Brawlhalla

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6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 34
  3. Negative: 10 out of 34

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  1. RZaga
    Jan 28, 2020
    8
    A nice way to pass the time. Nothing spectacular but still fast-paced and exciting to play.
  2. J-Dig
    Jan 27, 2020
    8
    As an arena fighting game, Brawlhalla draws constant comparisons with Smash on the Switch. Having just started playing both games I think this is like comparing chess to draughts with Brawlhalla representing the latter.

    The play-space for both games is pretty similar but the more intricate mechanics of Smash is likely to appeal to a different mood, if not different players entirely.    As an arena fighting game, Brawlhalla draws constant comparisons with Smash on the Switch. Having just started playing both games I think this is like comparing chess to draughts with Brawlhalla representing the latter.

    The play-space for both games is pretty similar but the more intricate mechanics of Smash is likely to appeal to a different mood, if not different players entirely. For its part Brawlhalla is much more welcoming to new players with better skill-matching and, in my experience, a vastly superior online experience to Smash Ultimate's laggy gameplay. The "git gud" crowd may think this criticism is redundant but being matched with players who have much more experience is simply not fun and games are meant to be fun.

    Taken in isolation, Brawlhalla is a good time and great value if you choose to unlock all the characters for a bit of cash. Although many fighters have similar mechanics there has clearly been time spent to provide good looking characters and you'll even find some indy legends along with characters from screens big and small to throw around the arena.    … Expand
  3. JeanLouRate
    Jul 14, 2021
    9
    Nice free to play with new characters and pass every month, it's good gameplay and also it's FREE. The system of Brawlhalla's money is nice because when you play you get coins and you can buy exclusive skins with it.

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  1. Switch Player
    Jun 18, 2019
    60
    Brawlhalla is a great, free alternative to Super Smash Bros., but just doesn’t have the same spark that makes it stand out beyond that. Still, if you love the grind and want something new to play with your friends without needing an online subscription, this is a good choice.
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  2. Nintendo Life
    Nov 22, 2018
    70
    Though a bit uninspired, Brawlhalla still stands as a solid example of how to do a proper platform fighter, with several game modes, a diverse cast and a beautiful art style making this one easy to recommend. Perhaps best of all, it’s totally free, so you really don’t have anything to lose by giving it a try. At worst, you’ll find a Smash clone that doesn’t have a ton of new ideas; at best, you’ll find a new go-to for when you have a few friends over for a gaming session.
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