Naraka: Bladepoint

Naraka: Bladepoint

August 11, 2021

ActionMMO PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X/S

When melee combat meets Battle Royale, pretty much EVERYTHING changes... Vertical map design, truly diverse character skills and a brand-new resurrection system. Enjoy the thrill of clashing blades and flying arrows in the battlefield of NARAKA: BLADEPOINT! From the shoulder of a giant Buddha to the very highest mountain peaks... …

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Critic Reviews (17)

Alana Dunitz GameGrin Aug 2021
65.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

20.0

"Naraka: Bladepoint is a beautiful-looking and sounding game with some neat battle mechanics and fun martial arts action that is challenging to master. Finding opponents in your area may be tricky so being put against players from a different region …"

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Jacob Zeranko Screen Rant Aug 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

68.0

"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 …"

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Jane Romero IGN Italy Aug 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Fast-paced battles for one of the most interesting battle royale games around"

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Jason Fanelli GameSpot Aug 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"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 …"

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Javier Gutierrez Bassols Generación Xbox Aug 2021
77.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

35.0

"The Battle Royale genere has a new contender in consoles and it&s;s really great. Works well and flawless on Xbox Series X"

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Jordan Campbell Completexbox Aug 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

62.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

61.0

"Naraka Bladepoint has the biggest learning curve of any battle royale game I’ve ever played, yet it is the most satisfying and rewarding when performing well. It is a mechanically solid and enjoyable experience mostly with some clunky bits and …"

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Jordan Forward PCGamesN Aug 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

20.0

"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;s plenty that gets in the way of …"

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70.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

20.0

"Naraka: Bladepoint is a fun 60-player battle royale. Unlike many other games in the genre, it focuses on melee combat and parkour-style movement. It&s;s a punishing game, rewarding skill, preparation, and mastery of its core mechanics. Though fun, it quickly …"

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Junior Onunkwo GamesCreed Aug 2021
52.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

40.0

"Naraka: Bladepoint has potential. There are some originalities, and that’s one thing gamers thoroughly appreciate. However, I don’t think this game is ready to compete with the top dogs of Battle Royale gaming. It needs to give more to even …"

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Justin Clark Slant Magazine Aug 2021
60.0 /100

"Naraka Bladepoint&s;s sharp new take on the Battle Royale formula gets off to a promising, but slightly awkward start"

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Kyle Campbell IGN Aug 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Superb melee combat and gravity-defying movement make Naraka: Bladepoint a clever spin on the familiar battle royale formula."

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Logan Broadley PC Invasion Aug 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"Naraka: Bladepoint&s;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 …"

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Lyle Carr God is a Geek Aug 2021
50.0 /100

"Naraka: Bladepoint is a fun twist on the battle royal genre, but is packed full of far too much free-to-play fluff."

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Mark Steighner Hardcore Gamer Aug 2021
72.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

68.0

"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 …"

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75.0 /100

"Naraka bladepoint is an enjoyable and different kind of battle royale. This game has fluid gameplay with strong RPG elements which make it so deep and addictive. Although it has its lacklusters like Bots in first matches and Vey expensive …"

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Suhho Yoon INVEN Aug 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"Here comes a new challenger at battle royale genre: Naraka: Bladepoint, equipping itself with simple and fast-paced stylish actions, has shown off its strength since its release."

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Tyler Wilde PC Gamer Aug 2021
73.0 /100

Graphics

10.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

15.0

"A battle royale game that&s;s fun to play in a loose, aggressive style, with melee combat that&s;s trickier than it may first appear."

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