Champions of Avan - Idle RPG | Game Brain

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"Champions of Avan - Idle RPG" is a strategy game with a good story and splendid mechanics, featuring stunning visuals and an awesome atmosphere. However, it has lots of grinding, annoying ads, and is plagued by bugs. The game tasks you with building and growing the town of Avan into a historic treasure.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 8,875 reviews

story115 positive mentions

monetization378 negative mentions

Great graphics and art style, creating an immersive dark fantasy atmosphere.
Fun gameplay with a mix of idle mechanics and strategic elements.
No forced ads, allowing players to progress at their own pace without pressure to spend money.

Slow progression with long wait times for healing heroes and gathering resources.
Combat mechanics can feel unbalanced, with heroes often dealing 0 damage despite having higher attack stats.
Limited content and quests, leading to repetitive gameplay after a short period.

story
544 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
72%
7%
The game's story is often described as lacking depth and cohesion, with many players expressing a desire for more narrative elements and character backstories. While some appreciate the potential for imagination within the existing framework, the overall consensus is that the storyline feels sparse and repetitive, leading to a sense of aimlessness after completing the main quests. Many reviewers hope for future updates to expand the lore and introduce more engaging quests to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “The storyline is pretty plain and clear, but there is room for imagination, which is very fun and keeps you wanting to play.”
- “Very fun game, I have not spent a dime on it and have made solid progression through the storyline.”
- “Great game, nice story and overall vibe.”
- “The actual storyline is fairly weak too.”
- “World is too small and the game is too short, without real story.”
- “The game is overall good but the problem is I have to wait for the members to go to the castle after completion of the mission.”
graphics
458 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
32%
1%
The graphics of the game have received a mixed but generally positive reception, with many players praising the unique art style and atmospheric visuals that evoke a dark, immersive world reminiscent of previous titles like "Vampire's Fall." While some users noted that the graphics can be simplistic or dark, leading to visibility issues, others appreciated the detailed artwork and thematic consistency. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, enhancing the gameplay experience despite some calls for improvements and more dynamic visual elements.
- “The artwork is beautiful and the game play is fun.”
- “The graphics are excellent, very casual D&D style.”
- “The art style is really inspired, and gives the feeling of a dark and lovely world, rife with conflict and violence.”
- “Graphics are ugly, especially on a tiny smartphone screen.”
- “Worst game I ever played, the art style on the pictures indicates some interesting game, but when you actually start the game you realize there is nothing interactive on it, the 'map' is just a picture background just like everything else, no movement whatsoever, no interaction.”
- “Graphics are low end, battling is repetitive, ad system stalls the game.”
monetization
420 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
4%
90%
The monetization strategy of the game is largely centered around optional ads that players can choose to watch for rewards, such as gold and healing boosts. While many players appreciate the non-intrusive nature of the ads and the ability to progress without mandatory purchases, some express frustration over the frequency of ads needed to advance and the occasional glitches that prevent rewards from being granted. Overall, the game is seen as fair in its monetization approach, allowing for a free-to-play experience without aggressive paywalls.
- “No ads unless you choose to watch them.”
- “Monetization isn't in your face all the time like a lot of games.”
- “I enjoy the game, and monetization isn't forced.”
- “You have to watch online ads or spend money to get gold coins.”
- “Too many ads required to advance with any speed, but I understand and I do like the style of these things.”
- “The shop is important, but it is extremely difficult to get coins without ads, and later encounters don't even give that many coins.”
gameplay
380 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
49%
3%
The gameplay is generally described as simple and accessible, with many players appreciating its casual and idle mechanics, which allow for easy engagement without feeling pressured to spend money. However, there are frequent mentions of slow progression, repetitive elements, and a desire for more depth and variety in mechanics, quests, and character development. While the graphics and art style receive praise, some users express frustration with monetization practices and the overall lack of content, suggesting that the game has potential but needs further development to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “The gameplay is intuitive, if a bit simplistic and will keep you hooked at least for a while.”
- “Chill gameplay, the graphics are nostalgic, UI is intuitive and clean, you never feel pressured to put money into the game, the game's mechanics are fluid and the attention to detail is immaculate.”
- “The art style is awesome, the gameplay is logical, fun and progressive, and it feels rewarding like an RPG should.”
- “Right now gameplay is watching ads 90% of the time to get things done and then logging off.”
- “This game takes a masterfully designed concept and squanders it with a couple very uninspired mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is old school.”
grinding
148 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
1%
97%
The reviews indicate that the game features a significant amount of grinding, which some players find enjoyable and integral to the RPG experience, while others consider it tedious and slow-paced, particularly regarding resource acquisition and character leveling. Many users appreciate the ability to farm resources passively, but express frustration over long wait times and the high costs associated with upgrades. Overall, the grinding aspect is a mixed bag, appealing to dedicated players but potentially deterring those seeking a more streamlined experience.
- “Not that tedious nor impossible to accomplish any quest.”
- “Would be 5 stars if it wasn't as grindy as it is, but overall it's a good game.”
- “It gets quite boring and progress is tedious.”
- “The slow cooldown times, massive sized sparsely populated world, repetitive grinding gameplay designed to drive you towards buying your way forward.”
- “Painfully grindy and rewards are gauged towards very slow progression.”
atmosphere
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
3%
10%
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its dark, gloomy aesthetic and beautiful graphics, creating an engaging and immersive experience. Players appreciate the unique blend of ambient sounds and art style, which enhances the overall feel of the game, making it stand out from typical idle games. The atmosphere is described as both elegant and intriguing, contributing significantly to the enjoyment of the gameplay.
- “The atmosphere is always on point.”
- “It has a dark and grim atmosphere, but combat is balanced and fun.”
- “I enjoy the gloomy atmosphere, the slow but steady progression, and the simple interface.”
- “Same atmosphere as that of Vampire's Fall: Origins.”
- “Dark atmosphere and gradual progress.”
- “I love the story and the atmosphere of your games, but I want more like Vampire's Fall: Origins. That one, oh man, is the only game whose story I have completed.”
humor
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the witty character dialogues and creative rating requests that evoke laughter. However, some feel that it lacks the sharp sarcasm and engaging writing found in previous titles from the studio. Overall, while the humor adds charm to the experience, its effectiveness may vary throughout gameplay.
- “Character dialogs are funny and witty.”
- “I love the gritty dark fantasy aesthetic, and the light-hearted humor.”
- “Wow this game is very much enjoyable, and the way the devs ask for a rating is hilariously creative.”
music
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
46%
19%
Overall, the music in the game receives mixed feedback from users. While many appreciate the existing soundtrack and its nostalgic elements, several players express a desire for more variety and ambient tracks, suggesting that the game could benefit from new compositions to enhance the experience. Some users find the current music insufficient, particularly in terms of background ambiance during gameplay.
- “From the graphics to the sound and music, everything fits.”
- “Fun gameplay, great design, cool music!”
- “Very good game 👍, music (background), art, visuals, concept nice.”
- “The only thing I see not cool is that the music and sound effects are from the original game.”
- “It would've been great if you could come up with new sound effects and music.”
- “If I had to complain about anything, it would probably be the lack of music in the background.”
stability
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
92%
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes and crashes that disrupt gameplay, often requiring restarts. While some players enjoy the overall experience, the persistent technical issues, including glitches and loading screen problems, detract from the enjoyment and make it difficult to progress. Overall, the game is described as buggy, with stability issues that need urgent attention from the developers.
- “I have seen no glitches or bugs, so that's great.”
- “It's a fun game to pass the time; no glitches and smooth running all around.”
- “The game freezes a lot though, and it gets significantly more difficult to advance as you play longer - there just aren't enough combat opportunities to get your heroes higher level.”
- “Wouldn't bother downloading, waste of time; it freezes/crashes every 2 seconds, then reverses things you've done and still takes your resources.”
- “Game freezes constantly every few seconds or when I try to claim something or upgrade.”
replayability
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
57%
14%
The reviews present a mixed perspective on replayability, with some players praising the game's combat mechanics and the ability to restart on harder difficulties, while others criticize the lack of content and variety, leading to a diminished replay value over time. Many users express disappointment in the short campaign and repetitive gameplay, suggesting that while there is initial replayability, it may not sustain long-term interest. Overall, the game's replayability is seen as inconsistent, with some finding it enjoyable and others feeling it lacks depth.
- “A great game with tonnes of replayability after you think you've finished the story and spending real dollars isn't necessary to get there.”
- “Really fun game with decent replayability through restarting with harder difficulty.”
- “A relaxing stress-free game with solid replayability.”
- “Poor replayability, almost nothing to do, you collect tons of stones and woods but nothing to upgrade or invest in.”
- “So my review dropped from 5 to 1 stars because, in less than a week I've made 2 complete playthroughs and am sorely disappointed. The storyline is short and confusing, replay value is almost 0 after 1 playthrough. Enemies become slightly harder but broken wagons become near impossible... biggest disappointment is that I actually wasted money on this game thinking it was a worthy game just to finish it in 3 days.”
- “Sadly this does look like a game that has zero replay value.”
character development
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
33%
17%
Character development in the game is a mixed bag; while players appreciate the cool character designs and the immersive mechanics that allow for some player-controlled growth, many feel that the overall depth and pace of development are lacking. There are calls for more story integration and opportunities for deeper character progression, as well as a desire for additional characters and customization options. Overall, the game is entertaining but could benefit from enhanced character development features to elevate the experience.
- “You must think your way through character development and battle choices even though the mechanics are simple and the play is easy.”
- “I'd suggest it to anyone who likes strong character development over fast play.”
- “It is a well-designed game that allows character development that is at least partly player-controlled.”
- “The level caps and lack of character development really hold this back.”
- “A good RPG; however, it could have more in-depth character development!”
- “Slow character development; wish there were more pop-up opportunities.”
optimization
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
Overall, players express mixed feelings about the game's optimization. While some enjoy smooth gameplay and find it fun, many report issues such as ad freezes, inadequate rewards scaling, and battery drainage, indicating that further optimization is needed for a more polished experience. Users are hopeful for future updates to address these concerns.
- “Game is nice and I recommend for only one reset until it's further developed and optimized for gameplay. Please developers, when we reset we should get better rewards; picking resources or gold in town does not scale with resets and rewards from battles either.”
- “Equipment optimization is key.”
- “This is actually a fun game, kudos to the devs. Hoping for more updates and optimization.”
- “For a game with such complexity (it's not complex), it's hardly finished and barely optimized.”
- “Battery drainage issue... optimization is needed. Plus, there should be more story-related quests and good gifts needed.”
- “Lacks a few optimization settings but is otherwise pretty good.”