Games of Glory

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Games of Glory is a multiplayer role playing shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Lightbulb Crew and was released on April 25, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

Games of Glory is a top-down action team shooter set in a science fiction universe. Fight alongside your friends to earn fame and fortune in the epic intergalactic arenas of the Synarchy!

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Audience ScoreBased on 228 reviews

gameplay13 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Games of Glory offers a unique blend of MOBA and twin-stick shooter mechanics, providing a refreshing gameplay experience.
The game features a diverse roster of characters and weapons, allowing for various playstyles and strategies.
The developers are committed to improving the game, regularly releasing updates and listening to player feedback.

The game suffers from a low player base, leading to long matchmaking times and frequent matches against bots.
The user interface is confusing and clunky, making it difficult for new players to navigate and understand the game mechanics.
Many players report performance issues, including lag and crashes, which detract from the overall gaming experience.

gameplay
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
59%
14%
The gameplay experience is highly variable, with some players praising its fast-paced, cooperative mechanics and unique character abilities, while others criticize it for being confusing, clunky, and lacking depth. Many reviews highlight the potential for improvement through updates and community feedback, but issues such as bugs, unresponsive controls, and a steep learning curve detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the game shows promise but requires significant refinement to fully realize its potential.
- “The fast-paced gameplay is challenging but rewarding as players must work together to complete objectives and defeat enemies.”
- “This allows for a high level of customization in gameplay and strategy, making each game feel unique.”
- “The graphics are really awesome and the gameplay is something I've never seen before in a really good way.”
- “The gameplay is relatively dull and involves using the WASD keys to move your clone around the battlefield trying to shoot an enemy.”
- “Overall the game has potential, but that potential is being wasted behind gameplay that mechanically does not work with the idea.”
- “The gameplay is obnoxiously confusing and the bots spawn camp you.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
68%
16%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the visual style and performance on lower-end hardware, while others criticize the overall quality, UI confusion, and lack of customizable settings. Many users report issues with lighting and character design, suggesting that significant improvements are needed. Additionally, some players experience performance problems, including crashes and unresponsive gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The graphics are really awesome and the gameplay is something I've never seen before in a really good way.”
- “The graphic style and the sound is very cool.”
- “The graphics are also okay and the download size of less than a gigabyte makes it even for people with a bad internet connection possible to download it in less than an hour.”
- “The graphics are okay, but the UI and gameplay are kind of confusing, and the abilities are hard to execute with the pace of the gameplay.”
- “It keeps whining about lowering my graphics settings to free up memory, even though I have 200% of the required memory to begin with.”
- “Graphics and in-game sound are lackluster, and some have reported unresponsive gameplay.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's story revolves around a grand tournament set on the planets of Svandia and Arkashan, but many users find it unoriginal, likening it to Unreal Tournament. Overall, the narrative has been described as boring and lacking depth, contributing to a low player population.
- “Boring story”
- “Did you just copy Unreal Tournament's story?”
- “The story of the game is a glorious tournament that is held on the planets of Svandia and Arkashan.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the nostalgic 90s techno vibes, particularly in the menu, while others find the soundtrack lacking or mismatched with the game's sci-fi theme. Overall, the absence of a significant soundtrack is noted, with some players feeling it contributes to an uncomfortable gaming atmosphere.
- “After you download and start this game, if you are 25+, it will bring you back to the 90s in a good way. The techno music and the AI UI make it nice to just sit in the menu and listen to that repeating 90's music.”
- “The background music creates an uncomfortable gaming atmosphere; it literally doesn't match the game itself. I know it's a sci-fi MOBA, but the music feels more alien-ish.”
- “The music is bad.”
- “The soundtrack is nonexistent, but I can't complain; I don't want it in a MOBA anyway (maybe apart from the menu screen).”
- “The background music literally doesn't match the game itself. I know it's a sci-fi MOBA, but the music has more of an alien-ish type.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with controls being well-suited for both keyboard and mouse as well as controllers. However, players have reported performance instability and a lack of polish, indicating that further optimization options would be beneficial. Overall, while playable, the game could significantly improve in terms of optimization.
- “Controls are optimized well for keyboard and mouse and controller.”
- “More optimization options would be great.”
- “The optimization of the game significantly enhances the overall experience.”
- “Performance was not stable but playable.”
- “Felt poorly optimized, and definitely unpolished.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent bugs and disconnections that hinder gameplay. Players report that these problems can severely impact team performance, making it difficult to achieve success.
- “This game is nonsensical, buggy, and poorly designed.”
- “Very buggy.”
- “The only way to win is to hope nobody on your team freezes or disconnects.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and off-putting, with some suggesting that it requires excessive effort, likening it to needing a second life to manage the credit farming effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Something needs to be done about the farming of these credits, as right now it's pretty off-putting to do the grind.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Reviewers express concern that the game's monetization strategy, particularly its reliance on advertising, is insufficient and may lead to its decline if not improved. They suggest that increased investment in advertising is crucial for the game's survival.
- “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “The constant push for in-game purchases detracts from the overall experience.”
- “It seems like the game is designed more for profit than for player enjoyment.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for having a boring story, leading to a lack of engagement and interest from players.
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Character development in the game is noted for its unique character designs, which contribute to a sense of individuality among the characters. However, some players feel that the overall execution does not meet their expectations, with criticisms directed at the graphics and design quality.
- “The character design is pretty good, with all of the characters feeling unique in their own way.”
- “The depth of character development really enhances the overall experience, making each character feel relatable and memorable.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, with their backstories and motivations adding layers to the gameplay.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the game to be highly entertaining and humorous, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.
- “This game is so funny to play :)”
- “The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch!”
- “I can't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations!”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game has been criticized for being uncomfortable, primarily due to a mismatch between the background music and the sci-fi theme, with players noting that the alien-like music detracts from the overall experience.
- “The uncomfortable gaming atmosphere is amplified by the background music, which literally doesn't match the game itself. I know it's a sci-fi MOBA, but the music feels more alien than fitting.”
- “The overall atmosphere feels disjointed, making it hard to immerse myself in the game. The visuals and sound design don't seem to complement each other.”
- “Despite the sci-fi setting, the atmosphere lacks depth and cohesion, leaving me feeling disconnected from the game world.”