Rumbleverse

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4.1

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 20
  3. Negative: 11 out of 20

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  1. PeakZach
    Aug 12, 2022
    0
    The menu was horrendous. I didn't even want to try the game just looking at the main menu that was a cheap knockoff of the fortnite menu. Sure, lingo and wordage will be similar but even placement of features was almost identical and just looked way worse. My character animation was repeating every 2-3 seconds and I could clearly see the cut and restart. Just looked sloppy and unappealingThe menu was horrendous. I didn't even want to try the game just looking at the main menu that was a cheap knockoff of the fortnite menu. Sure, lingo and wordage will be similar but even placement of features was almost identical and just looked way worse. My character animation was repeating every 2-3 seconds and I could clearly see the cut and restart. Just looked sloppy and unappealing and didn't even want to start a game judging from how little time they spent on the face.… Expand
  2. RabidBeta
    Aug 26, 2022
    3
    This game has serious potential to be fun, if the devs can fix the issues right now. At the moment ever single match I play is filled with half a dozen 'oh heck no' moments, where you are positive that's not how things should have gone down.

    Firstly, I don't know why there is such horrendous lag--the networking right now is atrocious. Seems odd to have such bad lag with a fully released    This game has serious potential to be fun, if the devs can fix the issues right now. At the moment ever single match I play is filled with half a dozen 'oh heck no' moments, where you are positive that's not how things should have gone down.

    Firstly, I don't know why there is such horrendous lag--the networking right now is atrocious. Seems odd to have such bad lag with a fully released Unreal Engine game put out by Epic themselves. And believe me, networking is hugely important in this game. Constantly I will run away from someone I just downed, and they will teleport to me and grab me. It happens several times a game. Not to mention the rock/paper/scissor type of gameplay here, it's so important to read your opponent and make the right choice or juke...that's all moot if your choice is quashed by network lag which allows your opponent to win each engagement because of ping. Yuch, it feels terrible.

    Every match I play, there is someone that has the broken ability to get up immediately after getting smashed...I thought it was a perk at first, but nope. They either are hacking, or know how to cancel the stun frames. It feels terrible and wrong.

    Lastly, I'm not being a little whiney baby here, but players have found out how to play in such a way that just...feels stupid. I feel like it doesn't matter if I get better or learn from this game, people constantly abuse the mechanics and make it feel un-fun.

    At least twice a match I run into someone that can jump kick past me and then immediately mid-animation zip a 180 and jump kick me in the back. How? I have no idea. It happens a lot. I can't do that...they can though. Feels terrible.

    This game makes me madder than Overwatch on it's worst day.

    Could be a ton of fun, but it's infuriating right now. It's going to give me a heartattack.    … Expand
  3. Lute_024
    Aug 13, 2022
    0
    This game is simply wrong. The menu looks like a fortnite's cheap copy, animations are ugly, character designs look generic and gameplay doesn't feel good. Also, there's a 5 minutes queue before finding a match
  4. HellionSoldier
    Aug 19, 2022
    0
    Awful controls very janky and huge delay response on some of the things, also there's no tutorial for the learning curve.

    possibly the worst game when it comes to adapting the controls
  5. sarcastor
    Oct 14, 2022
    1
    its a pretty good idea for a game but poorly executed. severe lag and every body seems to just kill you in like 15 seconds unless you know what you're doing. just when you think you're doing well, five other players will converge on you and kick your butt severely and you can't even escape it because of the laggy controls and janky servers. avoid at all cost
  6. Fandaniel
    Aug 29, 2022
    0
    An interesting concept for a battle royal, but a very lazy and overall mediocre execution. One of the worst menu I have experienced, horrendous lag, a combat system that make no sens...
  7. JayRuccMTL
    Sep 8, 2022
    3
    All flash, no substance.

    Rumbleverse is a one-note battle royale brawler that provides cheap thrills and gets stale fast, largely due to how unrefined and under-developed the game is as a whole. At it's core, it's an under baked B-tier free to play title that desperately lacks depth. The developer clearly recycled assets and put in what appears to be minimal effort to "check off    All flash, no substance.

    Rumbleverse is a one-note battle royale brawler that provides cheap thrills and gets stale fast, largely due to how unrefined and under-developed the game is as a whole.

    At it's core, it's an under baked B-tier free to play title that desperately lacks depth.

    The developer clearly recycled assets and put in what appears to be minimal effort to "check off the boxes" in providing a basic gameplay experience with a shiny exterior before getting it out the door so as to clearly maximize on micro transactions and turn profits.

    There is a certain addictive quality to the game, which is part of the scheme. Minimalist in terms of actual game development and overall quality but high visual-audio appeal which serves as the hook. Buff and out of proportion character models, flashy outfits, exaggerated attack animations, big explosions, popping numbers, comedic sound effects, etc.

    The emphasis was clearly not to provide a lasting title with a quality experience, which is what any game should be about. Rather, this is a case of the developer leveraging the popularity of the battle royale format coupled with a novel idea and flashy aesthetic to get players hooked and hopefully paying over and over. It's an extremely short-sighted concept that isn't new and one that treats players as commodities to be exploited for as long as possible.

    Ironically, the game gives you virtually nothing to invest in and because it is so bare bones, the result is little motivation to even spend. What is the point?

    Pros:
    - Cartoony aesthetic is charming and fun to look at, albeit the character models are clearly unrefined and simplistic.

    - Flashy and kinetic gameplay can make for some zany combat mayhem which can be entertaining for a couple matches at a time, provided you are able to keep up with enemy players. Winning fights can be satisfying especially if you get off big executions with big damage.

    - Variety in special moves you can choose from which somewhat diversifies the combat experience.

    - Charismatic announcer voice-overs that add a certain humor to the overall experience as you play.

    - Battle royale elements of open roaming and looting.

    - Character mobility. You can essentially scale anything in the game provided you have the required stamina. The sprint ability ensures you can get from point A to point B fast. On the flip side, it can be annoying when trying to finish off opponents who are on their outs while they are climbing and/or sprinting away speedily.

    Cons:
    - The game menu is bare bones and lacking in refinement, not at all nice to look at.

    - Glitchy at times, though incidents seem to be few and far between. Attacks not executing as they should can turn the tide of a fight.

    - End of match stats are inaccurate and will always tell you that you've hit a new record regardless of how well you performed. This makes it impossible to track your personal progress.

    - Very little character customization, not many base options to choose from which means players don't have much to distinguish themselves from others. But of course, you can always spend money to solve that problem.

    - Desperate lack of content. You can solo, duo or do playground mode to practice. All of these modes take place in the exact same context (same place, same items, same gameplay loop). No story, no in game NPCs, no compelling quests, and an uninspired progression system you won't care about.

    - Repetitive gameplay loop that hinges entirely on your ability to understand the combat mechanics and the timing of the character attack animations. If you are new and coming in fresh, expect a brutal learning curve. Anticipate a range of emotions from mild irritation to maddening aggravation while learning the ropes, particularly if you are up against a seasoned player who knows how to exploit the gameplay mechanics to a T, in which case you'll be chain stomped without being able to get a single attack in. It can be fun when you're up against weaker or evenly matched players, but trying to win fights is tedious work against experienced opponents. A big part of fights is simply waiting out enemies and capitalizing on mistakes / misses, then rinse and repeat ad nauseum.

    - Yet another game littered with "woke" elements, i.e. game trailer and starting characters.    … Expand
  8. PaperC
    Nov 19, 2022
    3
    The gameplay is pretty fun. But the game has its issues. One of which is blatant teaming. The PC controls are wonky as well, locking you in directions constantly and not allowing things like Irish Whip to be aimed accurately which is crucial for combo starting and special grab setups. Another thing I wish for but wouldn't deduct points for is a male model that isn't a fridge, stick or sphere.

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  1. PCMag
    Sep 9, 2022
    80
    Rumbleverse might be a ridiculous, cartoony dust-storm of wrestling action, but it's shockingly fun and extremely balanced. A few hit detection issues aside, the free-to-play game is one of the most addicting and accessible melee-focused battle royale titles around.
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  2. GamingBolt
    Aug 16, 2022
    60
    Despite some decent combat and sustainable charm, Rumbleverse has very little going on to hold your attention beyond one or two sittings.
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  3. Shacknews
    Aug 15, 2022
    90
    Iron Galaxy has not only put forward one of the best games of 2022 so far, it's also created one of the best battle royales in a long time. It manages to be wildly different from its contemporaries while also being a game worth learning and mastering in its own right.
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