RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS

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"Russia Battlegrounds" is a multiplayer battle royale shooter with a retro-style and dynamic gameplay. Players begin as unarmed prisoners and must fight to the death in unusual locations filled with anomalies and secrets. With high optimization and translation into 24 languages, including Ugandan, players can enjoy intense, action-packed matches.

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,908 reviews

graphics43 positive mentions

stability14 negative mentions

The game is a hilarious and chaotic experience, providing great comedic value.
It's very cheap, making it accessible for a fun time with friends.
The soundtrack and sound design are praised for enhancing the overall atmosphere.

The game has a dead player base, making it difficult to find matches.
Gameplay is plagued by unbalanced bots that overwhelm players.
The graphics and controls are poorly optimized, leading to a frustrating experience.

graphics
96 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising them as stunning and immersive, while others criticize them as abysmal and reminiscent of outdated titles from the late 1990s. Many users note a lack of resolution options and performance issues, suggesting that only high-end systems can handle the graphical demands. Overall, the game's visual quality appears to vary significantly, leading to a polarized reception among players.
- “The controls were smooth and intuitive, and the graphics were absolutely stunning.”
- “The graphics in the game are AAA quality, the environment is truly breathtaking.”
- “Insane graphics, immersive gameplay, and stabbing tanks with glass bottles was my best experience ever.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “Firstly, the graphics were abysmal.”
- “Graphics are horrible, even 1998-2001 games have better graphics.”
music
92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "Russia Battlegrounds" is widely praised for its energetic hard bass tracks and nostalgic Soviet-era influences, with many players considering it one of the best soundtracks in gaming history. While some find the music repetitive or annoying, the overall sentiment is that it enhances the game's atmosphere and humor, making it a standout feature. The main menu music and the unique blend of chiptune and folk elements further contribute to its appeal, with players expressing a desire for a soundtrack release.
- “The soundtrack is sublime in quality, similar to Doom's quality of soundtrack.”
- “This game is truly a masterpiece, it deserves to be called game of the century above most AAA titles, from the music to the combat to the general feel, it's almost as if you're in Russia fighting bears with a beatbox stereo and a broken vodka bottle.”
- “Best OST in gaming history.”
- “The music is alright but gets annoying.”
- “Cannot turn off the awful music.”
- “There's no way to lower the music, there's only one audio setting and it lowers the volume of all audio.”
humor
73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding it genuinely funny and filled with meme-inspired content, despite its poor optimization and low player base. The comedic elements, including ridiculous enemies and amusing audio, contribute to an entertaining experience, making it a recommended choice for those seeking a lighthearted gaming session. However, some players note that the humor may not be enough to compensate for gameplay issues and a lack of community engagement.
- “That said, the reason I give it a thumbs up is because it's cheap, it's kind of funny, it's meme humor, with ridiculous enemies like goofy bears.”
- “It's fast-paced, hilarious, and continually updated by the dev (who keeps everyone very well informed on what is and what will be happening to the game).”
- “Regardless of the bad graphics and gameplay, the game itself is quite hilarious.”
gameplay
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing its mechanics as clunky and unpolished, leading to a monotonous experience due to limited weapon selection and lack of engaging modes. However, some players praised the immersive and intense nature of the gameplay, highlighting its realistic graphics and entertaining moments, particularly in multiplayer settings. Overall, while there are standout elements, the gameplay is often described as flawed and in need of significant improvement.
- “As soon as I started playing Russia Battlegrounds on Steam, I was immediately hooked by the game's rich storyline and immersive gameplay.”
- “The gameplay itself was nothing short of mind-blowing.”
- “Absolutely amazing gameplay of the beloved Soviet Russia.”
- “The limited weapon selection made gameplay monotonous, and there were no interesting game modes or unique features to keep players engaged.”
- “From its terrible graphics and clunky gameplay to the abundance of bugs and lack of content, it fails on every level.”
- “You get what you expect: a game with poor gameplay that makes it unplayable because the bots are just overpowered.”
story
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews for the game's story are highly polarized; some players praise it for its rich, immersive narrative and emotional depth, likening it to iconic titles, while others criticize the lack of traditional storytelling elements, arguing that the reliance on player interactions and PvP detracts from a cohesive single-player experience. Overall, the game is seen as either a peak in video game storytelling or a missed opportunity due to its minimalistic approach to narrative design.
- “As soon as I started playing Russia Battlegrounds on Steam, I was immediately hooked by the game's rich storyline and immersive gameplay.”
- “From the beginning, I was drawn into the world of the game and was captivated by the deep and intricate plot that unfolded before me.”
- “'Russia Battlegrounds' offers an original, in-depth story starting with a compelling prologue involving Soviet-era music and an exhilarating zeppelin ride.”
- “The developer gambled that other players would be an acceptable substitute for adding storytelling, level design, etc. to the game.”
- “☑️ this game has no story”
- “The choice to include literally zero character dialogue, interactions, animations, or backstory is revolutionary as it allows the player to create their own adventures in the vast map.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many users reporting frequent bugs and glitches, particularly on high-end hardware, leading to game freezes and lag spikes. While some players note it runs better than PUBG and have experienced negligible connection issues, the overall consensus highlights significant stability concerns that detract from the experience.
- “Moreover, the game was plagued with numerous bugs and glitches.”
- “Game freezes like 24/7 on very high-end hardware.”
- “Just wish there were more people in the motherland and the lobbies were not so buggy.”
optimization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of "Russia Battlegrounds" has been widely criticized, with players reporting severe performance issues, including low frame rates and unplayable conditions. Many believe the game was rushed to release without adequate testing, resulting in a lack of polish that detracts from its potential. Overall, poor optimization has significantly impacted the player experience and community engagement.
- “The game is terribly optimized.”
- “This could have been a funny meme game, but it's really poorly optimized.”
- “Especially performance and graphics.”
- “It was clear that Russia Battlegrounds was rushed out without proper testing or optimization, leaving players to suffer through an unplayable mess.”
- “This could have been a funny meme game, but it's really poorly optimized and the player base is dead.”
- “Game is poorly optimized; my PC can't hold even at 15 FPS, when CS:GO runs at 100 FPS.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its intriguing themes, particularly its Russian elements, and is further elevated by a fitting sound design that immerses players. Many users appreciate the sense of confusion as it contributes positively to the overall experience, making it stand out among other titles on Steam.
- “The best thing about the game is the sound; it really fits with the atmosphere and makes this game one of the best on Steam!”
- “The fact that I didn't know what was going on is amazing; it adds to the atmosphere.”
- “The game does have interesting themes and atmosphere, along with unique cards and a Russian theme.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users highlight the game's "infinitely replayable" nature, bolstered by upcoming updates that will introduce new features like a hardcore mode, weapons, and vehicles, significantly enhancing its replay value.
- “Infinitely replayable.”
- “Future updates promise new features such as a hardcore mode, new weapons, and vehicles which will increase replay value considerably.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players consistently express that the grinding required in the game is excessively time-consuming, often suggesting that it feels like a second job or life is needed to keep up with the demands.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its beautiful storytelling, evoking strong emotions and even causing players to cry multiple times. This emotional depth significantly enhances the overall experience.
- “The game has a beautiful story; it actually made me cry several times.”
- “I'm sorry, I'm getting emotional.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for being a cash grab, with accusations of plagiarism due to the lack of credit given to the original artists and developers of the game assets. This has led to concerns about the ethical practices of the developers.
- “The developers didn't credit any of the artists and real game developers who created the assets, so this is plagiarism, as well as a cash grab.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, prioritizing profit over player experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many paywalls in a game that could have been enjoyable without the constant push to spend more money.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is highlighted as a strong aspect of the game, with players appreciating the variety of weapons available that enhance their characters' growth and abilities.