Spellbreak
- December 15, 2020
- Proletariat, Inc.
Spellbreak deserves a place among the other Battle Royale greats. It breaks away from the others in the genre and does so with amazing polish, thoughtful design, and is most importantly just so much fun to play.
Spellbreak is a multiplayer shooter game that allows you to unleash your inner battlemage and harness the raw power of elemental magic. Choose from six classes, each with its own playstyle, and combine devastating spell combinations to control the battlefield. Explore the map, discover hidden chests, and outplay your rivals to be the last one standing in this elemental showdown.
Reviews
- Tight battle royal gameplay with loads of cool spells and clever light RPG elements
- Lovely visuals and animation
- Experimentation is heavily rewarded
- Gameplay eventually becomes repetitive
- Modes could use more variety
- Lack of an encyclopedia for reference
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by tight battle royale mechanics, featuring a variety of spells and light RPG elements that encourage experimentation, complemented by appealing visuals and animations. However, some players note that, like many games in the genre, it can become repetitive over time, and they desire more variety in game modes and additional resources like an encyclopedia.
“Tight battle royale gameplay with loads of cool spells and clever light RPG elements, lovely visuals and animation. Experimentation is heavily rewarded.”
“The gameplay is incredibly engaging, offering a perfect blend of strategy and action that keeps you on your toes.”
“Each match feels unique due to the diverse mechanics and character abilities, making every playthrough a fresh experience.”
“Like most games in the genre, the gameplay eventually becomes repetitive. The modes could use more variety, and I wish there was an encyclopedia.”
“The combat mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to engage with enemies.”
“The level design lacks creativity, leading to a monotonous experience that fails to keep players engaged.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their lovely visuals and smooth animations, enhancing the tight battle royale gameplay and the clever integration of RPG elements. Players appreciate the rewarding nature of experimentation within this visually appealing environment.
“Tight battle royale gameplay with loads of cool spells and clever light RPG elements, complemented by lovely visuals and animation.”
“The graphics are stunning, creating an immersive experience that enhances the overall gameplay.”
“The vibrant art style and attention to detail in the animations make every moment visually captivating.”
Critic Reviews
Spellbreak Review – Breaking the Battle Royale Mould
Spellbreak deserves a place among the other Battle Royale greats. It breaks away from the others in the genre and does so with amazing polish, thoughtful design, and is most importantly just so much fun to play.
90%Review – Spellbreak
Spellbreak is a fun and frantic battle royale that still has room to grow as it evolves with future seasons.
70%Spellbreak Review
Ultimately, while there's certainly areas for improvements and avenues for Spellbreak to stand out even more from the battle royale crowd, developer Proletariat Games has put together a very commendable first effort and have put Spellbreak in a great spot early on.
80%