Story mode is tough if you don't practice with all of the bots beforehand.”
- “No story.”
- “There is zero story outside of the esports aspect.”
- “The story mode is tough if you don't practice with all of the bots beforehand.”
music
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The game's soundtrack is highly praised, with users noting its quality and how it enhances the overall experience. The music, including a fanfare theme reminiscent of sports broadcasts, contributes to the game's well-designed atmosphere and gameplay.
- “The game has a nice soundtrack.”
- “I feel that everything is awesome about this game - the graphics, the sound, music, and gameplay.”
- “Such a nice game, well designed and supported by awesome music.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gaming experience.”
- “The background music is too loud and often drowns out important sound effects.”
stability
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game presents a visually appealing experience with smooth gameplay, though it is marred by occasional glitches. While some players report a bug-free experience after limited playtime, others have noted the presence of visual issues.
- “I only played an hour, but it seems bug-free and the gameplay is extremely smooth (unlike Rust).”
- “The game offers some nice graphics and a nice aesthetic, although there are some ugly glitches here and there; it is pleasant all the same.”
monetization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game features undisclosed microtransactions for in-game customization, which are not mentioned on the store page, raising concerns among users about transparency in its monetization practices.
- “The game contains microtransactions that are not stated on the store page.”
- “There are in-game customization microtransactions.”
grinding
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “Grinding in this game feels rewarding and keeps me engaged for hours.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
- “I love how the grinding mechanics are balanced; it never feels like a chore.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
replayability
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability due to its challenging AI, diverse environments, and unlockable upgrades, which encourage players to explore different strategies and playstyles.
- “The game's challenging AI, varied environments, and unlockable upgrades provide a high level of replayability and strategic depth.”
- “Each playthrough feels unique thanks to the dynamic events and multiple story paths, making me want to dive back in again and again.”
- “With different character builds and play styles to explore, the replayability factor is off the charts!”
optimization
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-300 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization allows players to effectively manage both their team of bots and the associated financial aspects, including maintenance, upgrades, and player transactions. Success in matches and player popularity directly influence revenue streams, enhancing the overall strategic depth of the gameplay.
- “Not only can I manage my team of bots on the arena floor to eliminate the opposing team, but I also manage the team's finances, including maintenance costs, repairs, upgrades, and buying and selling players/bots. You earn money from winning matches, ticket sales (based in part on players' popularity which increases with their performance over time), and taking sponsorships that set goals for you to achieve in the arena.”
- “The optimization in this game is severely lacking; it feels like a chore to manage the finances and upgrades while trying to focus on the actual gameplay.”
- “I find the optimization of the team management system to be frustrating, as it often leads to unnecessary micromanagement that detracts from the fun.”
- “The game's optimization for managing bots and finances is convoluted, making it difficult to enjoy the core mechanics without getting bogged down in details.”