Teamfight Manager

84%
Game Brain Score Based on 1,058 reviews
  • gameplay
  • grinding
  • replayability
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"Teamfight Manager" is a strategy game where players build and manage their own esports team. Train champions, hire staff, and compete in thrilling match-3 battles to climb the leaderboards. Navigate the challenges of team management, from scheduling matches to managing finances, to become the ultimate Teamfight Manager.

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84%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,058 reviews
gameplay34 positive mentions
grinding27 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique and engaging pick/ban phase that adds depth and strategy to the gameplay.
  • The randomized patch system keeps the game fresh and encourages players to adapt their strategies.
  • The game is highly addictive and provides a satisfying experience for fans of management and simulation games.
  • Many management systems are underdeveloped, leading to a lack of meaningful player progression and engagement.
  • The AI can be frustratingly inconsistent, often making poor decisions during matches.
  • The crafting system is overly random and lacks clarity, making it difficult for players to understand its mechanics.
  • gameplay131 mentions

    The gameplay of "Teamfight Manager" is characterized by a compelling core loop centered around player recruitment, strategic drafting, and match simulations, which many players find addictive and engaging. However, the experience is marred by opaque mechanics, repetitive elements, and a lack of depth outside the pick/ban phase, leading to mixed feelings about the overall gameplay experience. While the patch system and champion variety keep the meta fresh, many players express a desire for improved clarity and balance in the game's mechanics to enhance long-term enjoyment.

    • “From the moment I stepped into the high-stakes world of professional esports, I was hooked by the game's immersive gameplay mechanics, strategic depth, and engaging progression system.”
    • “Balancing player recruitment, team composition, and strategic gameplay tactics kept me challenged and invested in every match, while the game's dynamic AI and realistic simulation of esports competitions added layers of authenticity and excitement.”
    • “The core gameplay loop of recruiting and training players, the ban & pick phase, and watching your team's matches is all very addicting.”
    • “The rest of the game is just bad, tedious, and grindy RNG mechanics which is what you spend 50+% of the game on.”
    • “The gameplay lives and dies by the pick/ban system.”
    • “While the core gameplay loop of drafting and then fighting with heroes (champions) against other teams in a league is cool and interesting, you have to wade through a pile of doo-doo to get to the parts you enjoy or are actually meaningful.”
  • grinding29 mentions

    The reviews highlight a significant issue with grinding in the game, describing it as tedious, repetitive, and time-consuming, often taking up over 50% of the gameplay experience. While some players find the game addictive and enjoyable in short bursts, many express frustration with the lack of options to speed up battles or resolve them automatically, leading to a passive and monotonous experience. Overall, the grinding mechanics detract from the fun, making it feel like a slog rather than an engaging challenge.

    • “Takes way too much grinding before you can actually do anything or have any fun.”
    • “The rest of the game is just bad, tedious, and grindy RNG mechanics which is what you spend 50+% of the game on.”
    • “It's grindy - there's too many games per season and they take too long - and the game strategy tends towards too much repetition.”
  • replayability21 mentions

    Overall, the game boasts significant replayability due to its randomized systems, diverse character pools, and strategic depth, which encourage players to return for new experiences. While many users appreciate the replay value, some express a desire for more customization options and additional content to enhance the experience further. Despite minor balance issues, the game's complexity and evolving meta contribute to its enduring appeal.

    • “This simple looking game houses far more complexity than it first appears – and the randomized patch system gives it a huge amount of replayability.”
    • “There is a good amount of replayability with New Game+ though and beating the game usually doesn't unlock all characters, so replay value is still high.”
    • “There's a lot of replayability with different pools of champions and simulated patches and new champion releases.”
    • “Wish there was more customizability for replay value.”
    • “The only problem I have is replayability.”
    • “I think they should try to add some other ways to increase replayability once you finish the first playthrough.”
  • story20 mentions

    The game's story is perceived as underwhelming and often feels like an afterthought, with players noting a lack of depth in the narrative despite the potential for interesting character development. While the premise of training a team from the ground up is appealing, many reviewers criticize the ease of recruiting top players, undermining the underdog theme. However, players enjoy creating their own narratives through team customization, adding a personal touch to the overall experience.

    • “The game has a great learning curve, the characters are interesting, and the balancing system makes it so that in story mode, no character is ever fully irrelevant.”
    • “It's nice to see their own little esports storyline play out and the different identities you end up morphing them into over time.”
    • “Realistically, the game becomes pretty repetitive, but it's fun making storylines with your fictional teams.”
    • “A low point is the afterthought 'story.'”
    • “The whole impetus of the story is to train a team from zero to champions, but you just fire all the noobs and import geniuses.”
    • “I don't care if I would enter the game without knowing the deeply irrelevant, deeply stupid backstory.”
  • graphics19 mentions

    The graphics of the game feature a simple, nostalgic pixel art style that many players find charming and fun, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users criticize the bare-bones visuals, particularly in key areas like the player house, suggesting that the graphics may detract from immersion. Overall, while the art style is appreciated for its vibrancy and compatibility with the gameplay, it may not appeal to everyone due to its simplicity and lack of detail.

    • “The art style is charming and vibrant, with a clean and intuitive interface that makes managing your team a breeze.”
    • “The graphics are nice and fit the fun and simple mechanics of the game.”
    • “The pixel graphics are fun and all, but I kind of want a 2x - 3x button on the battle; also the bigger house you have, the longer distance those fat little, cheeto-eating, goth terminator, pixel gamers have to run to the van.”
    • “I should probably add that I found it especially difficult to get into because of the very bare-bones graphics. Just look at the player house in the screenshots - that is the screen you'll spend half the game looking at. It's like the developers didn't even try.”
    • “Found the game surprisingly complex despite the grainy graphics.”
    • “Given their team graphics and player names are either actual IRL esports players or barely distinct team logos, the developers are due several visits from irate copyright lawyers.”
  • optimization18 mentions

    Overall, the optimization of the game is criticized for its lack of meaningful impact from player stats on performance, leading to a repetitive experience. While the management aspect offers engaging decision-making and the frequent patches keep the meta dynamic, issues like buggy AI and a non-intuitive user experience detract from the overall fluidity of gameplay. Players find the learning curve steep but rewarding, though the optimization of in-game interactions and performance metrics remains underwhelming.

    • “The learning curve is steep but fair, and the sense of progression as you refine your tactics and improve your team's performance is deeply gratifying.”
    • “Every decision you make off the battlefield has a tangible impact on your team's performance, making the management aspect just as engaging as the battles themselves.”
    • “The best part of the game is the 'patches' that occur twice an in-game season that buff and nerf characters based on performance.”
    • “Player stats appear to add very little to player performance.”
    • “Attack and defense stats barely affect the performance of the teams despite the many different ways to increase/improve them (i.e. equipment, traits, etc...).”
    • “However, the UX/UI isn't optimized to make the experience fluid.”
  • humor11 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its clever parodies of real esports organizations and amusing character names, which resonate well with players. While some users find the gameplay frustrating, the comedic elements, such as funny references and the absurdity of certain situations, contribute to an entertaining experience. Overall, the humor is a significant draw, enhancing the enjoyment of the game's unique mechanics and pixel art.

    • “Cute well done pixel art, addicting management system, satisfyingly funny references.”
    • “The esport team names are hilarious in that they're parodies of actual esports teams, but the names of characters you hire are actual named players, personally have seen a lot of big name League of Legends players.”
    • “Hilariously, the way the AI does the balance patches is only sometimes effective.”
  • music10 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and irritating, particularly during battles and management segments. Others appreciate the upbeat and catchy soundtrack that complements the visuals, enhancing the overall experience. However, many users prefer to listen to their own music while playing due to the game's lackluster audio design.

    • “The sound design complements the visuals perfectly, with upbeat music and satisfying sound effects that enhance the overall experience.”
    • “From player customization to planning who masters what character, this game is full of enjoyable little bits of content served up with an adorable 16-bit style and catchy soundtrack.”
    • “Music good.”
    • “The music is very bare-bones, and battle sounds like a random noise spam.”
    • “Unskippable fights, an unnecessary crafting system, and repetitive music make this a pretty unenjoyable experience for me.”
    • “The music loop is very short and becomes irritating.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The stability of the auto battler is criticized for being buggy and frustrating, with issues such as champions losing their ultimate abilities unexpectedly, units changing targets erratically, and AI misusing ultimates, which can significantly impact gameplay and lead to losses.

    • “The buggy AI will cost you a lot of matches, as it often stutters and fails to attack when needed.”
    • “Frequent crashes and glitches make the game nearly unplayable at times.”
    • “I experienced constant frame drops and lag, which severely impacted my gameplay experience.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be a thrilling rollercoaster, as strategic decisions can lead to intense moments of joy or heartbreak, particularly during last-minute outcomes that hinge on team performance. The tension of relying on team strengths and the consequences of tactical gambles evoke strong feelings of both triumph and regret.

    • “Learning what's strong and weak and using your team's strengths when you can makes this game exciting and heartbreaking to see if your team can win or lose.”
    • “A last-minute kill, either giving you the win or loss, is often a massive emotional rollercoaster that either makes you glad you took the tactical gamble or self-pitying that you second-guessed a team member's ability.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere is highly praised for its meticulous attention to detail, showcasing vibrant animations of champions during battles and the energetic ambiance of esports arenas.

    • “The attention to detail is evident, from the animations of champions in battle to the lively atmosphere of the esports arenas.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Character development is deeply integrated into gameplay, with meaningful choices influencing player training and progression, ensuring that there are no easy shortcuts to success.

    • “Many choices matter, from player training to character development; there isn't really a 'loop-hole' for an easy win.”
    • “The depth of character development allows players to truly shape their heroes, making each decision feel impactful.”
    • “I love how the character development system encourages players to explore different paths and grow their characters in unique ways.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression.”
    • “I was disappointed by how predictable the character arcs were; they didn't evolve in any interesting ways.”
    • “Despite the numerous choices, the characters remain one-dimensional and fail to resonate with me.”
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Play time

10hMedian play time
22hAverage play time
2-30hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 6 analyzed playthroughs

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