Naraka: Bladepoint

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6/10

Jordan Forward (PCGamesN)

For an original take on battle royale and a truly special martial arts combat system, Naraka is worth checking out. But between stability issues, off-putting monetization practices, and an unpalatable learning curve, there’s plenty that gets in the way of the fun.

August 18, 2021 |

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Naraka: Bladepoint’s movement and combat are beautifully fluid, and they give the battle royale more depth than any other. You will sink endless hours into soaring through above buildings and dueling with enemy ninjas. It only has a few minor technical issues that are bringing it down. If fixed, Naraka: Bladepoint will be around for a long, long time.

August 17, 2021 |

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8/10

Logan Broadley (PC Invasion)

4/5 stars

Jacob Zeranko (Screen Rant)

Overall, NARAKA: BLADEPOINT remains a wonderful, fast-paced, and addicting experience. While it has plenty of room to grow, it holds its own against competitors like Hunter’s Arena: Legends and offers a polished experience to those who choose to join the fight.

August 13, 2021 |

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Jordan Forward (PCGamesN)

6/10 - (Read Review)

Logan Broadley (PC Invasion)

8/10 - (Read Review)

Jacob Zeranko (Screen Rant)

4/5 stars - (Read Review)

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Read the Reviews (13 total)

Outlet	Author	Score	Date	Quote	Read
COGconnected	Mark Steighner	72 / 100	09-03-2021	Naraka: Bladepoint offers a refreshing alternative to both the tired sci-fi or high fantasy settings and mechanics of familiar battle royale games, with a focus on fast and skillful melee combat and movement that can feel like an awesome martial arts film come to life. But the focus almost entirely on close quarters fighting can grow repetitive and frustrating, too, especially against the much better players that seem to dominate the space. Although it pushes microtransactions past the point of annoyance, they don’t radically impact the game, which is ultimately much more skill-based than that of other games in the genre.	Read review
GameSpot	Justin Clark	6 / 10	08-20-2021	Naraka Bladepoint's sharp new take on the Battle Royale formula gets off to a promising, but slightly awkward start	Read review
IGN	Kyle Campbell	8 / 10	08-26-2021	Superb melee combat and gravity-defying movement make Naraka: Bladepoint a clever spin on the familiar battle royale formula.	Read review
IGN Italy	Jane Romero	8 / 10	08-17-2021	Fast-paced battles for one of the most interesting battle royale games around	Read review
MMORPG.com	Jason Fanelli	7 / 10	08-25-2021	Naraka: Bladepoint does have a lot of cool and unique ideas for the battle royale genre. I love its melee-focused combat, I love the varied weapon selection, and I dig the durability system replacing the "limited ammo" functions of other games in the genre. However the game's longevity suffers due to becoming stale quickly, the lack of variance in the core gameplay loop rearing its ugly head quickly. It's the kind of game I would absolutely recommend to a friend, but only for one or two matches at a time. For long marathon sessions, there are far better options.	Read review
Noisy Pixel	Jerad Gribben	8 / 10	08-23-2021	When Nakara: Bladepoint runs without performance issues, it’s a highly-polished, technical hack n slash Battle Royale. Its extensive customization options made each character unique and left me wanting to play just one more round to level up and collect a few more cosmetic items. For those tired of traditional “shooter” Battle Royals, Naraka is an addictive and fluid action-packed direction for the genre.	Read review
PC Gamer	Tyler Wilde	73 / 100	09-02-2021	A battle royale game that's fun to play in a loose, aggressive style, with melee combat that's trickier than it may first appear.	Read review
PC Invasion	Logan Broadley	8 / 10	08-17-2021	Naraka: Bladepoint's movement and combat are beautifully fluid, and they give the battle royale more depth than any other. You will sink endless hours into soaring through above buildings and dueling with enemy ninjas. It only has a few minor technical issues that are bringing it down. If fixed, Naraka: Bladepoint will be around for a long, long time.	Read review
PCGamesN	Jordan Forward	6 / 10	08-18-2021	For an original take on battle royale and a truly special martial arts combat system, Naraka is worth checking out. But between stability issues, off-putting monetisation practices, and an unpalatable learning curve, there's plenty that gets in the way of the fun.	Read review
Rock, Paper, Shotgun	Matt Cox	Recommended	09-13-2021	A punishing battle royale with melee combat that frustrates before it elates, but rewards perseverance. Also it's got excellent grappling hooks.	Read review
Screen Rant	Jacob Zeranko	4 / 5 stars	08-13-2021	Overall, NARAKA: BLADEPOINT remains a wonderful, fast-paced, and addicting experience. While it has plenty of room to grow, it holds its own against competitors like Hunter’s Arena: Legends and offers a polished experience to those who choose to join the fight.	Read review
SpazioGames	Unknown	7.2 / 10	08-20-2021	Naraka is a breath of fresh air in the universe of battle royales, but it comes with compromises.	Read review
Wccftech	Unknown	7 / 10	08-24-2021	With excellent combat and traversal mechanics and a unique atmosphere, Naraka: Bladepoint stands out from the battle royale crowd. Cluttered interface, controls that require some tweaking, the bad implementation of microtransactions, and general lack of content, however, damage the experience a bit, preventing it from becoming a must-buy for fans of the genre. The foundation is still extremely solid, so with proper support, Naraka: Bladepoint definitely has the chance to rival all of the most popular battle royale games on the market.	Read review

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Naraka: Bladepoint is a 60-player action Battle Royale offering players insane mobility powered by parkour and grappling hook, a vast arsenal of melee and ranged weapons, and a roaster of characters with powerful abilities—transform yourself into a gigantic Vajra Warrior and crush your enemies!

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