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
- Great game for Godzilla fans with a fun and engaging gameplay loop.
- The graphics and character designs are well done, capturing the essence of the franchise.
- Frequent updates and new content keep the game fresh and exciting.
- Matchmaking is often unbalanced, frequently pairing new players with much stronger opponents.
- The game suffers from connectivity issues, leading to disconnections and lost matches.
- Pay-to-win mechanics are prevalent, making it difficult for free-to-play players to compete effectively.
- gameplay183 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for being fun, addictive, and strategically engaging, particularly for fans of the Godzilla franchise. Players appreciate the variety of characters and mechanics, though many express frustration with issues like lag, unbalanced matchmaking, and frequent disconnections. While the core gameplay loop is enjoyable, concerns about repetitive elements and the impact of microtransactions on the experience are also noted.
“A very fun Godzilla game, with a lot of characters from the kaiju history and a gameplay loop that's simple yet addictive.”
“The gameplay is enjoyable and very fun.”
“The core gameplay is ridiculously fun, especially if you're a big kaiju fan.”
“I'm sure there is an admirable reason as to why it was put in place, but it completely ruins the gameplay.”
“This gameplay was alright at first, but as you get further and further along in matchmaking it becomes abundantly clear that it is broken or that there are simply not enough concurrent players as you are constantly pitted against people with units that barely take a scratch from anything you send against them.”
“The game used to be quite fun but after the recent update... it's just unplayable anymore, the developer should take more risks in developing this game rather than make it safe that apparently how it turned out now.. monster battle mechanic is pretty imbalanced to like not enough crowd control monster, and need proper buff and nerf of each monster from time to time rather than changing the cost of it during the game.”
- graphics150 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the colorful and charming art style, while others criticize the quality as outdated or lacking detail. Some users highlight the fun and engaging visuals, particularly for fans of the Godzilla franchise, but there are consistent calls for improvements to enhance the overall graphical experience. Overall, while the graphics are generally seen as decent, there is a strong desire for upgrades to meet modern standards.
“The graphics are awesome, as well as the Toho/kaiju characters!!!”
“Absolutely beautiful graphics, and very fun gameplay!!”
“The graphics are great and have the accurate sounds for each monster.”
“Graphics are no effort, low poly, muddy texture messes that are inexcusable in 2021.”
“The graphics don't live up to the pictures at all.”
“Terrible graphics and interface needs to be updated to today's standards.”
- stability136 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent glitches, crashes, and connection issues reported during matches. Many players experience frustrating freezes that hinder gameplay, often resulting in automatic losses or the inability to deploy units. While some acknowledge the game's potential and enjoyment, the overwhelming consensus is that persistent bugs and instability severely detract from the overall experience.
“No glitches at all.”
“The game definitely came a long way since it first launched. I have played since the pre-beta days, and I must say this is by far the busiest yet best bug-free game there is.”
“I enjoy the game, and the only thing that bugs me is the quests that are buggy.”
“Like others stated, too many connection issues occur during matches where the game freezes for both players and neither of us can summon units, so we're both stuck waiting for the match to countdown or one of us gives up.”
“I really like this game a lot, but it makes it difficult to play when it's almost constantly freezing, crashing, or having an error 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.”
“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 high competitive arena environment. This is completely unacceptable!”
- monetization113 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 12 % neutral mentions
- 73 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the high cost of microtransactions and the presence of a pay-to-win model that favors those who spend money. While some users appreciate the optional nature of ads and the lack of intrusive advertising, others report frequent crashes and issues with ad availability, which can hinder gameplay. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable content, the monetization strategies are seen as overly aggressive and frustrating by a significant portion of the player base.
“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 really love the Godzilla franchise. There are in-app purchases, but they're not shoved down your throat. All in all, 7/10 fun game.”
“No annoying microtransactions needed to play, though they are available if you want.”
“Microtransactions are expensive for what you get, and there's an invisible distinction between free and paid premium currency; some shop items cannot be bought with free currency.”
“Just an awful cash grab of a game with certain premium pieces being overpowered and missions not even tracking on events, and a ham-fisted battle pass worth nothing.”
“Great core gameplay, but it's hard to look past the microtransactions and endless ads.”
- story67 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a significant demand for a story mode in the game, as players express frustration over the lack of narrative content and reliance on PvP matches. Many users report bugs related to missions and quests, which further detracts from the overall experience, emphasizing the need for improved gameplay mechanics and a more engaging storyline. Overall, while the game shows potential, the absence of a compelling story and the presence of technical issues are major points of contention among players.
“I love this game but what I found lacking is a story mode. The rank battle is fun and all, but that will get very annoying quickly when you're fighting a player who pays to win. So far, I love it.”
“It's a fun game, but it needs a campaign story to it.”
“Great game! I wish there was an offline mode or story mode to stomp around in.”
“Love the game 🎮, need a storyline and A.I.”
“Really needs to be some kind of story mode.”
“The game is fun, however you can only play PvP... no quests, no story mode, no raid battle to play, so when there's no people playing online you can't play anything.”
- music29 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its nostalgic renditions of classic tracks from the Godzilla films, enhancing the overall experience for fans. However, players have reported issues with sound glitches, such as music playing despite being turned off, and a lack of options to enjoy the soundtrack outside of gameplay. Overall, while the music adds significant value to the game, technical problems detract from its enjoyment.
“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 love the visuals and music, and it is fun to collect various monsters.”
“I have background music turned off, but it randomly comes on anyway, and sometimes the sound just cuts out.”
“Just downloaded it, all I get is a black screen and garbage starting music that repeats every 3 seconds; you didn't have the brain power to make a looping song?”
“Game is still buggy but pretty fun other than even when I turn all sound off the exploration music still plays.”
- grinding24 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and tedious, often leading to frustration with the matchmaking and economy systems. While some enjoy the fun of grinding and the game's overall experience, many express dissatisfaction with the time investment required to progress, particularly in unlocking characters and items. The need for better rewards and less grindy mechanics is a common theme, with some players considering leaving due to the overwhelming grind.
“Not only that, the ticket process is tedious and useless because they state they won't care about suggestions or cheaters.”
“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.”
“I do however have to warn others that a significant time is required for grinding for better stuff; otherwise, the difficulty curve is immense.”
- optimization13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, including frequent crashes during gameplay, disconnections when not on Wi-Fi, and overall poor performance characterized by lag and unresponsiveness. While some players appreciate the graphics and design, many report that the game feels unpolished and in need of substantial optimization improvements.
“I know there's a few unoptimized aspects of the game, but it does not bother me much.”
“I like the game's simple design; it's addictive, and I like how the graphics run smoothly on any device I put it on.”
“And make the framerate more optimized.”
“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.”
“This is one of the laziest, least optimized games I have played.”
- humor11 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it both funny and addictive, often highlighting comically clumsy characters and amusing scenarios. The game's lightheartedness, including humorous mishaps and playful elements, resonates well with fans, particularly in the context of its Godzilla theme. Overall, the comedic aspects contribute significantly to the enjoyment of the gameplay experience.
“Once upon a time in the bustling city of Laughterburg, there was a comically clumsy character named Max. Max had a knack for turning everyday situations into hilarious mishaps.”
“It's a funny Godzilla game; the character is tiny like it was a toy.”
“This game is really funny and addicting, oh my gosh!”
- replayability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers high replayability due to its short battle format, allowing for quick sessions. However, players express frustration with a paywall that restricts access to content after the initial fights, potentially diminishing long-term engagement.
“Great game, tons of replayability.”
“Only the first 10 or so fights are playable; then you're locked behind a paywall.”
“Short 2-minute battles mean high replay value.”
“The game needs to be more playable without being disturbed by lags and freezes.”
- character development4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Reviews highlight that while the character designs and animations are impressive, there is a lack of depth in character development, as players feel they don't get to see these characters in action enough. Overall, the aesthetic appeal is praised, but the gameplay experience does not fully capitalize on the potential for character growth and interaction.
“The animation and character design is amazing.”
“I like how you incorporated the music; the character design is super cool, and I appreciate the many free items you provided. Thank you, creators!”
“The character designs are well done, and the gameplay from the tutorial was fun.”
“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 evolve, making it hard to connect with their stories.”
