RaidLand
- May 26, 2020
- SideQuestNZ
- 9h median play time
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Reviews
- The game is fun and enjoyable, especially when played with friends.
- It has a unique art style and simple yet engaging gameplay mechanics.
- The game is free to play and runs well on low-end PCs, making it accessible to a wide audience.
- The game suffers from balance issues, particularly with certain classes being overpowered.
- There are significant server and connectivity problems, leading to lag and disconnections.
- The game lacks content, with only a few maps and game modes, making it repetitive over time.
- graphics16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by a minimalist, low-poly art style that some players appreciate for its simplicity, while others criticize it as subpar or reminiscent of mobile apps. There is speculation about whether this choice stems from budget constraints or a deliberate design decision for mobile compatibility. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some players enjoying the unique aesthetic and smooth gameplay, while others find the visuals lacking.
“Cool game with a unique art style, recommend.”
“The art style and movements of the characters make playing them a joy, and all of the values of health and damage are carefully balanced.”
“The large polygon art style is really nice and it has a very smooth feel to the gameplay.”
“They chose to use minimalist/low poly assets instead of contemporary PC graphics.”
“It's unclear if this is due to a lack of budget or talent, or if this was from an intention to launch this on mobile phones, because it does seem to have the same appearance as a mobile app, and the low poly graphics might have been used to cater for the limited graphics capability of iPhones.”
“First up, the game visuals are terrible, controls are locked, the overall quality here was woeful.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is characterized by smooth combat mechanics and a fun battle royale experience, with players appreciating the sophisticated systems that emerge during matches. While the shooting mechanics and class balance are generally well-received, concerns about the pay-to-win model and the need for further gameplay content have been noted. The game shows potential for improvement, particularly in balancing and expanding gameplay features.
“At first glance, it feels like any other gamey flawed software on Steam, but you start to realize there are sophisticated gameplay mechanics when you start fighting in your first match.”
“Top quality, fast 3rd person gameplay with leveling and perk systems as well!”
“Very smooth fighting mechanics that feel too good to leave behind.”
“Had no issues with performance and also with gameplay, I only don't like the shield by the warrior; it should be smaller or the hitbox should be fixed so players can hit his legs in order to make archers more useful against him because you can't do anything about him except when he has different aggro.”
“Recommending this game is beginning to feel like a questionable move, and I hope the devs can balance the gameplay.”
“At first glance, it feels like any other flawed software on Steam, but you start to realize there are sophisticated gameplay mechanics when you start fighting in your first match.”
- stability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a generally stable experience with smooth gameplay and minimal bugs; however, some have encountered freezing issues during loading screens, which detracts from the overall stability.
“Not too buggy, and the gameplay is pretty smooth so far.”
“Freezes at the loading screen, so it's a no.”
“No glitches, only features.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's monetization strategy has been criticized for being predatory and leaning towards a pay-to-win model, which contributed to its failure. There are calls for more ethical monetization practices to enhance player experience.
“The game features ethical monetization practices that respect players.”
“I appreciate the balanced approach to monetization in this game.”
“The monetization model is fair and doesn't pressure players to spend money.”
“Part of the reason for the game failing was predatory, pay-to-win monetization.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative and detracts from the overall experience.”
“It's frustrating to see that progress is heavily gated behind paywalls.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players report that the game's performance and gameplay are well-optimized, with no significant issues. However, there are concerns regarding the warrior's shield hitbox, which affects gameplay balance, particularly for archers. Comparatively, many users find "Raid Lands" to be one of the better-optimized free games available.
“I do have to say of all the free games, Raid Lands is shown to be better optimized and polished right out of the gate.”
“Had no issues with performance and gameplay, but I don't like the warrior's shield; it should be smaller or the hitbox should be fixed so players can hit his legs. This would make archers more useful against him, as you can't do anything about him except when he has different aggro.”
“I have to say, of all the free games, Raid Lands is shown to be better optimized and polished right out of the gate.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding the archer and axe characters particularly amusing. However, the shield character's portrayal has been noted to evoke sadness rather than laughter, indicating a mixed response to the humor across different elements.
“The humor in the game is top-notch, with clever quips and hilarious character interactions.”
“I love how the game balances its serious moments with laugh-out-loud jokes and absurd situations.”
“The witty dialogue and comedic timing make every encounter a joy to experience.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers criticize the game's story for lacking depth and engagement, attributing this to the developers' reliance on player-versus-player interactions instead of investing in single-player content, such as level design and narrative elements. This decision has left the storytelling feeling underdeveloped and unsatisfying.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the progression system to be excessively grindy, even with paid options to accelerate experience and gold gain. This has led to a rise in AFK farming, where players either use bots or remain inactive to accumulate rewards, resulting in unbalanced teams. While this issue is noted, it hasn't reached a level that significantly disrupts gameplay.
“My only issue is that the progression is quite grindy. Even after spending $3 on the VIP accelerated XP/gold, it is quite a task to get to level 20 (when you unlock sub-classes). This ultimately promotes AFK experience farmers, whether they're truly player bots set up for this purpose or just people AFK'ing in the match soaking up the rewards from both losing and winning. It is becoming enough of a trend that teams can sometimes be severely unbalanced, and I hope it gets addressed, though it's not enough of an issue yet that you can't just join a new match and typically resume.”
