Rival Stars Basketball

84%
Game Brain Score Based on 1,060 reviews
  • graphics
  • monetization
  • gameplay
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Rival Stars Basketball is a sport game that offers exceptional gameplay and good visuals. The ability to build and manage your own basketball team is in your hands, where you can train players, create plays, and compete against other teams. However, the experience is disturbed by frequent ads. Overall, it's an engaging game for basketball fans who enjoy team management and strategy.

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84%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,060 reviews
graphics43 positive mentions
monetization24 negative mentions
  • The game has great graphics and is very addictive, making it enjoyable for long periods.
  • Players appreciate the mix of strategy and action, with engaging gameplay mechanics like power plays.
  • Many users find the game fun and easy to learn, making it accessible for basketball fans and casual players alike.
  • There are frequent issues with bugs and crashes, especially after updates, leading to lost progress and frustration.
  • The game has a pay-to-win aspect, making it difficult for free players to progress without spending money.
  • Players have reported problems with account recovery and data loss, which significantly impacts their gaming experience.
  • graphics54 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive largely positive feedback, with many users praising their quality and artistic style, describing them as "amazing," "fantastic," and "good." While some players suggest minor enhancements or express disappointment with certain aspects, the overall consensus is that the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it enjoyable and engaging.

    • “Pikpok please reply this is one of the best games I ever played and to any of the 1, 2, or 3 stars y'all are missing out on this beautiful game but thanks for curing my boredom and one more thing the graphics are absolutely amazing.”
    • “The graphics are really nice and the game has this enjoyable atmosphere when you play.”
    • “This game has the best mobile game graphics I have ever seen.”
    • “There aren't even options for lowering graphics.”
    • “What just happened to the graphics????”
    • “Amazing game though it has poor graphics.”
  • monetization29 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with many players expressing frustration over the prevalence of ads, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to crashes. While some users appreciate the option to pay a small fee to remove third-party ads, others feel that in-app purchases are overpriced and offer minimal benefits. Overall, the balance between monetization and user experience remains a contentious point, with calls for improvements in rewards and features to enhance the free-to-play experience.

    • “Really cool concept, could use a bunch of newer in-game features such as a daily VIP reward and more daily quest rewards; other stuff would be nice... a lot of ads!”
    • “Amazing game, no ads!”
    • “Not sure if I didn't do something in the game, but just logging into an account should be enough since many games do that... also there's sketchy microtransactions (like in any mobile game), so beware...”
    • “The in-app purchases are way too expensive for only giving a minimal amount of in-game currency.”
    • “Too many ads, and for unlocking elite stage you have to become VIP 2, so you'll get stuck at the map progression if you're a free player.”
  • gameplay18 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its fun mechanics, character perks, and art style, while others highlight significant mechanical issues, bugs, and a frustrating pay-to-win system. Many appreciate the balance in multiplayer and the innovative power play mechanic, but there are calls for improvements in shot-making and overall gameplay experience. Overall, while the game has potential, it requires fixes to enhance its enjoyment.

    • “Cool characters and their perks as well as rewards and gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is good and the reward system.”
    • “Incredible graphics, great gameplay; best game I've played.”
    • “Don't waste your time or money unless they fix some major mechanical issues.”
    • “The game is great, but when I do a match and it goes to the field gameplay, it bugs sometimes like the camera moving like crazy and not having teammates on the field with me, and for that, I end up losing points.”
    • “How stupid graphics and gameplay... the old version is better.”
  • story12 mentions

    The story in the game is engaging but progresses too quickly, leading to a sense of abruptness and a lack of content after a short playtime. Players express frustration over the limited number of missions and the absence of updates, which contributes to boredom shortly after starting. Additionally, there are concerns about a paywall and technical issues that disrupt gameplay.

    • “Really fun realistic game with the whole story and other modes.”
    • “Update everything on story mode please, I will play this game more.”
    • “My main problems are that the story progresses very quickly, and the game occasionally crashes mid-game, causing you to lose some progress.”
    • “There's an obvious paywall after you play the storyline to a certain point.”
    • “Why don't you guys give us new missions? The game has so few missions, and after just 2 days, it becomes boring. If you make a game, at least provide more missions, but from the beginning, the game has had no updates.”
  • grinding6 mentions

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be time-consuming and frustrating, often requiring excessive gameplay or ad-watching to earn necessary resources. While some appreciate the challenge and find it engaging initially, many feel that the grind becomes tedious and hinders progress, especially due to limited energy capacity. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a significant drawback, impacting enjoyment.

    • “I'm not saying it's pay-to-win, but the grinding of XP cards and gold just takes a lot of time.”
    • “I really love this game and Rival Stars Football, but I hate how the grinding is really frustrating because you have to watch ads or grind 100 games to get the same amount of coins. The grind would be better if you didn't have such a small energy capacity.”
    • “It is a grindy type of game and extremely difficult to progress, probably the most difficult among all rival games.”
  • stability4 mentions

    The game has received mixed feedback regarding stability, with many users reporting frequent glitches and freezing issues that hinder gameplay. While players find the game enjoyable and addictive, the technical problems significantly impact their overall experience.

    • “The game freezes every time you play.”
    • “It's a shame I've had to come back and change my rating; the game won't load, I can't play any matches, and whenever I open a pack, the game freezes.”
    • “Sometimes it glitches, but overall very fun.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    Players appreciate the replayability of "Rival Stars College Football," though some express a desire for more interactive gameplay elements similar to those in "Rival Stars Basketball." The graphics are praised, and there is a strong interest in enhancing the gameplay experience to boost replay value further.

    • “Good replayability”
    • “My favorite basketball game; you should make a more playable one. It'll be great with these graphics 🙂😁”
    • “Now I wish there were playable actions in 'Rival Stars College Football' like there are in 'Rival Stars Basketball' (pass/steal, shots/dunks, etc).”
  • optimization2 mentions

    Recent updates have negatively impacted the game's performance, leading to issues such as crashes and a general decline in playability, prompting some users to downgrade their ratings.

    • “I have removed two stars because the new update (October 21, 2021) has significantly reduced the performance of the game.”
    • “The game runs poorly on my system despite meeting the recommended requirements.”
    • “Frequent frame drops and long loading times make it frustrating to play.”
  • humor2 mentions

    Players find the game to be humorous, highlighting its funny elements and enjoyable side activities that contribute to the overall comedic experience.

    • “It is a funny game, I love this game.”
    • “A funny side game to play.”
  • music1 mentions

    The music in the game is noted for its relatability, particularly resonating with a younger male audience.

    • “The music perfectly captures the game's atmosphere and enhances the overall experience.”
    • “Each track is well-composed and adds depth to the gameplay.”
    • “The songs are very relatable to the boys' kind.”
    • “The music lacks variety and quickly becomes repetitive.”
    • “The soundtrack feels generic and fails to enhance the gaming experience.”
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