Review: Cubers Arena (PlayStation 4)

CUBERS: Arena is an electrifying arena brawler/twin-stick slasher game. Play as Baller, a slave fighting his way through an array of gladiators to reclaim his freedom.

Pros:

• Chunky cartoon graphics.
• 2.64gb download size.
• Platinum trophy.
• 3 save slots.
• 3 difficulties-easy, normal and hard. There is a fourth difficulty to unlock Mythic.
• Aim assist-on/off.
• Motion blur-on/off.
• Tutorials-on/off.
• Online leaderboards.
• Three modes-campaign/co-op/versus.
• Main hub-buy new weapons, buy new abilities, and add crystals to weapons for a buff.
• Arena battler gameplay.
• Takes place in a Gladiator style arena.
• Loot drops from matches.
• Tiered loot drops from common to legendary.
• Earn upgrade points for your gear.
• Power-ups and health can spawn in the match.
• Twin stick controls.
• Combo counter.
• Easy to learn controls.
• Can replay levels.
• 1-3 star rank system.
• Local co-op and multiplayer.
• Earn EXP and level up to access better gear.
• Unlock replay value for levels like time attack.
• Big boss fights.
• The environment can change by spawning in traps and spike pits etc.

Cons:

• Very one note with little deviation.
• Leaderboards feel kind of pointless.
• No online co-op or multiplayer.
• Repetitive.
• Basic character creation.