Videogame Guardians

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Videogame Guardians is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Super Planet and was released on January 7, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

"Videogame Guardians" is a retro-style idle RPG with AFK and auto-combat features, where your heroes progress through stages even when you're not playing. The game offers an endless growth and rebirth system, allowing you to become stronger with each resurrection. With unique characters, classic game elements such as whack-a-mole and claw machines, and automatic resource farming, it provides a nostalgic and engaging experience.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,120 reviews

story12 positive mentions

monetization8 negative mentions

The game features a fun and engaging blend of idle and gacha mechanics, making it enjoyable for both casual and dedicated players.
The graphics and art style are appealing, capturing the essence of the webtoon and providing a nostalgic feel.
The game is free-to-play friendly, offering generous rewards and opportunities to progress without spending money.

Frequent loading screens and connection issues significantly disrupt gameplay, making it frustrating for players.
The game lacks sufficient content and events, leading to repetitive gameplay and a sense of stagnation.
There are several bugs and technical issues, including problems with logging in and accessing certain features, which detract from the overall experience.

story
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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51%
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The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players praising its quirky characters and engaging narrative, while others find it confusing and poorly executed. Many appreciate the connection to a webcomic source, but loading issues and repetitive gameplay detract from the overall experience. Overall, the story has potential but suffers from execution flaws and communication problems within the game.
- “The story and art style, though crafted for a majority eastern player base, encourages the player to create a bond with the several different guardians, which are all available through free-to-play means (although a bit grindy and chance-based).”
- “Great storyline and super simple controls.”
- “I really like the game due to its cute characters and hilarious story.”
- “The story is so confusing and the VIP characters are very creepy, but other than that, it's a great idle game; I just don't know what's going on half the time.”
- “Unoriginal gameplay, lots of loading screens, lots of communication issues with the game server, repetitive play, and the story is boring with 21+ different in-game currencies.”
- “Poor English and a completely nonsensical plot make it a drag and a bore.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
43%
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The gameplay is described as addictive and engaging, featuring simple mechanics that are rewarding for free-to-play players. While some users appreciate the quirky characters and nostalgic graphics, others criticize the repetitive nature and frequent loading interruptions that detract from the experience. Overall, the game offers a mix of fun and frustration, with a blend of social elements and basic idle mechanics.
- “Very addicting, not a lot to do besides the usual idle game mechanics; however, the sarcasm of the characters and the graphical aesthetic is very nostalgic and appealing.”
- “Addicting, I love the gameplay and the quirky characters.”
- “Great gameplay and graphics.”
- “Nothing new to intrigue you or anything special, just basic gameplay.”
- “But this year innovation does not exist; only repetitive gameplay and insipidity.”
- “Loading screen interrupts gameplay too much.”
humor
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying the witty dialogue, funny character names, and amusing storylines that enhance the overall experience. Many reviews highlight the clever use of broken English and gamer humor, making the game entertaining and engaging, especially for those familiar with its comic roots. Overall, the humor adds a delightful layer to the gameplay, contributing to its charm and appeal.
- “Very funny game, especially after you read the comics.”
- “Great instructions on how to play, along with added humor.”
- “Fantastic mechanics and a very funny story.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
18%
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their nostalgic retro pixel art style, appealing to players with a charming aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. Many reviewers find the visuals to be exceptional and well-executed, contributing to the game's addictiveness and enjoyment. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, complementing the simple gameplay mechanics effectively.
- “Great retro NES style graphics.”
- “Absolutely addicting, quite nice graphics to boot.”
- “Surprisingly exceptional graphics.”
- “Retro graphics.”
- “Plenty of things to discover, and detailed if you like bit graphic style games.”
- “The story and art style (though crafted for a majority eastern player base) encourages the player to create a bond with the several different guardians which are all available through f2p means (although a bit grindy and chance based).”
monetization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
8%
67%
The monetization in the game features hidden microtransactions and a reliance on ads, with players generally feeling that it is not pay-to-win due to generous rewards. However, some users criticize it as a cash grab, citing excessive ad viewing and a lack of engaging content. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some appreciating the balance between ads and free rewards, while others find it bland and exploitative.
- “And the microtransactions are hidden away pretty well.”
- “No ads unless you want to watch them.”
- “Game is well polished and the microtransactions are reasonable.”
- “Your watching 14 ads just to summon 1 demon egg every time you play for a few hours for content.”
- “Bland and boring and mostly a cash grab app; don't waste your time, much better clones of this available.”
- “Zzzzz endless cash grab.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while it allows for free-to-play access to various guardians, it can feel tedious and chance-based. Some users appreciate the grind as part of the progression, especially in idle farming contexts, while others express frustration with technical issues that complicate gameplay. Overall, the grinding is seen as integral to the experience, but it may not appeal to everyone.
- “The story and art style, though crafted for a majority Eastern player base, encourages the player to create a bond with the several different guardians, which are all available through free-to-play means, although it can be a bit grindy and chance-based.”
- “If you want to play an idle farming kind of game, this is the game for you.”
- “I'm a lover of this kind of progression grinding game, and this one is a bit tedious.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been criticized due to frequent freezing issues, particularly during startup and loading screens, which prevent players from accessing the game. Users have reported bugs related to sign-in prompts and specific screens, indicating a need for significant improvements in stability.
- “This game is super cool, but lately it freezes on startup and I can't play it on my device. It freezes at loading at 0% and nothing happens. I'll change it back to 5 stars as soon as I fix this.”
- “It keeps asking me to sign in and either forgets or freezes!”
- “Game freezes on a Korean text screen.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's simple dynamics, which contribute to a high replay value, making it enjoyable to return to on a daily basis.
- “Simple dynamics but high replay value; it's worth coming back to every day.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps the game fresh, making me want to replay it multiple times.”
- “Each playthrough feels unique, offering new experiences that encourage me to dive back in.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game runs smoothly even on low-end hardware, but there are significant optimization issues that need to be addressed, particularly for those who prefer not to grind for extended periods.
- “I can grind for 7 hours and it runs smoothly even on a low-end PC.”
- “The game needs to be optimized.”
- “This needs to be optimized.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised, with many players noting that it enhances the overall experience and keeps them engaged. The soundtrack is considered a standout feature, complementing the game's artistic elements effectively.
- “Came for the art, stayed for the music.”