Rig or Skill: PC Brawl

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Rig or Skill: PC Brawl is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by No Gravity Games and was released on March 9, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

This is an air hockey style arena humorously referring to internet culture. Attack your opponent's computer by decreasing its FPS capability.

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Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a unique concept that combines puzzle-solving with competitive mini-games.
There is a variety of tasks that allow players to showcase their skills in different areas.
The game is free to play, which may attract some players despite its flaws.

The game lacks meaningful single-player content and has a virtually non-existent player base, making it unplayable as intended.
It requires players to create a third-party account, raising significant privacy and security concerns.
The game is heavily monetized with a toxic cash shop, which detracts from the overall experience and feels exploitative.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The game's graphics have been criticized for their outdated and lackluster 2D visuals, with many reviewers expressing disappointment that the developer has not embraced modern 3D graphics, which have been standard since the mid-1990s. Overall, there is a consensus that the visual quality is subpar and in need of significant improvement.
- “Even mobile phones and game consoles can do 3D graphics now.”
- “The game features really lackluster 2D visuals (does the developer not know 3D graphics became mainstream in the mid-1990s?).”
- “Gamers don't spend thousands of dollars on gaming rigs and the latest 3D graphics cards to play 2D games.”
- “The unit graphics leave much room for improvement (just look at the screenshots).”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The monetization of the game is heavily criticized for its reliance on microtransactions, which many users feel are unnecessary and reminiscent of mobile app store practices. The overall implementation is viewed as exploitative, detracting from the game's quality and experience.
- “This game is infested with mobile app store-like microtransactions.”
- “Second to the cash grab elements of this game is a simple, shallow air-hockey-meets-top-down-PVP-brawler concept that was implemented in such a way that it looks worse than your average 2018 browser game.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's story is perceived as lacking depth, with some players feeling that the developer relied too heavily on multiplayer interactions to compensate for weak storytelling and level design.
- “The developer gambled that other players would be an acceptable substitute for adding storytelling, level design, etc. to the game.”
- “---{story}---”
- “☐ story?”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users feel that the humor in the game is undermined by numerous spelling and grammar errors in the English text, which detracts from the overall comedic effect.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch, with clever writing that had me laughing out loud.”
- “I love how the game blends absurdity with wit, making every interaction a delightful surprise.”
- “The quirky characters and their hilarious dialogue kept me entertained throughout my entire playthrough.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is currently experiencing significant optimization issues, leading to a subpar performance for players.
- “The game is still poorly optimized at this point.”
- “The performance issues make it hard to enjoy the game.”
- “I frequently experience lag and frame drops due to optimization problems.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, particularly noting that clicking the "register" button on the main menu often leads to game freezes and crashes.
- “When I click 'register' on the main menu, the whole game freezes and eventually crashes.”
- “The game frequently crashes during gameplay, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I've experienced multiple instances of the game freezing, requiring me to restart my device.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is straightforward and lacks complexity, suggesting a focus on basic mechanics without additional depth or innovation.