Divine Knockout
- December 5, 2022
- Red Beard Games
- 8h median play time
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Get on Epic Games Store"Divine Knockout is a third-person perspective action game featuring gods with unique abilities. Fight in dynamic arenas with shifting environments, and compete in modes like Knockout and King of the Hill. Enjoy full cross-play and cross-progression, and customize your characters to fit your playstyle. Regular updates add new content to keep the game fresh.".
Reviews
- The game is fun and easy to pick up, making it enjoyable for casual play with friends.
- It has a unique concept combining elements from Smash Bros and Smite, providing a fresh take on platform fighting.
- The community is friendly, and the game has potential for growth with more updates and content.
- The game suffers from poor matchmaking, often pairing new players with highly skilled opponents, leading to frustrating experiences.
- There are significant server issues, including lag and connectivity problems, which detract from the overall gameplay experience.
- The game has been criticized for being abandoned by the developers, with a lack of updates and new content since its release.
- gameplay33 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this title is a mixed bag, with some players praising its fun, chaotic nature and solid mechanics reminiscent of both platform fighters and MOBAs, while others criticize the lack of depth, balance issues, and slow progression. Many appreciate the variety of game modes and the satisfying movement mechanics, but there are concerns about unreliable mechanics and frustrating matchmaking experiences. Overall, while the core gameplay is enjoyable, it may require further refinement to enhance depth and balance.
“Without a doubt, this game delivers outstanding gameplay experiences, rivaling the best experiences I can remember having with any Super Smash Bros.”
“The games are fast and can be chaotic, movement and mechanics feel satisfying, and I appreciate the variety of game modes.”
“Combines MOBA and platform fighting, with simple to pick up mechanics, but room for mind-games and depth.”
“The core gameplay loop lacks depth.”
“There are a lot of mechanics that work very unreliably or not at all.”
“Progression in this game is an absolute slog, where it can and will take you 8 hours to unlock a single character without paying for it, and 12-15 hours of gameplay on a single character to unlock their entire loadout, some of which feature passive abilities that are fundamental to a character's gameplan as late into the reward track as 10+ hours of gameplay.”
- monetization5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The monetization in the game is heavily criticized, with many users labeling it a "quick cash grab" due to the prevalence of microtransactions for cosmetics and unlocks. Players feel that the game should be free given its monetization model, which detracts from the overall experience and enjoyment, despite acknowledging its fun gameplay potential.
“This game should be free, and it also has in-game purchases. It has a lot of potential and is incredibly fun once you know how to counter your opponents.”
“There are many microtransactions in the game that lead it to be a mobile-style store with cosmetics and unlocks.”
“Whether it's the balancing, the process in which gods are unlocked, and the general monetization of the game, plus other such aspects; I just can't give this game a positive review yet.”
“The monetization and grind for passives are extremely frustrating.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, praised for their vibrant aesthetics and engaging chibi art style, which adds a fun element to the gameplay. However, some players feel that the art style is less impressive compared to other titles like Smite, though they still enjoy the chaotic brawling experience. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's appeal, despite mixed feelings about the chibi design.
“I also like the graphics and the chibi appearance.”
“I like how you actually need to learn mechanics from every different god and the graphics are amazing :)”
“Art style is a little eh compared to Smite proper but the brawling gameplay is fun and chaotic.”
“The art style is a little underwhelming compared to Smite proper, but the brawling gameplay is fun and chaotic.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been widely criticized for its poor stability, with numerous reports of bugs, crashes, and unbalanced gameplay. Players express frustration over the game's lack of polish, deeming it unworthy of its price point given the frequent technical issues.
“This game is nowhere near presentable and charging $10-25 (plus $5 per character) for a buggy, shallow mess is questionable.”
“Game is buggy, crashes a lot, only 10 characters, some of which crash the game on ultimate usage.”
“Unbalanced, buggy, trash game.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it feels like a cash grab with overpowered characters locked behind extensive gameplay. While grinding is necessary to unlock content and maximize character potential, it can be a tedious process, especially for those who opt for the free demo version.
“Hirez doesn't care about it or the community involved and has added overpowered characters that are locked behind grinding the game.”
“You're playing the demo (literally half of the game) for free... if you want the full package, then spend the $25 or start grinding.”
“There's a lot of grinding to max out gods, which limits the potential for different builds in 2v2 or 1v1.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by a poignant narrative of destruction that evokes strong emotions, adding depth to the overall experience. Players find the storyline both engaging and impactful, enhancing their enjoyment of the game.
“The fun I had in this game... a sad story of destruction.”
“The narrative is deeply engaging and kept me invested from start to finish.”
“The character development throughout the story is remarkable and adds depth to the gameplay.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that while balance issues exist due to certain gods being better suited for specific game modes (1v1 vs. 3v3), the ability to play all characters in their less optimal modes still contributes to the game's overall replayability.
“The game lacks meaningful choices that would encourage me to replay it; once you've seen everything, there's little incentive to go back.”
“After completing the main story, I found that the side quests were repetitive and didn't add much to the experience, making replaying feel tedious.”
“The limited character customization options make each playthrough feel too similar, diminishing the overall replay value.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is praised for its appealing design and balance, making it enjoyable and accessible for beginners. Regular updates contribute to a dynamic experience, enhancing overall gameplay.
“The character design is nice and balanced, making it really fun to play. The regular updates keep the experience fresh and engaging, especially for beginners.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, providing a deep sense of progression and attachment.”
“The character development is well thought out, allowing players to explore different playstyles and strategies as they grow.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game features cool soundtracks and offers various modes for both solo and multiplayer experiences, enhancing the overall gameplay atmosphere.
“The game features an amazing soundtrack with various modes to enjoy, whether you're playing with friends or solo.”
“The music is incredibly immersive, enhancing the overall gaming experience.”
“I love the variety of tracks available; they really set the mood for each level.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, indicating that it has captivated them to the extent that they are unlikely to engage with other fighting games until they fully experience what this one has to offer.
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, the game performs adequately but is noted to have room for improvement in optimization.
“The game runs smoothly, but there's definitely room for optimization.”
“Overall performance is solid, yet some areas could benefit from further optimization.”
“While the gameplay is enjoyable, optimizing certain features would enhance the experience.”
“Runs pretty well, but it could use a little optimization.”
“The game has potential, but the optimization is lacking.”
“Performance issues are prevalent, indicating a need for better optimization.”
