Stick Arena

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Stick Arena is a multiplayer action game. It was developed by XGen Studios and was released on July 24, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

Take down your opponents with The Flamethrower, Chain Gun, Railgun, Chain Saw, Laser Sword, and Tesla Helmet. Or, kick it oldschool with the original Katana, AK-47, Sledgehammer, Shotgun, Baseball Bat, or Glock. Can you go all the way to the top?

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Audience ScoreBased on 85 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game is nostalgic and brings back fond memories for many players who enjoyed it in their childhood.
Despite its age, the gameplay is still considered fun and addictive, especially when played with friends.
The sound effects and simple design contribute to an enjoyable casual gaming experience.

The game is largely unplayable now due to technical issues, with many players unable to launch it or find active lobbies.
It has not been updated in years, leading to a lack of content and a dwindling player base.
The graphics and interface feel outdated, and the game suffers from lag and clunky controls.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics in the game are polarizing; some users criticize the simplistic "stick figure" art and lack of scaling options, resulting in a visually unappealing experience, while others praise the stunning visuals, claiming they surpass those of popular titles like Far Cry 5 and Battlefield 1.
- “Graphics are absolutely gorgeous; Far Cry 5 and Battlefield 1 can't even compare.”
- “Even if it did work, it wouldn't be worth it, with lazy 'stick figure' art being used due to a lack of proper budget and skill required to create contemporary, acceptable PC graphics.”
- “Alongside this, the visuals were made for ants, as the game takes up 1/12th of my screen, with no scaling options.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be nostalgic, evoking fond memories while also noting that it can be quite repetitive and time-consuming.
- “The game feels overly nostalgic, but the grinding is excessive.”
- “Grinding becomes a tedious chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding detracts from the overall experience.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The gameplay is enjoyable and offers a variety of maps and content, though it is relatively simple. At higher levels of play, 1v1 interactions often lead to corner-camping strategies.
- “The game has really fun gameplay and loads of maps and other types of content.”
- “The gameplay is simple, but any 1v1 interaction is bound to boil down to corner-camping in high levels of play.”
- “The gameplay is simple, but any 1v1 interaction tends to devolve into corner-camping at higher levels of play.”
- “The mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to execute basic actions.”
- “There is a lack of depth in the gameplay, leading to repetitive strategies and a lack of engagement.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's story is criticized for its complete lack of content, with reviewers noting that the developers relied on player-versus-player interactions as a substitute for meaningful narrative, level design, and plot development.
- “The game features no content; the developers assumed that PvP and other players would serve as an acceptable substitute for the essential elements of a game, such as story, level design, and plot.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game to be nostalgic and entertaining, often recalling their experiences of playing it during school as a fun and lighthearted activity. The comedic elements, particularly related to the "stick" theme, resonate well with those who enjoyed it in their youth.
- “This game is hilarious! I discovered it back in 2006 after searching for games with the word 'stick' in them, and it had me laughing the whole time.”
- “If you were a kid who played this at school, you know how funny it is to play it unblocked!”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, characterized by frequent bugs and lag, which may contribute to its low daily player count of 0-7.
- “The game is buggy and laggy, with only 0-7 players online daily.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game features a loud intro that some players find off-putting, while the end round music is noted for being somewhat repetitive.
- “The end round music is a bit repetitive, and the intro music is a bit loud.”