Spellbreak

 PC
User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 170 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 136 out of 170
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 170
  3. Negative: 19 out of 170

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  1. MandraAaa
    Sep 4, 2020
    5
    Its a whole new take on battle royal its potential is really high, so far the games been a blast.
  2. JKetna
    Sep 4, 2020
    6
    Pretty good game for it's first day. The weapons are fun to use and there are a lot of interesting combinations the in game loot and map are pretty ok. Seems like you can get the skins by just playing for free which is a huge pro. Solo and duo modes are not available right now which is kind of annoying. Fights are generally fun. If they keep to update the game with new content and add aPretty good game for it's first day. The weapons are fun to use and there are a lot of interesting combinations the in game loot and map are pretty ok. Seems like you can get the skins by just playing for free which is a huge pro. Solo and duo modes are not available right now which is kind of annoying. Fights are generally fun. If they keep to update the game with new content and add a simple non-battle royale pvp mode this could be a great game to play! As of right now it's worth a try since it's free and takes a small amount of memory on disk. [3/5 - Worth a try]… Expand
  3. HeeeeeN
    Sep 6, 2020
    5
    I like the gameplay but they dont have SEA server,so i always play at NORTHEAST ASIA server with high ping up to 200ms and that really annoying
  4. Ookatani
    Sep 5, 2020
    7
    A lot of potential held down by a poor launch. They decided to launch the game without any user account management, with squads only, and a LOT of gamebreaking bugs. Outside of those issues, the game is fun.. it feels incomplete and lacks polish of other big BR games like Fortnite, but the core gameplay is fun.

    IF the game manages to increase polish and very quickly implement some    A lot of potential held down by a poor launch. They decided to launch the game without any user account management, with squads only, and a LOT of gamebreaking bugs. Outside of those issues, the game is fun.. it feels incomplete and lacks polish of other big BR games like Fortnite, but the core gameplay is fun.

    IF the game manages to increase polish and very quickly implement some online game basics (account management, etc...) then it has a chance at being something special. I really enjoy the gameplay, so I hope that they improve.

    A few notes:

    The sound design is pretty terrible and needs work. No player sounds, no voice, no interactions when hitting ground after a jump etc... the lack of sound makes it feel very hollow and not impactful, especially while taking damage.

    The art style is nice but still a bit blurry.. could be improved over time. They need to make this game as beautiful as possible. It's lovely but can still look smoother/cleaner.

    The Battle-Pass system will probably make or break the game (if the lack of account management and bugs do not break it first). It will NEED to have a good amount of unique skins and other cosmetics in each battlepass to make it worth buying and grinding out, and seasons will need to be different enough from eachother. Fortnite does a wonderful job of their battlepass worth and pacing, which is why it's on top in addition to it's gameplay polish. Other games like Apex and Dauntless have lackluster passes, and are dying off quickly.

    Up to Proletariat how the game goes... but I am hopeful it improves    … Expand
  5. KNCI
    Sep 5, 2020
    7
    I like the idea of a battle royale game with magic but I have a few suggestions.
    1. Make different game modes, maybe even non battle royale ones!
    2. Allow users to log out of their Spellbreak account so they can log into another one! 3. Put an alert in the compass in the direction of someone attacking (ex. Someone east shoots lightning, a red indicator on east appears on the compass for    I like the idea of a battle royale game with magic but I have a few suggestions.
    1. Make different game modes, maybe even non battle royale ones!
    2. Allow users to log out of their Spellbreak account so they can log into another one!
    3. Put an alert in the compass in the direction of someone attacking (ex. Someone east shoots lightning, a red indicator on east appears on the compass for about 5 seconds)
    4. Add a way to revive your teammates, after being exiled, kind of like the reboot card in Fortnite, I recommend calling it a "Resurrection Card" to stick with the medieval vibe!
    5. Add a better way to counteract attacks, it seems that the winner is whoever has the better gauntlet and better click speed, it shouldn't be that way!
    Other than those, great game!    … Expand
  6. Jukiwuki
    Sep 8, 2020
    5
    A little Disappointed that the master pack i and others bought 2 years ago with its skins are still obtainable. Was hoping for something exclusive but instead got refunded in a sense with in game currency for supporting the game so early. I did enjoy being able to buy into pre-alpha though. The Game Is great. Just sad nobody Received anything for their involvement for balancing/DevelopmentA little Disappointed that the master pack i and others bought 2 years ago with its skins are still obtainable. Was hoping for something exclusive but instead got refunded in a sense with in game currency for supporting the game so early. I did enjoy being able to buy into pre-alpha though. The Game Is great. Just sad nobody Received anything for their involvement for balancing/Development of the game… Expand
  7. ClarkKunt
    Dec 14, 2020
    5
    Sh*thole netcode, map is boring and empty, spells are fun for a while but after a few hours it´s just boring.
  8. UncleEd
    Oct 12, 2021
    7
    Spellbreak started as a spellcasting free to play battle royale. My first impression with it was quite positive. Movement smooth as butter, nice cartoony animations, charming graphics. You can choose your spellcaster from one of the six elemental classes and once you drop into the map, you get to find your secondary spell, as well as your potions, runes etc. One would expect aSpellbreak started as a spellcasting free to play battle royale. My first impression with it was quite positive. Movement smooth as butter, nice cartoony animations, charming graphics. You can choose your spellcaster from one of the six elemental classes and once you drop into the map, you get to find your secondary spell, as well as your potions, runes etc. One would expect a sophisticated system of synergies. Unfortunately, I have found them quite simplistic, much simpler than Magicka, and ultimately not very interesting.

    The main problem with Spellbreak is that this spellcasting gameplay doesn’t really match to the battle royale genre. In an FPS, you would find cover, spot your enemy and try to aim well. Your surroundings, environment, sounds are all integral parts of the core gameplay loop. In Spellbreak, however, most combats come down to enemies finding each other and engaging in face-to-face combat until one of them dies, unless more players join the combat which only increases the number of casualties. There is no tension you would find in most battle royale games and the satisfaction you get from killing another player or winning the game is minimal.

    And that is why I enjoyed the Dominion mode (which was introduced later) more. It is your typical King of the Hill mode in a much smaller map in comparison to battle royale. The problem with it, though it is even less popular than Spellbreak’s battle royale mode and you will wait several minutes for a single round even during prime-time hours.

    All things considered; I still recommend giving Spellbreak a try. It is a polished charming free-to-play game. Unfortunately, it gets a bit boring after a while and the servers are not very populated. It will, however, still give you a few hours of entertainment.

    6.5/10    … Expand
  9. Plzoki
    Sep 17, 2020
    7
    I really wish I could have rated this game higher. Don't get me wrong this game is great-absolutely Fantastic. The problem is that I was an alpha tester for this game and even though this game has gotten better and better ever since then when I came back for the full release I was kinda disappointed. this is because quite a few of my favorite features were removed, and yes I do understandI really wish I could have rated this game higher. Don't get me wrong this game is great-absolutely Fantastic. The problem is that I was an alpha tester for this game and even though this game has gotten better and better ever since then when I came back for the full release I was kinda disappointed. this is because quite a few of my favorite features were removed, and yes I do understand that they most likely removed them to balance the game. I feel it would be better to implement new features or nerfing features rather than entirely removing them.… Expand
  10. eraybeycik
    Mar 14, 2021
    7
    this game is perfect for free times. just open it and forget the life...............................
  11. elefsar
    Apr 27, 2021
    6
    Fena değil gibi, arkadaşlarla zevkli, elementleri kullanmak güzel ancak bazı oyuncular çok ilerlemiş, aşmış, yarışamıyorsun.

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#85 Best PC Game of 2020
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#45 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. GameGrin
    Feb 5, 2021
    75
    Spellbreak offers a breath of life into the lungs of the battle royale genre. New battle royales have to fight hard to keep their head above the water that is infested by the titans that are Fortnite, PUBG, Warzone, and Apex Legends, but Spellbreak’s innovative gameplay might just be what the genre is looking for.
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  2. CD-Action
    Dec 18, 2020
    75
    Spellbreak tries to reinvigorate the worn-out battle royale genre by ditching guns and fortifications in favor of an excellent magic combat system (combining spells works great!) supported by remarkable character mobility. The result is a frenetic, very satisfying game. And it’s free, so it’s easier to turn a blind eye to the fact that the map is large but empty, and there isn’t even a simple chat system to make communication within the team easier. [12/2020, p.37]
  3. DarkZero
    Oct 7, 2020
    80
    The potential to grow into something superb is there, but even in its current state, Spellbreak is a great breath of fresh air for the genre. The game should find an audience with fans of battle royale or new people who are fed up with the gun-toting nature of them, or for those who are simply looking for something a little magical to dip their wands into.
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