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Hasbro's BATTLESHIP

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80%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
80% User Score Based on 670 reviews

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About Hasbro's BATTLESHIP

Hasbro's BATTLESHIP is a single player and multiplayer tactical turn-based strategy game with a warfare theme. It was developed by Marmalade Game Studio Ltd and was released on August 14, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

You sank my battleship! The official version of the classic Hasbro board game of naval combat! Challenge other players in Classic Mode or in the all-new Commanders Mode - a fast-paced, strategic and exciting variation.

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80%Audience ScoreBased on 670 reviews
gameplay15 positive mentions
story4 negative mentions
  • Faithful and enjoyable digital adaptation of the classic Battleship board game, with both Classic and Commanders modes.
  • Commanders mode adds unique abilities, new ship shapes, and strategic depth, making gameplay more dynamic and fun.
  • Smooth online multiplayer experience when playing with friends, along with quick matchmaking and easy gameplay.
  • Online mode often pairs players against bots disguised as human opponents, reducing the competitive PvP experience.
  • High-priced DLC for additional commanders and maps, with many features locked behind paywalls, causing pay-to-win concerns.
  • Technical issues including matchmaking failures, inability to play with friends, game crashes, frequent updates wiping progress, and slow or unskippable animations.

  • gameplay

    49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    31% positive mentions, 63% neutral mentions, 6% negative mentions

    The gameplay retains the classic Battleship experience while introducing modern twists through a strategic commanders mode that adds depth and dynamism. It is praised for being smooth, engaging, and nostalgic, though some note slow pacing and animations, occasional UI frustrations, and a lack of keyboard support. Overall, it offers enjoyable, accessible gameplay with added layers for those seeking more tactical variety, while downloadable content mostly provides cosmetic or minor gameplay variations.

    • “It keeps the familiar “guess-and-strike” gameplay while adding modern twists like commanders mode for faster, more tactical matches.”
    • “Available on Steam, it manages to remain faithful to the core mechanics of the original while injecting new layers of depth through visual enhancements and additional gameplay modes.”
    • “Where the game distinguishes itself is in commanders mode, a welcome evolution that transforms the traditional gameplay into something far more dynamic and tactical.”
    • “The absence of keyboard support is a noticeable drawback, impacting gameplay and control.”
    • “Annoying "are you sure" dialog boxes frequently interrupt gameplay, breaking immersion.”
    • “Extremely slow paced gameplay and very slow animations every time you do literally anything.”

  • graphics

    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    54% positive mentions, 35% neutral mentions, 11% negative mentions

    The graphics are generally praised for being clean, polished, colorful, and easy to read, providing a visually pleasant and nostalgic experience. While not groundbreaking or highly detailed, they effectively represent different naval theaters and contribute to smooth, engaging gameplay. Overall, the art style is appreciated for its simplicity and charm, enhancing the game's appeal without overshadowing its mechanics.

    • “The graphics look great, detailed and go easy on the eyes.”
    • “Graphics are colorful and very easy to look at.”
    • “While the graphics are clean and polished, they are not particularly groundbreaking. The game's visuals do a sufficient job of representing the naval battlegrounds, but they lack the wow factor that many modern games offer.”
    • “But as you can see, the game mechanics are enticing enough to keep me on board despite a phone-it-in art style that I've just learned to ignore.”
    • “Each battlefield is themed around a different naval theater, from the cold northern waters to more temperate zones, adding aesthetic variety without altering core gameplay.”

  • story

    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    20% positive mentions, 53% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions

    The game features little to no focus on story, with straightforward missions and a simple campaign that offers some additional depth but primarily centers on gameplay and progression. Most enjoyment comes from the battles and visuals rather than narrative elements.

    • “The single-player campaign is a welcome addition, with challenging AI opponents and a storyline that adds depth to the otherwise straightforward gameplay.”
    • “Story mode great alone.”
    • “Artwork and story mode are unparalleled.”
    • “No story.”
    • “No story.”
    • “No story.”

  • monetization

    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    20% positive mentions, 60% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    Monetization in the game relies heavily on microtransactions, primarily for cosmetic and exclusive content, which many players find intrusive and overpriced given the base game's cost. While some praise that gameplay advantages aren't locked behind paywalls, frustrations arise from essential content like maps being paywalled and lost purchases due to poor support. Overall, the monetization feels like a cash grab, detracting from the experience despite the absence of ads.

    • “While the game does offer in-app purchases—mostly cosmetic—they’re unobtrusive and not tied to gameplay advantages.”
    • “The microtransactions aren't very intrusive; the base commanders you're given have a wide enough variety of special powers and ship shapes that you can easily get loads of hours of fun without purchasing another character.”
    • “No ads.”
    • “Additionally, the fact that maps are behind a paywall feels like a cash grab strategy, making it seem as if players have purchased a demo version of the game.”
    • “They reset the game and my in-game purchases have been lost.”
    • “You pay $10 for this game yet there's barely anything different compared to all the other battleship games, yet the devs put in microtransactions for content that was already supposed to be given to you for the money you paid.”

  • music

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    27% positive mentions, 46% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions

    The music in the game is generally decent and fitting, enhancing immersion with tense and powerful tracks, though some find it monotonous over time and prefer to play their own music instead. Sound effects are consistently praised as good and complement the overall atmosphere well.

    • “Playing Yu-Gi-Oh music in the background with monologuing every move takes this game to the next level.”
    • “Multiple captains, fleets, a few scenery images, music ... the kind of things that add to the imagination.”
    • “The sound effects are fine, the music is quite tense.”
    • “After a while, I opted to turn the music volume down and listen to my own tunes (around 80% completion).”
    • “The music also tends to be monotonous.”
    • “If you want relaxing music, you might want to introduce your own playlist in the background.”

  • grinding

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is notably time-consuming and addictive, often requiring extensive playtime that may feel overwhelming without dedication. Players who enjoy grinding or seek quick pick-up-and-play experiences will find it engaging but should be prepared for the substantial effort involved.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “It is very addicting, and you will use a lot of hours grinding that highest rank.”
    • “All in all: if you like grinding in games, have choice paralysis picking a title sometimes, or just need something for quick pickup and play.”

  • replayability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Replayability opinions are mixed: some find the game easy to pick up but lacking in long-term depth, while others praise it as amazing and endlessly replayable.

    • “Every aspect of it is amazing and it is endlessly replayable.”

  • humor

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor aspect is noted for its playful and self-aware writing style, often delivered through witty and entertaining reviews. Users appreciate the lighthearted, tongue-in-cheek tone that adds charm to the board game conversions.

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere features sounds like ships sinking and explosions that contribute to immersion, but these elements have a limited impact on overall experience enhancement.

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game experiences occasional freezing and crashes, indicating some stability issues that may disrupt gameplay.

    • “It also freezes and crashes once in a while.”
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Play Times

28h Median play time
28h Average play time
28-28h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs
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Hasbro's BATTLESHIP is a tactical turn-based strategy game with warfare theme. Common tags for Hasbro's BATTLESHIP include turn-based, indie, family friendly, tabletop, combat and others.

Hasbro's BATTLESHIP is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Phone, iPad and others.

On average players spend around 28 hours playing Hasbro's BATTLESHIP.

Hasbro's BATTLESHIP was released on August 14, 2018.

Hasbro's BATTLESHIP was developed by Marmalade Game Studio Ltd.

Hasbro's BATTLESHIP has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Hasbro's BATTLESHIP for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Hasbro's BATTLESHIP is a single player game with multiplayer support.

Similar games include Clue/Cluedo: Classic Edition, Small World, Exploding Kittens® - Official, Star Realms, Warhammer Underworlds and others.