Battle Chasers: Nightwar

 PC
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. GameCrate
    Oct 5, 2017
    73
    Battle Chasers: Nightwar is a fine example of how to iterate and improve upon a tried-and-true game genre wth its take on a modernized turn-based RPG. It’s far from perfect, but the combat system alone is engaging enough to warrant a recommendation for any fan of old-school JRPG-style adventures.
  2. Eurogamer Italy
    Dec 27, 2017
    70
    Battle Chasers Nightwar is a very interesting JRPG with high production values and a deep and rewarding gameplay. Too bad that the gameplay gets marred by awful grinding that basically ruins it and transforms many hours of fun into a repetitive chore.
  3. GameOver.gr
    Oct 26, 2017
    70
    Battle Chasers: Nightwar is able to offer many pleasant afternoon gaming sessions. The depth of the lore, the strong characters and the decent presentation will keep dragging you back for a long time. Until repetition takes over, that is, along with the taxation brought by the unstable curve of difficulty. It may be, that you can finish it with pleasure or quit. Perhaps boredom will keep you away, perhaps the unique nature of its characters will leave you stranded on its mana-filled island. Whichever the case may be, you are assured to have a sweet fantasy gaming autumn, as long as you maintain a two-hour session every day.
  5. The Overpowered Noobs
    Oct 17, 2017
    60
    Battle Chasers: Nightwar combines the classic turn-based RPG with action-RPG elements. This fun twist to the traditional RPG divisions enhances gameplay, strategy, and character customization. Despite a slow start, this title surely becomes more engaging and a quick favorite for RPG enthusiasts.
  6. GameSpot
    Oct 2, 2017
    60
    Hours upon hours, this little passion play repeated itself throughout my playthrough. Even after stopping everything to grind for experience, the next major area would present another drastic difficulty spike, with help nowhere to be found. Stacking debuffs on enemies was often the only effective recourse, forcing the enemy to unwittingly murdering themselves, rather than handle the task through my own attacks. While effective, it's also the least enjoyable way to experience a turn-based RPG.
  7. Cubed3
    Jun 24, 2019
    50
    This is the type of game that should be an automatic hit for RPG players, but there is something missing in the complete package. The graphics are good, and typical genre staples are present, but ultimately it gets lost in itself. Overall this is a solid title, but in the end it lacks heart. It does everything averagely, and nothing especially rises above, or provides anything unique - unfortunate, as its ingredients definitely lend itself to what might have been a really great game.

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#86 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
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#85 Most Shared PC Game of 2017

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 120 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 78 out of 120
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 120
  3. Negative: 15 out of 120
  1. ukrScorpion
    Oct 4, 2017
    10
    Game for people who love turn-based and rpg games.
    + Good optimization)) Yes in 2017 this is +
    + Music + Design + Animation + Style -    Game for people who love turn-based and rpg games.
    + Good optimization)) Yes in 2017 this is +
    + Music
    + Design
    + Animation
    + Style
    - Simple storyline    … Full Review »
  2. skohl
    Sep 8, 2018
    4
    Do not believe the hype, this game is soulless. It has one redeeming quality, its visuals, however the emptiness of the experience make theDo not believe the hype, this game is soulless. It has one redeeming quality, its visuals, however the emptiness of the experience make the quality of the visuals meaningless. It is designed like an advertisement, that pulls you in and promises something of value, but there's nothing underneath. Buyer's Remorse: The Game.
    Everything about this game feels tedious, probably to cover up how all the development budget went into making it look nice. It's grindy, it's unbalanced, there's no roleplaying, the loot is boring, the crafting is laborious, and overall it's just a supremely unrewarding experience. Anyone who tells you to wait until NG+ should be thrown in prison, there is nothing new or interesting waiting for you. This game is a huge timesink, and you're better off playing almost any other RPG.    … Full Review »
  3. LifeHistory
    Sep 5, 2018
    5
    Its a fantastic turn based game. But some stupid decisions by the developers totally destroyed the game. When you reach level 11 the gameIts a fantastic turn based game. But some stupid decisions by the developers totally destroyed the game. When you reach level 11 the game starts to become unbearable of how strong the enemies becomes. You need to farm like crazy in this game to be able to progress. I understand that farming is part of the game. But too much farming is not either the way to make it fun. Do NOT force it. Let the super challenge be in NG+ for people who want it.
    I stopped playing the game after 20h. I am sad that I lost 20h on a game that was not worth it.

    PROS:
    Great mechanics.
    Beautiful graphics.
    Badass characters.
    Good Combat.
    Loots, armors, weapons and upgrades.

    CONS:
    Story is pretty boring. It could have had more soul to it.
    Level of difficulty is very bad balanced. Its not impossible to finish the game. But you need to put hell a lot of time in farming up XP. And I find that stupid. Farming now and then is cool put forcing to farm hundreds of hours is stupid...    … Full Review »
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