Great eSports Manager
- August 16, 2017
- Fedora Collective
- 7h median play time
Get on Steam"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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Reviews
- The game is engaging and fun, with a unique storyline and humorous elements that keep players entertained.
- It's a short but addictive management game that offers a good challenge and plenty of things to focus on.
- Great graphics and a light-hearted approach to eSports management make it enjoyable, especially for fans of the genre.
- The game lacks replay value and becomes repetitive after completing the main story, with limited post-game content.
- Some players found the gameplay to be shallow and not very challenging, with a grindy feel to the later stages.
- Technical issues and UI problems can detract from the overall experience, making it frustrating at times.
- gameplay19 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
Gameplay experiences vary widely among users, with some finding it repetitive and lacking depth, while others appreciate its humor and addictive nature. Many note that the game starts off simple but becomes more engaging with upgrades and mini-games, though some feel it lacks post-game content and meaningful challenges. Overall, the gameplay is described as smooth and enjoyable, particularly for fans of management and simulation genres, but it may not appeal to those seeking more complex mechanics.
“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-gameplay, nothing really special.”
“Not really worth buying in my opinion for nearly no gameplay elements.”
- humor18 mentions
- 94 % positive mentions
- -11 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, 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 reviews highlight the presence of funny surprises, interesting metaphors, and a storyline that resonates with current events, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. While some may feel the humor is excessive or repetitive, it generally appeals to fans of the genre, especially those familiar with esports culture.
“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.”
“The jokes feel forced and lack any real wit or charm.”
“I found the humor to be juvenile and not engaging at all.”
- story13 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
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 through its funny cutscenes and relevant themes. However, once the story is completed, players note a lack of additional content to explore.
“Not a huge management guy, but after 3+ hours, I can say that this is a great little game with an insane story.”
“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 story is pretty convoluted, but does the job.”
“While the story is neither deep nor engrossing, it did make me smile a few times.”
“There's a weird storyline woven into the game, and I promise it's a story you haven't seen and won't expect.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be manageable and even enjoyable, as it adds a layer of challenge without becoming overly tedious. While some tasks require significant effort, the overall length of the game keeps the grinding from feeling excessive.
“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.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, as players can achieve all objectives in a single playthrough, with many reviewers expressing a desire for additional features like a new game+ mode to enhance longevity.
“I don't feel there is going to be much replayability unless there is a new game+ mode added or something similar.”
“Memes and real-world political issues aside, this is a pretty decent idle/management game that also comes with Twitch integration; however, it does lack replay value as it's possible to get all the achievements in one go.”
“I don't feel there is going to be much replayability unless there is a New Game+ mode added or something similar.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express that the emotional impact of the game is diminished by repetitive tasks and a lack of engaging gameplay, leading to a sense of futility in the grind.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is described as relaxing, providing players with a space to unwind while engaging in the enjoyable task of assembling a top-tier esports team.
“The relaxing atmosphere allows you to unwind and mindlessly assemble a top-tier esports team.”
“The immersive environment draws you in, making every moment feel significant.”
“The game's atmosphere is beautifully crafted, creating a sense of wonder and exploration.”
“The atmosphere feels bland and uninspired, lacking any real immersion.”
“There's a distinct absence of tension or excitement, making the environment feel lifeless.”
“The overall ambiance is forgettable, failing to evoke any emotional response.”
