Naraka: Bladepoint Review (Vasharal)
A warrior arises in the West
Sum-Up
In-depth analysis further down.
🟩 Pros
🟥 Cons
• Combat is well thought out,
responsive and fun
• Character customization is one
of the best I've had, since I was able
to make myself in it
• If you enjoy Battle Royale games but
want something different, this game
will satisfy that need
• Challenging combat mechanics
• Bots in this game are pretty good at
times and put up a good fight
• Smurfs migrating servers aren't
punished and placed in lower ranks,
making the game a lot more unfair
and difficult to climb
• There's a small story about the
characters, but it's not that interactive
and fun to read
• Easy to learn, hard to master mechanics
🟨 Bugs & Issues
🔧 Specs
🔲 Never had any.
🔲 Freezing, Hanging or Crashing.
☑️ Graphics Glitch.
🔲 Gameplay Defect.
🔲 In-game Purchase.
🔲 Audio Problem.
🔲 Text Problem.
🔲 Save Glitch.
• CPU: i7-12700K
• RAM: 32GB DDR4
• GPU: 1060 6GB
• SD: SSD
• RES: 1440p
Content & Replay Value
NARAKA: BATTLEPOINT is a Battle Royale like no other. Its main focus is on its combat and it's really good at it. With amazing visuals, controls, and responsive combat mechanics this game feels really well thought out as a Battle Royale game. The menus are simple to follow and if you want to drop in and out of the game you can. You're not being forced by it, but rewarded for playing regularly. Be careful as when you plan to take breaks and come back, due to the nature of this game being difficult, you can expect to return having to relearn moves and counters.
Is it worth buying?
Yes, without a doubt. The game offers a large array of fun and out of all the battle royale games I've played, this is by far the most polished and fun if you love action games.
Verdict: Very Good
Rating Chart Here
If you take the game and how it is at its core, it's a very good battle royale game that can't be found anywhere else. I do feel that the matchmaking and server migration should be worked on and with a good population, this game could become a really fun experience for new players.
NARAKA: BLADEPOINT is designed to offer a brand new experience of combat and world exploration, featuring a boundless movement system, and an easy-to-use grappling hook mechanic, allowing you to interact with any objects around the world, and a sophisticated combat system involving block & parry mechanics.
⚔ Gameplay:
Rate: ★★★★★
NARAKA: BLADEPOINT is at its core a Battle Royale game. Its objective is very much similar to other games of its type. Compared to the rest of them, you're given the choice to spawn wherever you wish on the map before you join the game. Each character has unique abilities, inspired by the Chinese culture, making each encounter fun and difficult.
Your objective in the game is to eliminate your opponents and remain the last man/woman standing in the game. The game offers as well many other game mods where you can level up your weapon skills and become better at the game.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2799123380
😄 Fun:
Rate: ★★★★☆
I'm not going to lie, I've had a ton of fun playing this game, and despite being very difficult encountering smurfs and knowing for a fact that they will put up a challenge, winning against them really gives you a sense of victory only a soul-like game could. It's fully packed with action so it's hard to put this game down, but it can get really frustrating at times when you can't compete with players in your own rank and you end up fighting people who are higher ranked than you, yet they are in Bronze or Silver ranks.
That can put you off and therefore doesn't deserves 5 stars.
🏞 Visuals:
Rate: ★★★★★
The game looks really good and character customization is really good. As you can see in the screenshot, I've made myself in it with a striking resemblance. The game looks great outside of the character customization area and the costumes and effects are really well polished. It's a gorgeous-looking game.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2799123168
🔊 Sound:
Rate: ★★★★☆
Sound for abilities, voice acting, and interacting with the world sound good. Music is also good but becomes repetitive at times. If you like east-Asian instrumental music you'll enjoy this game a lot.
📖 Story:
Rate: ★☆☆☆☆
Sadly this game doesn't really have a story that will keep you somewhat engaged. At least not at this point in time. What I saw is that by playing the characters you like, you unlock new abilities and as well a part of the log or story related to the character. I wish they were presented as cinematics or something else, but not just a bunch of text. I can't consider this to be the strongest point for this game.
🧵 Length:
🔲 Short
🔲 Average
🔲 Long
☑️ Unlimited
This game is a multiplayer game, so it doesn't have an ending per say. You can play it for a couple of minutes or hours as I did. It's easy to get lost in the track of time in this game.
🧩 Difficulty:
🔲 Easy
🔲 Normal
☑️ Hard
☑️ Brutally Hard
🔲 Impossible
The main reason why so many players found this game off-putting is the fact that is really difficult for new players to get used to the controls and combat. I personally had no issues and I was able to get through pretty much each game in the top 5. That can help you grow in rank in theory quite quickly.
⭕Conclusion:
NARAKA: BLADEPOINT is a very fun, action battle royale game, but really needs a more active population in the West. There should also be more restrictive migrations from other servers as it can really ruin the experience for new players who want to play this game.
I honestly think that any player that doesn't like Battle Royale game should try this game because it simply feels different than any other. I had a lot of fun with this game.
If you want to see our YouTube review on this game, feel free to check below. Thank you for reading and watching.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2810478317
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