Z1 Battle Royale: Test Server
- February 24, 2016
- Daybreak Game Company
Get on Steam"Z1 Battle Royale: Test Server is a revamped and restored Battle Royale game, going back to its 'King of the Kill' roots with fast-paced, action-packed gameplay. The new management has brought back the classic feel, restored movement, combat, and vehicle mechanics, and even brought back the PS3 era map. Experience new in-match missions and a new currency system in this free-to-play game."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has brought families closer together, providing a fun way to spend time with loved ones.
- Many players find the test server enjoyable, appreciating the opportunity to try out new updates before they go live.
- Some users believe the game has improved with recent updates, particularly praising the new combat mechanics.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, glitches, and performance issues, making it frustrating to play.
- Many players feel that the developers have ruined the game with poor updates and changes that stray too far from the original experience.
- There is a significant presence of hackers and cheating, leading to a negative gameplay experience for many users.
- graphics12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and significant performance issues, including low frame rates even on lower settings. Many players express disappointment, stating that the graphics are subpar and contribute to an overall decline in the game's quality, leading some to consider abandoning it for competitors like PUBG.
“I have been wanting to play the test server every time it is open, but every time I go on the game, I get 12 fps in-game no matter how low I set the graphics. I usually get 60 on live servers, but I cannot even get a taste of the next upcoming update.”
“Please don't release this update; it's horrible. The sounds, the graphics, the game has gone downhill.”
“Its graphics are terrible, it's laggy, and the frame rates are bad. It's also overly expensive.”
- stability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly detract from the experience. Many players expressed disappointment over the lack of controller support and the overall graphical quality, indicating a need for substantial improvements to address these issues.
“So many glitches.”
“Crashes, freezes, and there is no controller support.”
“I wish you would have kept most of the original game style and improved the glitches and whatever people have been complaining about that needs fixing.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The consensus among users is that the game's optimization is currently lacking, leading many to recommend waiting for improvements before playing.
“Until performance/optimization gets better, I'd pass.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted for its irony, as players find it amusing that some individuals continue to react strongly to certain aspects of the game. This suggests a blend of satire and social commentary that resonates with the audience.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the gameplay of the H1Z1 remastered version to be significantly improved compared to the current iteration, with many expressing nostalgia for the classic mechanics that are still favored by the community. Overall, the combat feels more satisfying and engaging.
“I've tried the new H1Z1 remastered for about 25 minutes in combat zone and I can say it was enough for me to write you my feedback: it definitely feels good, a lot better than how the current H1Z1 is. The good old mechanics are missed by most of the community.”
