Diabotical

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 37 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 6 out of 37
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  1. thick_Brick
    Sep 12, 2020
    9
    The game is easy to pick up, hard to master.
    You can be in a match within 30 seconds from launching the game. There are many many settings available, from your personal HUD to a built-in map editor. The developers and community are friendly and supportive.
  2. Kamillos822
    Sep 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. which is great back to the old school FPS I really recommend you won't regret it… Expand
  3. THEDUDEXDD
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    First of all who made the icon for this megamind? Lmao
    Also gud game play it
  4. drad1k
    Jan 8, 2021
    10
    The best arena first person shooter in a long time. Actively developed, exciting to play. I love the customization in this game, from the HUD, character, weapons, and inputs. This game really sets the bar for how competitive shooters should be. Only negative feedback I have is regarding its matchmaking and queuing system and that more people should be be playing it.
  5. oekobauer
    Sep 11, 2020
    9
    This game is already great and has lots of potential with the editors given, what i like is that it focuses on what it wants to provide, it's fast, it's a ton of fun, it runs flawless, has accurate hitboxes and aim (yes it's still possible to provide that even for 2020 developers, i can't believe it) and mobility, just what you always want but rarely get. There is no reload, weapon changeThis game is already great and has lots of potential with the editors given, what i like is that it focuses on what it wants to provide, it's fast, it's a ton of fun, it runs flawless, has accurate hitboxes and aim (yes it's still possible to provide that even for 2020 developers, i can't believe it) and mobility, just what you always want but rarely get. There is no reload, weapon change is instant and there are power ups and grenades for a little depth giving smoke, heal etc., it's just superb that nothing but death ever interrupts your fragging rush. On top it's free and just a 6 GB download so there's no reason to not check it out for any fps enthusiast.

    If you are interested in customizations or want to support the team they have a very fair model, for 11.99€ you get battlepass access, customizations, a skin and spare credits for the store, battlepass is self sustaining and no horrible grind so it's a one time purchase.

    Honestly, it's long since i have seen such a round gaming product, i guess that happens when pros turn developers.    … Expand
  6. 0li0li
    Jan 9, 2021
    10
    Very good arena fps game. Fluid and responsive controls, runs well for most, super active devs, and no pay-to-win or FOMO bull... Tonnes of maps as well. Some original modes like Wipeout. Fast gameplay and verticality; it's what TF2 should have been!
  7. sohmmm
    Jan 9, 2021
    9
    Extremely feature rich, smooth-running, fun and vibrant arena shooter built mostly on the fundamentals of Quake.

    Map Editor, Hud Editor, tonnes of configuration options, plenty of game modes, and in-game lobbying/queuing/parties.

    Some little bugs and shortcomings but overall the game is great.
  8. fabzf
    Sep 6, 2020
    10
    This game was crowdfunded by the former Quake community and they managed to improve it tremendously. Plenty of game modes, graphics are super cool and finally we have a great AFPS again to play and on top of it it is FREE! If you are coming from counter strike and the sorts, beware there is a learning curve, so don't judge the game until you actually learn it.
  9. gilbertw1
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    This is an incredibly fun throwback to the old school arena shooter that includes it's own character and iteration. Highly recommend
  10. DazeOfWar
    Sep 6, 2020
    8
    Diabotical at its core is a great arena shooter. It has 30 maps and 15 game modes. If you are new to afps games like I pretty much am then it may take some time to improve at the game. A lot of veteran players are in this game but so far the community has been pretty damn good.

    So far no bugs and the game runs great. It could use a standard TDM mode and normal CTF mode. These two modes    Diabotical at its core is a great arena shooter. It has 30 maps and 15 game modes. If you are new to afps games like I pretty much am then it may take some time to improve at the game. A lot of veteran players are in this game but so far the community has been pretty damn good.

    So far no bugs and the game runs great. It could use a standard TDM mode and normal CTF mode. These two modes would really make a difference in the game. It is f2p so it will not cost you anything to try out. Just like all f2p games these days it does have a battlepass. There are some free unlocks in the pass for anyone if you do not purchase the pass. Also, the game has achievements you can earn that will unlock other cosmetics. Cosmetics in the game are stickers that are used to design your egg bot, profile avatars, and soundtracks.

    If you are a fan of arena shooters like Quake or Unreal than this is definitely worth checking out.    … Expand
  11. BobCat51
    Jan 8, 2021
    10
    Easily the best shooter of the last several years (if you dedicate some time to learning the movement, if you look up youtube tutorials its not too hard).
  12. nickw686
    Dec 30, 2020
    10
    I was lookin for a new arena shooter and came across Diabotical - no need to search any further! This game is the most fun I've had in years. Great maps, flawless execution, the bright graphics look fantastic and will run on pretty much any rig and I haven't found a bug yet. The weapons are well balanced and fun to use and take a little bit to master, especiallly switching to the rightI was lookin for a new arena shooter and came across Diabotical - no need to search any further! This game is the most fun I've had in years. Great maps, flawless execution, the bright graphics look fantastic and will run on pretty much any rig and I haven't found a bug yet. The weapons are well balanced and fun to use and take a little bit to master, especiallly switching to the right weopon at the right time. I think this will keep me busy for a long time - highly recommended!… Expand
  13. bl1ndfaith
    Jan 8, 2021
    10
    This is an amazing game, not just a cult classic but a game that should set standards for modern fps in terms of: fidelity of the controls (raw multithreaded mouse input), customizability of hud/crosshair, user content via in-game map editor, robust settings including sensitivity conversion from other games, and more. anyone making a modern FPS would be wise to study diabotical, but beThis is an amazing game, not just a cult classic but a game that should set standards for modern fps in terms of: fidelity of the controls (raw multithreaded mouse input), customizability of hud/crosshair, user content via in-game map editor, robust settings including sensitivity conversion from other games, and more. anyone making a modern FPS would be wise to study diabotical, but be careful because other fps just won't feel as good after you do.… Expand
  14. juza
    Jan 8, 2021
    10
    Best Arena First Person Shooter you can find now. The game is still under development and can only get better.
    Anyone who has played AFPS should definitely try it once
  15. cristiadu
    Sep 6, 2020
    6
    It's... ok. I feel I have a moderate amount of fun while playing but cannot invest much as it doesn't grab my attention enough.
  16. PrancingPony
    Sep 4, 2020
    7
    Very nice arena shooter, fun to play, no farming needed, only skill matters. Technically flawless, I didn't find any glitch or bug yet. Artistic direction is simple, nice and effective. The game seems moderate on system resources, so it must run smooth on any rig. Maps I already tried are alright (there are 30 of them, I obviously didn't play all of them yet). However, but I hope theseVery nice arena shooter, fun to play, no farming needed, only skill matters. Technically flawless, I didn't find any glitch or bug yet. Artistic direction is simple, nice and effective. The game seems moderate on system resources, so it must run smooth on any rig. Maps I already tried are alright (there are 30 of them, I obviously didn't play all of them yet). However, but I hope these points will be improved in the future, some features are lacking at this moment. There is no classic Team Death Match mode. The modes you can play in teams are too innovative for my tastes. The one that gets closest to "classic" is "wipeout", but there is no time / score mechanism. In wipeout mode, you have to eliminate all enemy team in order to win. That point alone is imho the major drawback of the game right now. There is no music except when you pick up the quad damage power-up. I'd like something catchy like EDM or old-school metal or hard-rock. Also, the UI is extremely dull now. Some animations and nice sounds would be welcome (for example on the battle pass screen), And finally, playing Diabotical I soooo miss the bloody giblets from old-school AFPSs (QC this is directed at you ;) ), associated with the appropriate sound, of course. At the moment this game only shows an explosion when you frag a guy, as a reward.
    To sum this up, the good news is Diabotical has the core of a good AFPS (though I'm not good enough at it to judge about hit-boxes or weapon balance; these seem good to me). Bad news is, there seems to be a certain amount of work still to be done in order to have a nice and shiny wrapping around that core.
    However, you got to keep in mind this is totally free to play, no pay-to-win here, no grinding needed to level up crappy weapons whatsoever. So, if you ever were really into AFPS, you definitely have no excuse not to give it a try.    … Expand
  17. FlamesoFF
    Sep 23, 2020
    3
    Another AFPS game with outdated mechanics, graphics and sound, and with minimum new ideas.

    Core game modes are legacy from 90's, and those that are issued as new, are just a mix of the old ones and not differs really much between each other. Generic customization, battle passes, stickers and all this stuff. For some reason, the developers decided that it is necessary to copy Quake    Another AFPS game with outdated mechanics, graphics and sound, and with minimum new ideas.

    Core game modes are legacy from 90's, and those that are issued as new, are just a mix of the old ones and not differs really much between each other. Generic customization, battle passes, stickers and all this stuff.

    For some reason, the developers decided that it is necessary to copy Quake only, and skip all other late AFPS games, which have much more modern and various game ideas (like Unreal Tournament).

    Macguffin is the only thing, inspired by UT2004's "Bombing Run" and QC's Sacrifice which is quite interesting as a team-based mode.

    In general the game looks like blast from the past. I would understand if this game was released in the early 2000s, but now it is hard to understand who will play this today...    … Expand
  18. molkypolky
    Jan 8, 2021
    2
    Game modes are bad, movement is awful, maps are so big for duels, no server browser, no marketing, bad patches, wipeout and aim arenas made this game looks like multiplayer kovaak.
  19. max1c
    Jan 9, 2021
    7
    It's a solid Quake Live clone with a few modern improvements. Overall, the game is ok but is a bit buggy with very small player base. Hopefully will improve in time with updates.
  20. alega
    Jan 10, 2021
    9
    A great basic gameplay formula (quake live) for a competitive shooter not based on heroes, abilities, or battle royale. Responsive developers with regular updates, not afraid to experiment. The evolving arenafps these days, wow!
  21. RCaddict
    Sep 30, 2020
    5
    there's nothing wrong with a game that does something quite different than the masses of military shooter/battleroyale/heroes/etc. Diabotical is a blast from the 90's that's done quite well. features 15 different game modes including a ranked playlist for 30 maps, a map editor, creating your own eggbot that you control in the game. weapons, health and armor pick ups..everything is athere's nothing wrong with a game that does something quite different than the masses of military shooter/battleroyale/heroes/etc. Diabotical is a blast from the 90's that's done quite well. features 15 different game modes including a ranked playlist for 30 maps, a map editor, creating your own eggbot that you control in the game. weapons, health and armor pick ups..everything is a nod to classic Quake 3 arena while introducting some new things such as the little bot gadgets that either lay down smoke, send others or yourself flying similar to a rocket jump, and others.

    the only downside to Diabotical is the core audience are diehard/elitist Quake fans and casual players are an afterthought. that being said, prepare to lose many matches as a newbie. also, community is non-existant.    … Expand
  22. Scythey1
    Dec 28, 2021
    10
    Diabotical is one of the best fast paced first-person-shooters right now on the market. This game is inspired by QUAKE 3 Arena and it gets obvious real quick. It has an infinite skill ceiling, which makes it really fun to learn and get better in. It's free, you should try it out. It is one of the most polished indie shooters on the market with a bad player counts. If you are thinkingDiabotical is one of the best fast paced first-person-shooters right now on the market. This game is inspired by QUAKE 3 Arena and it gets obvious real quick. It has an infinite skill ceiling, which makes it really fun to learn and get better in. It's free, you should try it out. It is one of the most polished indie shooters on the market with a bad player counts. If you are thinking about trying this game, I would recommend seeking out help for newbies since the current players are quite experienced.… Expand
  23. Buttmunch
    Aug 23, 2021
    0
    eSports are a joke. So was this game, no one plays Quake 3 today, so who would want it again? good riddance lmao

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  1. PLAY! Zine
    Oct 8, 2020
    80
    A solid contender for the title of the best new age arena style shooter. Weird concept with little balls running around, shooting at eachother, but other than that, solid fun, good weapons, nice mechanics and free to play.
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