Street Fighter Duel - Idle RPG
"Street Fighter Duel - Idle RPG" is a mobile game that allows players to unlock and upgrade a team of legendary Street Fighter characters for idle RPG combat. The game features a variety of iconic fighters from the Street Fighter series, each with unique abilities and upgrades. Players can strategically assemble their team and watch as they battle automatically, even while offline, to progress and earn rewards.
Reviews
- Great graphics and animations that capture the essence of the Street Fighter franchise.
- Fun gameplay with a variety of characters and strategies to explore.
- Generous rewards and events for players, making it enjoyable for both F2P and P2W players.
- Heavy pay-to-win mechanics that make it difficult for F2P players to progress.
- First event character locked behind a paywall, making it inaccessible for many players.
- Gameplay is mostly automated, lacking the interactive fighting experience expected from a Street Fighter game.
- gameplay208 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing it for being overly simplistic, repetitive, and heavily reliant on pay-to-win mechanics. While some appreciate the art style and find the combat mechanics engaging at first, the lack of meaningful player control and the prevalence of auto-battling diminish the overall experience. Additionally, the game is often described as a generic idle RPG with minimal actual gameplay, leading to frustration among players seeking a more traditional fighting game experience.
“The gameplay is fun, however the game is impossible to play if you do not spend money.”
“The gameplay is quite compelling, and requires you to use your brain, making sure your characters are using the right abilities at the right time.”
“I love the gameplay and the inclusion of certain characters, but the paywall is a massive issue for me.”
“100% pay to win, prices for everything are absolutely insane, network issues are common, gameplay loop extremely repetitive after a couple of weeks, and no way to get ahead whatsoever unless you're willing to drop gigabucks.”
“The gameplay is bland, the writing is flat out terrible and ignores a lot of SF4 and SF5's stories of character growth.”
“Absolute garbage 'game.' No gameplay whatsoever, just plays itself then instantly walls you until you give it money to get dupes.”
- graphics192 mentions
- 74 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their vibrant art style, stunning animations, and overall visual appeal, with many users highlighting the colorful and quirky character designs. However, some players express disappointment that the impressive visuals are overshadowed by repetitive gameplay and a lack of player control, leading to a more passive gaming experience. Overall, while the graphics are a strong point, they are often seen as a highlight in an otherwise mediocre gaming experience.
“The graphics are lovely, colorful, and quirky, with a great mixture of original and newer characters.”
“The graphics are fantastic, and the gameplay is smooth.”
“Great graphics, cool gameplay, and all the characters are there.”
“I was at least expecting a clone of KOF: All Stars, but this game is inferior in terms of visuals and the way it plays.”
“The graphics are basic and the gameplay is totally brainless.”
“One of the most horrible remixes Street Fighter has ever had in life in history; graphics are trash, controls are even worse, storyline is stupid.”
- monetization148 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 61 % negative mentions
The monetization in this game has been widely criticized as aggressive and predatory, with many players labeling it a blatant cash grab. Users report misleading advertising, exorbitant prices for in-game purchases, and a heavy reliance on microtransactions that significantly hinder free-to-play progression. While some appreciate the absence of intrusive ads, the overall sentiment is that the monetization practices detract from the gameplay experience, making it feel exploitative.
“This game has some of the greediest monetization I have ever seen.”
“Very fun game ruined by predatory microtransactions.”
“I only wish some of the in-game purchases were either a little cheaper or gave more items, but since they're completely optional, I don't mind too much; the game is free-to-play friendly as there's lots to earn every day.”
“The monetization is aggressive, bugs aren't being fixed while progressively overpowered characters are being introduced, and the player base is crashing to the point where the top two guilds on my server can't find enough active players.”
“This game has the most predatory, horrendous monetization/management I've ever seen, and I've played a lot of gacha games.”
“It's just another cash grab, poorly handled IP that could have been great.”
- story91 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 79 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it lackluster and formulaic, often feeling that it lacks depth and engagement. While some appreciate the flashy Street Fighter lore and character interactions, others criticize the heavy reliance on paywalls and gacha mechanics that hinder progression, leading to frustration and boredom. Overall, the narrative is seen as a missed opportunity, overshadowed by gameplay mechanics that prioritize monetization over a compelling story experience.
“I love the Street Fighter lore, the storylines, and characters... all my kind of joyous, cheezball action.”
“Events are good, game mechanics great, graphics and story amazing.”
“The game is very generous with events and login bonuses, the character selection is huge, the summoning is fun, the story is engaging, and the game modes are very rewarding.”
“However, there wasn't much of a story, and it was kind of boring after the first week.”
“The gameplay is quite compelling, and requires you to use your brain, making sure your characters are using the right abilities at the right time, but this game has no story to speak of (at least not a good one).”
“It's a letdown with overpowered story characters; I'm at 135k and getting destroyed by 111k missions!”
- music42 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its nostalgic ties to the Street Fighter franchise and its engaging soundtrack, while others criticize its repetitiveness and lack of originality, often citing the overuse of familiar themes from previous games. Many players express frustration over the inability to turn off the music, which detracts from their overall enjoyment. Overall, while the music is appreciated for its connection to the series, it falls short in variety and innovation.
“The art, the music, the Street Fighter universe in the palm of your hand!”
“The nostalgia of all the characters and music brings me back.”
“Awesome music, sound effects, and graphics though 10/10 from me! Looking forward to seeing what comes in the future.”
“And the sound design and music is downright lazy, sounds like clips ripped straight from Street Fighter 4, and Ken's SF2 theme on repeat.”
“The inability to turn off music is a huge turn off - I often play mobile games while listening to audiobooks or music, and Street Fighter: Duel really prevents me from enjoying myself and relaxing!”
“Music gets really repetitive.”
- grinding35 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players describing it as tedious, unfun, and often a waste of time. Many users express frustration over low character pull rates and the inability to repeat stages for resources, leading to a pay-to-win environment where significant progress requires either extensive grinding or monetary investment. While some players initially enjoyed the game, they ultimately found the grinding mechanics to be overly burdensome and not rewarding enough for free-to-play users.
“What I love the most is that the UI is easy to pick up, and the learning process is not tedious like many in this genre.”
“Tedious, play forever and you may never get the characters you want. One of the characters I did not get was Michelangelo the turtle. I didn't get any of the turtles no matter how many tickets I turned in; all it gave me was upgrading material. Waste of time, and the characters are all arranged badly.”
“Grinding to get tickets to pull characters that have a horrendous pull rate is just habitual.”
“Meh, was fun at first, but then just constantly being walled. Can't even repeat things to get resources. Pay-to-win in the end, so not worth the trouble in even grinding when you can't even do that just to get demolished by a pay-to-win player. Very poor execution and money-grabbing game.”
- stability10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed feedback, with many users reporting significant bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, such as login issues, unresponsive features, and freezing during stages. While some players have experienced smooth gameplay initially, the overall sentiment indicates that the game feels unfinished and plagued by ongoing technical problems, leading to frustration among the community.
“I can't continue to play the game if it's acting buggy.”
“Can't even log in after downloading and troubleshooting.”
“Honestly, it's fine as a mobile game, but it's so buggy that I don't feel like it's a finished game.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews; while many players appreciate its smooth performance, great graphics, and engaging gameplay, others criticize it for flaws at launch, including mis-translated skills and aggressive monetization tactics. Overall, the game runs well on most devices, but issues with initial events and pricing strategies have left some players dissatisfied.
“Great game that has all of the RPG MMORPG and auto-play experience. Couldn't ask for more with this one. Build your team and elemental groups of mass power and performance. Easy to understand and tutorial guidance!”
“The game runs smoothly.”
“Fun, runs smoothly on my device, rewards are fair, gameplay is simple yet engaging.”
“The game has many flaws with the first event after launch, going paid only for the very first banner is a greedy move. The game had mis-translated skills which made one character perform lower than everyone initially thought, and no compensation was given or reset for the materials used. The game spams you with top-up purchases, and a few purchases are the same items but have different saving values (100% vs 170% for the same items). This is not a good experience.”
“The optimization in this game is severely lacking. The performance issues make it frustrating to play, and it feels like the developers are more focused on monetization than providing a smooth experience.”
“There are significant optimization problems that hinder gameplay. The game frequently lags and crashes, making it difficult to enjoy the content.”
- humor6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely perceived as unintentional, with players expressing frustration over gameplay mechanics that feel unfair, such as the computer's ability to heal too quickly. Some find irony in their experiences with refunds and bans, while others suggest that the game's premise could benefit from a more humorous approach, referencing characters from other franchises. Overall, the humor aspect is overshadowed by dissatisfaction with the game's design and monetization practices.
“It would be funny seeing characters from, like, Dead Rising or Resident Evil be here.”
“I find it hilarious because I've done the same with other games in the past and I never got banned or anything.”
“Very disappointed, deleting just noticed it has the tag RPG, funny don't remember seeing that in the original advert for this game 2 weeks ago.”
“It's really not funny when the computer can heal three times faster than all the damage you can do; they need to fix this ridiculous game.”
“The jokes in this game fall flat and feel forced, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
“I expected some clever humor, but instead, it was just cringeworthy and awkward.”
- character development4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is visually appealing, with well-designed characters and effects; however, players find the gameplay repetitive and passive, leading to a loss of interest. The introduction of excessive unlocks and chores detracts from player engagement, making the character progression feel overwhelming rather than rewarding. Overall, while the aesthetics are praised, the lack of meaningful interaction and progression diminishes the overall experience.
“Love the abilities and character designs as well.”
“The effects and character designs are well made.”
“Visually, the game is good with nice graphics that align with character design and voices.”
“The effects and character designs are well made, but that's about it that this game provides.”
“The new updates completely killed any interest I had in playing the game by adding chores on top of chores and introducing completely nonsensical character designs instead of missing characters.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is marked by frustration and disappointment, particularly due to the divination system that can lead to feelings of heartbreak after numerous unsuccessful attempts to obtain desired characters. Players express a sense of detachment, with some choosing to step away from the game entirely due to these negative experiences.
“The divination system for pulling special characters can be quite disheartening and heartbreaking, especially if you save them up and then get nothing even after 80 tries.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
While some users find the game disappointing in terms of combat features, others appreciate the daily challenges and rewards that enhance its replayability. Overall, the game offers a mix of limited combat variety and engaging daily content that encourages repeated play.
“Plenty of challenges and daily replay value with rewards.”
“Disappointing game; with the name 'Street Fighter', I was expecting more playable combat features.”