H1Z1: Battle Royale
- May 22, 2018
- Daybreak Games
H1Z1 may well have been inspired by the original version of PUBG, and it shows, but in Auto Royale it provides one of the most fun battle royale modes out there.
Get on PS StoreH1Z1: Battle Royale is a fast-paced, competitive shooter where players parachute in and fight to be the last one standing. Search for weapons, ammo, and vehicles, and develop strategies to outlast the competition as a toxic gas cloud compresses the map. Play solo or in a team of up to five members, with the option to drive into battle in a four-person vehicle and compete to be the last team driving.
PC
Playstation 4
Playstation 5
PlayStation
Reviews
- H1Z1 Battle Royale offers a solid alternative to Fortnite for PS4 players, especially in squad gameplay.
- The game is free to play, making it an accessible option for those looking for a grounded battle royale experience.
- The intuitive control scheme and action-oriented gameplay provide thrilling moments and quick match finding.
- The game suffers from a lack of visual appeal and a barebones world, making it feel uninspired.
- Gameplay can become stale quickly due to streamlined looting and a lack of crafting mechanics.
- There are issues with unclear battle pass progression and overwhelming menus, which can detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by action-heavy battle royale mechanics and a unique auto royale mode that adds fun elements. However, some players find the looting and crafting systems overly simplified, leading to a quick sense of staleness. While the intuitive controls and intense encounters offer thrilling moments, issues with battle pass progression and overwhelming menus detract from the overall experience.
“Action-heavy battle royale gameplay, Auto Royale takes the game in a fun, unique direction.”
“Intuitive control scheme to fit console play, simplified mechanics that focus on the best parts of the game, action-oriented variables in matches provide risk/reward thrills, and the intensity of encounters and firefights provides thrilling moments.”
“Looting is too streamlined, crafting is almost never needed, and gameplay gets stale quickly.”
“Unclear battle pass progression, nowhere to see stats, overwhelming menus, and generic gameplay.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features microtransactions that allow players to purchase in-game currency with real money, which are reportedly integrated into the gameplay experience. Additionally, users have noted lag issues on European servers, suggesting that performance may be affected by these monetization practices.
“Microtransactions are deeply woven into the game experience.”
“Microtransactions: yes, you can buy in-game currency for real money.”
“Lag issues on Euro servers, and microtransactions are deeply woven into the gameplay.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered uninspired, lacking unique elements that would encourage exploration, and are described as drab and dull, leading to a repetitive and unengaging visual experience.
“Nothing interesting to set it apart from the crowd; there are no enticing reasons to explore the map. The drab and dull visuals become boring to look at after repeated matches.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the game world.”
Critic Reviews
H1Z1 Battle Royale Review -PS4
It's not particularly meaty yet and it needs a fair bit of work done on its visual side, but H1Z1 Battle Royale is a fine alternative to Fortnite for PS4 players. The redesign of the game for consoles has gone pretty well, and there's more joy and cohesion in squad games compared to its PS4 competition. At the grand old price of free, it deserves a chance if you're seeking something a little more grounded for your Battle Royale buck.
75%H1Z1 (PS4) REVIEW – The Battle Royale War Just Got Interesting
Though it’s not without fault, and will likely do little to take away from Fortnite’s ever-growing popularity, H1Z1 on PS4 is a worthy addition to the crowded genre. Plus, it’s free. Can’t complain with that. Microtransactions: Yes, you can buy in-game currency for money. It's free to play though, so that's pretty much expected at this point.
75%H1Z1
Solid Survival Shooting
80%
