Esports History
- October 3, 2024
- Quantum Gear Studios
- 6h median play time
Get on SteamEsports History is an RPG sim where you start as a regular guy, and work your way up to the very top of esports. Defeat bosses in tournaments, make a name for yourself within the esports community, and become a real pro!IN-DEPTH MINI-GAMESChoose between strategies and shooters. Play engrossing mini-games inspired by iconic hits. You can choose between manual or automatic mode. USE YOUR RESOURCES W…
Reviews
- The game offers a unique blend of RPG and simulation elements, providing an enjoyable gameplay experience.
- The mini-games are well-executed and nostalgic, reminiscent of classic multiplayer games that laid the foundation for esports.
- Despite its short length, the game is fun and engaging, making it worth the price for many players.
- The story feels incomplete and ends abruptly just as it starts to get interesting, leaving players wanting more.
- The AI can be frustratingly buggy, particularly in RTS segments, leading to unresponsive or illogical behavior during gameplay.
- The save system is poorly designed, with significant penalties for losing tournaments, forcing players to replay large sections of the game.
- story15 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally well-received, with players enjoying its fun elements and engaging gameplay, though many express disappointment over its brevity and linearity. While the narrative ends just as it becomes more intriguing, there are hopes for a sequel to expand on the storyline. Overall, it offers a charming experience, particularly for those who appreciate story-driven games, despite its limitations.
“The story is fun, has a few side quests, and you can have and pet a cat.”
“But somehow the story is too short.”
“I hope to see some expanded storylines for this as it was a bit short but it was perfect for the price.”
“The story ends right as you would go pro, but the devs did tease they plan on doing a sequel.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its enjoyable mechanics and addictive nature, featuring a tournament-style format with engaging duels. Players appreciate the overall fun experience, despite the gameplay lasting around six hours.
“I really enjoy the game mechanics; it's so much fun!”
“Gameplay is duel after duel in a so-called tournament.”
“The story of the game is addictive as well as the gameplay.”
“Gameplay consists of duel after duel in a so-called tournament.”
“The combat mechanics feel repetitive and lack depth.”
“The pacing of the gameplay is frustratingly slow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report that the game experiences notable stability issues, including bugs that lead to illogical AI behavior and gameplay interruptions, such as being unable to disarm a bomb after an enemy's death. Players often feel they must either tolerate these glitches or resort to manual controls.
“Oh, yes, the AI is sometimes buggy and does illogical things, but you either have to put up with it or play manually.”
“The shooter game is pretty buggy; for example, if your enemy dies on the bomb, you can't disarm it and just keep passing your turn.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features a linear story that offers some replayability through additional modes, making it worth revisiting at least once. However, outside of exploring other game options, replayability is limited.
“While it has a linear story, the additional modes make it replayable at least once.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
“Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, enhancing its replayability.”
“While it has a linear story, those modes alone make it replayable at least once.”
“There is no replayability unless you want to check out the other game.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have noted that the game fails to save music volume settings between launches, which can be frustrating for players seeking a consistent audio experience.
“Settings like music volume do not save between launches.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
“The music doesn't match the game's atmosphere, making it feel disjointed.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their quality relative to the price, featuring a charming style that enhances the overall visual appeal of the game.
“Really good for the price with a lovely style and graphics.”
