Great eSports Manager

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Great eSports Manager is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Fedora Collective and was released on August 16, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

"Great eSports Manager" is a simulation game where you build and manage a house for professional gamers and streamers. Your tasks include managing your players' ego levels, customizing the house, and upgrading gear to increase skill gains. The game also features Twitch integration, allowing viewers to influence the game's outcome. The game's storyline involves preventing North Korean "data miner trolls" from striking you down before reaching their championship stage.

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 128 reviews

gameplay20 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

The game is fun, engaging, and offers a unique blend of humor and gameplay, making it enjoyable for a few hours.
It features a quirky storyline with inside jokes related to eSports and streamers, which adds to its charm.
For its price, especially during sales, many players find it to be a worthwhile purchase, providing good entertainment value.

The game is quite short, with many players completing it in just a few hours, leading to concerns about replayability and depth.
Gameplay can become repetitive and grindy, especially after finishing the main story, which may deter some players.
Some users found the humor to be crass or unfunny, and the overall gameplay mechanics to be simplistic, likening it to a clicker game.

gameplay
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
39%
8%
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players finding it enjoyable and addictive, particularly praising its humor and mini-games, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth. Many noted that the game starts off slow but improves with upgrades, though some felt it ultimately lacks post-game content and meaningful gameplay elements. Overall, while there are fun aspects, the gameplay may not satisfy those seeking a more complex experience.
- “Very fun game.. good graphics, awesome gameplay.”
- “Not only is the gameplay smooth, but it's funny and addictive.”
- “It has a story filled with humor, the gameplay is full of action, especially during championships and I laughed my arse off during the cutscenes.”
- “The gameplay was very dry - only a step above a clicker, in my opinion - and the humor wasn't striking enough to justify spending time on it.”
- “7 hours of gameplay, everything achieved, it has no post-game content, nothing really special.”
- “Not really worth buying in my opinion for nearly no gameplay elements.”
humor
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
94%
6%
The humor in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it crass and unfunny, while others appreciate its engaging and entertaining qualities, particularly in the context of a cartoon esports team manager sim. Many highlight the presence of funny surprises, interesting metaphors, and a storyline that resonates with current events, making it enjoyable for those familiar with esports. Overall, the humor is seen as a significant aspect that enhances the gameplay experience, though it may not appeal to everyone.
- “There are really interesting metaphors and funny surprises throughout the game as well.”
- “Really funny and entertaining sort of cartoon esports team manager sim.”
- “This game is fun to play and unfolds really well to keep you laughing, and to keep it interesting.”
- “Just crass and unfunny attempts at humor wrapped up in a clicker.”
story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
42%
12%
The game's story is characterized by its humor and unique, unexpected twists, appealing particularly to fans of the streaming scene. While some players find the narrative convoluted and not deeply engaging, it still manages to elicit smiles and laughter, especially during cutscenes. However, once the story concludes, players note a lack of additional content to explore.
- “There's a weird storyline woven into the game, and I promise it's a story you haven't seen and won't expect.”
- “It has a story filled with humor, the gameplay is full of action, especially during championships, and I laughed my arse off during the cutscenes.”
- “Not a huge management guy, but after 3+ hours, I can say that this is a great little game with an insane story.”
- “The story is pretty convoluted, but does the job.”
- “While the story is neither deep nor engrossing, it did make me smile a few times.”
- “My only issue is that once you finish the story, there isn't much to do.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The graphics of the game are highly praised, with users highlighting the fantastic artwork and engaging art style as key attractions. The visuals contribute to the overall fun and addictive gameplay, enhancing the humorous and entertaining experience.
- “I love the art style and humor.”
- “Funny, engaging, addicting, and the artwork is great.”
- “Fantastic artwork, and quite addicting.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious but manageable, with challenges that add depth without becoming overly frustrating. While some tasks require significant grinding, many feel it is balanced by the game's overall length and engaging mechanics. Overall, the grind is seen as a necessary part of the experience that enhances the challenge rather than detracting from enjoyment.
- “I didn't find it particularly hard, just a bit grindy at points, but never too much considering the length of the game.”
- “Almost every single one of these required some grinding, and even then I was only able to complete some of them after beating the championship that they are meant to represent first.”
- “I didn't find it particularly hard, just a bit grindy at points, but never too much considering the length of the game.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game is noted for its decent idle/management mechanics and Twitch integration, but it suffers from a lack of replayability, as players can achieve all goals in a single playthrough. Many reviewers express a desire for additional features, such as a new game+ mode, to enhance replay value.
- “I don't feel there is going to be much replayability unless there is a new game+ mode added or something similar.”
- “This is a pretty decent idle/management game that also comes with Twitch integration, although it does lack replay value as it's possible to get all the achievements in one go.”
- “Memes and real-world political issues aside, this is a pretty decent idle/management game that also comes with Twitch integration, although it does lack replay value as it's possible to get all the achievements in one go.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the emotional impact of the game, citing that repetitive tasks and a lack of engaging gameplay contribute to a sense of futility in their experience. This sentiment suggests that the emotional engagement is undermined by the grindy nature of the game.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is described as relaxing, providing players with a space to unwind while engaging in gameplay that allows for a laid-back experience, even when assembling competitive esports elements.
- “The relaxing atmosphere allows you to veg out and mindlessly assemble a top-tier esports team.”