The combination of a MOBA and battle royale sounds like an almost satirical welding of one hot genre to the next. But Battlerite Royale’s polished combat and clear understanding of both of its distinct parts make the strange concoction it serves up not only palatable but actually quite good, even in its current early access state. The largest drawback is a messy and confusing early game where the clarity and flow of Battlerite’s usually exceptional combat all but evaporates. But the unique and memorable experience it offers as things progress proves to be well worth the trouble.
Battlerite Royale’s large single map, Talon Island, is a respectable arena for the relatively small population of 30 players it currently supports. Points of interest like the Glimmering Woods and Temple Ruins feel thematically consistent with the high-fantasy setting and offer welcome visual variety. Familiar fare like loot chests and airdrops share the space with some less expected, but ultimately fun additions like portals, shops, and even resurrection shrines for fallen teammates in the duo mode.
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Battlerite Royale’s large single map, Talon Island, is a respectable arena for the relatively small population of 30 players it currently supports. Points of interest like the Glimmering Woods and Temple Ruins feel thematically consistent with the high-fantasy setting and offer welcome visual variety. Familiar fare like loot chests and airdrops share the space with some less expected, but ultimately fun additions like portals, shops, and even resurrection shrines for fallen teammates in the duo mode.
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