Laser League

Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash.

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"Laser League" is a fast-paced, multiplayer game that combats two teams in a futuristic sports arena filled with deadly laser obstacles. Your goal is to eliminate the opposing team by strategically controlling the lasers to your advantage, while keeping your teammates safe. With various classes, maps, and game modes, "Laser League" offers intense, addictive gameplay in short, exciting matches.

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Reviews

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 625 reviews

gameplay53 positive mentions

monetization10 negative mentions

Fun and fast-paced gameplay that is easy to learn but hard to master.
Visually striking with a unique neon aesthetic and engaging sound design.
Great for couch co-op with friends, providing a competitive yet casual experience.

Severe decline in player base, making it difficult to find online matches.
Server issues and matchmaking problems lead to frequent games against AI.
Lack of support and updates from developers, raising concerns about the game's future.

gameplay
117 mentions
45 % positive mentions
52 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is characterized by its fast-paced, tactical mechanics and a variety of classes that allow for diverse strategies and team compositions. While many players appreciate the unique and addictive nature of the gameplay, some express concerns about matchmaking issues and a dwindling player base, which can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game offers a compelling blend of simplicity and depth, making it enjoyable for both casual and competitive play, though it may require further development to maintain long-term engagement.
- “The variety of classes and abilities added depth to the gameplay, allowing for diverse playstyles and team compositions.”
- “The gameplay is smooth, fast, fluid, and exciting.”
- “Fast-paced and addictive gameplay, with more depth than expected.”
- “Gameplay is just as painful as it was when the game wasn't free-to-play.”
- “What's really a bummer is the fact that the game presents some solid gameplay, but gets boring quickly with the lack of human players.”
- “Terrible matchmaking that quits 4 out of 5 times and its gameplay is unbalanced.”
graphics
49 mentions
59 % positive mentions
35 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their vibrant, neon-lit aesthetic and smooth animations, creating a visually stimulating experience reminiscent of cyberpunk and Tron influences. Players appreciate the stunning visuals that maintain quality even on lower settings, making the game accessible on various hardware. Overall, the combination of colorful designs, detailed environments, and a strong art style contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The visuals were striking, with neon-lit arenas and dazzling laser patterns creating a visually stimulating experience.”
- “The bright, vibrant graphics are amazing, and the gameplay is very fluid.”
- “The developers have done a great job of building the arena theme around a futuristic e-sports aesthetic, e.g. all the teams you play as have names, logos and colours.”
- “It's like an android game, but on PC - and with worse graphics.”
- “Sure the game looks great, but there isn't much choice of options about graphics settings.”
- “I'm not sure whether or not the game devs actually need to allow users more choice of graphics setting options, but just two choices seem quite restrictive.”
music
23 mentions
52 % positive mentions
35 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its energizing and stylish electronic soundtrack, often compared to the vibes of classic arcade games and the "tron-punk" aesthetic. Players appreciate how the soundtrack enhances the gameplay experience, creating an immersive atmosphere that feels akin to a live sporting event, though some have noted that it can become overwhelming over time. Overall, the sound design, including ambient sounds and crowd effects, significantly contributes to the game's competitive edge and enjoyment.
- “Fun game, very unique gameplay, awesome soundtrack.”
- “The music is energizing and stylish -- the whole thing screams 'tron-punk'.”
- “I absolutely love that, as simple as the game concept is, the ambient sounds, music and the arena crowd make every match feel like the world cup finals in your favourite sporting event.”
- “Only current downside for me at the moment is the music seems very lackluster, especially considering OlliOlli's soundtrack.”
- “The soundtrack and crowd cheering gets me really pumped but also kind of tires me fast as well.”
- “As expected, the soundtracks and various in-game sounds are of an electronic theme.”
monetization
13 mentions
15 % positive mentions
8 % neutral mentions
77 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn criticism for its lack of effective advertising and promotion, which has hindered its player base growth. While the absence of microtransactions is a positive aspect, reviewers feel that the game would benefit from significant investment in marketing to attract more players and enhance its visibility in the gaming community. Overall, the current monetization approach is seen as inadequate, leading to concerns about the game's long-term viability.
- “No advertising on it or anything about this game, but hot damn is it good.”
- “+ no microtransactions”
- “As someone who has played this on both PC and PlayStation, this somehow went from being one of my favorite underrated multiplayer games to becoming whatever this disgusting cash grab is.”
- “There's just no way I could possibly recommend it to anyone until one of two things happen: the developers pump massive money into marketing - we're talking advertising on a pretty massive scale catered towards sports enthusiasts and esports fanatics.”
- “Worse games than this have had more viewers on Twitch, so there was an advertising fail here.”
replayability
10 mentions
50 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, with users highlighting the abundance of content and variety in classes that enhance the experience. Many reviews emphasize that the game offers long-lasting enjoyment and significant replay value, making it a worthwhile investment for players.
- “Has enough content for long replayability.”
- “Tons of fun with very high replayability.”
- “Replayability 6/10”
- “Replayability - 6”
- “Definitely, and for its insanely high quality and replay value it could use some more attention.”
stability
10 mentions
20 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
80 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant bugs, crashes, and connectivity issues that hinder gameplay. While some players acknowledge that it is relatively polished for an early access title, others find it virtually unplayable due to frequent glitches. Overall, the game's stability appears to be a major concern, with a need for further improvements to enhance the user experience.
- “Overall, the game runs great, is extraordinarily polished for an early access game, and has lots of progression-based cosmetic unlockables that keep you coming back.”
- “For early access, there are close to no glitches, which is impressive.”
- “Lots of bugs, some people can't launch it, the tutorial is buggy and sometimes doesn't work, game randomly crashes.”
- “The amount of bugs and poor coding in this game makes it virtually unplayable unless you're in a party of 3 people, and sometimes it's still buggy.”
- “Whole game freezes and drops like every 3rd game.”
story
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
Users emphasize the importance of a compelling storyline, noting that while 505 Games has previously published titles with strong narratives, such as Abzu, the current game's story is perceived as lacking, receiving a low rating of 3/10.
- “505 Games also published Abzu, which was, in my opinion, a great novel/story with soothing graphics.”
- “There should be a storyline.”
- “Story: 3/10”
- “=== [ ♬ story ] ===”
optimization
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-25 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game performs smoothly with a good framerate and no reported crashes, indicating effective optimization. However, some users suggest that further optimization could enhance performance on low-end graphics settings.
- “In terms of performance, the game runs very smoothly, with no crashes so far (I haven't even seen them in the bug reporting subforum), and very good framerate.”
- “An optimized game can run on low-end graphics too.”
- “An optimized game can run on low-end graphics too.”
- “Maybe it needs optimization?”
- “Optimized or not: an optimized game can run on low-end graphics too.”
humor
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted as both funny and challenging, with players experiencing a mix of hilarious moments and facepalm-worthy failures. The game's potential for comedic gameplay is noted, alongside a lighthearted critique of its competitive aspects, making it an enjoyable experience that elicits genuine laughter.
- “It is a funny and challenging game with a lot of potential.”
- “There's a lot of 'holy sh*t I am bad...' and 'what did I just do, wow that was cool!' moments which leave me laughing out loud or facepalming hard, and I can't really ask much else from a game these days.”
- “All around great game; I would do nicknames like NBA2K maybe so that the announcer could call you out or crowd chant. Players with takedown skills are very OP vs new players. The game will still be fun and funny at the same time.”
atmosphere
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive and electrifying ambiance, reminiscent of a live sporting event, with booming music and the echo of audience cheers that enhance the competitive experience. Reviewers note that this engaging environment effectively draws players into the action, creating a thrilling and authentic feel.
- “The booming, live-experience sounding ambiance of the music and the echoing of cheering and applause from the audience in between plays all combine for that skin-tingling, palm-sweating competitive feeling certain online games give you when you're really in the heat of things. The overdone and loud atmosphere of the whole thing really draws you in the same way being present at a real modern-day sporting event would.”
- “Atmosphere is spot on for the game environment.”
- “Great atmosphere.”
- “The booming, live-experience ambiance of the music and the echoing of cheering and applause from the audience in between plays all combine for that skin-tingling, palm-sweating competitive feeling certain online games give you when you're really in the heat of things. However, the overdone and loud atmosphere of the whole thing can be overwhelming and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The atmosphere feels forced and artificial, lacking the subtlety and immersion that truly engaging environments should have. It often feels like a backdrop rather than a living, breathing world.”
- “While the game attempts to create an exciting atmosphere, it often falls flat, feeling more like a chaotic noise than an engaging experience. The lack of depth in the sound design makes it hard to feel truly immersed.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly when navigating customization menus and playing against bots, which lacks excitement. While some consider these issues minor, they contribute to an overall feeling of monotony in the grinding experience.
- “Playing against bots is tedious and lacks any thrill.”
- “Holding the button down on customization menus doesn't scroll through the options smoothly, making it tedious to look for skins.”
emotional
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, feeling heartbroken over its rapid decline, which they attribute to the developers' evident passion and care for the project.
- “It's heartbreaking to see this game die so fast because the developers truly care about their creation.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters made me feel a connection that I haven't experienced in any other game.”
- “I was moved to tears by the storyline; it resonated with my own experiences in a profound way.”