GODZILLA BATTLE LINE
- June 14, 2021
- Toho
"Godzilla Battle Line" is a real-time PvP game with over 3.5 million downloads worldwide, where players build teams of Godzilla series monsters to battle against each other. Monsters think and act on their own during battles, with victory going to the player whose lead monster defeats the other. Win battles to explore Monster Island, discover new monsters, and upgrade existing ones, with cities across the globe serving as battle stages.
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Reviews
- The game features a great variety of kaiju from the Godzilla franchise, providing a nostalgic experience for fans.
- Gameplay is engaging and strategic, allowing players to build unique decks and utilize different tactics in battles.
- The developers frequently update the game with new content and events, keeping the experience fresh and exciting.
- The game suffers from frequent crashes and connectivity issues, often resulting in lost matches and frustration for players.
- Matchmaking is unbalanced, frequently pairing new players against those with significantly higher-level units, making it difficult to progress.
- The game has a strong pay-to-win aspect, with many powerful units locked behind paywalls, discouraging free-to-play players.
- gameplay73 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for being fun, engaging, and strategically deep, particularly for fans of kaiju and monster battles. However, many players express frustration with long loading times, server issues, and a lack of variety in battle environments, which can lead to repetitive experiences. Additionally, concerns about balance in matchmaking and the impact of microtransactions on gameplay have been noted, suggesting that while the core mechanics are enjoyable, technical issues and design choices detract from the overall experience.
“Gameplay is fun; monster battles are cool.”
“The core gameplay is ridiculously fun, especially if you're a big kaiju fan.”
“Overall, I'm very pleased in regards to gameplay and skill using the different kaiju.”
“It should be five stars, but the loading times are excessive. I see more loading screens than actual gameplay. Also, there's a bug preventing me from buying items with my diamonds; it says I don't have any, even though I have 4567 diamonds. Please fix this.”
“This gameplay was alright at first, but as you progress in matchmaking, it becomes clear that it is broken or that there are simply not enough concurrent players. You are constantly pitted against people with units that barely take a scratch from anything you send against them.”
“The game itself is fun; the monsters are enjoyable to watch, but the gameplay can get a bit monotonous at times.”
- stability59 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- -3 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and long loading times that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players experience issues such as freezing during matches, energy not replenishing, and the app crashing entirely, leading to frustrating losses and a diminished gaming experience. Despite some enjoyment of the game's content, the overwhelming instability has prompted calls for urgent fixes from the developers.
“The game has come a long way since it first launched. I've been playing since the pre-beta days, and I have to say this is by far the busiest yet best bug-free game there is.”
“The stability of the game is impressive; I rarely encounter any issues, which makes for a smooth gaming experience.”
“I've noticed significant improvements in stability over time, making it one of the most reliable games I've played.”
“But during the 7 months I had this game, there have been several glitches, such as the energy not refilling, making me lose the match because I could not deploy units. The game takes an insanely long time to load and go to the missions, which is inconvenient when I need to do these things quickly.”
“Constant instability issues; 5 bars of 5G yet every time I go into battle, the game freezes and it's an automatic loss in a highly competitive arena environment. I've spent a significant amount of money on this game to be competitive, and this is completely unacceptable!”
“I really like this game a lot, but it makes it difficult to play when it almost constantly freezes, crashes, or has errors when matching. A couple of times it freezes at the beginning of a match, and I end up losing either by doing nothing or having to restart the app again.”
- graphics41 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the art style and overall aesthetic as charming and colorful, while others criticize them as outdated or low-quality, describing issues like muddy textures and lack of detail. Despite these criticisms, many users find the graphics enjoyable and fitting for the game's theme, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience. Overall, while there are calls for improvements, the graphics are generally seen as a strong point of the game.
“The graphics are amazing, and I'm always excited for new seasons. I highly recommend this to those who like to strategize, and the new season sneak peeks will get you hyped up and ready for the next season.”
“The graphics are great and have the accurate sounds for each monster.”
“I love this game; the characters and the graphics are all awesome. I've started this game not long ago and managed to reach champion rank.”
“The graphics are a bit outdated.”
“Graphics are no effort, low poly, muddy texture messes that are inexcusable in 2021.”
“First off the graphics are just shadows.”
- monetization40 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the prevalence of ads and microtransactions. While some users appreciate that ads are not intrusive and can be optional, others feel overwhelmed by the number of ads and the pressure to spend money to progress effectively. Overall, the game is seen as leaning towards a pay-to-win model, with significant in-game purchases required for optimal gameplay.
“There's no ads for me.”
“Pretty good game for this type of game. Upgrades aren't too easy but not too hard to get. Playing against people is fun, and there are absolutely no ads at all.”
“I could have two good characters, all challenges completed except it says, 'no ads available.' Besides that, I like the game, even though it's still a bit buggy and crashes occasionally.”
“Great core gameplay, but it's hard to look past the microtransactions and endless ads.”
“Too big of a cash grab; I know it's the way of things, but I would've gladly paid consistently if it wasn't such a tremendous amount to do anything.”
“Microtransactions ruin this interesting concept.”
- story16 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a significant lack of a compelling story mode in the game, with players expressing frustration over the absence of single-player content and narrative depth. Many users feel that the game relies too heavily on PvP mechanics and gacha elements, which detracts from the overall experience and enjoyment. There is a strong desire for the addition of a storyline or offline play to enhance engagement and provide a more fulfilling gaming experience.
“I have never found a Godzilla game this much fun. I love how the game works; the graphics are nice, but there are a few graphic errors every now and again. The monsters are great, but if they ever add some sort of story or PvE-based combat, I feel that would make the game really shine, at least brighter than it already is.”
“I say add some offline play or story before more pieces.”
“Since Toho decides to buff new units every season, it's the same old story.”
“We need storyline content.”
“Also only having PvP and no story mode or anything else means the game is only playable for an hour at most.”
- grinding13 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and time-consuming, often leading to frustration due to poor matchmaking and a sparse game economy. Many express dissatisfaction with the lack of meaningful rewards for grinding, particularly when compared to the option of spending money, which diminishes the overall enjoyment. The need for significant time investment to progress and unlock new characters further compounds the grind, making it a major drawback for long-term players.
“Progression is super grindy.”
“Was a fun game to start with but let down by terrible matchmaking and the game economy being far too sparse and grindy to have fun with building your battle pieces.”
“Makes grinding ranked fights exceedingly long, highly arduous, and you generally lose more points than you gain.”
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its nostalgic renditions of classic themes from the franchise, enhancing the overall experience during battles. While some players have encountered issues with background music unexpectedly playing or cutting out, the soundtrack's quality and frequent references to the films contribute positively to the game's appeal. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, adding to the enjoyment and immersion for fans.
“Lots of references to the films, classic music tracks during battles, new kaiju added frequently.”
“The game is very fun and enjoyable, the monsters are great and the music is amazing; I only wish there was a way to listen to it without engaging in battle.”
“As a G-fan, I love the models, the music, and the overall feel of the game; it is instantly in the top 2 of my favorite mobile games.”
“I have background music turned off, but it randomly comes on anyway, and sometimes the sound just cuts out.”
“For some reason the music still plays when opening an expedition box and boy is it quite the startle.”
“My only complaint is I have all of the music and sound turned off because I wear earbuds.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to frequent disconnections and performance problems, including crashes during gameplay. Users report that the overall experience feels akin to a damaged DVD, indicating a need for specialized attention to the game's code to improve stability and performance.
“There were some performance issues where the game would shut down in the middle of a fight, but!”
“However, the game just isn't optimized well, so if you're not on Wi-Fi while playing, you'll often get disconnected, which forces a loss.”
“This game has massive optimization issues.”
“I think you need someone specifically versed in optimization to look at the code.”
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Character development is noted for its appealing designs, though players feel that the gameplay does not fully showcase these characters in action, limiting their overall impact. While the tutorial is enjoyable, it lacks originality, suggesting that character growth may not be a standout feature.
“Cool character designs.”
“The gameplay from the tutorial was fun (not something we haven't seen before), and the character designs are well done...if you ever get to see them in action.”
“Character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression throughout the game.”
“The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any real emotional connection.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's high replayability, noting that it offers a great experience that encourages multiple playthroughs, provided that performance issues like lags and freezes are minimized.
“Great game, tons of replayability.”
“The game lacks variety, making it hard to find motivation to replay it.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in.”
“The repetitive gameplay mechanics diminish the overall replay value.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted through a relatable scenario, where the reviewer finds amusement in the contrast between their experience and that of their boyfriend, who plays the same game without issues.
