Totally Accurate Battlegrounds
- June 5, 2018
- Landfall
- 35h median play time
Totally Accurate Battlegrounds is a wacky battle royale game featuring up to 60 players, physics-based movement, and a wide array of absurd weapons. Play in solo, duo, or squad modes on a small map filled with unexpected surprises. With blessings, curses, and a unique limbo state, every match is unpredictable and chaotic. Get ready to experience battle royale like never before in this ragdoll-physics-packed game.
Reviews
- humor1,457 mentions
- 99 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The humor in "Totally Accurate Battlegrounds" is widely praised, with players highlighting its hilarious physics, goofy character designs, and absurd weaponry that lead to countless laugh-out-loud moments. Many reviews emphasize the game's ability to create funny scenarios, especially when played with friends, making it a delightful experience despite some technical issues. Overall, the game is celebrated for its comedic charm and entertaining gameplay, often described as a refreshing and silly take on the battle royale genre.
“This game is hilarious!”
“The physics based gameplay, the goofy weaponry, and the blessings/curses system are all pretty funny and did get me to chuckle a couple of times.”
“This game is so funny and fun would totally recommend this game!”
“Not funny”
“Unfortunately, I don't recommend it; it is not funny as the video and screenshots show.”
“What's the point? I know it's supposed to be funny and a joke, but still!”
- gameplay513 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Totally Accurate Battlegrounds (TABG) is characterized by its wacky, physics-based mechanics that blend humor with action, making it a unique entry in the battle royale genre. Players appreciate the game's silly weaponry, fluid movement, and the introduction of blessings and curses, although some criticize the reliance on RNG and the occasional clunky mechanics. Overall, while the game may not appeal to those seeking a serious competitive experience, it offers hours of fun, especially when played with friends.
“The physics-based gameplay, the goofy weaponry, and the blessings/curses system are all pretty funny and did get me to chuckle a couple of times.”
“The movement and combat is so fluid, the guns so fun to use, the power-ups you collect impactful, and above all the gameplay is skillful.”
“This game has the perfect mix of incredibly weird and fun gameplay.”
“The gameplay has nothing to offer, and if it's not fun, why bother.”
“I got this game because it looked funny and fun to play, but the fighting mechanics are horrible and unplayable, which usually I wouldn't complain about because it's supposed to be a goofy game, but the game is full of try-hards, so it makes it hard to enjoy this game.”
“Needs skill-based matchmaking, bad aiming mechanic, runs poorly, and a shit game overall. I want a refund and the friend that I gifted it to also wants a refund; don't buy this shitty game.”
- stability338 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among players, with many reporting frequent glitches, lag, and crashes that can make it unplayable at times. While some users find the bugs add a humorous element to the gameplay, others express frustration over the game's performance issues, particularly with inventory management and netcode. Overall, the consensus is that while the game is fun and entertaining, it is plagued by numerous stability problems that need urgent attention from the developers.
“I love this game; it's so lighthearted and fun. If some weird stuff happens, it's not buggy and broken—it's part of the fun! This game is great and I recommend it to anyone looking to unwind from a serious competitive game.”
“It's really sad to see such a funny and good game so buggy that you need to restart the game every other match.”
“The game is very fun yet I am having unplayable glitches where my inventory, map, and teammate marker freeze, making the game completely unplayable.”
“Horribly developed game, constant glitches and crashes, and it uses 95% of an RTX 2060 on the homescreen.”
- graphics305 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising its unique art style and fun, wacky visuals that enhance the gameplay experience. However, players also report significant optimization issues, including lag and graphical glitches, particularly for those using AMD graphics cards. Overall, while the game is visually appealing to some, it struggles with performance and lacks sufficient graphics settings for a smoother experience.
“Absolutely breathtaking visuals.”
“I really loved the game; solid graphics and fun physics, highly recommend.”
“Omg this game is so good, the graphics are amazing even though it's just a funny physics-based game and it really stands out from other battle royales.”
“I'm already playing with the graphics lower; more specifically with shadow distance 0 and render distance ~850; some of the lowest quality you can set in this game.”
“The game becomes nearly unplayable during matches if you have an AMD graphics card as the UI, map, and sometimes inventory decide to bug out and glitch causing many games to be unfairly lost because you couldn't see your health or ammo or where you are on the map.”
“This game is extremely glitchy, I can barely run it on my computer, and it has the weirdest graphics I have ever seen...”
- optimization139 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 39 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many players reporting severe performance issues, including low frame rates, stuttering, and high resource usage that can render the game nearly unplayable, even on high-end systems. While some updates have improved performance slightly, significant bugs and server instability persist, leading to a generally negative reception regarding optimization. Overall, players recommend caution, especially for those with lower-spec PCs, as the game remains poorly optimized despite its fun gameplay elements.
“Love the game, goofy, funny, performance can still use a bit of work but otherwise the game is a lot of fun, highly recommend with friends.”
“The recent performance patches have done wonders towards making the early game more playable, but problems still persist.”
“Needs a little optimization, but it's playable and definitely worth the 4 euro.”
“The performance and optimization in this game is declining like my mental health.”
“This game is quite fun when you ignore the immense amount of bugs, poor server availability, lack of consistent quality of life in each update, and absolutely PC-killing performance.”
“Unfortunately, I could not enjoy the silly take on the battle royale gameplay as this game is so terribly optimized.”
- story59 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The reviews for the game's story are highly mixed, with many users noting a lack of narrative content, while others praise the immersive storytelling and emotional depth. Some players find the story engaging and beautiful, contributing to the game's overall experience, while others feel it is minimal or non-existent. Overall, the game's storytelling quality seems to vary significantly among players, with some finding it a highlight and others dismissing it entirely.
“10/10 - immersive storytelling with many beautiful narrators leaves little to be desired with this action-filled RPG.”
“Really great story, beautiful graphics, and endless replayability.”
“Great game makes you feel more than any other game I have ever played; very beautiful storytelling. Buy it if you want an amazing story.”
“The game doesn't even need to talk about graphics, sound, and story because it doesn't even have any.”
“Imagine, a battle royale where the people you shoot don't transform into twelve-story buildings.”
“Still a better story than Twilight.”
- music44 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 84 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its energetic and engaging quality, with standout tracks like the "gangsta fire" theme and hardbass tunes that enhance the gameplay experience. Players enjoy the humorous and immersive elements, such as triggering specific music genres through character actions, although some report minor bugs affecting music playback. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's fun and imaginative atmosphere.
“The 'gangsta fire' theme song is a banger.”
“Music is great.”
“When I found out that pressing 'g' with the Adidas tracksuit on made your character play Russian music, it made me happy.”
“I am now stuck with a black screen that plays strange techno music that sounds straight out of some shitty 3D porn animation.”
“Hi, I wanted to say that when I open the game the screen freezes, but the music keeps playing, what can I do there?”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.”
- monetization31 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 55 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the absence of microtransactions and in-game purchases, which they feel enhances the overall experience. However, some users express a desire for cosmetic options and additional content that could be monetized without compromising the game's integrity. Overall, while the game initially seemed like a cash grab, it has evolved positively, offering value for its price and maintaining a fun, ad-supported model.
“With a solid collection of various weapons, each of which have their strengths and weaknesses, a competent selection of modifications, free character generation/customization options, and absolutely no microtransactions, this game will give you hours of fun gameplay, in a silly, colorful, and familiar take on the battle royale genre.”
“This game beats PUBG easily; not only does it run better and have far fewer cheaters, it doesn't even have any microtransactions or loot boxes!”
“No microtransactions.”
“Stuck in ads and can't play the game.”
“Add cosmetic microtransactions, exclusive customizations, add more gamemodes, etc. This has the potential to be a very profitable game if the devs would just act on it, but alas, they are busy with other things.”
“- battle royale cash grab”
- replayability26 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game boasts exceptional replayability, with many users highlighting its infinite replay value due to a variety of weapons, blessings, and environments that keep gameplay fresh and engaging. Players also appreciate the fun factor, especially when playing with friends, although some mention the need for optimization for lower-end PCs to enhance the experience. Overall, the game is seen as a worthwhile investment for its entertaining and diverse gameplay.
“The movement is deceptively intuitive and snappy, and the sheer overload of permutations of crazy weapons, blessings, and environments means endless replayability.”
“Really great story, beautiful graphics, and endless replayability.”
“Sheer fun, infinite replay value, amazing with friends.”
“The recent performance patches have done wonders towards making the early game more playable, but problems still persist.”
“The betas come out once a month and are playable from anywhere between 2 weeks and a month at a time before they go back to developing the game.”
“Replay value”
- grinding18 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 83 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
Many users express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort, likening it to needing a "second life" to manage it. While some acknowledge that it can be "a bit grindy sometimes," the overall sentiment leans towards frustration with the amount of grinding required.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“A bit grindy sometimes.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- emotional18 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a mix of frustration and humor, with players expressing deep feelings ranging from joy to despair during gameplay. The community is described as wholesome and supportive, contrasting with more toxic environments in other games, while the developers are noted for their genuine care and thoughtful updates. However, the game's challenges can lead to emotional turmoil, as players experience cycles of hope and disappointment, particularly when facing repeated failures.
“I can't even attend AA meetings after I cried through three straight meetings.”
“I'm stuck in this loop of installing the game, trying to get a win, failing 10 times in a row, and then uninstalling the game and not touching it for like 10 months.”
“This game was amaze-balls until I died first and I realized there is no spectate mode... I cried, peed, then got angry... please give me a spectate mode otherwise I just bought four versions of this for the world's worst reason and my child will be named after you and scolded forever.”
- character development7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is noted for its humor and creativity, particularly in the "playground ark," where players appreciate the quirky character designs and engaging in-game chat. However, some users express concern that the novelty of these designs may wear off quickly. Overall, while the character development is seen as enjoyable, its long-term appeal may be questionable.
“The character development is very good in the playground arc.”
“Upon entering Totally Accurate Battlegrounds, I was greeted by a character design menu. I clicked randomize character and I was given what seemed to be a Frenchman design.”
“Upon entering Totally Accurate Battlegrounds, I was greeted by a character design menu. I clicked 'randomize character' and I was given what seemed to be a Frenchman design.”