Switchblade

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Switchblade is a single player and multiplayer shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Lucid Games Ltd and was released on August 28, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Switchblade is an arena-based 5v5 vehicular shooter that combines high-octane combat with an ever-shifting array of strategic choices. Seamlessly switch between heavily armed sci-fi vehicles at any time to create endless tactical choices.

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Audience ScoreBased on 119 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

monetization2 negative mentions

Fun and unique vehicle-based MOBA gameplay with varied vehicles and abilities that suit different play styles.
Good graphics and polished visuals with smooth and quick locomotion for enjoyable combat.
Fair free-to-play design with no pay-to-win elements, supported by active and communicative developers showing ongoing improvement.

Severely low player base causing long queue times, mostly bot matches, and difficulty finding real multiplayer games.
Limited content at the moment including only one map and missing game modes, leading to repetitive gameplay.
Technical issues such as crashes, poor optimization on minimum specs, wonky vehicle controls, and occasional bugs detract from the experience.

gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay offers a fun and innovative experience with solid, customizable mechanics centered around a unique switch-car mechanic, although some controls feel intentionally less responsive to balance play. However, players note that the game often feels inactive due to a low player base and reliance on AI, and some mechanics are not fully apparent despite tutorials. Overall, gameplay is enjoyable but could benefit from more players, refinements, and deeper engagement.
- “The switch-car mechanic can be utilized or denied, viably, by yourself, even canceled by the enemy when in use.”
- “Definitely a great game, loads of fun and a pretty new style, the mechanics are a lot of fun.”
- “The mechanics are solid and very customizable.”
- “Upon entry into Switchblade, there are gameplay mechanics that are not inherently apparent - despite the tutorials covering most of them in a basic manner - when entering an actual game, and pitting your abilities against others.”
- “Controlling vehicles seems sluggish or floaty - not super responsive - which some might question, but it appears to be a design choice to prevent maneuvering from dominating the vehicular MOBA gameplay, making driving mistakes more punishable.”
- “The gameplay is pretty solid but will need tweaks as time goes on, as it currently does.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally praised as good to professional and polished, with impressive visual and audio effects, though some users feel the map resolution could be improved. While graphics on ultra settings run well on mid-range hardware, a few suggest dialing back graphics to support a larger player base. Overall, the visuals complement the enjoyable gameplay but are not considered the absolute best.
- “Astounding graphics with cool visual and audio effects.”
- “Graphics on ultra settings deliver 60 fps on a GTX 1070.”
- “Graphics are professional and very polished, with simple but very fun mechanics.”
- “Would like it if the developers would change the map resolution to higher, as the graphics actually look like medium the way it is now.”
- “I hope that in the future this game will have more game modes and etc. The graphics are decent, not the best, but I really like it.”
- “Graphics on ultra get me 60 fps on a GTX 1070.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users feel that the game’s monetization is a drawback, citing the initial purchase cost combined with in-game purchases as discouraging. They suggest improving advertising to attract more players and boost the community, which would enhance the overall experience.
- “Also, it's another 'in-game purchase' game that costs money to buy in the first place, which is a second strike.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is appreciated for being fun and cool, especially appealing to fans of cars and weapons. However, some users note that despite its funny elements, the game feels inactive or "dead" currently.
- “This game looks awesome, and it is funny and cool. If you love cars and weapons, here you have both things at the same time.”
- “Nice and funny game, but currently inactive.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story exists but is not the main focus of the gameplay, serving more as a background element rather than a driving force.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is generally stable and well-made, with few bugs that do not significantly impact gameplay. However, some minor glitches have been overlooked by the developer but do not hinder the overall experience.
- “It's well made, fair, and bug free.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization is widely criticized and considered very poor by users.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is highly praised, receiving a perfect 5/5 rating for its quality. Users find the audio and soundtrack to be exceptional and well-crafted.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is criticized for poor human character design and animation, which detracts from the overall experience.