Battle Chasers: Nightwar

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 112 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 81 out of 112
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 112
  3. Negative: 15 out of 112
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  1. VixenFreya
    May 16, 2018
    10
    Average of 6,8? How... Really loving this game! Never read the comics but the game surprises me. Would recommend
  2. facepwnage
    May 28, 2018
    7
    A unique but flawed experience. Battle chasers has a lot of good going for it. Fun engaging game play, memorable well voiced characters, and a fun aesthetic design play in it's favor. Other aspects like poor optimization, archaic RPG mechanics, and a lackluster story keep this game from being one of the greats.

    Combat is where this game truly shines. the overcharge mechanic makes    A unique but flawed experience. Battle chasers has a lot of good going for it. Fun engaging game play, memorable well voiced characters, and a fun aesthetic design play in it's favor. Other aspects like poor optimization, archaic RPG mechanics, and a lackluster story keep this game from being one of the greats.

    Combat is where this game truly shines. the overcharge mechanic makes for a unique engaging experience that will keep you enticed through the 30+ hours of the campaign. A lack of passive character leveling however; means you are essentially forced into picking 3 of the 6 party members to play through the whole game. Characters not in combat gain zero experience and the only way to swap active party members is to return to the hub area and manually add them to the roster. Leveling your bench warmer amounts to pointless grinding unfortunately.

    The Music doesn't have any tracks that truly stand out, but the score fits the aesthetic of the game well enough. Character designs are unique and memorable with a quality cast of actors to boot. The design aesthetic is well presented, reminding me of Super Mario meets Diablo 3 but with JRPG mechanics. The story is extremely minimal with no real character growth and a mostly generic plot told in the form of comic stripes and bits of text lore found in the games 8 dungeons.

    The truly annoying part of Battle Chasers on the Nintendo Switch were the technical issues that persisted through out my play through. A lack of optimization meant ever present frame drops/skips especially in combat. There were 6 crashes over the course of my campaign, and loading screens would tend to freeze for extended periods of time. Perhaps it was better optimized on other systems as i know the developer had issues with porting this to the Switch, but these problems hampered my enjoyment of the game.

    Overall however; i had fun playing Battle Chasers Nightwar. The Combat and well paced mechanics mostly make up for the short comings otherwise present. I hope to see a continuation of the series as i do see the potential here. with a bit more polish and a more fleshed out story this series has potential to be a truly memorable experience.    … Expand
  3. Kanek
    May 20, 2018
    9
    no llevo mucho jugandolo pero hasta ahora resulta ser in juego bastante entretenido, in diseño bastante bonito y colorido junto a un buen Sistema de combate por turnos
  4. Madmortagan68
    Oct 6, 2017
    10
    This score is to counteract the trolls that gave this game a negative review. As of the date of this post the game hasn't even been released yet and the Devs behind this game deserve a fare shake. I request metacritic take down all user reviews until the game is actually released
  5. DreamCore
    Aug 7, 2018
    6
    Pros:

    * Art style is nice. Cons: * There is not much of a story to speak of. * The overworld is too linear and "on-rails" * Music is bad to non-existing. Is there even battle music in this game? I really can't remember. It's safe to say that this game doesn't have any music that will stick in your head. * The game feels very "grindy" since there are so few cutscenes and story    Pros:

    * Art style is nice.

    Cons:

    * There is not much of a story to speak of.
    * The overworld is too linear and "on-rails"
    * Music is bad to non-existing. Is there even battle music in this game? I really can't remember. It's safe to say that this game doesn't have any music that will stick in your head.
    * The game feels very "grindy" since there are so few cutscenes and story moments to break it up.
    * The dungeons feel too similar and are too small. You could have run through them in 5 minutes had they not been littered with enemies around every corner.
    * You can only have 3 characters at the same time in the team and combat is pretty boring in general since you end up using the exact same abilities every fight, meaning it get's old fast.    … Expand
  6. Kenmei
    Jul 26, 2018
    8
    For what is essentially is a budget kickstarter JRPG, this is a very well done game. While I would prefer to have more side quest things to do, there's enough here to keep your attention for awhile. I had never heard of the comics before playing this game so I was a bit disappointed that the game basically assumes you know these characters and their story from the start. However it's not aFor what is essentially is a budget kickstarter JRPG, this is a very well done game. While I would prefer to have more side quest things to do, there's enough here to keep your attention for awhile. I had never heard of the comics before playing this game so I was a bit disappointed that the game basically assumes you know these characters and their story from the start. However it's not a requirement by any means. The theme to this game is how slow everything is. From the combat, to traversing the world, to even buying and selling items. Nothing in this game goes at a pace quicker then a slow walk. And that's ok at times. I love the combat and theres alot of planning that goes along with it. And the characters themselves are fairly well done. Even if there's not character development that happens while in game. As for the story, its a very cookie cutter fantasy RPG style of story. There's nothing spectacular about it. However it kinda just works with how everything flows in the game. I really wish there was some more added content here. There's some stuff to do besides the main quest but not enough to make me want to go back and keep playing it. In the end, for what the game is, it's fairly well done for the type of budget it was clearly on. I personally didn't feel like the established world helped the game as much as the publisher thinks. I really don't want to jump into the comics after playing the game but I can see how someone might want to do that. In the end, this is just a decent RPG for those looking for one and can't spend 60 dollars on a new game.… Expand
  7. Pakon
    Aug 4, 2018
    8
    A great RPG game. Very nice graphics inspired by the Battle Chasers comic book series. The gameplay is relaxing and just what you would expect from a traditional RPG game combined with map exploration and dungeon delving. The overall experience is awesome. I loved the game and I recommend it to both RPG fans and not. Especially for those who have never played RPG games it is a greatA great RPG game. Very nice graphics inspired by the Battle Chasers comic book series. The gameplay is relaxing and just what you would expect from a traditional RPG game combined with map exploration and dungeon delving. The overall experience is awesome. I loved the game and I recommend it to both RPG fans and not. Especially for those who have never played RPG games it is a great introduction to the genre.… Expand
  8. zu-fox
    Oct 6, 2017
    10
    Hey, Metacritic, why is Nintendo Switch version available for review, when it has been delayed by the developer for an unannounced amount of time? Just asking since it already has 4 good and 6 bad reviews with an average of 4.2.
  9. Kaprawiec
    Nov 22, 2017
    10
    I am actually playing this on PC, and will buy it for SWITCH WHEN it is released because its awesome game and it will fit mobile platform perfectly. Could someone state whats the reason he/she gave low score even though the actuall game is not out yet? Where is metacritic admin? Why is this even allowed?
  10. d4haxor
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    Runs like garbage on the switch. The balancing of fights is so chaotic its like they threw darts at a dartboard to decide how difficult to make each fight. Short, not worth the money. Stay far away, this is one of the worst games on the switch.
  11. Zoidberg_MD
    Jan 7, 2019
    9
    This is easily my favorite traditional turn-based RPG since FFX. The voice acting is amazing, the story is competent, and the gameplay is top-notch. To sum up about the battle system: it encourages ability use due to building up an extra (and temporary) mana pool.

    Be careful reading about this game online as the game has been patched and improved significantly. All the characters added    This is easily my favorite traditional turn-based RPG since FFX. The voice acting is amazing, the story is competent, and the gameplay is top-notch. To sum up about the battle system: it encourages ability use due to building up an extra (and temporary) mana pool.

    Be careful reading about this game online as the game has been patched and improved significantly. All the characters added to the party are at the appropriate level and it addresses one of the main concerns about the game. The same can be said for the difficulty spikes.

    Start the first dungeon on heroic, and then use legendary for the rest. This will not only help with the difficulty issues (due to leveling you better to prepare for the upcoming dungeons) it also improves the game as it makes the fear of starting the dungeon over something to actually enjoy. You're never really mindlessly going through, but you're carefully thinking about the next encounter or if you should retreat to town to rest to refill some dungeon abilities.

    I really can't say enough how much I enjoy this game. In most RPG you eventually just spam basic attack to get through trash. That never happens here. It's a blast!    … Expand
  12. Hackattaque
    Sep 2, 2022
    8
    A very underrated and overlooked RPG that really holds up in 2022. The component parts — isometric dungeon-crawling, turn-based combat, overworld exploration — all offer fresh twists on the ‘90s mechanics that inspired them. The battle system is fine-tuned and tactical, forcing you to attack quickly and aggressively in order to build up your magic meter for later. The dungeons encourageA very underrated and overlooked RPG that really holds up in 2022. The component parts — isometric dungeon-crawling, turn-based combat, overworld exploration — all offer fresh twists on the ‘90s mechanics that inspired them. The battle system is fine-tuned and tactical, forcing you to attack quickly and aggressively in order to build up your magic meter for later. The dungeons encourage repeat visits with remixed rooms and new puzzles. The fantasy-meets-steampunk story, while fairly simple, is brought to life by glorious comic-book visuals. The difficulty is above-average in a good way (not the Dark Souls kind). All in all a very good, solid, 8/10 adventure game.… Expand
  13. 2ofCups
    Jun 27, 2022
    8
    Solid Game, Switch Version is very slowww. But this is a very solid experience with an excellent Soundtrack.
  14. SappyNoypi
    Sep 29, 2018
    7
    Awesome art, great gameplay, good characters. But the story was so cookie cutter, I struggled to continue playing it. It was boring. Just go there, kill that, then do the same thing, until you reveal the whole map. If it wasn't for that, I would have given it an 8.
  15. Grunty
    Sep 1, 2018
    7
    Nice graphics and good rpg, but overall grinding for xps is a bit boring at some points, and a lot of fights are repetitive and not challenging. A few bugs and crashes also but nothing to be too frighten for.
  16. VendonJura
    May 8, 2020
    10
    Battle Chaser is a rlly good RPG game which is kinda different to some other RPG games out there.
    I like the atmosphere in this game, the story, the music and the battle System.
    I just kinda wish the battle speed would be higher than that and it would include an automatic battle system but it does not. Well it is still a rlly amazing rpg game which everyone who loves playing rpgs    Battle Chaser is a rlly good RPG game which is kinda different to some other RPG games out there.
    I like the atmosphere in this game, the story, the music and the battle System.
    I just kinda wish the battle speed would be higher than that and it would include an automatic battle system but it does not.

    Well it is still a rlly amazing rpg game which everyone who loves playing rpgs should have played. Plus it is not even an expensive game 2. I germany I have paid around 10 € for that game.    … Expand
  17. karmic_devil
    May 6, 2021
    5
    Someone once told me that Final Fantasy XIII was a great game after the tutorial. When I looked up how long the tutorial lasts, I read it was about 25 hours. I'll never know if it's a good game because I'm not playing a tutorial for 25 hours.

    I've been playing Battle Chasers: Nightwar for 3 hours. I do not care about the incredibly shallow characters. The combat is repetitive and the    Someone once told me that Final Fantasy XIII was a great game after the tutorial. When I looked up how long the tutorial lasts, I read it was about 25 hours. I'll never know if it's a good game because I'm not playing a tutorial for 25 hours.

    I've been playing Battle Chasers: Nightwar for 3 hours. I do not care about the incredibly shallow characters. The combat is repetitive and the breadcrumbs they have given of the story so far have done little to hook me into this world.

    Every review I could find for Battle Chasers Nightwar said it's a great game. But like Final Fantasy XIII, I'll never know. There are simply too many great games that don't ask me to wait for it to become fun. And I'd rather spend my time on one of those.    … Expand
  18. Balrock1230
    Mar 12, 2019
    3
    I haven't finish the game, so maybe it got better with time, so take my opinion with a grain of salt.
    RPG are my kind of games, but this one didn't get me.
    Story as far as I got, was very forgettable, what broke for me already the games neck. Normally I finish games anyway just to see how it plays all out, that I can say I did it. But not this one, it was grindy as hell, the fights    I haven't finish the game, so maybe it got better with time, so take my opinion with a grain of salt.
    RPG are my kind of games, but this one didn't get me.

    Story as far as I got, was very forgettable, what broke for me already the games neck.
    Normally I finish games anyway just to see how it plays all out, that I can say I did it.
    But not this one, it was grindy as hell, the fights where visually not appealing and repetitive.
    Also your other team members you are not using don't get any XP. So if they have any abilities you need for a boss or a fight later on, have fun to level up.

    The art style was nice tough , anyway not my RPG.    … Expand
  19. Nevermber
    Apr 18, 2020
    8
    If you do not pay attention, at some point it becomes necessary to run and gain experience, because it is already not enough, if you just go along the plot, the game is just super.
  20. hawk1251
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Really awesome turn-based RPG with nice graphics and combat system. And check manual in game menu! Seriously.
  21. MrReps
    Feb 27, 2020
    9
    What a game !
    I really enjoy RPG, and this one has a very special combat style which his pretty cool to make a new experience for the player. The game is mostly beautifull, and the comic part is well implemented. One of the biggets probleme of the game is probably the loading time and also some freeze and sometimes the game crash. But hopfully it never kill the save.
    They are a lot to    What a game !
    I really enjoy RPG, and this one has a very special combat style which his pretty cool to make a new experience for the player. The game is mostly beautifull, and the comic part is well implemented. One of the biggets probleme of the game is probably the loading time and also some freeze and sometimes the game crash. But hopfully it never kill the save.
    They are a lot to do,i almost plat the game in 44h hour so yep work to do !
    Go for it if u are a fanatic of DQ or FF (the old one) but beware it's not really a speedy game !    … Expand
  22. hapkido
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    Es increíble y tiene un enfoque muy psicológico perfecto para pacientes que sufre de depresión, es muy entretenido espero que lo hagan una segunda parte para jugar en linea.
  23. nepatriots32
    May 25, 2020
    7
    Battle Chasers: Nightwar is a decent JRPG that doesn't really do anything too unique. It's enjoyable enough and provides a relatively standard JRPG experience, but it's honestly a bit pricey for what you get. It's close enough to being a full-price game without quite having the necessary polish and content for the $40 price tag. If you can get it on sale, which seems to happen every fewBattle Chasers: Nightwar is a decent JRPG that doesn't really do anything too unique. It's enjoyable enough and provides a relatively standard JRPG experience, but it's honestly a bit pricey for what you get. It's close enough to being a full-price game without quite having the necessary polish and content for the $40 price tag. If you can get it on sale, which seems to happen every few months, then I'd recommend picking it up if you're a fan of JRPGs. However, if you haven't played any other JRPGs on the Switch yet, then there are cheaper options that are just as good or better and more expensive/similarly priced options that are significantly better in terms of quality and content. If you're not a fan of JRPGs, though, I doubt this game will do anything to change your mind.… Expand
  24. awagam34
    Jan 4, 2021
    5
    5/10
    FABUŁA
    Ważną rzeczą dla gier JRPG jest fabuła. W tym przypadku mamy do czynienia z dość infantylną, mało wyrazistą przygodą. Historia zdaje się współgrać ze stylistyką graficzną, zdaje się być przeznaczona dla młodszego odbiorcy. Podążając za fabułą czułem się jakbym oglądał bajkę z jetixa z japońskimi korzeniami. GRAFIKA Komiksowo wyglądająca oprawa graficzna idealnie pasuje do    5/10
    FABUŁA
    Ważną rzeczą dla gier JRPG jest fabuła. W tym przypadku mamy do czynienia z dość infantylną, mało wyrazistą przygodą. Historia zdaje się współgrać ze stylistyką graficzną, zdaje się być przeznaczona dla młodszego odbiorcy. Podążając za fabułą czułem się jakbym oglądał bajkę z jetixa z japońskimi korzeniami.
    GRAFIKA
    Komiksowo wyglądająca oprawa graficzna idealnie pasuje do tej produkcji. Ciekawe, kolorowe, magiczne lokacje, przerysowane postacie "narysowane" bardzo przyjemną komiksową kreską wyglądają PRAWIE ZAWSZE świetnie. Jedynym momentem kiedy postacie wyglądają słabo, są umiejętności "zrywu" Model podczas wykonywania ich wyglądają jak plastikowe lalki z teksturami w niskiej rozdzielczości.
    DUBBING
    Polski dubbing jest beznadziejny. Postacie często wypowiadają swoje kwestie bez życia, co potrafi wybić z imersji. Dodatkowo jest wiele błędów jeżeli chodzi o wymowę nazw własnych. Jeden aktor czyta tak, inny czyta inaczej. Jeżeli już chcecie zagrać w Battle Chasers: Nightwar polecam zostać przy oryginalnym angielskim języku.
    SYSTEM WALKI
    System walki jest zrobiony poprawnie. Można pokombinować z kombinacjami drużyny,
    konkretnymi taktykami na starcia itp. Problemem jest tylko to, że walki jest dość sporo i może się ona szybko znudzić, szczególnie jeżeli nie będziemy urozmaicać sobie rozgrywki o częste zmiany członków drużyny.
    GRIND
    W poprzednim akapicie wspominałem o dużej ilości walk. ♥♥♥♥, że żeby podążać za głównym wątkiem fabularny, często musimy dobijać lvle podczas niesamowicie nudnych walk w terenie tylko to pogarsza. Zdarzało się, że podczas gry czułem się jak w jakimś tanim MMORPG. Zdaje sobie sprawę, że grind jest typowy dla JRPGów, ale tu jest go trochę za dużo. W połączenie z dość słabym skalowaniem się poziomu trudności(na początku jest dziecinnie łatwo, po 10 godzinach możemy mieć problem z pokonaniem przeciwnika na tym samym poziomie) daje to naprawdę nieprzyjemne growe doświadczenie, do którego ciężko się wraca.    … Expand
  25. TempoTheMan
    Aug 12, 2021
    3
    grindy and boring as heck, the story was just too boring for me to stay and the repetitivness of the battles got me fuming from my mouth

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#68 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2018
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#42 Most Shared Switch Game of 2018

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Cubed3
    Jul 9, 2018
    80
    Battle Chasers: Nightwar on Nintendo Switch is a highly engrossing experience, which JRPG fans, raised on the likes of Final Fantasy and Suikoden, will savour every minute of. In interactive form, Joe Madureria's universe has been brought to life in a whole new way. Strengthening and upgrading its endearing characters is a very enjoyable process. The world is atmospherically rich and aesthetically gorgeous, and is supported by a great soundtrack and voice acting.
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  2. Nintendo Insider
    Jun 25, 2018
    80
    Take a moment to step back and appreciate Battle Chasers: Nightwar as a whole, and, looking beyond the game’s clear inspirations, it strikes out with enough of its own identity to deliver a stirring and memorable adventure. There’s still some room for improvement, especially in the unavoidable grind as you reach your quest’s later stages, but it is a promising start for Airship Syndicate that has made me excited to see what comes next.
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  3. Gaming Nexus
    Jun 20, 2018
    85
    Battle Chasers: Nightware is pretty typical as far as turn based RPGs go, but its tight combat, beautiful production values and faithfulness to its source material make it worth checking out on Switch.
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