Players Like...

❤ Engaging Pick/Ban Strategy

The pick/ban system is the core gameplay loop, where players must carefully evaluate the different champions and their characteristics to assemble the optimal team composition. Players have to balance factors like their players' champion mastery, the current meta, and countering the opponent's likely picks. As the game progresses, the pick/ban system becomes increasingly complex, with the number of champions and team sizes (starting at 2v2, scaling up to 4v4) expanding. This forces players to continually adapt their strategies as the meta shifts with new champion releases and balance patches. Reviewers praise this system as the game's core strength, comparing it to "a modern turn based chess match mixed with an auto battler."

❤ Dynamic Meta Keeps it Fresh

Regular balance patches buff and nerf different champions, causing the game's meta to constantly shift. These patches, occurring multiple times per in-game season, challenge players to stay on top of the changing landscape and re-evaluate their strategies. Reviewers highlight how this dynamic meta keeps the game feeling fresh and replayable, with one player stating the "whole point of the game is to see how well you can coach your team throughout these patches." Players enjoy the cycle of adapting to meta changes and exploiting newly overpowered champions before they get nerfed.

❤ Strategic Depth Beyond Pick/Ban

The strategic depth extends beyond just the pick/ban system. Players must carefully manage their roster of players, evaluating their skills and traits to field the optimal team. Factors like team chemistry and morale also factor into their decisions. Reviewers note the game is "deceptively simple" yet has "surprisingly deep gameplay," with the ability to simulate matchups and analyze champion statistics adding to the complexity.

❤ Accessible yet Challenging

While the game has significant strategic depth, many reviews highlight its accessibility, especially for fans of MOBA games. The step-by-step introduction of new mechanics and champion types eases players into the more complex systems. One player states there's a "good learning curve that ramps up well," noting the game "assumes you have somewhat of an understanding of how eSports works" but still manages to be engaging for newcomers. This combination of accessibility and deep strategic gameplay is a key strength that resonates with players.