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Argus - Urban Legend is a single player action game. It received positive reviews from players.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 775 reviews

story71 positive mentions

stability16 negative mentions

The storyline is engaging and keeps players hooked, with interesting characters and plot twists.
The game features beautiful graphics and immersive gameplay, making it a visually appealing experience.
The support team is responsive and helpful, quickly addressing issues that players encounter.

The game suffers from frequent bugs and crashes, particularly during key moments in the story, leading to frustration.
Mini-games are often difficult and require watching ads or making in-app purchases to progress, which can disrupt the flow of the main story.
The pacing of the game can be slow, with some players feeling that the narrative drags and lacks excitement compared to previous titles.

story
120 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
38%
3%
The story of the game is generally praised for being engaging and intriguing, with many players expressing excitement about the plot and characters. However, technical issues such as crashes, lag, and frustrating mini-games hinder the overall experience, making it difficult for some to fully enjoy the narrative progression. While the storyline has potential and is often described as captivating, the slow pacing and repetitive gameplay elements detract from the immersion for several users.
- “The story is amazing, and the suspense keeps me hooked.”
- “Reality games does it again and releases another game with a compelling story, good characters and amazing game design.”
- “I love your games, the story, the plot twists, absolutely amazing job!”
- “It seemed after playing for a while, I still hadn't progressed anywhere significant in the story.”
- “There were many plot holes towards the end.”
- “The characters were stereotypical, there were several unrealistic plot developments that require you to really suspend your disbelief, and the acting was downright cringey from everyone - except Tim's actor, who really carried the recaps and 'YouTube' videos.”
stability
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
94%
The stability of the game has received significant criticism, with users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay, particularly during key moments like large combos. Many players experience issues such as the app closing unexpectedly, lag when switching between chats, and unresponsive features, leading to frustration and a negative impact on the overall experience. While some players still enjoy the game despite these problems, the prevalence of technical issues suggests a need for improvements in stability.
- “No glitches yet.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
- “I've experienced consistent performance throughout my playtime.”
- “It's by far the most annoying one out of all reality games. When you get a combo that clears most of the shapes, the game freezes and then crashes, forcing you to start over again. The story is great and definitely grabs you, but the mini-game is just really laggy. My phone isn't the newest, so I'm sure that doesn't help, but the big combos crashing the game are really aggravating.”
- “So many issues with this game, buggy as hell. Now I'm stuck on a game-ending bug in which I can no longer progress.”
- “Doesn't matter how decent a game is if you spend money on it, it freezes at episode 4, and you get no reply when contacting tech support.”
monetization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization model of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the reliance on ads for extra moves and the difficulty of mini-games that often require watching lengthy advertisements or making in-game purchases to progress. While some users are okay with watching ads, others find the frequency and length of ads excessive, leading to a feeling of being forced to pay or watch ads to enjoy the game fully. Overall, the monetization strategy is seen as a significant barrier to enjoyment, with calls for a more balanced approach that doesn't hinder gameplay.
- “Not a fan of the fact that I have to watch ads to get extra turns though.”
- “These mini games, which I did not download the app for, eventually get so difficult you have no choice but to watch half an hour of ads and then wait a day and do it again or pay money in order to progress the story.”
- “I'm enjoying the game but I hate the mini games; there's no way to win without either watching loads of ads or paying.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
10%
10%
Overall, the graphics in the game receive high praise for their quality and visual appeal, with many users highlighting the impressive visuals and engaging mini-games. However, some criticism arises regarding the graphics in certain mini-games, which do not align with the game's darker themes. Despite minor issues, the general consensus is that the graphics enhance the overall gaming experience.
- “Interactions are awesome, graphics are amazing, and the mini games are fab.”
- “As expected from the reality game team, this game is awesome beyond words to describe it, and the graphics are just too cool and perfect.”
- “Love the game so far; wonderful graphics and the mini game has been upgraded.”
- “Graphics in the mini games don't support the dark mood of the game and aren't pleasing to the eye.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
14%
29%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the overall experience, characters, and visuals, while others criticize the forced "match colors" mechanics and mini-games that feel like a cash grab. Many users note that the difficulty aligns with the developer's previous titles, but the reliance on in-game purchases for progression detracts from enjoyment. Overall, while there are enjoyable elements, the gameplay can feel repetitive and frustrating due to monetization strategies.
- “The gameplay was fine, and about the same difficulty as the developers' other games.”
- “Like the others, it has great gameplay, characters and visuals, and the mini games are fun.”
- “Interesting game and gameplay; I'm really enjoying it so far.”
- “I'm happy to pay for gameplay or extra content, but not just to pass through mini games.”
- “And just like all this developer's games, it's cut and paste with a stupid hacking mechanic that is often nearly impossible to get by unless you dump real money into the game.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users note that the game has limited replayability, primarily due to its episodic nature and the high cost of premium choices, which either offer a one-time use or require a subscription. This combination diminishes the incentive to replay the game, as the experience remains largely the same across playthroughs.
- “The fact that it's $9 for premium choices that can only be used once in a single playthrough is frustrating, especially since it's an episode-based game with no true replay value due to other factors.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there’s little incentive to go back and play again, making the replayability quite low.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices that would encourage multiple playthroughs, resulting in a disappointing replay value.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is noted for its unintentional humor, as some voice acting performances are so poor that they enhance the overall experience in a campy manner.
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “I experienced long loading times and crashes that made it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “The graphics settings are poorly optimized, resulting in a lack of visual clarity even on high-end hardware.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game lacking, citing unconvincing characters and a dull storyline that fails to engage. Additionally, frustrating gameplay mechanics, such as delayed button responses, detract from any potential emotional connection.
- “The characters feel really fake, the story is boring, and the mini-games are just annoying.”
- “The emotional depth is lacking, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I found the story to be unengaging, which diminished any emotional impact.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music aspect of the game is criticized for its complete absence, leading to a dull and uninspired experience that detracts from the overall enjoyment of the puzzles.
- “There is no sound, no music, just boring, uninspired puzzles.”

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Argus - Urban Legend is available on Phone and Tablet.

Argus - Urban Legend was developed by SponsorAds GmbH & Co.KG.

Argus - Urban Legend has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Argus - Urban Legend is a single player game.

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