Battlewake

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: Survios
  • Release Date: Sep 10, 2019
  • Also On: PC
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  • Summary: Thar be high-seas mayhem ahead in Battlewake, a rip-roaring pirate combat game exclusively for VR. Become four mythical Pirate Lords, captain a massive, upgradable battle-ready ship, and wield ancient powers.
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Battlewake - Official "VR Pirate Combat And PvP Gameplay" Launch Trailer

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  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Hardcore Gamer
    Sep 19, 2019
    80
    Survios has another winner on its hands with Battlewake. Instituting an anti-sea sickness technology should allow people who are more prone to this to actually enjoy the game. While the single player allows for getting the premise and feel of the game down, it truly shines in multiplayer. Multiplayer is seamless and works extremely well and people can hop on with friends. Single player will get redundant, but what is done here will go towards the multiplayer experience. Motion tracking is wonderful along with the controls but will take a little bit to master as there is a lot going on at times. The visuals are vibrant and vary based on environments. Battlewake is the only game of its kind and even better, it retails for only $30 on PS4. Battlewake is a must-have game for VR owners.
  2. PlayStation Universe
    Sep 17, 2019
    60
    A technical achievement to be sure, Battlewake succeeds in delivering accessible arcade-style naval battles. But underwhelming depth in the campaign, combined with broken matchmaking and a lack of cross-play with PC VR systems leaves the long-term prospects for Battlewake looking pretty grim. It is no fun having a cool game that you are unable to play, and that's what Battlewake released as.
  3. GameSpew
    Oct 1, 2019
    60
    Battlewake can be a blast in small doses and is a good way show off the PSVR’s potential (unless the person you’re showing it is prone to seasickness). Waving your arms around like an idiot as you watch cannonballs soar past you is entertaining for a while and I can see myself returning if the multiplayer mode ever gains traction. But it’s a little anaemic for a mid-price release and feels like the foundation for a better, bigger game.
  4. TheSixthAxis
    Nov 25, 2019
    50
    Battlewake is another fun experiment from the Survios labs, though sadly one that can often feel lost at sea. At first you’ll revel in sinking ships and sailing the high seas, but the novelty soon wears off as you rinse and repeat the same swashbuckling gameplay loop.

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  1. Lroman
    Mar 7, 2020
    7
    Tried a lot of different VR games and this is most original gameplay wise out there. It's fun, looks and sounds great (has a Sea of ThievesTried a lot of different VR games and this is most original gameplay wise out there. It's fun, looks and sounds great (has a Sea of Thieves look) I'm having a blast.… Expand

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