Brawl Stars

There's been a big surge in mobile online shooters lately, thanks to games like Fortnite and PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, but sluggish controls and unlocks makes this shooter quite average. The latest spin in the mobile multiplayer arena shooter genre is Brawl Stars. One way Brawl Stars stands out from the competition is thanks to its variety of gameplay options. The game features a handful of unique game types for players to participate in, whether it's the small-scale battle royale style Showdown, the objective based Heist, or any of the game's rotation of holiday themed events. Add to this the game's robust roster of characters, and you'd think there's more than enough to keep players' interest.

Unfortunately, just because the content is there, that doesn't mean players can access it. Many options are locked until players reach a certain trophy level in the game. Other matches require tickets to join, which usually means spending cash on resources, characters, or other such bundles. Sure, you can grind your way through some of the content, but it can start to take a toll on your patience fairly quickly. This grind wouldn't be so bad except that the game's controls, while simple, aren't all that responsive. Sometimes it feels like the sluggish responsiveness is an even bigger threat than your online opponents. The only upside is that most players are likely dealing with the same problem, giving an even playing field to everyone in the match … but not necessarily in a good way.