The Braves: Beginning

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The Braves: Beginning is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by 101XP GAME STUDIOS and was released on February 1, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

The Braves: Beginning is a bullet hell roguelike featuring 20 unique characters, diverse weapons, and challenging enemies across varied arenas. Players collect resources, upgrade gear in the Forge, and enhance characters in the Tavern while battling fierce monsters and completing quests. Experience intense, skill-driven combat in a rich fantasy world.

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 188 reviews

graphics22 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features colorful graphics and engaging gameplay, making it fun and visually appealing.
It offers a good blend of RPG elements and arena shooter mechanics, with a variety of characters and upgrades.
The game has high replay value due to its progression system and the excitement of unlocking new characters and abilities.

Many players feel the game is a derivative clone of Vampire Survivors, lacking originality and innovation.
There are concerns about the potential for pay-to-win mechanics due to the gacha system and online connectivity requirements.
Some players have reported issues with gameplay pacing, including slow progression and frustrating drop rates for items.

graphics
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
28%
9%
The graphics of the game have been widely praised for their cute and stylish pixel art, which enhances the overall gameplay experience. Many reviewers appreciate the vibrant visuals and smooth performance, noting that the art style sets it apart from similar titles like Vampire Survivors. Overall, the combination of appealing graphics and engaging gameplay contributes to a compelling and immersive atmosphere.
- “With stunning graphics and intuitive gameplay, it offers an exciting journey through various landscapes and challenges.”
- “The graphics are stunning and the gameplay is incredibly immersive.”
- “Have you ever wondered what Vampire Survivors would be like with generic mobile game artwork and gacha mechanics?”
- “Either way it has a lot of potential especially for people who don't care much for the Vampire Survivors art style.”
- “Graphically, the game is a testament to the beauty of pixel art, proving once again that you don't need cutting-edge graphics to create a compelling world.”
gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
53%
10%
The gameplay has been described as a derivative experience, heavily borrowing from "Vampire Survivors" with similar mechanics and gacha elements, leading to concerns about originality and potential issues with monetization. While some players appreciate the graphics, music, and immersive aspects, many feel the game lacks innovation and creativity, making it a familiar yet unremarkable entry in the roguelike genre. Overall, it serves as a decent time-killer but may not satisfy those seeking groundbreaking gameplay.
- “Can't wait to see how the game progresses and how the updates enhance gameplay.”
- “With stunning graphics and intuitive gameplay, it offers an exciting journey through various landscapes and challenges.”
- “The variety of skills and weapons adds depth to the gameplay.”
- “Great game, but after playing this game for a bit, you can definitely see the problems that will arise with the gacha mechanics.”
- “It's all of the exact same weapon and upgrade mechanics of Vampire Survivors, but with none of the creativity, build progression, or power fantasy excitement of the original.”
- “Gameplay-wise, this game is a direct ripoff of Vampire Survivors. The weapons are little more than reskins, and the weapon-passive combinations required for evolution are the exact same.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
16%
17%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its epic quality and nostalgic ties to classic fantasy soundtracks, while others found it less appealing, particularly in certain levels. Overall, the soundtrack is noted for enhancing the gameplay experience, contributing to the game's addictive nature and visual style.
- “A good roguelike, good style, good soundtrack, interesting mechanics.”
- “Very cool music, smooth animations, sticky gameplay.”
- “The soundtrack deserves a special mention for managing to be both epic and eerily reminiscent of every fantasy game soundtrack you've ever heard.”
- “Didn't like the music accompaniment.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The game's story features a classic hero's journey where players embark on quests to combat evil, with a focus on character progression and building upgrades. Reviewers praise the captivating narrative and dynamic characters that enhance engagement, alongside immersive gameplay and stunning visuals. Overall, the intriguing plot and continuous questing keep players invested throughout their adventure.
- “With stunning visuals and immersive gameplay, you'll navigate through challenging quests, engaging in thrilling battles and unraveling a compelling storyline!”
- “The storyline is also intriguing and keeps you hooked throughout the game.”
- “It's a tale as old as time: evil rises, a hero is called, and a quest begins.”
- “The game's captivating storyline and dynamic characters keep players engaged as they embark on quests, build alliances, and strategize to overcome enemies.”
- “It has a storyline and character progression options.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The monetization strategy has drawn criticism for relying heavily on grinding for in-game currency, with concerns about future microtransactions and a planned market system suggesting a potential shift towards a cash grab approach. Players feel that this model negatively impacts gameplay and overall enjoyment.
- “There are no microtransactions, but so far, the only way to get those orange crystals is by completing quests, which can feel like a grind.”
- “You can feel the monetization negatively impacting the playability of the game.”
- “The fact that there is a planned market building alongside limited game currencies makes me concerned about the potential monetization plans.”
- “You can feel the monetization destroying the playability of the game.”
- “The fact that there is a planned market building alongside stingy game currencies makes me concerned about the potential monetization plans.”
- “Blatant cash grab; you hate to see it.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game boasts strong replayability through gear collection and chapter completion, which rewards players with ether prisms for unlocking new characters via loot boxes. Additionally, its charming aesthetic and diverse character roster further enhance the incentive to replay.
- “What is positive about the game is the replay value in the form of collecting gear in order to upgrade, as well as completing chapters for the sake of collecting ether prisms, which serve you to get (via loot boxes) new characters.”
- “It also increases the replayability of the game tremendously.”
- “Cute vampire-like game with replayability and a lot of characters.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
While players appreciate the art style and smooth gameplay, many report significant stability issues, including frequent server connection popups and frustrating freezes lasting 5-15 seconds, which detract from the overall experience.
- “I love the art style and gameplay; it's all smooth and runs great.”
- “The game runs incredibly stable, with no crashes or glitches.”
- “I've experienced consistent performance throughout my playtime, making for a seamless experience.”
- “The number of times the game gave me a popup for connecting to the server, combined with the long 5-15 second freezes that happen after picking up a skill book, makes it very unfun to play when you expect these types of games to be all gas, no brakes.”
- “I frequently experience crashes that disrupt my gameplay, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
- “The constant lag and server issues really ruin the experience; I can't even complete a quest without being interrupted.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find that after a certain point, the game requires extensive grinding to progress, as enemies and areas scale significantly, leading to a tedious experience that can hinder enjoyment.
- “After 10 hours of farming.”
- “When you invest a bit of time in the game, it becomes a tedious grind that is absolutely necessary, as enemies and areas scale so high that your progression comes to a screeching halt.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the developers' sense of humor, finding it both enjoyable and engaging. Many recommend the game for its comedic elements, highlighting it as a funny and amazing experience.
- “The developers' sense of humor is enjoyable.”
- “100% recommend this game, you'll find it funny and amazing.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a gritty environment that enhances the intensity of shootouts, elevating the overall experience to a new level.
- “From the gritty atmosphere to the intense shootouts, this game takes it to the next level.”