"The Braves" is an action-packed roguelike game with a variety of unique skills, weapons, and enemies. Players must survive against hordes of monsters while upgrading their characters and unlocking new abilities. With thousands of enemies and bosses, each battle offers a new challenge as players strive to survive in multiple universes. Customization and experimentation are encouraged, making for a dynamic and engaging gameplay experience.
The game features engaging gameplay with a variety of characters and skills, making it addictive and fun.
The graphics are appealing and the art style is charming, enhancing the overall experience.
It's a free-to-play game that offers a decent amount of content and replayability, making it a good time-killer.
The monetization system is heavily criticized for being pay-to-win, requiring significant grinding or spending money to progress.
Gameplay can become repetitive and grindy, with long matches and a lack of meaningful rewards for free players.
There are numerous design issues, including poor hero management and unclear item descriptions, which detract from the overall experience.
gameplay
128 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "The Braves" is characterized by engaging mechanics, a variety of monsters and bosses, and a compelling narrative that sets it apart from similar titles. While many players find the gameplay addictive and enjoyable, there are criticisms regarding its slow pace, reliance on gacha mechanics, and issues with visibility and movement that can detract from the experience. Overall, the game offers a mix of fun and frustration, with a solid foundation that could benefit from improvements in balance and transparency.
“Engaging gameplay and great graphics.”
“Unlocking different characters and experimenting with various skill combinations keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
“The gameplay is rich in diverse skill combinations, allowing for the creation of strategies for both offense and defense.”
“Game is getting worse with every update for gameplay; there is no specialized loot for regions, so every map drops everything, and with every update adding new things, it lowers the chance to upgrade your gear.”
“Another problem is the gameplay itself; there is no slider for spell visibility, and your own spells hide enemy projectiles and even monsters, so you mostly die because you don't see it coming.”
“Gameplay requires you to pay in order to spin a roulette to unlock characters and weapons; otherwise, you will struggle with a limited amount of damage and health and a character with worse skills than others... not very fun.”
graphics
96 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the charming cartoon art style, vibrant animations, and engaging visuals that enhance gameplay. However, others criticize the inconsistency and simplicity of the graphics, describing them as lacking cohesion and charm. Overall, while many find the visuals appealing and suitable for casual play, there are notable concerns regarding their depth and quality.
“Beautiful graphics, challenging bosses, colorful evolutions of abilities and weapons.”
“The amazing graphics and varied characters add a thrilling element to the gameplay, while the many upgrades keep the experience exciting.”
“The graphics in the game are done at a good level, the gameplay is exciting and dynamic, you will be constantly on your toes.”
“The art style is inconsistent, with basic visuals that lack charm or cohesion.”
“The control is braindead, the graphics are as simple as possible.”
“The map, mobs, and visuals are awful.”
grinding
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely criticized for its excessive grinding, which is often described as tedious and frustrating, with many players feeling it leans towards a pay-to-win model. While some appreciate the depth and variety of heroes available, the overwhelming grind required to progress and upgrade characters can lead to a sense of stagnation and boredom, especially for casual players. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a significant drawback, making it hard to recommend for those who prefer a more balanced gameplay experience.
“A tedious grind dressed up as a game, the braves feels more like a cash grab than an adventure.”
“Cons - gacha system, extremely grindy or pay to win, technical issues as leveling up stops you but not the enemies, even when winning a level the rewards you get are not feeling so great and leveling up (town, your characters and weapons) feels extremely slow and tedious.”
“Normal players who spend 2-3 hours a day playing the game will feel it's too boring because it's too grindy.”
monetization
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization in this game has been widely criticized as exploitative, with many reviewers labeling it a "cash grab" that heavily relies on gacha mechanics and microtransactions. Players express frustration over the frequent pay-to-win events and the high costs associated with in-game purchases, which detract from the overall experience. While some appreciate the potential for skill-based enjoyment despite the monetization, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game prioritizes profit over player satisfaction.
“The monetization will not leave you feeling like you are missing out on gameplay while at the same time making you yearn for the new characters. There is a lot of grind, but you never feel like you accomplished nothing by grinding, which is the good kind of grinding, and most games nowadays don't seem to get right.”
“I also like how they aren't trying to prey on people's tendencies and rely solely on microtransactions. If you have the skills, decision-making, and just a smidge of luck or adaptability to work with whatever you get, you will enjoy this game.”
“You be the judge if you want to spend $4.99 on the game that defined the genre, or for a single in-game purchase of enough currency for a single draw.”
“It's a gacha cash grab mobile game ported on PC.”
“The monetization schemes are glaring, with frequent pay-to-win events that fail to offer real value.”
“Now it's just a cash grab, so much harder than it was when it was in beta.”
story
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's storyline receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it captivating and addictive, while others criticize it as lacking depth and originality, comparing it unfavorably to other titles like Diablo. Many users express frustration over the absence of daily and weekly quests, which impacts gameplay progression and currency acquisition. Overall, while the graphics are praised, the story seems to be a secondary concern for many players, who are more focused on gameplay mechanics.
“A captivating storyline, colorful graphics and addictive gameplay make this game truly addictive.”
“The braves is an exciting game with a captivating storyline and addictive gameplay.”
“The graphics are lush, the storyline will make you laugh.”
“Every time the game starts, I'm required to skip a story intro.”
“It's like taking Diablo's storyline and making it worse.”
“Not what you 'believe' is a decent story.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised, with many users highlighting its fantastic quality and ability to enhance the overall experience. The soundtrack is described as memorable and well-integrated with the gameplay, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere alongside its graphics and design.
“Good design, good gameplay, and fantastic music!”
“The plot, music, and gameplay are on top.”
“Beautiful animations, nice music.”
“The music is forgettable.”
“The soundtrack lacks variety and fails to enhance the gameplay experience.”
“While the graphics and gameplay are solid, the music does not leave a lasting impression.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its blend of comedy and action, as well as the cute and funny characters. However, some find the monetization aspects a bit overwhelming, though they acknowledge that the game's free-to-play model may justify this. Overall, the humor adds an enjoyable layer to the gameplay experience.
“This game has a great mix of humor and action.”
“The characters are cute and funny; I want more information about them and their history.”
“Funny enough, the cash shop works just fine.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the emotional impact of the game stems from its toxic environment, where interactions alone can be harmful, creating a sense of vulnerability. The experience resonates deeply, leading to moments of frustration and humor, particularly when players encounter significant challenges.
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has been criticized for frequent microstuttering every three seconds, likely linked to server issues. Players express frustration over sudden, overwhelming enemy encounters that disrupt gameplay, particularly after investing significant time in a level.
“Microstuttering every 3 seconds, possibly due to server issues.”
“Now, imagine getting to the last leg of a level after 25 minutes, getting most-if-not-all optimized stuff only to be overrun and not in the git-gud style, just an instant twack from a regular enemy with a move speed of 500%.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While players appreciate the game's art style, character designs, and animations, there is a notable lack of depth in character development, leaving some feeling disconnected from the characters themselves.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its high replayability, featuring a variety of characters and a charming cartoon style, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.
“Great roguelike with a lot of characters and high replayability in a cartoon style.”