RuPaul's Drag Race Superstar

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"RuPaul's Drag Race Superstar" is a simulation game that lets you create lewks, slay challenges, and win queens to become a fashion idol. The game features an intriguing story, wholesome humor, and exceptional game mechanics, but also includes lots of grinding, annoying ads, and bugs. With fantastic graphics and plenty of content to explore, this game will have you sashaying your way to the top.

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Play Modes

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

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,260 reviews

gameplay15 positive mentions

monetization219 negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging, especially for fans of RuPaul's Drag Race.
The variety of outfits and customization options are enjoyable.
The developers are responsive to feedback and have made improvements over time.

The game is plagued with bugs and glitches, often causing crashes and loss of progress.
Progression can be slow and heavily reliant on in-game purchases, making it feel pay-to-win.
The scoring system in challenges is inconsistent, leading to frustration when losing to opponents with the same outfits.

monetization
238 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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7%
92%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the overwhelming number of ads and high prices for in-game purchases. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, they often encounter issues such as ads failing to load or crashing the game, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, the game is perceived as heavily leaning towards a pay-to-win model, making it difficult for free-to-play users to progress without watching excessive ads or spending real money.
- “Along with the fact that there's almost no ads and the ads that are there are all optional.”
- “Yes, there are plenty of microtransactions, but they aren't really necessary and no worse than other mobile games, and there are optional ads for free diamonds.”
- “I regularly play this game and make in-app purchases of their season passes, which give me the full outfits (at max) and run anywhere from $8 to $20.”
- “The ads they run (especially Snapchat & Chime ads) are impossible to close without it pulling the Play Store up instead, and every time you accidentally click on an ad, it crashes the game and you don't get the reward you sat through the ad for.”
- “It's a very pay-to-win driven game, ads everywhere, sales wherever you click, you can't really progress without buying in-game currency and there's a lot to be desired when it comes to purchases.”
- “The grind isn't exciting and the only way to progress is either watching monotonous ads or paying money, which makes the experience hard to truly enjoy.”
stability
165 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent and severe glitches that hinder gameplay, such as freezing screens, lost progress, and issues with in-game purchases. While some players express a desire to continue playing due to the game's fun elements, the overwhelming number of bugs and crashes has led to frustration and even abandonment of the game. Despite ongoing updates from developers, the persistent instability suggests that the game remains unfinished and in need of substantial improvements.
- “For the last few days I've been unable to enter the game; as soon as I try opening the app, it gets stuck upon reaching 'lip syncing server 100%', then it completely freezes indefinitely.”
- “The entire game is a complete mess of bugs and glitches; it causes serious overheating problems, and now after the latest update, opening the app literally crashes my entire phone and forces a restart.”
- “I love this game, but the glitches and crashing are outrageous!”
gameplay
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
64%
6%
Gameplay in this game is a mixed bag, with many players enjoying its engaging mechanics and creative design, but frequently encountering significant bugs, glitches, and a frustrating scoring system that can feel arbitrary. While the graphics and outfit customization are praised, the repetitive nature of gameplay, reliance on ads, and pay-to-win elements detract from the overall experience, leading to a sense of dissatisfaction among users. Improvements in stability and variety are needed to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “Overall the graphics are great, the gameplay is fun, and I've never had a problem with it.”
- “The art style is really nice, the gameplay is easy yet engaging enough to keep coming back to, and the Halloween event was fun!”
- “However, the gameplay is awesome and you can do well without spending real money; I love the game, I just really want it to work again.”
- “But the game is so buggy and glitchy, and the gameplay is unstable: one day you have access to mini challenges every time you reach some milestones, and the next day all mini challenges are gone and you have to complete the whole episode in order to get to the maxi challenge.”
- “The actual gameplay is repetitive and boring, and there are many aspects of the game (like matchups against other players) which seem very shady, especially since the scoring seems to be arbitrary and fluctuates a lot.”
- “While the graphics are gorgeous, the gameplay is repetitive, monotonous, and often unrewarding (unless, perhaps, you can afford to pay for the 'deals').”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
38%
12%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the art style and visual appeal, describing it as cute and engaging. However, there are significant concerns about graphical glitches, performance issues, and the game's ability to run smoothly on various devices, leading to overheating and lag. While some updates have improved certain graphical issues, players still report inconsistencies and a need for further enhancements.
- “Overall the graphics are great, the gameplay is fun, and I've never had a problem with it.”
- “The art style is really nice, the gameplay is easy yet engaging enough to keep coming back to, and the Halloween event was fun!”
- “Wonderful graphics and fun events!”
- “I thoroughly dislike the new graphics.”
- “The game is very laggy and keeps quitting by itself. The graphics are clearly too high quality, and I feel that most regular phones would not be able to handle it; my phone just overheats.”
- “The game graphics are also glitchy basically 24/7.”
grinding
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and time-consuming, often requiring significant real-money investment or prolonged gameplay to progress. Many reviews highlight that the repetitive tasks and slow currency accumulation detract from the overall enjoyment, making the game feel more like a chore than a fun experience. While some appreciate the addictive nature of the game, the overwhelming grind can lead to frustration, especially when compared to the ease of purchasing items.
- “Unless you're super rich, you won't get far in the game without having to put in months of constant grinding.”
- “I enjoy the dressing up part, but grinding for next to nothing while players can just buy everything makes the game feel pointless.”
- “To achieve the goals by grinding alone, you would have to be glued to the app an unhealthy amount of time.”
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
67%
17%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with players expressing a desire for a more engaging narrative beyond repetitive quests focused on earning and spending in-game currency. Many feel that the lack of a cohesive storyline, combined with frustrating mechanics and server issues, detracts from the overall experience, making the gameplay feel tedious and overly reliant on microtransactions. Overall, players are seeking a richer, more immersive story to enhance their gaming experience.
- “Promotions help you make 'her-story', I heard you the first 30 times.”
- “The addition of side quests means you can play for a good while before you need to idle.”
- “It would also be nice if there were an actual story.”
- “This one has zero story and heaps of server issues.”
- “Lack of story, too much pay to play, confusing mechanics with the workstations, and dear lord the battery issue.”
- “You have to do many of these little quests in order to make even a little progress.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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20%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with users reporting persistent bugs that prevent audio settings from being saved, leading to unexpected sound playback. Many find the looping tracks monotonous and reminiscent of lower-quality games, while some express a desire for more diverse and engaging music options. Additionally, the game's music can interfere with other apps, causing frustration for players who wish to enjoy background audio while gaming.
- “The music, the sass, the large - and I mean large - variety of unique clothing, and the invigorating challenges sum up to make a perfect and hilarious game.”
- “Update: I don't know if it's the music or the flashing lights, but I cannot stop playing this game.”
- “For instance, I'd love to have Ru's music instead of the generic music.”
- “The music and sound effects sometimes randomly turn on even though they're off in settings.”
- “There's a constant bug with the sound and music options.”
- “My biggest issue is that the app doesn't remember my audio settings and will unmute it, but the icon will still say the sounds and music are muted, making me have to un- and re-mute it almost every time I launch.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its fun, snarky, and creative elements, with players enjoying the hilarious usernames and quirky challenges. The game captures a lighthearted spirit reminiscent of its show, offering a colorful and humorous experience, though some players note that the humor can occasionally be overshadowed by gameplay issues. Overall, it strikes a positive chord with its blend of fashion and comedy, appealing to a diverse audience.
- “Also, the names some people pick are hilarious!”
- “Overall a big positive both for LGBT+ and for body image for everyone, and fun and funny just like the show!”
- “The music, the sass, the large - and I mean large - variety of unique clothing, and the invigorating challenges sum up to make a perfect and hilarious game.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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Character development in the game is praised for its engaging gameplay and diverse character designs that reflect a variety of sizes and colors. However, some players expressed frustration with the need to restart for new character designs, suggesting that additional customization options, like eye features, would enhance the experience further.
- “Gameplay can be very engaging, character designs are true to flavor, and I enjoyed playing it.”
- “This game is amazing on the character design side for including a variety of sizes and colors, but customizing eyes would be neat too.”
- “The game forced me to completely start over, with a new character design and everything. I didn't even uninstall the game.”
- “Character development feels shallow and uninspired, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful choices in character progression; it felt like my decisions didn't matter.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's optimization has received criticism for being buggy and exhibiting inconsistent performance, which detracts from the overall experience. Users express a desire for additional features to enhance gameplay, indicating that the current optimization issues hinder its potential.
- “The only thing I wish is that there was maybe more to the competition, like button presses to boost your performance or something.”
- “This would be 5 stars if it wasn't so buggy and poorly optimized.”
- “Spotty performance.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be both time-consuming and heart-wrenching, yet they appreciate the heartwarming resolutions provided by the developers, which add depth to the experience. Overall, the game evokes strong feelings, making it a poignant journey for players.
- “The resolution from the devs on the most recent event was very heart-warming.”
- “It is difficult and emotional.”
- “However, it's time-consuming and heart-breaking too!”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers express concerns about the game's replayability, noting that repetitive weekly challenges limit the use of invested wardrobe items. Suggestions for improvement include making mini challenges replayable at increased difficulty levels to enhance variety and engagement.
- “The biggest problem currently is replayability - the same fault challenges repeat every week, so 80% of the wardrobe items I've invested in never get used.”
- “The new update is really good, but a suggestion for the next update would be to make the mini challenges replayable at tougher strengths.”