H1Z1: Battle Royale

 PlayStation 4
User Score
3.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 84 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 84
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 84
  3. Negative: 47 out of 84

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  1. zuk0
    Aug 16, 2018
    0
    This game may be free, but that doesn't justify all the bugs. They should have waited until more of the critical bugs were dealt with because there are a ton of game breaking bugs at the moment. Network errors and matchmaking problems when playing with friends all the time. Guns and car hitboxes are all over the place. Player characters and environments unfinished. My friends and I alreadyThis game may be free, but that doesn't justify all the bugs. They should have waited until more of the critical bugs were dealt with because there are a ton of game breaking bugs at the moment. Network errors and matchmaking problems when playing with friends all the time. Guns and car hitboxes are all over the place. Player characters and environments unfinished. My friends and I already gave up after 2 days of playing this game. Moving on to better games.… Expand
  2. HypnoPilotv1
    May 22, 2018
    4
    I, myself being a well-played gamer, tried this myself and thought it would be good, but I've found out this game, at least at it's start wasn't worth playing. At least on console, I haven't tried the PC version, and granted, I feel that the duo are different, the console version is by far, the worst out of them all. The game had a few bugs that, while they could be discrete, weren't, forI, myself being a well-played gamer, tried this myself and thought it would be good, but I've found out this game, at least at it's start wasn't worth playing. At least on console, I haven't tried the PC version, and granted, I feel that the duo are different, the console version is by far, the worst out of them all. The game had a few bugs that, while they could be discrete, weren't, for example the ability of getting into building and the game thinking there is no controller in play, when there is, this resulted in my selecting exit game, only to find out that actually fixed the problem. Another problem I have is directly linked to the game at launch. I played the game at launch, hence this review, but, much like an anticipation for something like Half-Life and Steam or World of Warcraft, the servers were almost near occupation, meaning millions who wanted to play online in the world of H1Z1, couldn't because of the awfully done servers. This was the worst part about the game, the annoying servers, the controls, and the wall clipping, yet, there were a few minor things that I didn't like either, for example the near-floaty gun shooting when in aim mode. The incredibly long loading screens, and the way you get onto the map, which is not leaping from a plane or a battle bus, just skydiving, not even skydiving, just using a parachute to land your way down. Which could also be fixed since the camera stick is used as the "gliding down" ability, where you glide downwards. instead of using the moving stick, the one that moves your character, even in the air. At the start is probably the 2nd longest time spent at the start of the game with next to nothing to do, at around 30 seconds. While I shouldn't be beating it hard since "its still in early access (or open beta)" That's STILL inexcusable, hell, Fortnite and PUBG were in early access, but at least both games worked! I am happy the game is free and I didn't have to pay, because if I did, I would've demanded for a refund by now. despite the free price tag, I suggest you wait before playing this game, and even if you want to play it now, at least play it on PC, its actually way better than this. I'm also not interested in playing the Xbox One or Mobile Versions, as questionable as they are, and as annoyed as I am.… Expand
  3. TheRealConvax
    May 23, 2018
    0
    This game is not finished. The textures and graphics are horrible. The controls are horrible for parachuting and driving. Plus the transaction form third to first person is unbearable. They is no variety in the types of weapons that you are able to play with. Plus the customisation within the game is terrible. Almost 80% of the items looks the exact same.
  4. lar1984cc
    May 23, 2018
    0
    bad gameplay, bad graphics and full of errors, Incomplete game and constant falls of frames
  5. getrwuegyweh
    May 23, 2018
    0
    I genuinely don't think that there's a worse game out there. Absolutely jam-packed full of game breaking bugs, frame drops, things don't render until 5 metres away, awful when switching weapons, game crashes, doesn't allow you to shoot at times, graphics are piss poor, game freezes, doesn't allow you to leave games.....

    oh, and what pure imbecile thought it would be a smart idea to make    I genuinely don't think that there's a worse game out there. Absolutely jam-packed full of game breaking bugs, frame drops, things don't render until 5 metres away, awful when switching weapons, game crashes, doesn't allow you to shoot at times, graphics are piss poor, game freezes, doesn't allow you to leave games.....

    oh, and what pure imbecile thought it would be a smart idea to make a 3rd person game with 1st person shooting? Awful.    … Expand
  6. inaneHELLRAISER
    Oct 15, 2018
    0
    Just as broken in full release as it was in beta. Don't support developers who don't care about the game. Ton's of issues but they keep adding loot crates. They care about profits and nothing else.
  7. WendyClarke
    May 23, 2018
    0
    had very high hopes for this but it is very bad and why bother with this game its so glitchy and ugly and bad
  8. BigPolish12
    May 23, 2018
    0
    JAJAJAJA how is this game? Pure rubbish, actually jokeing game. Very bad and ugly why bother ahha even pubg is better
  9. MaDudeek
    Jan 7, 2019
    2
    The ps4 version is really bad. Terrible controls, terrible graphics and overall lags. You'd rather play cod Blackout or Fortnite instead. You can't even set the sensitivity properly. Your max aiming sensitivity is equal to 50% overall sensitivity, what makes dynamic gameplay almost impossible.
  10. Sonicben66
    Aug 10, 2018
    3
    I didn't want to review this game while it was in early access, but after picking the game back up after the full launch, I cannot excuse the issues it has.
    First off, the game's map is very, very ugly to look at, and I am someone who doesn't think that graphics is everything, but I don't think a PS4 game should look like an Late PS2 - Early PS3 title.
    Another thing that needs to be put    I didn't want to review this game while it was in early access, but after picking the game back up after the full launch, I cannot excuse the issues it has.
    First off, the game's map is very, very ugly to look at, and I am someone who doesn't think that graphics is everything, but I don't think a PS4 game should look like an Late PS2 - Early PS3 title.
    Another thing that needs to be put in consideration when reviewing games is gameplay, and there are 3 main things that make up the core of H1Z1.
    1) Weapons (Guns and grenades primarily)
    2) Vehicles
    3) The Gas
    The gas is fine, it functions like it should do and it doesn't bug out or anything like that as far as I've noticed except. The only complaint I have of the gas/zone system will be addressed later.
    The Vehicles are clunky but function okay. They certainly aren't the worse vehicles in games, and if I had to pick between using the shopping carts in Fortnite (which is a game i very much enjoy and I believe is a much better game btw) or the police cars or jeeps in H1Z1, i'd have to pick the Police cars or Jeeps.
    The main issue in gameplay is the guns. Oh my god I hate these guns. They are incredibly clunky and not at all fun to use. They all feel very generic and unoriginal. They are a chore to use in matches and people will often run instead of fight because they don't want to get into gun fights.
    Another issue is something that the game advertises itself with and I disagree with. The first line on the PS4 store page for the game is "H1Z1: Battle Royale is a pure, fast-paced battle royale shooter re-imagined and built for console". While a majority of that statement is true, I cannot disagree more with the fact that it says "fast-paced". This game is anything but fast-paced. The issue is that it drops you off in a random, player-less area with basic loot and, if you're lucky, a crappy buggie that flips over every 5 seconds. It's super slow-paced, and you can go through early and mid-game without even hearing a gunshot. It's super dull.
    While you can go through early to mid game without any action, you are sure to find some in the late game, which is 20> players still alive. So is this any better, well yes, until you get to the later zones. These zones are often just overlapping a small part of a random forest, which the only cover is trees. And this is not good as you cannot make your own cover and destroy cover, so you are pinned down for 5 minutes, often for it to end with someone getting shot in the back with a shotgun, which isn't satisfying for both the winner and the loser, and the latter will get most likely angry at the shoddy gameplay and it doesn't encourage the player to load into another game.
    The servers aren't that great, but most main titles servers are often crappy. I'd even argue that H1Z1 servers are better than the likes of Fortnite.
    Overall, this game is not enjoyable. The guns are clunky and unoriginal. The game looks like an Late PS2/ Early PS3 title and the game, although advertised to be a fast paced experience, is quite the contrary. The Zone is okay except for really late game (around 5 people left) and vehicles (except for buggies) are fine, but these aren't enough to paper over the cracks. If you want to get into a free to play experience and you are considering H1Z1 over the massively popular and addicting game Fortnite because it is more realistic, don't. Fortnite is a fun game, which has it's issues, sure. But the game is fun and addictive.    … Expand
  11. R3HAP3R
    Feb 3, 2019
    4
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  12. Pesstilence
    Jul 28, 2019
    1
    Game sucks, mechanics suck, you can't hit people with your car. You can't choose where to land. Aim down sites for some guns yet third person for others? This game is rubbish.
  13. CosmicPurple
    Dec 6, 2019
    0
    Some people can enjoy this and play this game thats cool, But my experience was very terrible and I don't recommend this to players who are new to Battle royal games SERIOUSLY DON'T PLAY THIS IF YOUR NEW TO THIS GENRE.
    Maybe my experience playing this would be better if there was a first person mode but no there isn't one not only that but it's hard getting a kill in this game and it's    Some people can enjoy this and play this game thats cool, But my experience was very terrible and I don't recommend this to players who are new to Battle royal games SERIOUSLY DON'T PLAY THIS IF YOUR NEW TO THIS GENRE.
    Maybe my experience playing this would be better if there was a first person mode but no there isn't one not only that but it's hard getting a kill in this game and it's easy to die.
    ALSO it's not right comparing this to other battle royal games such as Pubg because Pubg is way better than this.    … Expand
  14. critiquermaster
    Apr 20, 2020
    4
    Garbage game. Shooting mechanics suck. This game relies on vehicles to barely escape the gas. Who even plays this pile of garbage. If your trying to find a match, you’ll only get like 20 players. Hit markers sometimes do not register. Overall, the worst battle Royale game ever.
  15. INU4SH4
    Jul 8, 2020
    1
    This game is so clunky it's funny. The textures look like sh*t. The driving is super buggy. There is not a lot of customization nor weapon variety. It's simply a cash grab capitalizing in the Battle Royale popularity that doesn't really do anything new or interesting.

    It can be fun with a couple of friends but still super frustrating due to terrible execution and bugs.
  16. Vicarius
    Feb 27, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I rate this a 0 out of 10 because when I was playing I ran someone over twice and they didnt die, then I shot this person 90 times with the hellfire 4-6 and they had full health and I had 55 ping. Horrible game, wouldn't recommend. It's worse than Apex Legends, which says alot.… Expand
  17. AlbYSaN
    Jun 26, 2021
    1
    One of the first or maybe the first battle royale, but also one of the baddest.

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#89 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2018

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Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. GameCritics
    Sep 17, 2018
    40
    Being the first battle royale game may have been enough a few years ago, but in the current market where Fortnite is the biggest thing in the world, it takes greater ambition than “ugly but functional” to stand out. The best thing I can say about H1Z1 is that it’s free, but even so, I still can’t recommend it when its biggest competition is also free and offers a far better version of this same premise.
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  2. GameSpot
    Aug 18, 2018
    70
    H1Z1 doesn't shake up the battle royale formula in any big way, but instead offers a simple, streamlined experience. It differentiates itself from its PC counterpart to its benefit by revamping the core systems at play, giving you just enough to work with in battle without being overwhelmed. But it's still missing diversity in its action that would create lasting appeal.
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  3. 4P.de
    Aug 17, 2018
    61
    Compared to H1Z1 on PC, this port is not only technically worse off, but the generally superficial battle royale is also limited in terms of content, thus influencing tactics and tension on the battlefield.
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