Hunt Royale: Action RPG Battle

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Hunt Royale: Action RPG Battle is a Role Playing game with an intriguing story, sensational mechanics, and stellar graphics. However, it features lots of grinding, annoying ads, and bugs that may hinder gameplay. The game challenges you to hunt cool monsters against other people and become the last survivor, providing a hilarious and thrilling experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

gameplay183 positive mentions

monetization987 negative mentions

Fun and addictive gameplay with a variety of characters and game modes.
No forced ads; players can choose to watch ads for rewards.
Great community and regular updates keep the game fresh.

Progression can be slow, especially for free-to-play players, making it feel grindy.
Frequent connection issues and bugs, particularly in co-op mode.
Pay-to-win elements are present, with some characters being overpowered.

monetization
1,077 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
3%
92%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the optional nature of ads that provide rewards, while others criticize the frequency and length of these ads. Some users express frustration over the necessity to watch multiple ads to gain rewards or progress, leading to a perception of the game as overly monetized or a "cash grab." Overall, while the game allows for free play without mandatory ads, the reliance on ads for rewards and progression has left some players feeling overwhelmed and dissatisfied.
- “No ads unless you want them, fun gameplay loop - short match times make it easy to pick up and play.”
- “This is a great and fun game that has basically no ads unless you want to get little boosts, and is easily doable for non-subscribed players to progress.”
- “Addicting, unique, visually pleasing, fun to grind, despite there being in-app purchases they aren't necessary at all, it's plenty fun to grind for the upgrades.”
- “Having to watch two ads for one reward is a tilter, so here I stop.”
- “To redeem the 'free' dailies, you have to watch a minimum of 5 ads, 30+ seconds each, for minimal supplies (poor drop rates, ridiculous return on farming).”
- “The game is fun, but the ads are a bit buggy.”
gameplay
314 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
38%
4%
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its fun, addictive mechanics and variety of modes, allowing for both competitive and cooperative experiences. Players appreciate the intuitive controls and smooth performance, although some express concerns about repetitive gameplay and the impact of ads and pay-to-win elements on the overall experience. While many enjoy the character diversity and engaging progression system, issues such as bugs, balancing problems, and monetization strategies have been noted as drawbacks.
- “It's got a lively & competitive player base, with tons of different gameplay types from open-field hunts to dungeon crawling, with or without other players.”
- “The gameplay is smooth, the controls are intuitive, and easy to use.”
- “Gameplay is fun and haven't gotten any issues so far.”
- “The gameplay just isn't fun in this context and feels like a chore.”
- “The downside is that the core gameplay loop gets repetitive pretty quickly.”
- “The game concept is great but this laggy gameplay ruined the whole experience.”
graphics
157 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
29%
4%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the vibrant and cute art style reminiscent of Minecraft, while others express a desire for improvements and higher quality visuals. Some users highlight smooth performance and enjoyable character designs, but glitches and basic graphics are noted as drawbacks. Despite these criticisms, the graphics are generally considered adequate for the gameplay experience, contributing to the game's charm and fun factor.
- “Graphics are amazing and ads are reasonable and not forceful.”
- “The graphics are fun & it's not a super hard game!”
- “Great graphics, awesome battle mechanics, visuals are amazing, and it's not too hard for free-to-play people like myself.”
- “Need to improve the graphics a lot.”
- “The game itself is also not much - pathetic graphics, very repetitive as all archero clones, and boring.”
- “Graphics are sub-par and the controls are very spotty.”
grinding
133 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The reviews indicate that the game is heavily grind-oriented, with many players expressing frustration over the tediousness and low rewards associated with grinding for gear and character upgrades. While some enjoy the challenge and find the grinding aspect fun, others feel it becomes repetitive and discouraging, especially when progress is slow and often requires watching ads or spending money to advance. Overall, the game appeals to those who appreciate grinding, but it may not be suitable for players seeking a more balanced or rewarding experience.
- “The percentages in the descriptions are completely wrong, the grinding in the events gives you nothing of value, and the gear is next to impossible to get.”
- “Months of grinding for nothing.”
- “The only way you can get anywhere without paying real-world cash is grinding a lot, and watching a lot of stupid ads.”
stability
94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
99%
The game is plagued by numerous stability issues, including frequent freezing, glitches, and bugs that disrupt gameplay. Many users report that the game becomes unplayable at times, particularly during ads or in co-op modes, leading to frustration. While some players appreciate the gameplay and community, the overall consensus highlights a pressing need for improvements in stability and bug fixes.
- “Unlike any other, this game runs great 9/10 times, takes little storage, features tons of heroes, different setups, and various game modes. They keep adding more content, making it worth a try if you want to have fun.”
- “The game is incredibly stable, with minimal crashes and smooth performance throughout my playtime.”
- “I've experienced consistent gameplay without any major bugs or issues, which really enhances the overall experience.”
- “Ads and sneaky pop-ups have gotten worse, but recently the game just freezes (even after reinstalling and clearing cache).”
- “Game is fun but starting to get me frustrated because the game glitches way too much.”
- “The latest update is a major problem right now; the game gets stuck in the middle, not even the sync problem but like literally freezes, the play button at times doesn't work on one click and even then it freezes, the cancel button has a quite delayed reaction.”
story
71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
72%
4%
The game's story aspect is generally viewed as lacking depth, with many players expressing a desire for a more engaging narrative and structured story mode. While the gameplay offers a variety of quests and missions, players feel that the absence of a compelling storyline diminishes the overall experience, and they often request improvements such as auto-generated maps and unique character arcs to enhance immersion. Recent updates to the quest system have also drawn criticism, as they have shifted focus away from core gameplay elements, further highlighting the need for a more cohesive story element.
- “Unique character sounds and personal storylines provide more reasons to play certain characters.”
- “Imagine what all of you could do with a halfway awesome story and even better graphics because of the amount of care you've put into this game, given all of the limitations.”
- “Awesome game, just wish we had more goals and challenging fights with monsters, and a story would be great.”
- “Overall, it is a very great game, with hardly any real-decent graphics and no story.”
- “Was an ok game to start with, however the most recent update overwrote the quest system in a very odd way in comparison very suddenly (surprising the player base as many were saving the rewards for the new season as a kick-start) and somehow there are no quests for the most played part of the game (dungeons).”
- “They killed the game with the new quest system now you have to do a million things for barely any tokens.”
humor
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it both entertaining and quirky, often highlighting the amusing ads that drew them in. Many reviews mention the game's funny characters and situations, contributing to an enjoyable and lighthearted gaming experience. However, some players also note a humorous irony in the monetization strategies, particularly the high subscription fees for ad removal, which adds a layer of comedic critique to their enjoyment.
- “I downloaded it because at the end of the ad I saw 'please download my app, I paid for this ad' and I thought it was funny. This is now one of my favorite apps to play.”
- “So many game modes and the hunter design is very funny because some of them are a reference from other big games.”
- “Funny and quirky, easy to play, tough to master.”
replayability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
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Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, with many users noting the impressive variety of characters and content that keeps them engaged for hours. While initial progression may be slow, players appreciate the eventual unlocking of replayable content and the casual nature of gameplay, making it enjoyable to revisit. Regular updates and a balanced approach to monetization further enhance its replay value.
- “Awesome simple game yet packed with replayability.”
- “Very fun and addictive; I've only been playing for a couple of days, but it looks like a game that will have a lot of replay value.”
- “3 stars in the beginning, growth is slow, but eventually, there's a lot of replayable content unlocked.”
- “Hours of replayable content with slow and steady progression, impressive variety of characters, and ads aren't being shoved down your throat.”
- “Not pay-to-win, ad rewards are of acceptable value, ultra casual gameplay (minus PvP), reasonable replayability, regular updates and new content.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
57%
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and reminiscent of elevator music, leading to boredom during gameplay. While a few appreciate the classic fantasy rights-free tracks, others are frustrated by ads that interrupt their listening experience and the inability to fully mute the music. Overall, the soundtrack seems to lack variety and fails to enhance the gaming experience for many users.
- “Simple straightforward gameplay, blocky 3D art style, and good classic fantasy rights-free music.”
- “Also the best music of any mobile game, in my opinion.”
- “I love the music on the menu screens, and this game is really fun, quick, and easy. I definitely recommend this game.”
- “Music: terrible classical elevator muzak.”
- “Very repetitive..perhaps different music for level 20 or different backgrounds would be nice, many while chatting state they're getting bored due to this and leave.”
- “It keeps on looping the static sound even if you turn the sound and music all the way down.”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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Overall, user feedback on optimization is mixed; while some players appreciate the smooth performance and graphics, others report issues such as overheating, slow loading times, and occasional freezes. There are concerns about the game's optimization for monetary gain rather than gameplay performance, indicating a need for improvements in this area.
- “Performance improvement of the game will definitely boost the gaming experience by a lot.”
- “I love it, runs smoothly, looks good, no real paywalls to enjoy the game.”
- “Very well optimized for Android and has good music as well as graphics.”
- “This isn't optimized, so within 2 minutes your phone will overheat.”
- “It's ridiculous and shows you know nothing about high-level optimization and balancing.”
- “Game has slow loading times, slow performance, and freezes sometimes, but overall has some cool content to grind repeatedly if you like this type of gameplay.”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is highlighted by impressive character designs and graphics, though some players express mixed feelings about the available skin options. Overall, the character design contributes positively to the gameplay experience, with many finding it engaging and enjoyable, despite the grind required to unlock additional modes.
- “There are some great character designs.”
- “As some of the other reviews say, there are great graphics and good character design.”
- “Good character design, addictive gameplay.”
- “Not a huge fan of most of the character designs or the skin options yet, but maybe they'll grow on me.”
- “Other than Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links, this is a weirdly fun game. It's kind of a grind to get to the other game modes, but other than that, it's a good solid game. It has never crashed, no connection problems. Nice job to the devs with smooth play in hunts and character development too. Not sure how PvP is though; still need to grind that out. I'll leave an update on how PvP is and rate it.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is marked by frustration and disappointment from players due to a lack of new content and perceived poor management within the community. Users express feelings of being overwhelmed by repetitive hero designs and dissatisfaction with the game's economic balance, leading to a sense of disillusionment after significant financial investment.