Ace of Spades: Battle Builder

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5.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 495 Ratings

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  1. coolalexb
    Mar 16, 2013
    10
    i think this game is really good i like the worlds like Tokyo and London and the characters you get to be.
    The only thing i don't like is when you click join blue team and when you get in the game you are a green team but other than that it is good game. so i'll give a ten out of ten
  2. ImAGasMaskMan
    Aug 10, 2013
    10
    really fun just griefing and messing with friends! great game to play when board and need something better to do!! I don't understand all the negative reviews, maybe they just don't understand the fun of the miner with his griefing tool!
  3. iCakeMen
    Aug 31, 2013
    10
    This is a absolutely nice game! I can not understand why it has so a bad score. It has so much game modes, it gets updates and I can play it the whole day together with my friends! The only thing I don't like in this games are the trolls, griefers, hacker, and those little kiddys who are disconnecting when they become a zombie.
  4. Stevo_1066
    Dec 30, 2012
    10
    A lot of haters on this game. It plays well, and is a quite a blast to play; especially with friends. It even has a CS:S zombie mode in it that's incredibly enjoyable.

    The only thing I feel it lacking is the classic AoS gamemode when it was free to play beta. If they reimplimented the classic mode, then a lot of people might dig a lot more on it. It's still a solid game, the lag is    A lot of haters on this game. It plays well, and is a quite a blast to play; especially with friends. It even has a CS:S zombie mode in it that's incredibly enjoyable.

    The only thing I feel it lacking is the classic AoS gamemode when it was free to play beta. If they reimplimented the classic mode, then a lot of people might dig a lot more on it.

    It's still a solid game, the lag is ficticious, and it's fun. Grab it, it's worth your buck.    … Expand
  5. MrDark
    Jan 23, 2013
    7
    Brazil:

    Bom o Jogo ta Otimo! Mas ele Devia Ter Nivel! Tipo Pra evoluir quanto mais nois matamos mais xp Nois Obtemos pra Ter Nossos Niveis! Quem Concorda?

    Ingles:

    Ta good game Great! But he should have Level! Type To evolve as more Nois killed more xp Nois We get to Having Our Levels! Who did you?
  6. serramist98
    Dec 22, 2012
    9
    OK, so I understand that maybe there might be some lag at points (I haven't had any problems though) and the sniper is weak, but this game is still great! There are multiple game types, including the Zombies! mode and there are a bunch of people playing, so you will never be in an empty lobby. If you played the old free version, then you know this is a huge upgrade. The only complaint IOK, so I understand that maybe there might be some lag at points (I haven't had any problems though) and the sniper is weak, but this game is still great! There are multiple game types, including the Zombies! mode and there are a bunch of people playing, so you will never be in an empty lobby. If you played the old free version, then you know this is a huge upgrade. The only complaint I have is that I want a level editor. Besides that, it is a fantastic game that I have gladly played 26 hours of already!! PS: If your are lagging then maybe your are not on the correct server location.… Expand
  7. icefreez
    Jul 17, 2013
    0
    When I first bought this game it was a very fast paced game. There was rocketeers, you could run in the water, you could build very easily. It was a wonderful game. I played it everyday and was excited to play it.

    Over the patches that have occurred the game has gotten progressively SLOWER PACED and WORSE with each patch. Some were actual game play patches that fixed certain classes    When I first bought this game it was a very fast paced game. There was rocketeers, you could run in the water, you could build very easily. It was a wonderful game. I played it everyday and was excited to play it.

    Over the patches that have occurred the game has gotten progressively SLOWER PACED and WORSE with each patch.

    Some were actual game play patches that fixed certain classes from being enjoyable and I was ok with that, but once they completely removed the rocketeer class and changed reload times, how blocks are placed.

    Now the game is nothing more than a very slow placed FPS with no interesting aspects to it. There are tons of game mechanic flaws in the game that if you use your break a little bit you realize the loopholes in the game mechanics. If you are an engineer now on demolition mode you can place blocks to keep your building up kill yourself, respawn and keep placing more blocks. It is nearly impossible for the other team to tear down your building.

    Jagex loves to put this game on sale which reinvigorates the gaming community, but it doesn't last for long. Soon there after everyone that bought it on sale will realize the flaws and leave the game.

    TL;DR: This game used to be a lot of fun. Patches ruined the game mechanics, hardly anyone plays this game anymore. DO NOT BUY.    … Expand
  8. dakoslug
    Dec 24, 2012
    10
    It's amazing when it works. The gameplay is great, zombies is great. You'll run into a lot of lag (ping and fps). But hopefully they'll patch it. My score is based on the game actually working.
  9. RunnrX
    Dec 21, 2012
    9
    I was very excited to try this game when I saw it featured on Steam. I checked metacritic and found massive hate for it. Then I checked a gameplay video on youtube and found that it looked like a lot of fun. Then I re-read metacritic and realized that all the 0 scores were from people who played the old free version of it and don't like the many changes in the commercial version. II was very excited to try this game when I saw it featured on Steam. I checked metacritic and found massive hate for it. Then I checked a gameplay video on youtube and found that it looked like a lot of fun. Then I re-read metacritic and realized that all the 0 scores were from people who played the old free version of it and don't like the many changes in the commercial version. I tried the free version today and it was a fun little game, but I still say I prefer this Jagex remake. The gameplay is fun if there are enough players around, and while it wasn't mindblowingly exciting, I still think I'm going to give this game a few hours of my time and think it deserves a better score.… Expand
  10. Father_death
    Jan 12, 2013
    10
    You people really stop your **** your just giving it unfair rating because you must pay for it and the game isn't even done! So stop complaining and enjoy a good game!
  11. Awesomedude2012
    Dec 19, 2012
    10
    Ace of spades is Awesome but it is true the servers are locked down and well it also has problems but still the games is not done yet but still it is a great game
  12. Sliph
    Jan 5, 2013
    10
    I feel like there are a lot of butthurt people giving this game a zero mainly because it apparently used to be f2p and now because it costs a little cash it now sucks? I went a bought the game just because of that and gave it a 10. You guys are pathetic. Seriously pathetic. Review the game based off of gameplay not because your mommy wont give you the 5 or 10 bucks it costs to buy it. **** sad.
  13. SeanMartinRevw
    Dec 25, 2012
    5
    Ace of Spades is an eye catcher for sure. A Minecraft-esc first person shooter? Yes Please! And at only $9.99AU and even cheaper on sale it sounds like a pretty sweet deal. For the price you get what you paid for, a first person shooter in a blocky world will some destruction. However being a shooter strongly based on Minecraft's pixelated block gameplay Ace Of Spades may have done tooAce of Spades is an eye catcher for sure. A Minecraft-esc first person shooter? Yes Please! And at only $9.99AU and even cheaper on sale it sounds like a pretty sweet deal. For the price you get what you paid for, a first person shooter in a blocky world will some destruction. However being a shooter strongly based on Minecraft's pixelated block gameplay Ace Of Spades may have done too little. When it comes to look its definately minecraft but it looks worse. Blocks dont have pixelly details on them they are instead flat colors. Combined with a lack of weapons and animations that are even more basic than that of minecraft. Ace Of Spades may disappoint you. Despite many shortcomings I can find myself to not enjoy myself while playing. Its definitely a game you play between other games but that's what it was always going to be. Its also worth noting that as of the current date (26/12/2012 AU) there are NO Australian servers. Damn shame. I will be giving Ace Of Spades a 5/10 as of the current date. It could easily move up to 7 or 8 with more features, servers and polish but it just isnt there yet. If you want a game to kill a couple of hours or to play with friends when the big shooters get boring this will do it, just know you could do better on a good steam sale.… Expand
  14. sky_visitor
    Dec 14, 2012
    7
    This game is definitely worth purchasing, I have no idea why the other reviews are so butthurt that Jagex changed the game. The gameplay is incredibly fun and can be very strategic. The classes are very balanced - the miner, a class which is mainly for terrain destruction, performs poorly at long range combat. The marksman excels at precise shots but has limited ammo and is mediocre inThis game is definitely worth purchasing, I have no idea why the other reviews are so butthurt that Jagex changed the game. The gameplay is incredibly fun and can be very strategic. The classes are very balanced - the miner, a class which is mainly for terrain destruction, performs poorly at long range combat. The marksman excels at precise shots but has limited ammo and is mediocre in close quarters combat. The soldier shreds through enemy players at mid to close range, but is the slowest class. And the rocketeer has jet pack which will allow you to fly around the map (allows a few seconds of flight and then has to recharge for a couple seconds when you land) and his weapons are okay. My only issues with the game are that there is no mic support, and that the servers can be laggy at times (although today they were much better than yesterday, at the games launch). I am hoping the server cap gets expanded in the next few days as this game gets even more players to clear up some of the lag spells that have been occurring. So no, Jagex didn't ruin the game. This isn't a game about building creative stuff. It is about building quickly and efficiently when needed, without much care for aesthetics, and moreso about tearing down and destroying. In the end, this is a fun game that has a lot of potential for expansion, depending on what Jagex decides to do with it, but even in its current state, it is more than worth the $10 cost.… Expand
  15. MeCritic
    Feb 16, 2013
    2
    OK, before I gave it praise, but I need to take that back. THEY KILLED IT. It was good, no it is complete and total, in laymen's terms, The freaking paid DLC doesn't help either. And the new Classic Mode doesn't save the game either, because it is NOTHING LIKE CLASSIC! Jagex took a great game and blew it to pieces. Do not buy this game, no matter what. I thought it could still be saved,OK, before I gave it praise, but I need to take that back. THEY KILLED IT. It was good, no it is complete and total, in laymen's terms, The freaking paid DLC doesn't help either. And the new Classic Mode doesn't save the game either, because it is NOTHING LIKE CLASSIC! Jagex took a great game and blew it to pieces. Do not buy this game, no matter what. I thought it could still be saved, but no. The community sucks too. That's adding insult to injury. It sucks because this game had great potential, but not anymore. I don't care if it's 10 dollars, 5 dollars, or even 2 dollars. It's a waste of time and money.… Expand
  16. Simon150999
    Jul 20, 2013
    6
    Ok, so it isnt a great game, but its still worth a 6.
    All you 0 raters are so irrational.
    The classic mode are good, and demolition gives almost a real war feeling.
    However some good unlockables and more weapons are really needed.
    Until that happens, this game is "only ok".
  17. Akuto
    Mar 18, 2013
    7
    I tried this game on Steam's free weekend. Afterwards, I spent the $5 to get it back. A lot of the reviews I'm seeing here, critic or user, focus in on how the game compares to its original incarnation and its various sources of inspiration (Minecraft, a variety of FPS, etc). Sure, I'll admit it: this is not an evolution of anything. It's a mishmash of various elements. But treating it asI tried this game on Steam's free weekend. Afterwards, I spent the $5 to get it back. A lot of the reviews I'm seeing here, critic or user, focus in on how the game compares to its original incarnation and its various sources of inspiration (Minecraft, a variety of FPS, etc). Sure, I'll admit it: this is not an evolution of anything. It's a mishmash of various elements. But treating it as an unrelated, standalone game, there's definite fun to be had. They've even updated the game to include the apparently sorely missed classic mode with only one class. For $5, this game is well worth it. Full price I'm not so sure, because there are occasional bug issues. All in all, though, this is far from the terrible mess reviews have made it out to be, and if you get the chance to try before you buy you might be pleasantly surprised.… Expand
  18. Silas32
    Jul 25, 2014
    4
    I saw this on the steam sale, brought it, and started it; I expected that i could use my imagination in the map editor... Well, i could, if i joined one of the already existing map editor servers, because they're dedicated server system was full, first of all; Why can't your server support your own players, and second of all; Why do i need to run a map editor online? It's a map editor; YouI saw this on the steam sale, brought it, and started it; I expected that i could use my imagination in the map editor... Well, i could, if i joined one of the already existing map editor servers, because they're dedicated server system was full, first of all; Why can't your server support your own players, and second of all; Why do i need to run a map editor online? It's a map editor; You create a map, it might be a good thing that you can do it online with other players, but there is no option to run it on your own computer.

    Well, then i tried to play an online match. There was plenty of servers, and the dedicated server system seemed to work, if it was not for the netlag on every server. I checked my internet, nothing was wrong. They centralized all the online server system (On of the main features of this online game), and it don't work.

    I do still give it a 4 for the concept, even though it is very badly executed. Do i recommend it? If they manage to add a private server feature, and make their servers work, yes, but right now: Definitely not.    … Expand
  19. a_big_favor
    Mar 15, 2013
    1
    The problem isn't that this game resembles mine craft. The problem is the game is a very poorly executed idea. The maps are very big and the characters are very small and fast. And everyone can instantly build giant piles of stuff anywhere on the map.
    If the gameplay wasn't bad enough, waiting for a server list usually not take forever, sometimes it hangs forever with no rhyme or    The problem isn't that this game resembles mine craft. The problem is the game is a very poorly executed idea. The maps are very big and the characters are very small and fast. And everyone can instantly build giant piles of stuff anywhere on the map.
    If the gameplay wasn't bad enough, waiting for a server list usually not take forever, sometimes it hangs forever with no rhyme or reason. Also, attempting to play a gamemode called zombies really sucked because there were no zombies. The game no only let us play with no zombies, nobody could team switch to zombies.
    At its best this game is a semi-functioning terrible gameplay turd.    … Expand
  20. ComradePB
    Jun 11, 2013
    2
    I didn't know how I felt about this game when I saw it on Steam. Initially I thought that the whole "TF2 and Minecraft mixed together" concept was interesting but probably would make a good combination, but after a while, I bought the game when it was on sale. I can safely say that I wasted my money. The classes suck, the game modes have been done before and done better in other games theI didn't know how I felt about this game when I saw it on Steam. Initially I thought that the whole "TF2 and Minecraft mixed together" concept was interesting but probably would make a good combination, but after a while, I bought the game when it was on sale. I can safely say that I wasted my money. The classes suck, the game modes have been done before and done better in other games the maps are way too big and half the time I'm just looking for someone to shoot, the "Minecraft" concept is extremely lacking, and the game is just terrible overall. If done well, this could've been an interesting shooter, but you're better off jut keeping TF2 and Minecraft separate.… Expand
  21. Quexor
    Mar 15, 2013
    4
    There is just nothing about this game that is particularly fun (besides being a marksman and playing around with him). Classes are unbalanced, and the game, while it being a cool idea, is terribly flawed.
  22. Vagoth
    Aug 2, 2014
    3
    It seems like a lot of the higher votes for this game are rating it high due to qualities of less common/older versions of the game. I only played the latest, commercial version of the game and the modes it immediately offers, and that's what my rating is based on.

    Merging a sandbox and a team-based FPS is a very hard thing to do, especially for a pub game. It seems like it may work    It seems like a lot of the higher votes for this game are rating it high due to qualities of less common/older versions of the game. I only played the latest, commercial version of the game and the modes it immediately offers, and that's what my rating is based on.

    Merging a sandbox and a team-based FPS is a very hard thing to do, especially for a pub game. It seems like it may work better for tournaments, but tournament play is not what players experience when they step through the door, and even then tournament play is still a small percentage compared to pub play.

    With every server I joined, regardless of mode, each team was divided between the players wanting to build creative structures, and the players wanting to pursue the map objective. The objective players would get annoyed with the sandbox players, seeing them as goofing around instead of helping the team. The sandbox players would be annoyed at the objective players for being too serious and inhibiting their creativity.

    One of the biggest challenges with designing pub team games is to get a group of people who don't know each other to work together toward a common goal. The designers of Ace of Spades seem largely oblivous of that challenge. Aside for where each class falls along the spectrum of building vs. fighting, there are no obvious roles the classes are supposed to form in relation to each other, aside for shooting at the same enemies.

    My biggest complaint is the sniper is way overpowered in most of the modes. Most of the maps are huge, with large open spaces, and Ace of Spades is sporting the easiest to use sniper I've ever played. I'm not a great sniper in other games but here I was getting headshots right and left. The sniper's biggest weakness is his laser pointer, but most of the times that is only a weakness against other snipers. Every non-building-focused mode I played boiled down to snipers vs. snipers.

    I also ran into a variety of server problems. At a few points I suddenly couldn't connect to any of their servers, and there was a lot of lag even with low ping.    … Expand
  23. THECapricorn
    Jul 26, 2013
    0
    This game has potential but since the last Updates it became worse. I want the game back that i played 143 h. The graphic and especially the colors look ugly now. The system of the servers is bad (depends on the point of view). Some classes now have not their old gear and/or have a lower shooting-rate.

    Pls make the game this what it was once.
    Excuse my english.
  24. ZangooseSlash
    Mar 2, 2013
    2
    I saw this game on a steam sale and saw some videos on it. It seemed legit and I bought it. Big mistake. The game itself seems decent, but it was unplayable on my computer for some reason, poorly optimized. I can run minecraft just fine, which has just about the same graphics as this game, if not better.
  25. CharlieHerbert
    Mar 11, 2013
    3
    I am a HUGE FAN of the old game from years ago was plenty better than the new one, first because you can actually BUILD without over-powered retarded fat kids taking a huge effing on you, Second ,because people are given THE WORST CLASSES so people fell like they are "MLg ProaT CouNterStAikeE GOIYs I OWWn U nEwbs OMG KilsSTreaK 3 "seriously the miner class just blows everything to withI am a HUGE FAN of the old game from years ago was plenty better than the new one, first because you can actually BUILD without over-powered retarded fat kids taking a huge effing on you, Second ,because people are given THE WORST CLASSES so people fell like they are "MLg ProaT CouNterStAikeE GOIYs I OWWn U nEwbs OMG KilsSTreaK 3 "seriously the miner class just blows everything to with TNT and automatic drills whereas in the last game all you had was a SHOVEL AND A GUN Thats all you effing need! Even the graphic were better! PLUS they have gotten rid of the old game so no one can play it! Waste of money and time! Disappointed me beyond belief.… Expand
  26. 1977gge
    Mar 15, 2013
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. arreter de nous pondre des jeux horrible graphiquement ce truc tout carré est un insulte au 21 eme siecle je me croi revenu en 1980 sur une vielle machine de salon...c'est pas old school c'est juste moche et avoir un pc a 4000 euros pour ça?vous vous rendez compte le recul...… Expand
  27. YetiChow
    Apr 12, 2013
    8
    I know why this game gets a bad rap, but honestly it doesn't deserve a measly 4.9 score. Sure, there are trolls infesting the public servers and the publisher (Jagex) is slow to respond to the community; however those things shouldn't distort the fact that there is s true gem of a game here. It's not perfect what game is? and I won't deny that things like the lack of private serversI know why this game gets a bad rap, but honestly it doesn't deserve a measly 4.9 score. Sure, there are trolls infesting the public servers and the publisher (Jagex) is slow to respond to the community; however those things shouldn't distort the fact that there is s true gem of a game here. It's not perfect what game is? and I won't deny that things like the lack of private servers will frustrate people when they run smack bang into a troll-fest; however not every game is like that. I've sunk hundreds of hours into this game within the first three weeks of owning it; and the gameplay options are endless. Literally, your imagination is the limit when you play, and when you have a few friends to play with... well, those games are unbelievably good. Don't be put off by the issues; look at the possibilities and you'll see that the only thing this game really needs is a larger, more dedicated player base in order to unlock its true potential.… Expand
  28. mysterioussir
    Apr 22, 2013
    7
    Looking at the reviews, I think the main reason people hate this game is because its not as good as the original. People, look at the game by itself! Its still pretty good! Graphic style is great, and overall gameplay is fun, chaotic combat. A couple of flaws are present, mainly the super-annoying spawncamping and the obvious lack of an ability to create your own map and server, which theLooking at the reviews, I think the main reason people hate this game is because its not as good as the original. People, look at the game by itself! Its still pretty good! Graphic style is great, and overall gameplay is fun, chaotic combat. A couple of flaws are present, mainly the super-annoying spawncamping and the obvious lack of an ability to create your own map and server, which the game concept practically lends itself to. But still, its a lot of fun. If you want a sophisticated, well-polished FPS, I would suggest Red Orchestra. But if you just want to have fun, Ace of Spades is a pretty good bet.… Expand
  29. steelx
    May 15, 2013
    8
    AoS Minecraft TF2. But still missing some FPS spice.

    bases before annihilating each other, the absence of this feature leaves this game feeling extremely lacking.
  30. BiT-TeR
    May 17, 2013
    8
    I don't understand why so much negative reviews... ok the game needs improvements... but the developer are working hard and the updates are always ready with new improvements.

    I love this game, one original first person shooter in the sea of the clones, and the "minecraft" style land, offers new approaches to the strategy of the game and lots of fun.
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49

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 13
  3. Negative: 6 out of 13
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Mar 15, 2013
    63
    There might be some good ideas in there somewhere but Ace of Spades has no game in it. In the Minecraft it was the beauty of it, but concept doesn't work if you will try to make a FPS. [March 2013]
  2. The Digital Fix
    Feb 25, 2013
    40
    On paper it sounds like it could be a winning combination, and perhaps this will improve as the game evolves, but in practice the play styles don't mesh well together, seemingly diametrically opposed at times.
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  3. GameStar
    Feb 18, 2013
    62
    Quotation forthcoming.
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