SMASHING THE BATTLE
- March 28, 2016
- Action Square(Studio HG)
- 10h median play time
An Exercise in apathy, neither solid nor liquid. Not exactly bad, but not very good either. Just a bit 'meh,' really.
Get on Steam"Smashing the Battle" is a high-octane action game featuring hack-and-slash gameplay. Play as two heroines, Sarah and Mary, as they fight their way through hordes of enemies using flashy combos and special abilities. With a variety of weapons and customization options, players can tailor their playstyle to their liking in this exciting adventure.
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Reviews
- Satisfying gameplay and combat, despite the simplistic premise.
- Fun and simple game with a likeable cast of characters and decent graphics.
- Great character design and enjoyable for mindless button mashing.
- Repetitive gameplay with little variation in levels and enemies.
- Bland story and limited combat mechanics lead to a lack of depth.
- Camera issues and clunky controls detract from the overall experience.
- story214 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 79 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The story is generally considered forgettable and simplistic, with many reviewers noting its repetitive nature and lack of depth. While there are two protagonists with distinct storylines, the overall narrative fails to engage players, often feeling like a mere backdrop to the gameplay. Despite some appreciation for character design and unlockable content, the consensus is that the story does not significantly enhance the gaming experience.
“There are 2 protagonists and each one of them has her own unique levels and story.”
“The story is solid and structured, with character development and good supporting characters, something uncommon for the genre.”
“I found myself far more intrigued about the story than I ever thought I would, despite the lack of any true cutscenes.”
“The story is pointless, don't play for the story.”
“My only complaint is that every story mission and challenge feels exactly the same.”
“The story is boring.”
- gameplay126 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Smashing the Battle" is characterized by its simplistic and repetitive mechanics, primarily revolving around button mashing and dodging, which can lead to a lack of engagement over time. While some players appreciate the fluid combat and character design, many find the gameplay dull and lacking in variety, with environments and enemy types feeling monotonous. Overall, it offers decent entertainment value, particularly for casual play, but fails to deliver a compelling or diverse experience.
“Satisfying gameplay and combat, despite the simplistic premise.”
“As with other hack 'n slash/beat 'em up, smashing the battle can be repetitive sometimes, but the fluid combat mechanics and lots of extra content, for its price, make it worth it, especially on sale.”
“Another great anime game, difficulty rises on each level and gameplay is satisfying.”
“The gameplay is really simplistic: mash out on the dumb AI by holding the attack button, dodge attacks, continue to mash out, sprinkle in some ability usage.”
“It's very easy for players to tear themselves out of the gameplay loop because it's so repetitive and thoughtless, so it's not good at keeping one's attention.”
“Replayability feels more like a chore; the gameplay stays the same from the first time you opened the game until you beat it, it doesn't feel rewarding whatsoever.”
- graphics52 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, featuring appealing 2D artwork and stylized 3D models that enhance the overall aesthetic. While many players appreciate the art style and character designs, some feel that the graphics could benefit from further refinement and variety in environments. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, particularly for a mobile game port, though opinions vary on the quality of animations and certain graphical elements.
“Nice 2D artworks and 3D modelings.”
“The graphics seem great for a mobile game port and I never had any frame drops.”
“Graphics could be a little better.”
“The graphics are stylized with thick lines, simple color schemes, and an industrial theme.”
“For the first hour you'll probably love the art style.”
- music42 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the engaging soundtrack and decent quality, while others criticize it for being repetitive and monotonous. Many noted that while the music is enjoyable, it lacks variety and can feel forgettable. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a decent backdrop to the gameplay, but improvements and additional tracks would enhance the experience.
“Awesome music, nice art style, silly humour, engaging if simple plot.”
“The game has great graphics, nice music, and plenty of unlockables.”
“So let's cut to the chase: great soundtrack, great story and another 'story', quite convenient control for the keyboard.”
“The soundtrack is the same heavy metal track played over and over.”
“You have a very basic control layout to fight hordes of robots, of which there is little variation in what is literally the same environment to the backing OST of what I think is royalty-free music.”
“The music in my opinion isn't all that great; maybe get out your favorite CD or iPod tunes while you play.”
- grinding28 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find enjoyment in the mindless farming for upgrades, many criticize the repetitive nature of the grind and the frustrating design choices that make it feel tedious. The balance between effort and reward is noted, with some players appreciating the benefits of grinding for skill and gear upgrades, but overall, the experience can become monotonous and unenjoyable due to poor controls and lack of variety.
“Grinding out certain achievements becomes less fun when you remember all the little things you take for granted in other games like invincibility frames.”
“Awful control and idiotic design decisions (like after-dodge vulnerability) make some stages almost impossible without hard grinding for money/scraps for upgrades.”
“This makes gameplay feel more and more tedious after a while.”
- character development8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
"Smashing the Battle" features strong character design and a well-structured story that includes notable character development and supporting characters, which is a rarity in its genre. While the game incorporates some fanservice, the gameplay is criticized for being repetitive. Overall, the art and character design are positively highlighted.
“The story is solid and structured, with character development and good supporting characters, something uncommon for the genre.”
“Art and character design are good.”
“Smashing the battle has good character design and a bit of fanservice.”
- replayability8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability through its two interconnected stories and various challenges, missions, and unlockable content, appealing to dedicated fans. However, some players find the repetitive gameplay makes replaying feel more like a chore, lacking a sense of reward. Overall, enjoyment of the game significantly influences its replay value.
“High replay value with two connected stories to finish.”
“+lots of replay value if you like the game.”
“Replayability feels more like a chore; the gameplay stays the same from the first time you opened the game until you beat it. It doesn't feel rewarding whatsoever.”
“It has replay value with the challenges, missions (Steam achievements), and unlockable content.”
“+ Lots of replay value if you like the game.”
- stability6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates impressive stability, especially for a one-man development effort, with users reporting a consistent 60fps, no bugs, and no crashes. Overall, it is praised for its smooth performance and reliability, setting a high standard for indie games.
“The game runs great on my build, locked at 60fps all the time, no bugs found so far, and not even a drop in fps or crashes.”
“I wanted to leave this here as a 'congratulations' to the developer; the game plays and runs great.”
“The game runs great on my build, locked at 60fps all the time, no bugs found so far, and not even a drop in fps or crashes.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced multiple bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
“The stability issues really detract from what could be a great game.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its self-deprecating style, with players acknowledging their struggles while the game playfully exaggerates difficulty through overwhelming enemies and traps. This comedic approach, combined with the quirky theme of sexy female characters in a beat 'em up setting, adds a unique charm to the overall experience.
“You suck at this. True, I do suck, but the game has a funny way of expressing 'difficulty.' It loads the screen with way too many enemies and puts a ton of traps on the floor.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with users finding the story boring and lacking depth. Despite this, players still find enjoyment in the gameplay mechanics, such as skill spamming and combat.
“The game is short and has a boring storyline, but it provides decent fun with spamming skills and killing enemies.”
