Laser League

69%
Game Brain Score Based on 1,269 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • music
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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.

  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Steam Deck
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

69%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,269 reviews
gameplay107 positive mentions
monetization20 negative mentions
  • Innovative and thrilling take on multiplayer sports with fast-paced action and strategic gameplay.
  • Striking visuals with neon-lit arenas and dazzling laser patterns create a visually stimulating experience.
  • Variety of classes and abilities adds depth to gameplay, allowing for diverse playstyles and team compositions.
  • The game's servers have been shut down, leading to a lack of access to the online multiplayer component.
  • The player base is very small, often resulting in matches against AI rather than human opponents.
  • Many features have been removed or locked behind paywalls, disappointing previous owners of the game.
  • gameplay238 mentions

    The gameplay in Laser League is characterized by its fast-paced, tactical mechanics and a variety of classes that allow for diverse playstyles and team compositions. While many players appreciate the unique and addictive nature of the gameplay, some express concerns about the lack of a robust online player base and matchmaking issues, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these challenges, the game is praised for its fluid controls, vibrant visuals, and engaging mechanics that encourage strategic teamwork.

    • “The variety of classes and abilities added depth to the gameplay, allowing for diverse playstyles and team compositions.”
    • “It's a fun, unique, and very fast-paced example of how strategy and twitch-based gameplay can come together in a harmonious package.”
    • “The gameplay is smooth, the game is enjoyable, and the elements to winning the game are very unique.”
    • “Gameplay is just as painful as it was when the game wasn't free to play.”
    • “The mouse is still locked during gameplay, and people who have bought the game are completely ripped off.”
    • “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.”
  • graphics100 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their vibrant, neon-lit aesthetics and smooth animations, creating a visually stimulating experience reminiscent of cyberpunk and Tron influences. Players appreciate the game's ability to maintain high-quality visuals even on lower-end systems, although some have noted limited graphics settings options. Overall, the combination of striking visuals and fluid gameplay contributes to a captivating and enjoyable gaming experience.

    • “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.”
    • “From the well-designed menu screens, brightly colored lasers zipping around the arena, to the subtle lighting from the distorted figures of the crowd, the graphics in this game look fantastic throughout.”
    • “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 option 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.”
  • music46 mentions

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its energizing and stylish electronic soundtrack, often compared to the vibes of "tron-punk" and classic arcade games. Players appreciate the immersive ambiance created by the music and crowd sounds, which enhance the competitive experience, making matches feel exhilarating and event-like. However, some users noted that while the soundtrack is generally strong, it can occasionally feel lackluster compared to other games.

    • “The music is energizing and stylish -- the whole thing screams 'tron-punk'.”
    • “Electronic and hypnotic pulsating rhythms, the music driving your competitive edge is a mouthwatering eargasm of heavy and stylish beats.”
    • “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 favorite sporting event.”
    • “Only current downside for me atm is 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.”
  • monetization26 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for being a "cash grab," with players expressing frustration over the lack of effective advertising and marketing efforts. Despite being free-to-play and lacking microtransactions, the game suffers from poor visibility and promotion, which hinders its potential player base and overall success. Reviewers emphasize the need for significant investment in marketing to attract more players and improve its presence in the gaming community.

    • “No advertising on it or anything about this game, but hot damn is it good.”
    • “+ no microtransactions”
    • “+ 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.”
  • stability21 mentions

    The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant bugs, crashes, and issues with launching and tutorials, making it nearly unplayable for some. However, a few users noted that it runs surprisingly well for an early access title, with minimal glitches compared to other games in the same category. Overall, while there are notable stability concerns, some players remain optimistic about future improvements.

    • “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.”
    • “The game is remarkably stable, providing a smooth experience that enhances gameplay.”
    • “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.”
  • replayability20 mentions

    Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, with many users highlighting the abundance of content and variety in classes that enhance the experience. While some ratings suggest a moderate replayability score (around 6/10), the general consensus is that the game offers significant replay value and is enjoyable to revisit.

    • “Definitely, and for its insanely high quality and replay value it could use some more attention.”
    • “Tons of fun with very high replayability.”
    • “Simple to play, tons of replay value, and it's gorgeous.”
    • “Replayability 6/10”
    • “Replayability - 6”
    • “Has enough content for long replayability.”
  • story10 mentions

    The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users expressing disappointment and labeling it as the "worst story ever," while others draw comparisons to the more positively received narrative of 505 Games' previous title, Abzu. Overall, the consensus suggests a lack of a compelling storyline, with ratings around 3/10 indicating significant dissatisfaction.

    • “505 Games also published Abzu, which was, in my opinion, a great novel/story, with soothing graphics.”
    • “Worst story ever.”
    • “Story: 3/10”
    • “There should be a storyline.”
  • optimization8 mentions

    Overall, the game performs smoothly with a good framerate and no reported crashes, indicating solid optimization. However, some users suggest that further optimization could enhance performance on lower-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.”
    • “Optimized or not: an optimized game can run in low end graphics too.”
    • “Optimized or not: an optimized game can run in low end graphics too.”
    • “Maybe needs optimization?”
    • “Optimized or not: an optimized game can run on low-end graphics too.”
    • “Optimized or not: an optimized game can run on low-end graphics too.”
  • humor8 mentions

    The game is praised for its humor, providing players with plenty of laugh-out-loud moments and amusing experiences, such as unexpected gameplay outcomes that lead to both joy and frustration. Despite its challenges and some competitive imbalances, the lighthearted nature of the game keeps it entertaining and engaging. Overall, players appreciate the blend of humor and challenge, making it a fun experience.

    • “There's a lot of 'holy &¤#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.”
    • “It is a funny and challenging game with a lot of potential.”
    • “All around great game! I would do nicknames like NBA2K maybe so that the announcer could call you out or crowd chant. The game will still be fun and funny at the same time.”
  • grinding6 mentions

    Players express concerns about the grinding aspect of the game, noting that while it aims to provide content through grinding, it may lead to a tedious experience, particularly when customizing options and playing against bots. The overall sentiment suggests that the grind could detract from enjoyment rather than enhance it.

    • “The TL;DR is they plan to make this a grinding game to get content.”
    • “You'll build a player base by giving content, not by forcing someone to grind for it.”
    • “Playing against bots is tedious and lacks any thrill.”
  • atmosphere6 mentions

    The atmosphere in the game is highly praised for its immersive qualities, featuring booming music and the echo of audience cheers that create a thrilling, competitive experience akin to being at a live sporting event. Reviewers note that this vibrant ambiance effectively enhances the overall game environment, making players feel deeply engaged and excited.

    • “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.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, feeling heartbroken over its rapid decline, particularly due to the evident passion and care the developers have for their creation.

    • “It's heartbreaking to see this game die so fast because the devs do care about their game.”
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Critic Reviews

79% average critic score

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Play time

7hMedian play time
20hAverage play time
6-43hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 10 analyzed playthroughs

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