BattleBlock Theater

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Overwhelmingly Positive

Total: 22.8 ThousandPositive: 22.2 ThousandNegative: 641
97%
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Steam review score: 9

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AI Review

BattleBlock Theater is a hilarious and action-packed indie game that blends platforming, puzzles, and co-op chaos. With an AI Community Rating of 90.36%, players praise its humor, challenging gameplay, and creative level design. You’ll navigate a mysterious theater run by evil cats, freeing over 300 imprisoned friends across 450+ levels. Whether you’re playing solo or teaming up in co-op, the game offers a mix of story-driven stages and competitive arenas. Fans love its quirky animations, theatrical combat, and the ability to create and share custom levels. However, some note frustrating difficulty spikes, repetitive puzzles, and occasional bugs. If you enjoy fast-paced platformers with a side of absurd humor, BattleBlock Theater is a must-try. Just be prepared for a few rage-inducing moments along the way!

What the community wishes

Fix checkpoint respawn issues
Checkpoints are inconsistent, sometimes respawning players far back or in walls. This disrupts gameplay flow and causes frustration, especially in co-op mode.
Improve weapon utility in story mode
Weapons feel underutilized in story mode, as enemies are rare and easily defeated with fists. Adding more enemy encounters or enhancing weapon mechanics could improve engagement.
Clarify duck mechanic functionality
The duck mechanic is unintuitive and poorly introduced. Players are unsure how it works even after completing the game. A tutorial or clearer explanation is needed.
Reduce repetitive level design
Some levels feel repetitive, with similar challenges repeated unnecessarily. Diversifying level design could improve the overall experience.
Address difficulty spikes in later levels
Later levels, especially in Chapter 8, have significant difficulty spikes that feel unfair. Balancing these sections would make the game more enjoyable.
Improve solo play experience
The game feels designed for co-op, making solo play frustrating and less enjoyable. Adding adjustments for solo players could improve accessibility.
Fix minor bugs and glitches
Minor bugs, such as teleportation issues and respawn glitches, can disrupt gameplay. Addressing these would enhance the overall experience.
Enhance time-limited level mechanics
Time-limited levels are frustrating and feel unnecessary. Reworking or removing these mechanics could reduce player frustration.
Improve enemy AI behavior
Enemy AI, particularly robots with guided missiles, can feel unfair and overly punishing. Adjusting their behavior would make encounters more balanced.
Add more variety to puzzles
Puzzles become repetitive over time. Introducing more diverse and challenging puzzles could keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.
Optimize game for modern consoles
The game should be ported to modern consoles to reach a wider audience and ensure compatibility with current hardware.
Expand co-op team options
Playing with three players forces one to be on a separate team, which is less fun. Adding more flexible team options would improve co-op play.
Update humor for modern audiences
The humor, while nostalgic for Newgrounds fans, feels dated. Refreshing the jokes could make the game more appealing to newer players.
Add more intuitive tutorials
Some mechanics, like the duck, are poorly explained. Adding clearer tutorials or tooltips would help players understand the game better.
Balance grind for achievements
Achievements require significant grinding, which can feel tedious. Reducing the grind or adding more varied challenges would improve the experience.
Improve level editor functionality
The level editor is simple but lacks advanced features. Enhancing its capabilities could encourage more creative user-generated content.
Add more diverse game modes
While the game offers various modes, more diversity in gameplay types could keep players engaged for longer periods.
Address co-op frustration mechanics
While co-op is fun, mechanics like friendly fire can cause unnecessary frustration. Adjusting these mechanics could improve teamwork and enjoyment.
Improve respawn mechanics in co-op
Respawning in co-op can lead to frustration, especially when players are repeatedly killed by teammates. Adjusting respawn mechanics could reduce this issue.
Add more accessibility options
The game lacks accessibility features, such as difficulty adjustments or assist modes. Adding these would make the game more inclusive.

Reviews

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What the community loves
fun
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recommend
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funny
5
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4
good
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challenging
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Good
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enjoyable
3
immersive
2
underrated
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awards
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2
Where the community is undecided
co-op
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friend
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narrator
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What the community dislikes
frustrating
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boring
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In-depth analysis of most impactful community reviews

Positive

Ladies, *mmm chik-chik* and gentlemen. Turn the lights down low and shut your faces as I wrap you in the cozy blanket of a review. A review as heart warming and soft as a mother's kiss... or is it? It is! This is a great game from my childhood, genuine masterpiece this was, and still is to this day. Everything still holds up. The controls, the mechanics, the level design, the story, the jokes, all of it. Battleblock Theatre is more than just a silly little co-op game, it's your go-to for a party, a hangout, or just looking for something fun to play. Battleblock Theatre still has an active community too! There's at least 100 or so players on it at all times too! I've played some games with friends, as well as some strangers and every time was an absolute blast! In conclusion... get this game, it's more than just worth it. (potato salad not included, but still good!)

  • Sentiments

    • I feel that this game is a genuine masterpiece from my childhood, and it still holds up as a great game to this day.
    • I believe that everything about the game, including the controls, mechanics, level design, story, and jokes, still holds up well.
    • I think Battleblock Theatre is more than just a silly co-op game; it’s perfect for parties, hangouts, or just having fun.
    • I am impressed that Battleblock Theatre still has an active community with at least 100 players online at all times.
    • I have had an absolute blast playing this game with both friends and strangers, which makes it highly enjoyable.
    • I strongly recommend getting this game because it is more than worth it, even though potato salad is not included.

Positive

---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☑ Beautiful ☐ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☑ Very good ☐ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☑ Very good ☐ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☑ Kids ☑ Teens ☑ Adults ☐ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Check if you can run paint ☑ Potato ☐ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer ---{ Game Size }--- ☐ Floppy Disk ☐ Old Fashioned ☑ Workable ☐ Big ☐ Will eat 10% of your 1TB hard drive ☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it ☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data ---{ Difficulty }--- ☐ Just press 'W' ☐ Easy ☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master ☐ Significant brain usage ☑ Difficult ☐ Dark Souls ---{ Grind }--- ☑ Nothing to grind ☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks ☐ Isn't necessary to progress ☐ Average grind level ☐ Too much grind ☐ You'll need a second life for grinding ---{ Story }--- ☐ No Story ☐ Some lore ☐ Average ☐ Good ☑ Lovely ☐ It'll replace your life ---{ Game Time }--- ☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee ☐ Short ☐ Average ☑ Long ☐ To infinity and beyond ---{ Price }--- ☐ It's free! ☑ Worth the price ☐ If it's on sale ☐ If u have some spare money left ☐ Not recommended ☐ You could also just burn your money ---{ Bugs }--- ☐ Never heard of ☑ Minor bugs ☐ Can get annoying ☐ ARK: Survival Evolved ☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs ---{ ? / 10 }--- ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐ 9 ☑ 10 ---{ Author }--- ☑ https://vojtastruhar.github.io/steam-review-template

  • Sentiments

    • I find the graphics of the game to be beautiful, which significantly enhances the visual experience.
    • The gameplay is very good, making the game engaging and enjoyable to play.
    • The audio quality is very good, contributing positively to the overall atmosphere of the game.
    • The game is suitable for a wide audience, including kids, teens, and adults, making it versatile and inclusive.
    • The PC requirements are low, as it can run on a potato, making it accessible to a broader range of players.
    • The game size is workable, meaning it doesn't take up too much space on your hard drive.
    • The difficulty level is difficult, which might be challenging for some players but rewarding for those who enjoy a challenge.
    • There is nothing to grind in the game, which is a relief for players who dislike repetitive tasks.
    • The story is lovely, adding depth and emotional engagement to the game.
    • The game has minor bugs, but they do not significantly detract from the overall experience.

Positive

BattleBlock Theater is a deviously hardcore platformer with a wacky sense of humour. It's wonderfully animated and packed with crazy weapons and cosmetics. The platforming is precise and almost always feels fair, although it can be punishing at times, especially the end of section levels that come with a time limit because of reasons... I loathe time limits in games, and it says a lot about how much I enjoyed the game that I stuck through it to the end. It is a perfect Steam Deck game where you can pick it up for a few levels and then take a break when you get frustrated.

  • Sentiments

    • I find BattleBlock Theater to be a deviously hardcore platformer, which makes it challenging and engaging.
    • I appreciate the game's wacky sense of humour, which adds a unique and enjoyable charm to the experience.
    • I think the game is wonderfully animated, which enhances its visual appeal and overall quality.
    • I enjoy the variety of crazy weapons and cosmetics, as they make the gameplay more fun and customizable.
    • I feel the platforming is precise and fair, which makes the gameplay satisfying and well-designed.
    • I find the end-of-section levels with time limits to be punishing and frustrating, which detracts from the overall experience.
    • I dislike time limits in games, as they add unnecessary pressure and reduce my enjoyment.
    • I appreciate that the game is perfect for the Steam Deck, as it allows for short, manageable play sessions.
    • I enjoy being able to take breaks when frustrated, which makes the game more accessible and less overwhelming.
    • I stuck through the game to the end despite its challenges, which shows how much I enjoyed it overall.

Positive

Not bad gameplay, I love The Behemoth sense of style and art. I probably wouldn't play by myself as I find the game slightly repetitive (although I have been playing the same gameboy game since the late 80s - Super Mario Land), but my 7 year old loves it (BattleBlock Theater)...and I will play any game with my kids, although I hate it when they are better than me at any game. -Chip

  • Sentiments

    • I find the gameplay to be decent and enjoyable, though not exceptional.
    • I love The Behemoth's unique sense of style and art, which stands out to me.
    • I probably wouldn't play the game by myself because I find it slightly repetitive.
    • I have been playing the same Game Boy game (Super Mario Land) since the late 80s, which shows my tolerance for repetition in games.
    • My 7-year-old loves BattleBlock Theater, which makes me appreciate the game more.
    • I enjoy playing games with my kids and value the time spent together.
    • I dislike it when my kids are better than me at any game, which can be frustrating.

Positive

babble bock feaber is like a uhm it's a a a uh a game that games and the game is gaming ocasionally i like the part where you uhhh do the the game and the gems and the yarn and the funny square man bablock/thearet

  • Sentiments

    • I like the part where you do the game and interact with the gems and the yarn, which feels engaging and fun.
    • The funny square man in the game adds a humorous and entertaining element to the experience.
    • The game occasionally feels enjoyable, but the review lacks clarity on specific aspects.
    • The review mentions 'babble bock feaber' and 'bablock/thearet,' but these terms are unclear and hard to interpret.
    • The review is somewhat repetitive and lacks detailed descriptions, making it hard to fully understand the game's appeal.

Negative

I have put off finishing this game for 10 years (bought in 2014) because me and my friend just stopped playing for whatever reason. This game was definitely designed for co-op play in mind because my god, is it a miserable experience playing solo. ESPECIALLY the difficulty spikes at Chapter 8, where another player would have made the levels so much less frustrating. I finished the game out of pure spite on solo and never want to touch this game ever again unless it's with a friend. I would not recommend this game for solo play. Sure the Newgrounds humor and the charm is alright for 2013, but it's quite dated nowadays.

  • Sentiments

    • I found the game to be a miserable experience when playing solo, especially due to the difficulty spikes in Chapter 8.
    • I believe the game was designed with co-op play in mind, as playing alone made it frustrating and less enjoyable.
    • I finished the game out of pure spite on solo mode and have no desire to play it again unless it's with a friend.
    • I would not recommend this game for solo play due to its frustrating and challenging nature when played alone.
    • I think the Newgrounds humor and charm were alright for 2013, but they feel quite dated now.
    • I have mixed feelings about the game, as it has some charm but is overshadowed by its solo play frustrations.
    • I delayed finishing the game for 10 years because my friend and I stopped playing it for unknown reasons.
    • I acknowledge that the game might be more enjoyable with a friend, but my solo experience was overwhelmingly negative.

Negative

Обращение к разработчику. Слушай сюда, тварь ты поколеченная, существо, что породило адское лоно, попробуй поиграть в свою игру хотя бы 2 часа без желания отрезать себе яйца. Худшей игры я не видел со времен отмены крепостного права. Бить себя головой об камень на спор интереснее и более продуктивно. В конце сей постылой процессии мой сокомандник скачал трейнер и ДАЖЕ С НИМ ласт уровни проходить было сложно. Если это игра для детей, то какого ХУЯ ОНА ТАКАЯ ЕБАНУТАЯ. Любой ребенок после ее прохождения непременно начнет читать русский рэп и пить пиво Chester. Мой коллега пол часа таскал камни, что постоянно падали ему же на голову, пока я срал дерьмом в туалете. После этого я прозвал его Сизиф. По началу, все кажется нормально, но словно китайская пытка каплей, с каждым разом все хуже и хуже. Сначала весело, а потом хочется под трек ак ака вот вам два колпака ебнуть мать что мешает играть по голове Закончили по существу, теперь детали. Баги, из-за которых ты спавнишься черт знает где. Половина уровней проходятся на рандом. Уровни на время вообще забей, лучше сразу назад в вагину. Кочергой в анусе приятнее орудовать, чем это управление. Обязательно ли делать 9 одинаковых уровней, вместо 5 разнообразных? Убивать друг друга весело, но когда в вашей команде я, френдли фаер становится лишней функцией. А теперь немного рэпа Эйоу, это игра тупое говно Я играл в нее примерно 9 часов Друга убил, Игоря спас После этого сделал намаз Электрик Витя стреляет ракетами После этой игры я стал гетеро Разработчик не даун? Нет Меня чуть не отпиздил хлеб У друга уже изо рта идет пена 2 часа он камни таскает на небо Ему уже плохо, он уже стонет Ему будут снится вовсю телепорты Сизиф, Оксимирон Ленин и Сталин Бойко и Игорь Все они пидарасы Но главные из них без спору те Кто породили эту игру на свет. p.s. пиписька.

  • Sentiments

    • I feel extreme frustration and anger towards the developers for creating such a poorly designed game. The experience was so bad that it made me want to harm myself metaphorically.
    • I find the game to be the worst I have ever played, comparing it unfavorably to historical events like the abolition of serfdom, which emphasizes my deep dissatisfaction.
    • I believe the game is unnecessarily difficult and poorly balanced, to the point where even using cheats (trainers) did not make it enjoyable or manageable.
    • I am baffled by the game's design choices, especially the repetitive and monotonous levels, which made the experience tedious and unenjoyable.
    • I feel that the game's controls are extremely frustrating and poorly implemented, making it a painful experience to play.
    • I find the bugs in the game to be game-breaking, as they caused me to spawn in random locations, further ruining the experience.
    • I think the time-based levels are particularly awful and not worth attempting, as they add unnecessary stress and frustration.
    • I feel that the game's attempt at humor or fun elements, like friendly fire, falls flat and becomes annoying rather than entertaining.
    • I am disappointed by the lack of variety in the game's levels, as it feels like a waste of time to play through repetitive content.
    • I find the game's overall experience to be so bad that it has negatively impacted my mood and made me question the developers' competence.

Negative

the game is a lot of fun and the style suits it well, but I'm still very disappointed by the fact that it repeatedly closes by itself, even though my pc is more than capable of playing this game, which made it impossible for me to play this game for a long time.

  • Sentiments

    • I find the game to be a lot of fun, which makes it enjoyable to play.
    • I think the style of the game suits it well, enhancing the overall experience.
    • I am very disappointed by the fact that the game repeatedly closes by itself, which is frustrating.
    • I believe my PC is more than capable of playing this game, so the crashes are unexpected and disappointing.
    • The repeated crashes made it impossible for me to play the game for a long time, which is a significant issue.

Negative

Despite being decently fun to play, the level of grind that this game asks for when it comes to collecting everything is a huge turn off. No reason to have so much meaningless content locked behind a timegate. Also, to have several of the prisoners set to only spawn during events that happened years ago, makes it annoying to collect everything, seeing as you'll now have to spend money to buy them in the steam marketplace. If you want a decent little game to mess around with, then pick it up. But if you want to complete everything, just pick another game. Not worth spending even more money just to complete your collection.

  • Sentiments

    • I find the game decently fun to play, which makes it enjoyable for casual gameplay.
    • I feel the level of grind required to collect everything in the game is excessive and frustrating.
    • I dislike how much meaningless content is locked behind timegates, making progression feel unnecessarily tedious.
    • I find it annoying that several prisoners are only available during past events, forcing players to spend money on the Steam marketplace to complete their collection.
    • I think the game is a decent choice for casual players who just want to mess around and have fun.
    • I believe the game is not worth the additional money required to complete the collection, making it a poor choice for completionists.
    • I feel the game's design encourages spending extra money, which is a negative aspect for players who want to fully experience the game.
    • I think the game is better suited for casual play rather than for those aiming to complete everything.
    • I find the requirement to spend money on the Steam marketplace to access certain content to be a significant drawback.
    • I feel the game's grind and monetization practices detract from its overall enjoyment.

Negative

This game is basically a puzzle/action platformer and is best played with someone. The single player is not necessarily bad, but it gets VERY boring (unless you're the kind of person that would play a platformer with an almost non-existent story like Mario). If you're planning to play this game by yourself, it's not even worth to buy this game regardless of a huge sale, I'd say. The multiplayer though, is engaging; And the level design for co-op is meant so that player cooperation is necessary to progress. Story/Structure: Simply throughout this game, it is filled with levels. The game is very linear; you complete stages after stages. After you complete a chapter, the narrator will "storytell". His sentences are silly and practical, but he never once made me laugh. As for the story, it is absolutely useless so do not expect any plot from this videogame. The Gameplay: ... ranges from mediocre ..to.. sometimes having a good time playing with someone. Unlockables: When it comes to unlocking things and whatnot, you simply unlock random head-sets (to customize the head of your character) and weapon-tools (which can help you in combat as well as platforming) from the gems and yarn-balls that you collect during gameplay. In Conclusion: ... I would rate this platformer as mediocre. It is very simplistic and your only incentive to play this game would be to monotonously kill time. All in all, I don't really recommend this game unless you're buying it for a child.

  • Sentiments

    • I find the single-player mode of this game to be very boring and not worth buying, especially if you plan to play alone, even during a sale.
    • I think the multiplayer mode is engaging and well-designed, requiring player cooperation to progress, which makes it enjoyable.
    • I feel the game's story is absolutely useless and lacks any meaningful plot, which is disappointing.
    • I find the narrator's storytelling to be silly and practical, but it never made me laugh, which makes it unremarkable.
    • I believe the gameplay ranges from mediocre to sometimes enjoyable, especially when playing with someone else.
    • I think the unlockables, such as head-sets and weapon-tools, are simplistic and only add minor customization and utility to the game.
    • I consider the game to be very linear, with levels that are completed one after another, which feels monotonous.
    • I would rate this game as mediocre overall, with very simplistic mechanics and little incentive to play beyond killing time.
    • I do not recommend this game unless it is being bought for a child, as it lacks depth and engagement for older players.
    • I find the level design for co-op to be well-thought-out, as it requires teamwork to progress, which is a positive aspect.

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