DeltaBlade 2700
- September 3, 2019
- Handshake Firm
Get on SteamFight as a Rogue Cyberpunk Ninja-Robot in DeltaBlade 2700: an Action-Packed, High-Energy, Competitive Local Multiplayer Brawler with Explosive, Fast-Paced Sword Combat... and Jetpacks. Think on your feet, react quickly, fight cleverly: take advantage of every moment to turn the tide. Be the last assassin standing.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- DeltaBlade features impressive pixel art and immersive music, showcasing the skill of its developers.
- The game is easy to learn but hard to master, making it accessible yet competitive for players.
- It's a fun party game that shines in local multiplayer settings, providing a great experience with friends.
- The game suffers from a lack of content, with only one map available, which limits replayability.
- There are minor bugs that can be annoying, detracting from the overall experience.
- As a multiplayer-only game, it can be unplayable if there are no players available to join.
- graphics3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics have been criticized for relying on outdated retro pixel art, which many players feel is an inadequate replacement for modern PC graphics. Reviewers argue that developers should prioritize contemporary visual standards rather than leaning on nostalgia.
“They chose to use obsolete retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“Developers must learn that retro pixel art is not an acceptable substitute for doing their jobs and creating contemporary PC graphics.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay features 2-4 players controlling retro pixel samurai avatars in a style reminiscent of Super Smash Bros, but it is generally considered to be of lower quality and less engaging.
“Gameplay consists of 2-4 players with retro pixel samurai avatars in a mild ripoff of Super Smash Bros, but it offers a unique charm.”
“Gameplay consists of 2-4 players with retro pixel samurai avatars in a mild ripoff of Super Smash Bros, but nowhere near as good.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a significant dissatisfaction with the game's story, with some users noting the absence of a narrative altogether. Critics emphasize that relying on retro aesthetics does not compensate for a lack of engaging content or well-designed progression in the game's storytelling.
“There is no story.”
“Developers must learn that retro pixel art is not an acceptable substitute for doing their jobs and arranging contemporary PC graphics. Other players are not an acceptable substitute for developers doing their jobs in terms of level, story, and progression design.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for being unique and immersive, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers also express enthusiasm for its quality, describing it as "dope" and a strong complement to the skilled pixel art visuals.
“The visual artists involved are obviously very skilled with pixel art (which can be a hard art form to get the hang of), and the music is unique and immersive.”
“The game is really good, plus the music is dope!”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”
