Esports Godfather Origin

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Esports Godfather Origin is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Asteroid Game Studio and was released on January 4, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

ADD TO WISHLIST About the Game "Esport Godfather" is a management simulation card game that revolves around the theme of MOBA esports. In this game, you will assume the role of a coach in an esports club and personally build your own team! Starting from scratch, what kind of playstyle will you devise for your team? In a constantly evolving meta, can you derive a unique understanding of…

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 438 reviews

gameplay20 positive mentions

music6 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of MOBA, sports management, auto battler, and card game mechanics, providing a fresh and engaging experience.
Players appreciate the strategic depth and the ability to influence matches through card play, making it feel more interactive than typical auto-battlers.
The demo has shown great potential, with many players expressing excitement for the full release and the improvements that could come with it.

The game suffers from performance issues, including laggy fights and a lack of control during battles, which can detract from the overall experience.
Many players have noted the use of AI-generated art, which can feel cheap and lacks variety, impacting immersion.
The lack of a proper tutorial and confusing mechanics make it difficult for new players to understand the game, leading to a steep learning curve.

gameplay
86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
72%
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The gameplay is a mixed bag, featuring interesting mechanics and a fresh take on the MOBA genre, particularly with its card system and strategic depth. However, players have noted performance issues, a lack of clear tutorials, and confusing mechanics that detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, many reviewers see potential for improvement and find the core gameplay enjoyable, making it worth a try for fans of the genre.
- “Overall great demo, core gameplay loop is fun, pretty fresh take on the MOBA manager genre.”
- “The card game mechanics and customization of each player's pool of 3 cards feels fresh and impactful even in this short demo; I am excited to see where they go with it in the full version.”
- “Interesting mechanics and strategies that do better at recreating the intricacies of professional MOBA than any game I've seen, cool style, great variety and replayability, and it sucks me in for hours and hours at a time.”
- “The game starts with so many text screens that aren't related to actual gameplay.”
- “During a match, there is an awful mechanic where dragon fights and herald fights happen and you are forced to participate in them, even if your team is low HP or far behind on levels, guaranteeing someone on your team dies.”
- “The gameplay is a confusing mess with no explanation.”
music
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
79%
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the repetitive nature of the soundtrack, often consisting of only two songs that can become irritating over time. While some appreciate the art style and find the music enjoyable, the lack of variety and bland sound effects detract from the overall experience, leading some to mute the game and play their own music instead. Overall, players suggest that the game would benefit from a more diverse soundtrack to enhance gameplay.
- “I love the art style, the music, and the only thing that was heartbreaking was how quick I beat it.”
- “Game has a great soundtrack.”
- “Additional music tracks (doesn't need a lot but having 3-4 songs on rotation or at least 1 song for matches and 1 song for out of match to add variety.”
- “The same song plays on repeat for the entire duration of the game and it's really irritating.”
- “The music and sound effects are so bland.”
- “Music was super annoying, pacing was slow, story portions were annoying.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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37%
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their appealing art style, which complements the overall aesthetic. While some players appreciate the semi-fancy visuals, they note that the graphics do not elevate the gameplay experience significantly. Overall, the art style is a highlight, though expectations for high-end anime graphics may not be met.
- “I love the art style, the music, and the only thing that was heartbreaking was how quickly I beat it.”
- “I only played the demo and it was quite good; I like the art style.”
- “Good graphics that suit the game's style.”
- “Which makes some sense, but despite the semi-fancy graphics, those fights aren't that fun.”
- “And we can't all expect next-level anime graphics on everything, even though we may want it.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed feedback, with some players expressing excitement after completing it multiple times, while others criticize its complexity and lack of clarity, suggesting that a tutorial and training sessions could enhance the experience. Additionally, issues with pacing and distracting music have been noted, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the narrative.
- “After beating the main story twice, I am pretty excited to play this game on release.”
- “If it gets a tutorial and a few training sessions before dumping the player in a complex and long story mode where you have no idea what is happening, the game could be good.”
- “Music was super annoying, pacing was slow, story portions were annoying.”
- “☐ no story”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's concepts but find the grinding aspect tedious and time-consuming, often requiring excessive effort to achieve meaningful progress. The importance of farming efficiency and gold farming is highlighted, indicating that these elements are crucial for success in the game. Overall, while the game has potential, the grinding experience may deter some players.
- “Amazing game, I love concepts like this, but no one has landed one where it's not tedious.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “This makes gold farming much more important.”
- “"Stats" which are important for any management game show you k/d/a, ranking, and farming gold.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game boasts a highly addictive loop and innovative mechanics that enhance its replayability, drawing players in for extended sessions. Reviewers highlight its ability to recreate the complexities of professional MOBAs, offering a variety of content that keeps the experience fresh and engaging. Overall, players find themselves returning repeatedly due to the game's depth and enjoyable gameplay.
- “Addictive game loop with a lot of good ideas to keep it fresh and replayable.”
- “Interesting mechanics and strategies that do better at recreating the intricacies of professional MOBA than any game I've seen. Cool style, great variety, and replayability, and it sucks me in for hours and hours at a time. After I finished this 'origin', I also completed the Steam Next demo, which was twice as long and had more content - all in what, 2? 3? days.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with users noting issues related to the randomization of viewer comments on player performance, which can lead to inconsistent and unsatisfactory experiences. Overall, the performance feedback system appears to require further refinement to enhance player engagement.
- “I've noticed that after finishing the demo, the viewer comments on the right side discussing the performance of the esports player on your team are poorly randomized.”
- “There are also comments from 'fans' regarding the player's performance, which seem to lack depth and relevance.”
- “The viewer comments about player performance after the demo feel disorganized and do not accurately reflect the gameplay experience.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, praising its art style and music, while feeling a sense of heartbreak over the game's short duration. This combination of aesthetic appreciation and fleeting experience enhances the overall emotional impact.
- “I love the art style, the music, and the only thing that was heartbreaking was how quickly I beat it.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Users have reported issues with translation glitches, indicating that stability in this aspect is compromised.
- “There are frequent translation glitches that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
- “The game suffers from numerous translation glitches that make it hard to follow the story.”
- “Translation glitches are a constant issue, leading to confusion and frustration.”