Deformers
- April 20, 2017
- Ready At Dawn
- 1h median play time
Get on Steam"Deformers is a multiplayer-focused, third-person smash 'em arena combat game featuring fast-paced melee action. Choose from 40 customizable characters across four species and battle in 9 unique arenas. Compete in Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, or Form Ball modes to emerge victorious."
PC
Playstation 4
Playstation 5
Windows
Xbox One
Xbox Series X|S
PlayStation
Xbox
Reviews
- Deformers offers a unique and fun gameplay experience, combining elements of party brawlers and competitive multiplayer, reminiscent of games like Rocket League.
- The game features adorable character designs and a variety of customization options, allowing players to express their individuality through unique forms and skins.
- Despite its challenges, the game has potential for fun, especially when played with friends in local multiplayer settings.
- The game suffers from a lack of an active player base, making it nearly impossible to find online matches, which severely limits its multiplayer experience.
- Many players feel the price point is too high for the limited content available, leading to frustration and disappointment regarding the overall value of the game.
- Technical issues, such as server instability and a lack of offline modes or AI opponents, hinder the gameplay experience and contribute to the game's poor reception.
- gameplay20 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is described as engaging and polished, featuring a mix of depth and fun mechanics that make it enjoyable for both casual and competitive play. Players appreciate the humor, character variety, and fast-paced action, though some express concerns about server issues and limited game modes. While many find the gameplay exciting and reminiscent of popular party brawlers, a few note that it can feel stale or hindered by matchmaking problems.
“Simple and engaging gameplay, funny and well-made characters; I'd easily see this game go viral.”
“The gameplay, at its core, is a fairly exciting party brawler (think casual Smash Bros.), with a good balance between close and ranged combat.”
“Everything feels polished and gameplay is fun.”
“There's this big pause every 2 minutes so you can select another character (which has zero gameplay impact) and class.”
“The gameplay I felt was rather stale.”
“I thought the gameplay was alright, and I might have played a few games if it was possible to actually find a match.”
- monetization11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 45 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized, with many reviewers labeling it a cash grab due to its high $30 price point combined with numerous microtransactions. Players feel that the limited content does not justify the cost, suggesting that the game should be priced significantly lower to attract more users. Overall, the presence of microtransactions alongside a lack of substantial content has left a negative impression on the game's value.
“The $30 price point is way too much to ask for this game given the numerous alternatives and the presence of microtransactions.”
“This game should only be at most $15 (especially with the microtransactions), and on sale for under $10 so that more people would play.”
“I feel bad for anyone who paid $30.00 for it; there isn't $30 worth of content in the game, and the fact that microtransactions are present without the content is horrifying.”
“The fact you even have in-game purchases is just disgusting.”
“Lastly, a $30 price point plus microtransactions is very greedy for a game with three modes (near-identical deathmatch and team deathmatch, and the soccer I already mentioned).”
“Overall, I think this is a very weak game, and seems more of a cash grab than anything else.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their quality, charm, and attention to detail, with many reviewers noting the cute visuals and smooth performance on PC. While the overall aesthetic and design reflect a strong indie spirit, some players expressed frustration with long wait times that detract from the gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's appeal, enhancing the fun and humor.
“The graphics and music are excellent for an indie game.”
“+ graphics are amazing and physics are cool!”
“And there does seem to be a bit of love put into the overall design and aesthetic.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its funny characters, engaging gameplay, and unique emotes and taunts, which enhance the overall experience. Players find the humor to be a significant factor in their enjoyment, often leading to laughter and memorable moments, especially in multiplayer settings. Overall, the game's comedic elements contribute to its potential for viral success.
“Simple and engaging gameplay, funny and well-made characters; I'd easily see this game go viral.”
“We surely had a great time because of the graphics, the humor, the gameplay, and it all worked really well (via splitscreen).”
“And the spherical characters are hilarious.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game's servers has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant instability and bugs that make even EA's notorious server issues seem reliable by comparison. Overall, the server performance is considered highly unsatisfactory.
“The servers are so unstable that it makes EA's buggy, unstable servers seem like god-tier networking.”
“The servers are buggy.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, with users reporting smooth performance, perfect graphics, and stable frame rates on their PCs. However, the lack of online players detracts from the overall experience.
“This game looked hell fun, and on my PC, the graphics, frame rate, and sound are all perfect. It runs smoothly.”
“None of the characters or wearables have any impact on performance.”
“The game runs poorly even on high-end hardware, making it frustrating to play.”
“There are frequent frame drops and stuttering, which ruin the overall experience.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and unfulfilling, with the leveling system requiring significant time investment without offering meaningful rewards. Many feel that at a $30 price point, the game should provide a more engaging experience rather than relying heavily on repetitive tasks.
“And their seasonal feature that's supposed to showcase your skill but is actually just grinding; that's just weird.”
“At a $30 price point, you'd expect more out of the box, but the leveling up system is as grindy as you can imagine.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers indicate that "Ready at Dawn" needs to address existing bugs and stability issues to enhance the game's replayability; without these improvements, players may find little incentive to return to the game.
“Unless Ready at Dawn is willing and able to listen to the community and work through these bugs and stability problems, there will be no real replayability.”
“The lack of meaningful content updates makes it hard to justify replaying the game after the initial playthrough.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return, as the side quests feel repetitive and uninspired.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with users noting it as excellent, especially for an indie title.
“The graphics and music are excellent for an indie game.”
