The Braves: Beginning

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WISHLIST FULL GAME JOIN THE COMMUNITY ON DISCORD About the GameLife 'after' exists! And it's the beginning of something new. The Braves: Beginning is a free trial version of the main game The Braves in the bullet hell genre with roguelike elements, where you are awaited by a multitude of unique abilities, types of weapons, and hordes of enemies. The game features: - A rich roster of 20 charac…

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81%
Audience ScoreBased on 188 reviews
graphics22 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • The game features colorful graphics and engaging gameplay, making it a fun experience for players.
  • It offers a good blend of RPG elements and arena shooter mechanics, with a variety of characters and upgrades.
  • The replay value is high due to the collection of gear and the challenge presented by the enemies.
  • The game has been criticized for its gacha mechanics and potential pay-to-win elements, raising concerns about future monetization.
  • Many players feel it lacks originality, being too similar to Vampire Survivors with little innovation.
  • Technical issues such as server connectivity problems and slow gameplay have been reported, detracting from the overall experience.
  • graphics35 mentions

    The graphics of the game have been widely praised for their cute and stylish pixel art, which enhances the overall gameplay experience. Many reviewers noted that the visuals are not only attractive but also contribute to the game's charm and immersive quality, making it stand out even against similar titles. Overall, the combination of bright graphics, smooth performance, and engaging art style has left a positive impression on players.

    • “With stunning graphics and intuitive gameplay, it offers an exciting journey through various landscapes and challenges.”
    • “The graphics are so breathtaking that reality itself seems dull in comparison.”
    • “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.”
  • gameplay30 mentions

    The gameplay is often described as a derivative experience, heavily borrowing from "Vampire Survivors" with minimal innovation, particularly criticized for its gacha mechanics and lack of creativity in weapon and upgrade systems. While some players appreciate the graphics, music, and immersive elements, many feel the game lacks originality and depth, making it more of a time-killer than a groundbreaking title. Overall, it offers familiar mechanics typical of the roguelike genre, but with a sense of repetitiveness and missed potential for innovation.

    • “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. I'm not talking about inspired - the weapons are little more than reskins, the weapon-passive combinations required for evolution are the exact same, and they even copied the bat swarms from the first stage 1:1.”
  • music12 mentions

    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 in certain levels. Overall, the soundtrack is noted for enhancing the gameplay experience, contributing to the game's addictive nature and visual style. However, some players expressed dissatisfaction with specific tracks, indicating a lack of consistency in musical enjoyment.

    • “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.”
  • story10 mentions

    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.”
    • “Sarcasm aside, it's a quest worth embarking on.”
  • monetization4 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game has raised concerns among users, as it relies heavily on grinding for in-game currency without microtransactions currently in place. Players fear that the introduction of a market system and limited currency availability may lead to exploitative practices, suggesting a potential shift towards a cash grab model. Overall, the monetization approach is seen as detrimental to gameplay 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.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    The game boasts strong replayability through gear collection and chapter completion, allowing players to gather ether prisms for unlocking new characters via loot boxes. This engaging system, combined with its charming aesthetic, enhances the overall replay value significantly.

    • “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.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find that after a significant investment of time, the game devolves into a tedious grind due to high enemy and area scaling, which can severely hinder progression.

    • “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.”
  • stability2 mentions

    Overall, players appreciate the game's art style and smooth gameplay; however, they report significant stability issues, including frequent server connection pop-ups 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.”
    • “The frequent server connection popups and the frustrating freezes really disrupt the gameplay experience.”
    • “Constant interruptions due to server issues and lag make it hard to enjoy the game.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The game's humor is widely praised, with players appreciating the developers' enjoyable sense of comedy. Many recommend it for its funny and entertaining content.

    • “The developers' sense of humor is enjoyable.”
    • “100% recommend this game, you'll find it funny and amazing.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    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.”
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