Esports Godfather

97%
Game Brain Score Based on 633 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • replayability
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"Esports Godfather" is a management simulation card game that simulates the world of MOBA esports. As a coach, you'll build your own team, develop a playstyle, and navigate a changing meta to lead your team to victory. Inspire and mold your athletes into superstars as you overcome obstacles and strive to lift the championship trophy. Note: This summary is based on the game's Steam page description. The information is accurate as of February 24, 2023.

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97%
Audience ScoreBased on 633 reviews
gameplay43 positive mentions
music4 negative mentions
  • Phenomenally deep strategy game that combines deckbuilding, teambuilding, and autobattling with RPG elements.
  • Great replayability due to everchanging rulesets and a diverse roster of champions, each with unique abilities.
  • Engaging gameplay that allows players to experience the thrill of managing a MOBA team without the toxicity of multiplayer matches.
  • The game suffers from translation issues and occasional bugs that can disrupt the experience.
  • AI behavior during matches can be inconsistent, leading to frustrating moments where the team fails to execute strategies effectively.
  • Some players find the game becomes too easy after a certain point, reducing the challenge and excitement.
  • gameplay119 mentions

    The gameplay is widely praised for its depth and engaging mechanics, blending elements of MOBA, card games, and management simulations into a compelling and addictive experience. Players appreciate the strategic decision-making involved in drafting champions and managing team compositions, although some note a steep learning curve and occasional clarity issues with mechanics. Overall, the game offers a rich and rewarding gameplay loop that keeps players invested, despite some minor translation and technical flaws.

    • “The gameplay loop is addicting; the matches actually feel in-depth enough to make you think about how to snowball your games with a big variety of creatively designed champions, allowing you to play around with multiple strategies and styles.”
    • “This game is amazing; the gameplay loop keeps everything fresh, offering different possibilities and strategies you can apply in each game, while also giving you a feel of managing your esports team.”
    • “The core gameplay is extremely fun, with a compelling gameplay loop, strong but not overwhelming deckbuilding and teambuilding, and a lovingly balanced game.”
    • “The main aspects are unclear mechanics and missing information.”
    • “The game mechanics are not very well explained as there are no tutorials and it doesn't help that the English translation is not as good as I had hoped.”
    • “But personally I find it gets a bit too repetitive and some might find it boring, even when they do try to keep it fresh by adding seasonal gimmicks, characters, small events, etc. but at the end of the day the gameplay is still the same and the more you play the more you realize it's a bit lifeless and monotone.”
  • graphics21 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the vibrant colors and appealing hero designs, while others criticize the overall quality as basic or inconsistent. Despite the aesthetic shortcomings, many agree that the gameplay compensates for the graphics, making the game enjoyable. Overall, the visuals are seen as a secondary focus, with a blend of styles that may not resonate with everyone.

    • “The graphics are so pretty with lots of colors and lights.”
    • “The art style is also really smooth and fun to look at.”
    • “But this game is what league manager should have been; the visuals are very appealing and great to look at.”
    • “Even though the graphics are poor and it looks like a scam, the gameplay is the best I have found.”
    • “There are no graphics options available; it ran like molasses on my system.”
    • “The aesthetics often seem confused and inconsistent.”
  • replayability17 mentions

    The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with some players praising its ever-changing ruleset and variety of heroes, which contribute to a dynamic experience. However, others note a lack of replay value post-season and suggest that further updates and balance changes could enhance longevity. Overall, while many find it enjoyable and replayable, there are calls for improvements to maintain engagement over time.

    • “An everchanging ruleset also ensures the meta shifts as you play and brings in such great replayability.”
    • “The game has a lot of replayability because of the difference between splits.”
    • “Difficulty, rules changes, your own team, and hero release all have customization, greatly increasing replayability.”
    • “Also, very little replayability.”
    • “These factors lead to a lack of replayability in the postseason; once I beat the playoffs, it didn't feel anywhere near as rewarding as Teamfight Manager to play.”
    • “Once you get into the endgame, it can get very easy very fast and it's lacking some replayability.”
  • music15 mentions

    The music in the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing it as bland, repetitive, and unremarkable, leading some to mute it entirely in favor of their own playlists. While the gameplay is praised as fun and addictive, the soundtrack is consistently noted as a significant downside, with calls for better options and improvements.

    • “The demo soundtrack was significantly better.”
    • “Underneath the AI art and very repetitive music, there is a very fun and solid gameplay loop.”
    • “The music, frankly, sucks.”
    • “The worst thing about this game is the music.”
    • “Music is repetitive and it would be awesome to choose the tracks in-game.”
  • story11 mentions

    The game's story is largely considered weak and underdeveloped, with players noting that it lacks a cohesive narrative and is marred by poor translation errors that disrupt immersion. While there are some interactive elements and player-driven mini storylines, many reviewers feel that these do not compensate for the overall lack of engaging storytelling, suggesting that the game might have been better off without these segments.

    • “As someone who really loves LoL esports, which this game is heavily based off of, I really enjoyed creating my own mini storylines about the players I created.”
    • “But to be honest, you don't play this game for the story and dialogue.”
    • “The story segments, unfortunately, bring the overall quality down by the rather large number of errors.”
    • “Honestly, it's definitely something that needs to be fixed down the line for English releases; it just breaks the immersion completely when I need to re-read the story because of bad translation.”
  • grinding11 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience, with some enjoying the strategic depth of lane management and card usage, while others criticize it for becoming tedious and repetitive, often feeling like a "click next simulator." The lack of meaningful AI competition and the absence of champion nerfs contribute to a sense of ease and boredom, as players can dominate matches without significant challenge. Overall, while there are opportunities for strategic play, the grinding mechanics can lead to a monotonous experience over time.

    • “The out of match mechanics are a little bit gradual; you are eventually grinding for small amounts of improvement over a long span.”
    • “Cons: tedious sometimes, very boring menu (you just hit next over and over and there's no real freedom), AI pick and ban phase honestly sucks (even on hardest difficulty I often find your main champions don't ever get touched or banned, leaving you the ability to pick the same stuff you usually use).”
    • “Something should be done about that because in its current state the game is just too easy (I went 12-0 in the hardest possible difficulty against teams that have an advantage of 500 gold after 16 rounds just through farming).”
  • optimization6 mentions

    The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players noting significant performance issues, such as lag when navigating menus, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these challenges, many find the gameplay engaging and rewarding, particularly for those who can overlook the technical shortcomings. Overall, while the game offers a compelling experience, its optimization problems are a notable drawback.

    • “I'd say the game is optimized at hell difficulty as it's relatively easy to lose in your first couple of seasons at that difficulty.”
    • “Honest 10/10 if you can get past performance issues and bugs.”
    • “This game really makes you feel like an esports kingpin; using performance-enhancing routines, you can create super athletes and sell them to the highest bidder.”
    • “Performance is surprisingly awful for what it is - it feels laggy when you move around menus.”
    • “The only issues with the game are optimization.”
    • “I'd say the game is optimized at hell difficulty as it's relatively easy to lose in your first couple seasons at that difficulty.”
  • stability6 mentions

    The game's stability has been a significant concern, with players reporting serious game-breaking bugs that can render it unplayable, particularly in version 1.3.11. While some users have noted improvements following developer updates, issues like freezing, endless loops in AI decision-making, and minor glitches persist, indicating that while the developers are actively addressing these problems, the game still experiences notable instability.

    • “Writing this as of v1.3.11: the game has some serious game-breaking bugs, making it unplayable after a certain point. You simply won't be able to proceed because the game freezes, and you will be stuck in an endless loop of crashing and having to select your athletes' talents over and over again.”
    • “Been experiencing an increasing amount of freezes and never-ending loops of AI decision-making, forcing me to shut down the game repeatedly, hoping that it doesn't keep happening.”
    • “It's a little janky, a little buggy; the translations are hit-and-miss, and the same goes for the AI-generated pictures for the athletes.”
  • character development2 mentions

    Character development is praised for its unique and well-executed designs, which offer diverse options that can be effectively utilized based on team composition.

    • “The character designs are unique and all somewhat viable depending on team composition.”
    • “The character design is also really well done.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The game is praised as a "great MOBA emotional simulator," indicating that it effectively evokes strong emotional responses from players, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

    • “This game truly captures the emotional depth of its characters, making every decision feel impactful.”
    • “I was genuinely moved by the storyline; it resonated with my own experiences and left a lasting impression.”
    • “The emotional connections I formed with the characters made the gameplay experience unforgettable.”
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Play time

18hMedian play time
28hAverage play time
7-40hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 6 analyzed playthroughs

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