Invincible: Guarding the Globe

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"Invincible: Guarding the Globe" is a single-player mobile Role Playing Game with an original storyline based on the Invincible comics. The game boasts phenomenal visuals, engaging gameplay, and an in-depth story. However, players should be aware of frequent grinding, abundant advertisements, and existing bugs that may impact the overall experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Invincible: Guarding the Globe screenshot

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 7,944 reviews

story76 positive mentions

monetization107 negative mentions

Great graphics and character designs that reflect the Invincible series.
Fun and easy to play, with a decent progression system for free-to-play players.
Engaging for fans of the Invincible universe, with a variety of characters to collect.

Frequent server sync issues and crashes make the game unplayable at times.
Progression slows significantly after a few levels, often requiring payment to advance.
Limited content and repetitive gameplay lead to boredom after a short period.

story
358 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
73%
6%
The game's story is generally well-received, particularly by fans of the "Invincible" series, with many appreciating its alignment with the source material and character development. However, players frequently encounter significant progression barriers, often requiring in-game purchases to advance, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, technical issues and bugs hinder the storytelling experience, leading to frustration among users who feel the gameplay becomes repetitive and stagnant over time.
- “This game is great for fans of the show, the story is very good for a free mobile game.”
- “The campaign story is decently written, keeping you wanting to play more.”
- “I love the story and characters of Invincible!”
- “The story mode is not entertaining; the dialogue is repetitive garbage and offers nothing.”
- “The game started out fun but quickly you run into a wall in the story mode where you can't progress without insanely good luck or, as expected, spending a whole bunch of money.”
- “The story is quite minimal and there isn't much to do.”
graphics
267 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
23%
3%
The graphics in the game have received largely positive feedback, with many users praising the visuals as "amazing," "stellar," and "great," particularly in relation to the show's art style. However, some players noted issues such as blurriness, lag, and a need for upgrades, indicating that while the graphics are generally well-received, there are areas for improvement. Overall, the game's graphics contribute significantly to the enjoyment, enhancing the immersive experience of the gameplay.
- “The graphics are stellar, and the gameplay on my Galaxy phone is super smooth.”
- “I had low hopes because usually games like these are just cash grabs but this game has absolutely amazing graphics for a mobile game, a fun tutorial and character lineup.”
- “The art style is fantastic and does a great job of honoring the TV show as well as the comic.”
- “My only complaint would be the character graphics in the game are kind of bad or blurry.”
- “Graphics that are bad by 2010 standards.”
- “Nothing about it is fun, and the graphics are pretty bad even for a mobile game.”
gameplay
252 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
44%
12%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its simplicity and repetitive nature, often describing it as an idle or auto-battler experience with minimal interaction. While some appreciate the graphics and character mechanics, others criticize the lack of depth, engaging content, and the pressure to spend money on in-game purchases. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a casual, laid-back experience that may appeal to fans of the franchise but lacks the complexity and excitement that many players desire.
- “The gameplay is fun and more entertaining to watch than a lot of other idle combat games.”
- “Great graphics, fun and easy gameplay, easy to get lost in.”
- “Gameplay is simple but satisfying and I'm a big fan of hero collectors.”
- “The gameplay isn't fun or interactive.”
- “There's so many mechanics and systems that work in tandem to slow the player's progress in every aspect.”
- “Simply put, the game barely has any worthwhile gameplay with barely any actual skill or strategy to add entertainment value.”
monetization
210 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
16%
51%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many users labeling it a "cash grab" due to the high prices of in-app purchases and aggressive microtransaction tactics. While some players appreciate the absence of ads, they express frustration over the slow progression that often nudges them towards spending money. Overall, the game is seen as heavily reliant on monetization, with many feeling that it prioritizes profit over player experience.
- “Nice little fun strategy game though been playing for almost a year and it's totally possible to get the highest level characters without in-app purchases.”
- “No ads, which is a huge bonus in my eyes.”
- “Great things: no ads or purchases necessary to enjoy, the way the upgrading system works feels rewarding, squad building and synergizing is good, fun story.”
- “It's just a cash grab using a recognizable brand.”
- “Highly incentivized microtransactions and a cap on playtime unless you pay.”
- “The in-app purchases are ludicrously expensive.”
stability
116 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
2%
95%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and glitches that hinder gameplay. Issues such as server communication errors, unresponsive characters during battles, and problems with claiming rewards are prevalent, particularly after recent updates. While some players have noted improvements, the overall consensus is that the game requires urgent fixes to enhance its stability and user experience.
- “Loving the game so far, no glitches or lagging.”
- “Pretty good game so far... no glitches or mega money spending as far as I've played.”
- “Not too buggy and actually fun to play.”
- “But it seems like the same glitches have been around for so long with no solution.”
- “The game is now extremely buggy for whatever reason; the main issue is the lag when trying to complete missions.”
- “Crashes, freezes, lost resources, GDA ops not registering, and equipment ranks being reset every login makes a great game now a waste of time.”
grinding
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that while the game offers enjoyable mechanics and character collection, it suffers from excessive grinding, particularly as players progress. Many users express frustration with the slow progression and difficulty spikes that necessitate grinding or spending money, leading to a tedious experience. However, some players appreciate the idle gameplay and find it manageable, suggesting that the enjoyment can vary based on individual tolerance for grinding.
- “Unless you're willing to spend money or a lot of time grinding slowly, you're going to hit a point where it's not fun anymore.”
- “Grinding is a waste since it's random and the luck of getting even just one copy is like winning the lottery!”
- “Very grindy, can go weeks without progressing to the next level despite leveling up and upgrading.”
optimization
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
31%
23%
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players report smooth performance, many others experience significant issues such as constant stuttering, server synchronization problems, and bugs that hinder gameplay. There is a consensus that the game requires substantial improvements and polishing to enhance the user experience, especially given its early development stage. Despite some positive remarks about performance enhancements in recent updates, frustrations with limitations and ongoing glitches persist among the player base.
- “Well optimized, runs well on my phone.”
- “Good game runs smoothly like butter.”
- “It's great but needs more optimization and polishing.”
- “Need more server optimization; it keeps asking me to restart the game to synchronize with the server. It's very annoying, I can't even play the game.”
- “The latest update says it contains performance enhancements, but what it has are limitations added that you can now pay to bypass, along with bug after bug. It's not worth the time or effort, and you can't reach the support team because of the gameplay issues.”
- “Buggy mess; gameplay operations are still sluggish when you try to complete them, phantom rewards pending, and general app performance is poor.”
replayability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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25%
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it fun and engaging with potential for replay value, many express a desire for additional game modes, playable characters, and events to enhance the experience. Updates have slightly improved replayability, but a significant number of users feel that the game lacks long-term engagement after initial play.
- “New game modes will also benefit the replayability factor a lot.”
- “Very fun with a lot of replay value.”
- “This game has no replayability after about 30 minutes.”
- “If you ever turn this into a more playable game, I'll give it another shot.”
- “Has opportunity, needs more playable modes.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, featuring clever and entertaining dialogue that resonates with players. Many highlight the presence of quirky characters, such as a "funny mustache man" and "funny monks," contributing to a dark yet amusing atmosphere. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with engaging gameplay, making it a standout experience.
- “Just funny dialogue is good 👍”
- “Gr8 game, funny as heck!”
- “Dark and funny 😁”
character development
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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30%
Character development in the game is generally praised for its straightforward and progressive nature, appealing particularly to fans of the source material. While the 3D character designs are well-received, some players feel that 2D images would have been a better choice, and there is a desire for the inclusion of more characters from the franchise. However, issues such as lag and gameplay bugs have been noted, impacting the overall experience.
- “Straightforward progressive character development.”
- “Love the music, the character designs (2D+3D), and the UI is perfect!”
- “For a game based off a show which is based off a game, it was awesome. I enjoyed it a lot and love some of the mechanics.”
- “Secondly, regarding the character design, opting for 2D images would have been a superior choice.”
- “No new updates to fix major lag or game errors such as character development issues or gameplay type bugs.”
- “Would be great to add more characters like Battle Beast, Alan, other Viltrumites, Doc Seismic (who you already have a character design for through the campaign).”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players expressing love for its quality and integration with the character designs. However, some users have noted the lack of options to mute or adjust the music and sound effects, which can be inconvenient when multitasking with other apps.
- “Love the music, the character designs (2D + 3D), and the UI is perfect!!!”
- “The music doesn't auto-off if you have YouTube in the background.”
- “The gallery doesn't remove the UI, so you can't see the model fully.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is criticized for its corny and cringe-worthy character portrayals, with some users finding it reminiscent of the tone in the Deadpool movie, though not as extreme.
- “Some characters are just painfully corny (Rex Splode??). The atmosphere created by the story and characters is notably cringe-worthy, albeit not as bad as the Deadpool movie.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the game's engaging story and strong graphics, indicating that it has the potential to evoke emotional responses as long as updates continue to enhance the experience.