SMASH LEGENDS

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SMASH LEGENDS is a single player and multiplayer casual shooter game with fantasy and science fiction themes. It was developed by 5minlab Corp. and was released on April 12, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 10,897 reviews

gameplay424 positive mentions

monetization116 negative mentions

gameplay
724 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
36%
5%
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its fun mechanics, smooth controls, and engaging character designs, drawing comparisons to popular titles like Brawl Stars and Super Smash Bros. However, many players express frustration with persistent lag, connectivity issues, and unbalanced character abilities, which can detract from the overall experience. While the game offers a unique and enjoyable gameplay loop, improvements in server stability and character balancing are frequently recommended to enhance player satisfaction.
- “The gameplay is fast-paced and very incredible.”
- “The gameplay is fun, design is fun, and the characters all have amazing designs.”
- “Amazing gameplay, artwork, variety of game modes.”
- “This game puts terrible bots in your team and combined with constant lag, it's just a garbage gameplay combo.”
- “The concept is cool but the overall gameplay is a big let down.”
- “Gameplay was very uncomfortable, not very well planned or made.”
graphics
596 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
76%
22%
2%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality, vibrant art style, and character designs, with many users noting that they enhance the overall gameplay experience. However, several players report issues with lag, crashes, and performance, particularly on lower-end devices, which detracts from the enjoyment of the visuals. While the graphics are often described as stunning and well-executed, optimization and stability remain areas needing improvement.
- “The graphics are beautiful, the gameplay is awesome and the legends all have such unique abilities.”
- “Amazing game, very clean, well thought out, and epic graphics.”
- “The graphics are good, the character designs are cool and the gameplay is awesome!”
- “The game is great but there's a problem when you're on a 2GB or 3GB phone; it kind of lags and crashes the game. Please fix this. The game still lags, and when I defeat someone, it still crashes because of the kill animation.”
- “The graphics are okay, but they make your phone heat up.”
- “The graphics seem a bit rough, but other than that, I absolutely love it.”
monetization
152 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
8%
76%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive reliance on ads for rewards, often requiring them to watch multiple ads to gain basic resources. While some appreciate the absence of forced ads and the option to watch them for bonuses, others criticize the system as a cash grab, noting that significant progress is hindered without frequent ad viewing or costly microtransactions. Overall, the balance between free-to-play accessibility and monetization practices remains a contentious issue among users.
- “The best of 2022 so far, there's no ads that force you to watch them.”
- “Also, the game has no ads and it's not pay-to-win (although it is pay-to-rush).”
- “Majority of microtransactions are cosmetic and the few that aren't don't seem to put players at high advantages.”
- “The game is fun, but the rewards for non-spenders are disgusting and overuse ads so much to give simple rewards.”
- “You have to watch hundreds of ads to catch up.”
- “Certain reward tracks require you to watch ads to get your reward, which can add up to sometimes half an hour straight of just watching ads.”
stability
149 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
1%
97%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of bugs, glitches, and crashes that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience freezing during matches, connection issues, and lag, which can lead to disconnections and frustrating gameplay experiences. While some improvements have been noted, the overall consensus is that the game requires substantial optimization to enhance stability and performance.
- “Great graphics, sound, music, runs great.”
- “The game is fun and runs great; I would give 5 stars, but there are small bugs. Other than that, great game.”
- “This game is really fun; there are no glitches in this game.”
- “There is a big problem with this game. Whenever I go to a battle, it glitches, freezes completely, and kicks me out. When I try to play again, it does the same thing. Please fix it.”
- “But for a game that has been released in full, it has way too many bugs and glitches.”
- “The game freezes when I go back to the lobby and crashes as well; it happened 4 times now.”
optimization
106 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
59%
20%
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players reporting persistent lag, frame drops, and connectivity issues regardless of their device's specifications. While some users experience decent performance on high-end devices, others with mid-range or lower-end phones struggle with crashes and unresponsive gameplay. Overall, there is a strong consensus that the game requires substantial optimization improvements to enhance the user experience across all devices.
- “This game is one of the best out there for this genre; however, there are many performance issues that many players experience, regardless of their devices.”
- “The game is great and fun, but the optimization isn't the best yet. The game keeps crashing during loading scenes for some reason. If you can fix this problem, it would be a 5-star game nonetheless.”
- “Fantastic game, but it needs to be optimized better. It runs so bad on mobile even at 30fps and low quality.”
- “The game is poorly optimized for certain devices. I can play games that are 2GB in size, but this one freezes, the loading takes long, and it exits the game on its own.”
- “The performance for my phone was very laggy. I think this is because of the 3D animations and other 3D aspects.”
- “It's a poorly optimized game.”
story
75 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
68%
4%
The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating the character backstories and creative concepts inspired by fairy tales. However, many reviewers express a desire for a dedicated story mode or campaign to enhance engagement and provide more depth, as the current gameplay can feel repetitive. Overall, while the characters and lore are praised, the lack of a structured narrative experience is seen as a significant missed opportunity.
- “The characters are cool and their storyline is amazing.”
- “I love the characters in this game because they have a backstory in the loading screen and such, giving a bit of lore.”
- “S please add a story mode; I've read some of the origin stories from the characters and they are very much connected in some way. I would love a story mode to connect all of them.”
- “Also add a story mode or campaign because it's kind of tiring just smacking people around and whatnot; I'd like a good story mode.”
- “It needs something else like a story mode to keep players engaged for the long term though.”
- “S please add a story mode; I've read some of the origin stories from the characters and they are very much connected in some way, I would love a story mode to connect all of them.”
character development
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
29%
4%
Character development in the game is highly praised, with players appreciating the diverse and thematic character designs, which draw inspiration from fairy tales. While the character abilities and skills are generally well-received, some users express concerns about balance issues among characters. Overall, the character designs and lore contribute significantly to the game's appeal, although players desire more depth in character development, such as improved voice lines and expressions.
- “The character designs are definitely my favourite part of the game since they're so diverse and thematic and it's quite clear that they derive much inspiration from classic fairy tales.”
- “I love the character designs and their lore.”
- “The character designs, the character voicelines, the character attack/skill/burst, lore, gameplay are just examples of the things I loved about the game.”
- “Character designs and skins are very weird; they do not look appealing.”
- “Need more character development, more maps, and more arenas.”
- “Was good for what it started as, but seriously bad character design is keeping this game from being fun.”
music
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
44%
8%
The music in the game has received largely positive feedback, with many players praising its quality and how well it complements the gameplay and character designs. However, some users have noted issues such as the music randomly cutting out, a desire for softer background tracks, and suggestions for a more aggressive theme song. Overall, while the soundtrack enhances the gaming experience, there are calls for improvements in stability and variety.
- “The gameplay feels so good, the soundtrack slaps hard and the modes are very fun!”
- “Game has good music, plays smoothly and has great character designs.”
- “I really like the art style and the soundtrack is great.”
- “But it just randomly went silent; I couldn't hear music or voices.”
- “There is one thing I encountered: the theme song doesn't really match the atmosphere of the game. If it were changed, it would be great.”
- “Another thing is the music; it would be nice to make it softer. I had to toggle it off.”
grinding
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and often feels imbalanced, with many expressing frustration over the pay-to-win mechanics that exacerbate the grind. While some appreciate the rewards for grinding, such as unlocking skills and leveling up characters, the slow progression and high costs for upgrades lead to a repetitive and sometimes frustrating experience. Many users suggest that improvements in character balance and a reduction in grinding requirements could enhance the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The game took a step forward and two back; enchantments are a mistake, they're the grindy feature creeping garbage that's tainted so many games.”
- “Very repetitive simple gameplay and grindy pay-to-win greedy company.”
- “The only problem I really see with the game is how much you have to grind in order to get coins to level up, and the fact that a character's good power-up, achievable by grinding out experience with that character, requires payment or otherwise very long, painful grinding.”
humor
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is frequently highlighted as a strong point, with players enjoying the funny character interactions, quirky translations, and amusing gameplay moments. Many reviews note that while the game has balancing issues and technical glitches, these often add to the comedic experience rather than detract from it. Overall, players find the game to be a fun and entertaining take on the platform fighter genre, reminiscent of Super Smash Bros.
- “Even though most characters are absolutely unbalanced, the game is pretty funny; however, the developers are stuck somewhere .”
- “I adore this game from its characters to its visual style to its funny voice acting.”
- “There are some funny English translations with character info, and the ranking system seems not to have enough players to be truly balanced yet, but it's still fun enough to play day in and day out.”
replayability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
37%
27%
Overall, the game's replayability is hindered by a paywall for essential characters, which frustrates players seeking a more accessible experience. While recent updates have improved gameplay and reduced bugs, there is a strong demand for additional content, such as more characters and customization options, to enhance replay value. Players suggest that addressing these issues and avoiding a pay-to-win model could significantly boost the game's long-term appeal.
- “Updates like these (more standard content that'll allow the game for more replayability).”
- “The game is much more playable after the new update and character rework.”
- “This game has really big potential; just fix some ping problems that rarely appear, add more playable characters, and more customization options. This game reminds me of my childhood memories playing Lost Saga, and you can make Lost Saga a perfect example to develop your game but don't make it pay-to-win.”
- “The heroes are an essential part of the game, and restricting the player from getting them because of the evident paywall is going to reduce the replayability. Instead, I suggest that the developers should make skins for the heroes that change their in-game effects rather than asking us to spend money on heroes, which are again, essential to the game.”
- “This game has really big potential; just fix some ping problems that rarely appear, add more playable characters, and more customization options. I think using different gear for legends would enhance the experience. This game reminds me of my childhood memories playing Lost Saga, and you can make Lost Saga a perfect example to develop your game, but please don't make it pay-to-win.”
- “Updates like these (more standard content) will allow the game to have more replayability.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its quality, unique character design, and engaging gameplay, drawing inspiration from various sources. However, some players feel that the theme song does not align well with the overall atmosphere, suggesting that a change could enhance the experience.
- “The game atmosphere is really good and the character design looks special and unique.”
- “The theme song doesn't really match the atmosphere of the game; if it were changed, it would be great.”
- “The game has a decent start, but the atmosphere feels inconsistent and doesn't fully immerse you in the experience.”
- “While the gameplay is solid, the overall atmosphere lacks depth and fails to engage the player.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the game's emotional impact, citing technical issues like being stuck on a loading screen and unresponsive character controls, leading to a decision to abandon the game altogether. This dissatisfaction highlights a significant disconnect between player expectations and the game's performance.