Vainglory All Stars

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Vainglory All Stars is a single player and multiplayer casual strategy game. It was developed by Bazooka Tango and was released on October 27, 2021. It received neutral reviews from players.

Vainglory All Stars is a fast-paced, chaotic 3v3 brawler game where anything can happen. Choose from a diverse roster of heroes with unique abilities and battle it out in short, action-packed matches. With various game modes, power-ups, and unexpected events, players must adapt and strategize to come out victorious.

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Audience ScoreBased on 373 reviews

graphics15 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The game has beautiful artwork and character designs that evoke nostalgia for the original Vainglory.
There is potential for the game to improve and become more engaging with future updates.
Some players find the gameplay enjoyable despite its flaws and appreciate the return of familiar characters.

The game is criticized for being a poorly executed clone of Brawl Stars, lacking originality and depth.
Many players experience long loading times, bugs, and unresponsive controls, making the gameplay frustrating.
The overall design and graphics are considered subpar compared to the original Vainglory, leading to disappointment among fans.

graphics
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
45%
23%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the artwork and character animations while others criticize the quality as subpar, often comparing it unfavorably to its predecessor, Vainglory. Many users express a desire for more customization options in graphics settings and improvements to the overall visual experience, citing issues like blandness and a lack of vibrancy. While a few reviews highlight good graphics, the consensus leans towards disappointment, with calls for significant enhancements to match the expectations set by previous titles.
- “The graphics are amazing but everything else is confusing.”
- “Beautiful artwork and designs.”
- “The graphics is freaking awesome!”
- “Clunky controls, terrible graphics, and a poor looking UI.”
- “The 3D models have realistic PS2 graphics while the interface is cartoonish.”
- “Graphics leave quite a bit to be desired.”
gameplay
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
64%
18%
The gameplay has been widely criticized for being clunky, slow, and unresponsive, with many users noting that it feels unfinished and lacks originality, often comparing it unfavorably to games like Brawl Stars. Players have reported issues such as lag, poor hitboxes, and a lack of engaging mechanics, leading to a repetitive and bland experience. Overall, the game is seen as needing significant improvements in controls, graphics, and gameplay diversity to meet player expectations.
- “Good graphics and smooth gameplay, a little bit boring on characters and gameplay diversity.”
- “Very good gameplay, but need big improvement for hero design and graphics and game mode.”
- “Gameplay is pretty good.”
- “Gameplay-wise, it's clearly unfinished; controls are slow and don't respond well, and hitboxes feel off.”
- “The gameplay is jagged; there's seemingly no fluidity in both the controls and main menu transitions, and overall it's not a fun experience.”
- “Just a Brawl Stars ripoff with horrible graphics and bland gameplay.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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27%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its intensity and ability to enhance the battle experience, while others find it overly loud and repetitive, lacking variety. Many users express frustration over the absence of sound effects and voiceovers, which detracts from immersion. Overall, while some appreciate the effort put into the music, others consider it a significant drawback that needs improvement.
- “The music is amazing too.”
- “By the way, I really like the music in the game; it makes an intense battle fun.”
- “Very early beta, it only has one looping music that plays the entire time.”
- “The music is too loud, and we should be able to adjust the volume without having to turn it off.”
- “Very early beta; it only has one looping music track that plays the entire time.”
- “The game has no immersion and is absolutely no fun. The theme music is annoying, and the overall experience is repetitive.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent freezes, long load times, and numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay and the user interface. Players report a particularly problematic tutorial and laggy performance, indicating that the overall experience is marred by these technical shortcomings.
- “When trying to leave a party, the game freezes.”
- “It's extremely buggy; the user interface is messy and clunky, and there's misplaced text/buttons.”
- “1 - Tutorial bugged - can't perform the first action (pick up the gem). 2 - Gameplay is super laggy (offline tutorial) not even online yet and it freezes once every other second.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some players expressing frustration over its perceived shift towards a money-grabbing model filled with ads, while others are open to in-game purchases and battle passes if they enhance the experience. Many long-time fans yearn for the return of the original Vainglory's monetization approach, believing it was more enjoyable and less intrusive. Overall, there is a desire for a balance between monetization and gameplay quality.
- “Other than that, the game has pretty graphics, a very clean interface, and nice game modes. The gameplay experience is solid, and there are no advertisements.”
- “I would have played the game even if it had in-game purchases, so why don't you guys remake the game with better in-game purchases and a battle pass? I'd be more than happy to play that game.”
- “Right now it feels like one of those money grabbing games filled with ads.”
- “Please bring back the old Vainglory; it was way better than this game. The original Vainglory was so cool and fun to play, but you guys just killed a really well-made game. Honestly, I would have played the game even if it had in-game purchases, so why don't you guys remake the game with better in-game purchases and a battle pass? I'd be more than happy to play that game because I'm tired of playing Wild Rift and Mobile Legends, but nothing feels as fun as Vainglory.”
- “I wish the original Vainglory devs spent more money on advertisements instead of esports to get more players.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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While the game features impressive character designs and a visually appealing UI, reviewers feel that there is a lack of depth in character development and abilities, suggesting that more thought could have been invested in this aspect.
- “The UI looks amazing, the character designs are fantastic, and I loved the creativity in the game, especially how the tutorial guides speak.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with any of the characters.”
- “I was disappointed by how predictable the character arcs were; they didn't evolve in any meaningful way.”
- “The dialogue is often cringeworthy, which detracts from the overall character development experience.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game appears to be inconsistent, with users noting a disconnect between mission objectives and available game modes, such as the absence of a stronghold mode despite related missions. Additionally, there is criticism regarding the shift in graphics and sound quality, suggesting a lack of depth in character storylines compared to previous iterations.
- “Some daily missions include winning a match of stronghold, yet there is no stronghold game mode.”
- “From a full-on tap mode MOBA with HD graphics and character storylines to this kid's graphics and sounds with analog control?”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews highlight that the grinding aspect of the game is characterized by clunky and repetitive mechanics, resulting in slow and tedious gameplay. Many players also express frustration with the lag and the presence of pay-to-win elements, which further detract from the overall experience.
- “Chunky movements, basic, repetitive, grindy, and laggy gameplay.”
- “Clunky mechanics, slow gameplay, pay-to-win mechanics, and a tedious-looking grind.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the humor in the game to be reminiscent of classic video games, combining a quirky and absurd style that elicits laughter and nostalgia. The comedic elements are described as both funny and bizarre, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
- “Those who played old video games will know what I'm talking about after you play this game; it's just so funny and weird! XD”
- “The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch, with clever jokes and hilarious situations that keep you laughing.”
- “I love how the game blends absurdity with wit, making every moment a delightful surprise!”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from a lack of optimization, leading to performance issues and a subpar experience for players.
- “There is a complete lack of optimization in this game.”
- “The game runs poorly due to insufficient optimization.”
- “Optimization seems to have been an afterthought, resulting in a frustrating experience.”