Azur Lane
- August 17, 2018
- Shanghai Manjuu
- 10h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Azur Lane is a 2017 side-scrolling shoot 'em up game with warfare themes, featuring moe anthropomorphic characters based on World War II warships. Its multiplayer and single-player modes offer engaging shooter gameplay, along with elements of customization and character relationships. Critics and players alike have praised its original gameplay system, contributing to its popularity in Japan and other regions."
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- Azur Lane offers a unique blend of bullet hell gameplay and character collection, making it engaging and fun.
- The game is very F2P friendly, with generous drop rates and ample resources available for players without spending money.
- The character designs and voice acting are top-notch, adding to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The game has significant storage requirements, often exceeding 10GB, which can be problematic for players with limited device space.
- There are frequent server issues and bugs, including crashes and loading problems, which can disrupt gameplay.
- The gameplay can become repetitive over time, especially with the grind required for leveling up characters and completing events.
- gameplay1,300 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Azur Lane is characterized by its blend of simple mechanics and engaging bullet-hell shooter elements, making it accessible for casual players while offering depth for those who wish to strategize. However, many players find the gameplay repetitive and grindy over time, often relying on auto-battle features, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the game is praised for its generous gacha system, beautiful character designs, and frequent updates, making it a popular choice among fans of the genre.
“Gameplay is side scrolling with the option to manually control your ship girls or auto works pretty well.”
“The gameplay combines strategy and action perfectly, with frequent events keeping things exciting.”
“Gameplay is fun and pretty unique, constant updates, rewards.”
“Unfortunately, the gameplay itself gets super repetitive and boring quickly, seeing as it's mostly just assembling doomstack fleets and auto-battling to victory unless it's a boss battle (and even then you can auto-battle those most of the time too!)”
“The gameplay is very simple, easy to play and there's auto mode if you feel too lazy to do it.”
“Gameplay is both unique and simple, allowing for just about anyone to pick up; not to mention the optional auto-battle system.”
- story797 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The story in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its depth and character development, particularly during events, while others criticize it for being fragmented and lacking coherence in the main campaign. Many appreciate the engaging lore tied to historical ships, but note that the storytelling can feel repetitive and disconnected, especially for new players who miss earlier events. Overall, while the art and character designs are well-received, the narrative structure and pacing leave room for improvement.
“The illustrations, storytelling, and combat system are the highlights of the game, not to mention the in-depth interactions with the characters and their informative background relating to their respective historical origins.”
“The story is really well done, and the ability to get to know your ships on a personal level adds further draw.”
“The story, gameplay, and art are some of the best, and it's extremely easy to be free to play with no ads.”
“The only critic I have to say for this game is that the story in this game is pretty much nonexistent.”
“The story is very forgettable, the only saving grace is the collabs and the skins for the unit.”
“The main story is unfinished, left hanging after a few chapters.”
- graphics591 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beautiful artwork and engaging anime-style designs, with many users highlighting the high-quality character illustrations and animations. While some players experience performance issues, particularly during battles, the overall visual presentation is considered a strong point, contributing to the game's appeal. The art style, featuring a mix of cute and detailed character designs, resonates well with fans of the genre, making it a standout feature of the game.
“The stunning visuals, rich storyline, and unique shipgirl characters make it incredibly engaging.”
“The graphics are polished and it is obvious that the developers place a lot of effort and love into the game.”
“Beautiful artwork, fun gameplay, and got me interested in WWII naval history.”
“The gacha system is on point, graphics are mediocre, gameplay is nice, controls are ok and the story is all right.”
“Very big game for really simple and laggy 2D graphics.”
“Combines all the worst aspects of a 2D scroller with very poor ship graphics, the notion of showing girls instead of ships is really stupid.”
- grinding442 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The game is widely recognized for its grindy nature, particularly in the late game where players must invest significant time to level up ships and acquire rare characters. While many players appreciate the rewarding aspects of grinding and the generous gacha rates, others find the repetitive tasks tedious and overwhelming, especially during events. The inclusion of auto-battle features helps alleviate some of the grind, but the overall experience can still feel demanding for those not accustomed to such gameplay.
“The gameplay is really fun, it's not very grindy, and there is tons of content.”
“Gameplay is relaxed if not grindy, but they constantly update with quality of life improvements to reduce even that.”
“Wonderful character designs, not too grindy, the gacha system is forgiving unlike other gacha games, so you'll likely get your favorite girl in no time.”
“The main problem is that some events and Operation Siren, the main reasons to play, feel boring and grindy after doing them for so long.”
“I have loved this game since starting to play, but after a year of grinding, I feel burnt out by the amount of stuff to do and little to no progression.”
“The game quickly becomes an auto-battle grind since the drop rates and experience gain is abysmal, so you'll be basing your teams around efficient or fast farming with as little input as possible for thousands of runs of the same stage.”
- monetization270 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 63 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is generally praised for being fair and non-intrusive, with most in-app purchases focused on cosmetic items like skins rather than pay-to-win mechanics. Players appreciate the absence of ads and the generous gacha system, which allows for significant progress without spending money, although some express concerns about misleading advertisements. Overall, the game is considered one of the best in terms of monetization within the gacha genre, offering a satisfying free-to-play experience.
“The best game on the Google Play Store by far, no pushy microtransactions and to be honest I couldn't even find a way to buy my way through the game, even if I wanted to.”
“Microtransactions are completely optional; I only buy skins whenever the game gives me enough gems anyway.”
“This game is generous enough so that you don't have to purchase any in-game purchases if you want to progress further into the storyline.”
“The only downside is that you'll need to do in-app purchases to expand your dock.”
“Microtransactions are getting the better of this game, with more and more generic advertisements forcing people to consider buying skins with gems.”
“The ads were very misleading about the game and, in my opinion, drives away more players than it attracts.”
- character development141 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the exceptional quality of character designs, voice acting, and unique personalities. The diverse and visually appealing character designs, often inspired by historical references, contribute significantly to the game's charm and engagement, making the collection and leveling aspects enjoyable. However, some players express a desire for more interactive gameplay features to enhance their experience with the characters.
“The character designs are very well done and there is a massive variety, so no matter your preference there's likely more than one to fit your style, also the voice acting is great.”
“Character designs and personalities are super unique and original!”
“The character designs are absolutely gorgeous, their personalities are awesome, and the lore of these ships is captivating!”
“The character designs are ok, but you have to play hours and hours of farming the same stage that you'll lose interest in keeping playing.”
“The character design is questionable, with every character having at least one lewd outfit.”
“Also, character designs were too gross at times for me to keep playing.”
- music83 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives a mixed but generally positive reception, with many players praising the soundtrack as superb, relaxing, and enjoyable, often highlighting specific event songs as standout moments. However, some users note issues with repetitiveness and a lack of volume adjustment options, which can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the music complements the game's beautiful art and engaging gameplay, making it a significant aspect of its appeal.
“Overall, I think this game is pretty well made, great art style, relaxing/hyped music, wide variety of good voice actors and a good story.”
“The music is also top-notch.”
“The soundtrack is amazing along with the voice acting.”
“The biggest issue is the sound/music; it's too repetitive and there aren't many options to adjust it.”
“Battle music gets annoying really quick, but the boss music is pretty cool.”
“I don't know how this game has such a big rating... combat is boring after the second fight, music is terrible, voiceovers are horrendous!”
- optimization81 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
Overall, players express significant concerns regarding the game's optimization, citing issues such as lag, freezing, and excessive file size that hampers performance, especially on lower-end devices. While some updates have improved stability, many users still feel that the game requires further optimization to enhance gameplay experience and reduce storage demands. Despite these challenges, the game's core mechanics and graphics are appreciated, leading to a mixed reception regarding its performance.
“It's been almost 3.5 years since I played this game for the first time, and somehow the game is still keeping me entertained with all its new content and in-game optimizations.”
“Well optimized on mobile (doesn't heat up my phone) and not that sensitive when having poor connection.”
“Optimized even for lower-end phones.”
“After the 3D dorm update, performance issues started showing up like freezing, black screens, and force closes. I guess it's not really worth having a new feature if it costs overall game performance.”
“I love the game, but it needs to be optimized badly. I just had to install it on a new phone, and besides the 2GB of the base game, it needed to download 7GB more of data to update, not including the voice pack.”
“The game is great, but the problem is that after the new updates, it has become so laggy. I think the developers need to make some adjustments to performance for those who have lower-end phones.”
- stability53 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been significantly impacted by recent updates, leading to frequent freezes, crashes, and various glitches that disrupt gameplay. While some players report minor issues, many have experienced severe problems, such as being unable to progress past loading screens or battles. Despite the game's enjoyable elements, the ongoing technical issues have led to frustration among users, with calls for urgent fixes from the developers.
“Runs great now.”
“Best gacha game with nice quality. I would give 5 stars if the gacha rates weren't buggy on every big patch.”
“This has happened to me twice now by mistake, and it freezes my phone in a dark screen state, forcing me to force restart it.”
“I can not get through the intro to the game; it goes into a loading screen and freezes at the same spot every time, making me unable to pass the first sea. I have attempted this at least 30 times.”
“Love the game but after the latest update, the app freezes my phone when I quit, and force closing the app brings up an error window.”
- humor40 mentions
- 98 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players highlighting the funny character interactions, quirky community posts, and amusing historical references. Many find the character designs and animations charmingly humorous, contributing to an entertaining experience despite some gameplay criticisms. Overall, the game's lighthearted approach and comedic elements, particularly in the context of its unique ship-girl concept, resonate well with the audience.
“The characters are funny, and I'm getting a little bit of history on the main campaign storyline.”
“Godly character design, exquisite lore, charming relationship progress with the girls, funny and challenging battles.”
“I love the game and have been coming back to it again and again, even if the gameplay is basically nonexistent, what keeps the game actually fun are the interactions with the characters and the occasional funny events and side gameplay that comes with the events.”
“The game keeps crashing, and before this, it tried to log me into the Washington server. I'm on the Sandy server. If this is your idea of an April Fool's joke, it's not funny, Yostar.”
- emotional20 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players describe the game as an emotionally engaging experience, highlighting its wholesome community and the joy of collecting characters, which fosters a sense of connection and comfort. The narrative and character interactions contribute to an emotional journey, making it a standout in the gacha genre. Overall, the game is praised for its fair monetization model and the positive emotional impact it has on players, especially during challenging times.
“The game community of this game is just wholesome..the customer service will assist you as soon as possible.”
“For real, though, everybody's here for the ship waifus and wholesome memories.”
“Helps me emotionally when I'm going through some tough times.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its chill and charming atmosphere, characterized by beautifully designed characters that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the cute character work and the comfortable ambiance, making it a standout feature of the game.
“The charming atmosphere and beautifully designed characters keep me hooked.”
“Let the language be truly neutral, and the atmosphere, in the way of not calling me 'big brother.'”
“This game has a very chill atmosphere around it, and it's one of my favorite things about it.”
“I love the cute character work and the comfy atmosphere the game offers.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players consistently highlight the game's high replayability, noting its engaging mechanics, frequent updates, and extensive content that keeps the experience fresh. The visuals and overall quality surpass many mobile games, making it a standout choice for those seeking lasting enjoyment.
“It is straightforward, has a lot of replay value, and is better than most mobile games I've played.”
“Visuals are top-notch for a Touhou-like shooter game; updates keep the game fresh and replayable.”
“It is straightforward, has a lot of replay value, and is better than most mobile games I've played at least.”
“Visuals are top notch for a Touhou-like shooter game, updates keep the game fresh and replayable.”
“(1*-10*:) artwork 10* mechanics 9* replayability 10* learning curve 10* collectability 10* stuff to do 10* character growth 10* overall content 10* overall happiness 10* developer progression 10* love of game 10*+ f2p 9* worthy of anyone p2w 9* spend if you want notes: big game, use a new device if possible!”
