Blade Ballet

Online: Can't ever find any players Local: No option for AI players Those'd be bad enough, but the game locks up any time I try to add keyboard-based additional players to try out the game solo (which presumably means the game only supports controllers?). And by lock up, I mean "requires Alt+F4 to close", because it won't let you do anything at all except ready or unready your character- no menu access, no way to back out from the lobby screen, etc. The interface on the whole is clunky and a bit confusing, not to mention in places the distinction between colors is poor, and at times, the design is even bordering on ugly. The game itself sounds fun, but even if it actually is, if we assume the same level of polish for the gameplay that the most basic elements of the game received, then this game simply can't be recommended- especially not when those are traits you wouldn't expect to see in an established Early Access title, much less a fully launched game.

Full disclosure: I know the developers of this game. I've been following along with the development of this game and I've played quite a bit at conventions and events. If you're into fun party games, then this is for you. The art is so fun and the soundtrack is amazing. You'll have a great time hanging out with your friends and smashing into them with some death bots. If you look below the party game surface, you'll also find a very competitive fighting game (think Smash or Towerfall). It's been awesome watching people really figure out how to master the bots and have some amazing duels. Now that the game is out, I can't wait to see just how good people out there can get.

[H1]Potential but not enough players[/h1] I originally had written one of the first reviews for this game, it was a positive review because at the time, the game was new and I was excited for its future. It was easy to find a match, the community was buzzing and vibrant. Everything seemed to be going well for it. Fast forward a couple months and I ended up with: *Discord account *Discord app on my phone *A bunch of new friends on Steam that never play the game and that I never talk to *A game that nobody ever plays And thus, realizing how a good experience has ultimately gone bad... like so many other multiplayer games, it's possible for the game to just die. I found myself on the Discord server plenty of times, asking people if they wanted to play a match only to recoeve no reply... A discord server with quite a few people. If I just run the game and hope for the best, I will just time out looking for a match. I have given up. It's sad to me to do this because the developers are very active and they are constantly updating the game with new patches and content but sadly, aside from these events called "Beat the devs and win a key!" Nobody is ever playing it. [H1]RIP.[/h1] It's a dead game. I really hope it doesn't close the studio because the developers are good people, the game itself is great. The fan-base has moved on to other games as novelty has worn off and the addition of cross-platform between pc and ps4 didn't help one bit because nobody is ever online. Thankfully the game can be played locally but with work, etc and new games coming out, I do not have the time for setting all that up. Not everyone has the time for that. [U]TL/DR:[/u] It's a great multiplayer game that nobody is playing. This is why I prefer single player games. Sometimes even when the game is great, it doesn't have enough community to hold it up. Sometimes multiplayer games thrive like Dead By Daylight, Rocket League or Depth and sometimes they just become forgotten, overlooked or overshadowed.

Great game for friends! Controllers 110% recommended. It could use more customizations, however. Other than that, it's still a very fun party game and shows a lot of promise in upcoming updates. Stay tuned! NEW UPDATE: 8/14/16 Thank you so much for adding graphical settings now! The game can run much smoother on my laptop, for a more enjoyable experience. However, the game is still a bit lacking in features. I will update my review once a larger update releases. Still a great game!

GOOD: Matches are quick and exciting. Learning curve is low. Excellent character, level, and art design. BAD: Online player base on PC is way too small. $15 asking price is slightly too high. Game modes lack enemy AI bots. What sets these couch competitive multiplayer games apart from others is that no matter your skill level, the gameplay always seems to be so addictively simple as fun party games, just like the new BattleBots-inspired indie game Blade Ballet. It deserves a larger online community. Read more: http://www.1pvs2p.com/showblog/2016/8/10/review-blade-ballet

Right now I can't reccomend this because the game always puts me on the US-CENTRAL server even though in the options i have to ALWAYS set it to Europe because im not in the US and possibly thanks to that I can't find anyone to play with because all the 52 minutes i have on the game are either trying to get the keyboard to be player 2 in split screen multiplayer so both me and my younger brother can play or the game saying that it's trying to find players and it always says connection timed out after a minute so until this glitch is fixed i can't reccomend it and from what i've seen the game looks really fun but for now the only two positives i have for the game are: the sountrack for the menu is awesome (i can't get it out of my head) and that from what i've seen in the menu and trying to get the keyboard to work the graphics are really nice but apart from that i can't reccomend unfortunatly until it's fixed so i can play it properly. ):

I've been waiting for this game for so long and Dreamsail Games didn't disappoint me. It makes a lot of fun playing it with friends, no matter if you're playing with 1 or 3 friends. The maps are varied and on some maps - not on all - there are some funny powerups too. I recommend this game for all those who love to fight with their friends and it's definitely worth the money.

Pros: -Ruckus Cons: -Other robots that aren't Ruckus -Ruckus won't carry a conversation very well -Ruckus isn't pettable -Ruckus won't give relationship advice -Ruckus isn't the only robot Summary: Ruckus

[h1]Pros:[/h1] [list] [*]Varied, interesting characters with unique abilities. [*]Strategic counterplay (e.g. [b]Torque's[/b] dual-blades counter [b]Catbot's[/b] shield-piercing). [*]Skins are not locked behind microtransactions (they are unlocked by playing the game). [*]Maps involve a theme that enhances gameplay (e.g. scoring a goal on [i]TURBO CLUB[/i] in [u]Robomination[/u] awards a power up). [*]Playing with friends (online) is extremely easy and takes very little time to set up. [*]Gameplay is smooth and feels natural (mostly). [/list] [h1]Cons:[/h1] [list] [*]Some characters feel extremely cheesey. [b]Torque[/b] is basically invincible when used by a competent player, and [b]DropJaw's[/b] shockwave will crush your hopes and dreams, along with your bot. [*][u]Robomination[/u] and [u]Blade Ball[/u] are great, but the game feels extremely lacking in mode variation. [*]Playing online is a bit tricky - sometimes, players lag out and fall off the map without actually seeing it on their client. This effect can also lead to unexpected blade hits, even when players are nowhere near each other. [*]The maps are excellent, (except for [i]AI CORE[/i], which is an absolute mystery to me) but there really aren't that many of them once you get down to it. The rotation becomes rather monotonous after an hour or two of play. [*]Controls are NOT rebindable, even for keyboard. [*]The game gives keyboard input prompts, even when you're using a controller (which the game recommends you use, by the way). [*]Graphics settings are extremely minimal. [*]Framerate is capped at 60 FPS. [/list] If you're looking for a great party game, or a way to have some fun with your internet friends, Blade Ballet is perfect for you. At $14.99, though, you're not getting all that much bang for your buck. I'd recommend buying this one on sale. 7.5/10 EDIT: Formatting.

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