Review: Battlerite (Steam)

Experience the unique combination of top-down shooter meets fast-paced fighting game and challenge friends and foes in a battle of reaction.

Pros:

• Really cool looking cartoon graphics.
• Opening tutorial.
• Graphic options- Resolution, Fullscreen, Visual quality, FPS limit, AA, Depth of field, SSAO, v-sync, bloom and shadows.
• Free to play.
• Can rebind keys
• HUD scale slider.
• Region picker.
• 1720MB Download size.
• Fast frantic aren battler gameplay. Looks like a MOBA but plays like a deathmatch.
• Play- Casual, League, Private, and battlegrounds.
• Practice- Tutorial, Playground and VS AI.
• Own in game achievements. Earn rewards for completing them.
• Daily quests for loot.
• Over 20 champions atm with more coming. Each one is unique.
• Game launcher option- DX11 or DX9.
• Three character traits- Melee, Ranged, and support.
• Can customise characters with outfits, Weapons, poses, and mounts.
• EXP is earned towards your overall account level and for individual champions.
• Practice area when waiting for a game.
• Loot boxes are earned in game and have sweet opening animations.
• IAP for gear and boxes.
• Loot has rarity levels.
• Very easy to get into.
• Fun to play.
• Can invite friends to your game.
• Seasonal events.
• Three currencies- Gold, Gems, and tokens.
• Can play 2v2 or 3v3.
• The game involves controlling areas of the arena, You can take out your opponents and find health on the field. Think MOBA but only the fighting part.

Cons:

• No Steam achievements.
• Lacks controller support.
• Feels a bit mindless.
• Little variety of the game modes.
• Matchmaking is hit and miss with either long wait times or unbalanced team allocations.
• A lot of grinding needed to get the best gear or unlock the good stuff.
• A lot of grieving happening in the game.