Awesomenauts

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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 329 Ratings

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  1. That_dragon_guy
    Aug 10, 2012
    10
    Ok, this game is just great. There's nothing at all bad about it, the devs update regularly, the heroes are unique, and the platforming makes everything fun. The only bad point is that people aren't that talkative while playing it seems, so try to get a party together. Then the real fun begins. That, and it costs like 10 bucks, its a must buy in my opinion. Very well balanced too. Also, itOk, this game is just great. There's nothing at all bad about it, the devs update regularly, the heroes are unique, and the platforming makes everything fun. The only bad point is that people aren't that talkative while playing it seems, so try to get a party together. Then the real fun begins. That, and it costs like 10 bucks, its a must buy in my opinion. Very well balanced too. Also, it doesn't have the problem 2 other MOBAs have (HoN and LoL (Dota 2 has good voice acting)): EXTREMELY ANNOYING VOICE ACTORS. Also, the community is actually pretty pleasant, so yeah, its pretty great.… Expand
  2. jakerfv
    Oct 14, 2012
    10
    Well worth 10 dollars, there's gonna be a bunch more free skins on the way from what I understand if anyone was interested in that.

    This game is a 2D platformer moba without the a-holes from those games, I swear playing dota 2 changed me into an evil person almost, but holy crap this game is so laid back and fun, it's still competitive but fun. To me, getting kills isn't nearly as    Well worth 10 dollars, there's gonna be a bunch more free skins on the way from what I understand if anyone was interested in that.

    This game is a 2D platformer moba without the a-holes from those games, I swear playing dota 2 changed me into an evil person almost, but holy crap this game is so laid back and fun, it's still competitive but fun.

    To me, getting kills isn't nearly as satisfying as getting them in dota 2 but the over all game play just feel so slick.

    Instead of buying items, you buy upgrades, and the abilities are pretty cool the game is well worth 10 dollars.

    It does need a few balances though, but otherwise it's a solid game well worth looking at.    … Expand
  3. voydangel
    Sep 9, 2013
    10
    This is a 2d side scroller/platform style MOBA game. While similar in some respects to DOTA2 and League of Legends, I feel it surpasses both with its unique play style, graphical/aesthetic styling and sheer "fun factor". Equally enjoyable whether you are playing casually with friends, solo queuing, or find or form a 3 man team and try for a more competitive experience, this game reallyThis is a 2d side scroller/platform style MOBA game. While similar in some respects to DOTA2 and League of Legends, I feel it surpasses both with its unique play style, graphical/aesthetic styling and sheer "fun factor". Equally enjoyable whether you are playing casually with friends, solo queuing, or find or form a 3 man team and try for a more competitive experience, this game really delivers. It is currently growing exponentially in player base, has quarterly fan-run and pseudo-official tournaments, and has a new expansion in the works. Overall this game is one of the best MOBA's I have seen, and is worth every penny of it's modest $10 price tag. Steam often has it on sale for even less as well.… Expand
  4. Joneim
    Sep 26, 2012
    10
    I have no idea how, but i cant seem to be able to not have fun in this game. The awesomenauts/champions/Heroes are all fun in their own way and each of them bring something unique into every game. being a big fan of the "DOTA clone" genre i cant help but to recommend this to anyone else who enjoys this genre of games.
  5. Lluvia4D
    Nov 18, 2012
    10
    This game is a simple version of LoL, which in turn is a simple version of Dota, but not be simply a bad game, you can show great skill moving with the character, the games are fast and fun, different characters if you can choose which skills improve each character, this game really costs little and provides hours and hours and hours of fun, besides having the option to go prestige andThis game is a simple version of LoL, which in turn is a simple version of Dota, but not be simply a bad game, you can show great skill moving with the character, the games are fast and fun, different characters if you can choose which skills improve each character, this game really costs little and provides hours and hours and hours of fun, besides having the option to go prestige and gaining positions in the leagues

    a great game with very little money    … Expand
  6. DMthereviewer
    Oct 29, 2012
    10
    Whatever you may find appealing about this game at first glance, let me assure you now that Awesomenauts does and will provide for your needs, and from personal experience, goes above and beyond. This game is a fresh unique game with a ton of personality and quite a bit of innovation for a MOBA type game. It has a fair skill curve that makes it easy to pick up early on, and it's a ton ofWhatever you may find appealing about this game at first glance, let me assure you now that Awesomenauts does and will provide for your needs, and from personal experience, goes above and beyond. This game is a fresh unique game with a ton of personality and quite a bit of innovation for a MOBA type game. It has a fair skill curve that makes it easy to pick up early on, and it's a ton of fun to play regardless of how good you are. When I first went into Awesomenauts, I was a bit hesitant as to how long I would actually play it and if I would just end up pushing it off to the side of my virtual Steam library shelf like most of my other ten dollar multiplayer games. This was not the case, however, as I soon discovered that the game has lots to keep you coming back every time.

    While there may be a couple of bad things to say about Awesomenaut's balancing, server, matchmaking, etc. at this point in time, I feel it's important to note that this game is updated and patched at a frequent basis. That being said, it's a bit hard for me to rate the game based on said content as the developers are progressively updating game mechanics to eventually become even better.

    In conclusion, Awesomenauts is well worth the ten dollars. The platforming MOBA cross breed has all the credentials that a great online game requires, and it's evident that the developers truly love their creation and aren't just throwing it on the market as fast as possible to make their cash. Awesomenauts is an experience I'd highly recommend seeing for yourself, as I too am still playing it to this day, eagerly waiting for the next awesome batch of content.    … Expand
  7. aleraker
    Nov 18, 2012
    10
    Online game addictive and fun. I really enjoyed and made many friends playing the game. Each character has unique abilities and the game is very diverse.

    Congratulations to the developers
  8. vipaware
    Dec 1, 2012
    10
    I have never considered myself a DOTA fan. I have never played DOTA before I tried this game. In fact I tried DOTA2 after I played this game just to find out it's too much for me. Awesomenauts on other side has everything in it to keep me playing for hundreds of hours and still have fun. I love graphic style, music, and sound design. I am using series of wallpapers on my desktop, I listenI have never considered myself a DOTA fan. I have never played DOTA before I tried this game. In fact I tried DOTA2 after I played this game just to find out it's too much for me. Awesomenauts on other side has everything in it to keep me playing for hundreds of hours and still have fun. I love graphic style, music, and sound design. I am using series of wallpapers on my desktop, I listen to a soundtrack for days. It seems I love everything about Awesomenauts. It so much fun to play alone. And it's triple fun when played with friends.… Expand
  9. pshco75
    Dec 23, 2012
    10
    Awesome 2d Moba Platformer. Worth the $10,Only problem is it needs more characters and maps.But still really fun and a different style of moba games because of its platforming and you choose your own loadout for the shop.
  10. Leppits
    Dec 23, 2012
    10
    This game is just straight out awesome I already had a ton of fun playing it and there is no end in sight.
    The game is regularly updated with new free champs. The latest ones have been spoken by the Yogscast and Total Biscuit this interaction with the community is just awesome and I've never seen that before.
    It's fast, It's fun, It's cheap what more would you want?
  11. InstantStreet
    Dec 26, 2012
    10
    An absolute blast with new content added very frequently! This developer team is building a very good community and is tweaking it's game all the time, delivering a great, balanced experience for a small price!
  12. Twist
    Jan 6, 2013
    10
    This game is a blast. I've spent over a hundred hours on it and counting. The community isn't poisoned, the new content updates are frequent, and the developers are very good at responding to feedback. The game takes the fun of LoL and DOTA and leaves 80% of the awful stuff behind. For $10, you could not whine about it being a waste of money. To me, Awesomenauts is one of the best indieThis game is a blast. I've spent over a hundred hours on it and counting. The community isn't poisoned, the new content updates are frequent, and the developers are very good at responding to feedback. The game takes the fun of LoL and DOTA and leaves 80% of the awful stuff behind. For $10, you could not whine about it being a waste of money. To me, Awesomenauts is one of the best indie games ever made.… Expand
  13. xarles35
    Jul 20, 2013
    10
    De los mejores juegos que se puede jugar todos los dias algunas partidas,
    Cada partida siempre es diferente a otras.

    En un año casi, no he dejado de jugar ni un solo dia. Cada semana entra nuevos jugadores.
  14. Gamer147
    Jun 10, 2013
    10
    Amazingly addictive, the fact my steam says I've played this for over twenty four hours definitely helps me decide the score this game deserves. It's kind of a smaller and kinkier version of LoL or Dota. Definitely worth 10$, recommended!
  15. Baconluver25
    Jun 8, 2013
    10
    I nice little platforming shoot-them-up, it's isn't like any of those AAA first person shooters where everything is serious and gruff, it's a fun little strategy shooter, well worth the money.
  16. hellomoe
    Jul 5, 2013
    10
    Steam was once having a steam sale for Fable: The Lost Chapters. Quite recently actually. After I purchased it, I had $10 dollars left to spend. I browsed for an hour looking for a game, and found only a few games that even appealed to me. So i just chose Awesomenauts, as I couldn't have cared less. I thought it would be one of those games that I would play once or twice and then neverSteam was once having a steam sale for Fable: The Lost Chapters. Quite recently actually. After I purchased it, I had $10 dollars left to spend. I browsed for an hour looking for a game, and found only a few games that even appealed to me. So i just chose Awesomenauts, as I couldn't have cared less. I thought it would be one of those games that I would play once or twice and then never touch again. I played it for more than 15 hours in 2 days. This game is amazing and I would have easily Dropped $50 or $60 dollars for it, and with the recent patches to balance the game, It is a must buy.… Expand
  17. Gonnarule
    Aug 2, 2013
    10
    Awesomenauts is THE moba, which will gives you 20min games, intensive action, bots for disconnecting teammates, stress, fairly good ranking and matching system, updates (new players, new maps), did I mention.. ACTION And for a really reasonable price.

    Just having a blast with it.
  18. dri7ter
    Oct 13, 2013
    10
    I personally love the game for it being a MOBA and for not having the general "nice" people you would have on either League of legends or DOTA. It is a fun and simple game. You are easily hooked by how simple it is to play in comparison to LOL or DOTA but twice as fun due to simple layout of upgrades you can buy and the great champions or characters you can play as.
  19. Critica
    Oct 13, 2013
    10
    Awesomenauts is totally worth the price! The game itself is highly addictive and the characters are just awesome! The best part of the game, apart from that is it a incredible MOBA style game, the music is incredibly beautiful! Totally worth the price!
  20. Watterson
    Dec 28, 2013
    10
    Simple, fast and incredibly fun. Each character has its own particular and way to play,and the soundtrack is still in my head.
    Congratulation to the developers!
    At this price, you must have it.
  21. AnotherAznGamer
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    Awesomenauts is a great 2D MOBA platformer. The game is run with P2P multiplayer, which means that occasionally there are lag issues, depending on the host of the game; however, if the lag issues are bad, the game often switches to a better host. While competitive, I still find it to be much more relaxed than other MOBAs like LoL or DOTA 2. There are many characters available and there'sAwesomenauts is a great 2D MOBA platformer. The game is run with P2P multiplayer, which means that occasionally there are lag issues, depending on the host of the game; however, if the lag issues are bad, the game often switches to a better host. While competitive, I still find it to be much more relaxed than other MOBAs like LoL or DOTA 2. There are many characters available and there's always a playstyle and character for everyone. The voice actors for the game are often popular Youtubers and the voices and dialogue make the game hilarious at times.

    Although you do have to unlock characters by playing games and leveling up, the starting characters provide valuable insight into how the rest of the characters work. Each character has a unique jump and movement speed and the first two characters allow new players to learn about how to use the different jumps and speeds they may encounter later.

    Many players complain about a few "overpowered" characters. The truth, in my opinion, is that every character is overpowered if used well, which results for an interesting balance in the game. However, Ronimo often updates and rebalances the characters as needed, and adds new characters every now and then.

    The community is usually quite pleasant with a few exceptions once in awhile; however, there is no voice chat (looking at the mute buttons that are now available on the scoreboard, that may be soon to come) and players rarely type in chat. Teamplay with friends is highly recommended, but not necessary. Personally, I am a solo queuer, meaning that I just join in to a game by myself, and it works out pretty well.

    Awesomenauts is an amazing and addictive game and I've been playing it every day since I bought it months ago. If you've never played a MOBA before, this is a great game to start with (I was an FPS gamer before this game). I highly recommend this game for anyone just looking to have fun, but there are competitive leagues if you're interested in that as well.    … Expand
  22. Bigbangrex
    Apr 26, 2015
    10
    Awesomenauts is a 2D MOBA that is... well AWESOME!

    The game is a take on 80s cartoons and in space, this means there are a lot of references including He-man, Terminator and more! The gameplay is simple, but a lot of fun and addicting! All of the nauts are unique from eachother and they all standout on their own, plus if theres one you don't like, there will be another naut who you    Awesomenauts is a 2D MOBA that is... well AWESOME!

    The game is a take on 80s cartoons and in space, this means there are a lot of references including He-man, Terminator and more! The gameplay is simple, but a lot of fun and addicting!

    All of the nauts are unique from eachother and they all standout on their own, plus if theres one you don't like, there will be another naut who you might enjoy! We got Leon who is an Assassin, Lonestar a Cowboy pusher, Scoop an Ice cream knight and much more!

    The game is a must have for platformer gamers and MOBA lovers, it's easily one of a kind and does it's job well, plus the kickass soundtrack helps this game A LOT!

    Only downside is the balance is a bit messy, however Ronimo (The devs) are fixing these as we speak! Every patch someone becomes balanced, Over or Underpowered and it's actually really funny.    … Expand
  23. Ezio_Traditore
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    Best 2D Moba game.Funny artwork great characters.And this gameplay...This is awesome!!Only problem is waiting times and update download size.This is too much for slow nets.And game's musics are so perfect too.Really.Musics are awesome.Buy this game.What are you waiting for?
  24. smk123
    Jul 5, 2013
    9
    It's surprising just how well the MOBA formula adapts in a 2D environment, it might not be as strategic as others in the genre but it holds its own in terms of how fun the combat is. Special mention also goes to the sound design, very cool soundtrack and each character has their own little jingle, a small touch which I was impressed with, and on top of it all is the great voice actingIt's surprising just how well the MOBA formula adapts in a 2D environment, it might not be as strategic as others in the genre but it holds its own in terms of how fun the combat is. Special mention also goes to the sound design, very cool soundtrack and each character has their own little jingle, a small touch which I was impressed with, and on top of it all is the great voice acting which adds a welcome layer of charm to an already likebale game.… Expand
  25. conorbebe
    Aug 10, 2012
    9
    The name Awesomenauts definitely reflects what I think of this game, it's awesome! I love this game. It's a new MOBA style platforming game that introduces new elements to the genre. Playing this game is very fun and relaxing and you don't feel as much pressure as you would in other MOBA's which is great! There are currently some balance issues and the character and map roster isn't veryThe name Awesomenauts definitely reflects what I think of this game, it's awesome! I love this game. It's a new MOBA style platforming game that introduces new elements to the genre. Playing this game is very fun and relaxing and you don't feel as much pressure as you would in other MOBA's which is great! There are currently some balance issues and the character and map roster isn't very big although the developers promise they are going to continue to support the game with new features and are constantly keeping in touch with the community to help fix bugs.… Expand
  26. Claytality
    Mar 31, 2013
    9
    Great concept, great gameplay, much faster-feeling and action-packed than games like LoL or dota. One thing I really enjoy is controlling the character with aswd (2 dimensionally), it gives it a closer feel than right clicking and watching your character move. The abilities are zany and fun, and each character is unique. Online play has a long queue, plagued further by glitchyGreat concept, great gameplay, much faster-feeling and action-packed than games like LoL or dota. One thing I really enjoy is controlling the character with aswd (2 dimensionally), it gives it a closer feel than right clicking and watching your character move. The abilities are zany and fun, and each character is unique. Online play has a long queue, plagued further by glitchy match-making, but I just watch anime while I wait. The glitchy matchmaking is that if you leave a game sometimes you will be thrown into the same match when you re-queue, and other times it will just have you host a game in which there are no players (only bots) and then it immediately says it found a game with more players and you try to join that other game only to find it set you up again with bots. Only a few hundred people play this game so there's obviously longer wait times than LoL. Also there's a ranking system, so it matches you with people near your rank (unfortunately there is no unranked). On the whole though it's a great game, highly recommended if you're a fan of MOBAs.… Expand
  27. Ryul
    Apr 28, 2013
    9
    Great 2d-moba game. I think the only 2d game.
    Nice community (more happy than lol or hon/dota), less skill and strategies..so more simple and arcade
  28. TheDava
    Oct 25, 2012
    9
    Minus very minimal lag issues, this game is hands down my favorite, and most well balanced MOBA I've ever played. It's quirky, easy to learn, and also very rewarding. The difference between characters is noticeable, but none are any better than the others overall. The style the game has is unmatched, and it's so easy to have a good time, even if you lose.
  29. piff167
    Oct 31, 2012
    9
    Since it came out in early May, I have played this game almost everyday. The game play is simple yet addictive, and the fact that there has been no updates for months (I play on a PS3) has not stopped the game from being a ton of fun. For 10 dollars, I don't think you can get a better deal.
  30. Krokodil
    Nov 25, 2012
    9
    Awesomenauts is like many have said a MOBA style game with a platformer twist. I personally have found the game very fun, it's not 100% balanced which is it's biggest flaw. But hell LoL isn't 100% balanced and it is the iconic moba game of today. I would like to say I think there should be a debuff for leaving a game early as in the current state of the game there is a high number ofAwesomenauts is like many have said a MOBA style game with a platformer twist. I personally have found the game very fun, it's not 100% balanced which is it's biggest flaw. But hell LoL isn't 100% balanced and it is the iconic moba game of today. I would like to say I think there should be a debuff for leaving a game early as in the current state of the game there is a high number of people rage quitting. The game play it's self is fun and easy to learn. I especially am a fan of the split screen functionality.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Nov 4, 2012
    70
    Splendid multiplayer mayhem contains a strong factor of addictiveness – unusual design and perfect playability will keep you in the game for a long time. [Nov 2012]
  2. PC Gamer
    Sep 7, 2012
    80
    Awesomenauts has fantastic potential, but is not quite there. Tweaks to the balancing and AI will make this one a star.
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  3. GameStar
    Aug 13, 2012
    78
    Quotation forthcoming.
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