It’s the combat that keeps everyone hooked: 130 positive mentions out of 152. Yet the technical foundation is uneven, with 24 out of 25 players flagging performance issues. Eight out of ten reviews since launch remain upbeat, but the promise of 2026 still carries lingering concerns over completeness.
In-game
« Animations de fou, gameplay cool, cast stylé, vivement Iroh »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played« Y'a Korra, c'est tout ce qui compte. Manque Asami :( »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played« Game is great, just a bit barebones because of ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ patamount. »👍 anonymous review · 6 h played« Superbe jeu, hâte qu'il puisse continuer de se développer et de se peaufiner »👍 anonymous review · 9 h played« Franchement ce jeux de combat est très complet équilibré et c'est un univers dont j'aime beaucoup ! Donc je le recommande. »👍 anonymous review · 6 h played« Insanely fun game with great character variety. Variations keep things fresh. Fun and non-intrusive system mechanics are a welcome change from other modern games. Shame it has a bit of a rocky launch but easily worth the asking price. »👍 anonymous review · 16 h played
« too many basics things missing, not enough characters, bad precision, weird priorities on hits, no block on air with charracters can shoot from airs, hard combo doing same damages are auto combo etc.... oh and story mode is crap. »👎 anonymous review · 5 h played« Aucune options graphique, j'ai l'impression que le jeu n'est pas fluide malgré une bonne config. Rien compris au tuto donc gameplay ultra dur malgré mes quelques connaissance en jeu de combat (DB fighterz) Remboursement demandé »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« I agree with others here that have already stated that the game is incomplete and if you take time to read the EULA it's all together concerning and insulting to the players. I cannot and will not support this. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« false advertisement where's my skin and ranked mode if paramount made yall put the game out early just be transparent »👎 anonymous review · 8 h played« Controller this game was really hard. I had fun with a fightstick but not enough for the price. I'll probably pick it up on sale once they add more playable characters. Id say its worth maybe 7.99 currently. »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« Great fighting game, and delicious for the fans, as it is full of references to the series AND the books, sometiimens subtle ones. A real pleasure »👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
In players' words
« Animations de fou, gameplay cool, cast stylé, vivement Iroh »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played« too many basics things missing, not enough characters, bad precision, weird priorities on hits, no block on air with charracters can shoot from airs, hard combo doing same damages are auto combo etc.... oh and story mode is crap. »👎 anonymous review · 5 h played« Y'a Korra, c'est tout ce qui compte. Manque Asami :( »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played« Aucune options graphique, j'ai l'impression que le jeu n'est pas fluide malgré une bonne config. Rien compris au tuto donc gameplay ultra dur malgré mes quelques connaissance en jeu de combat (DB fighterz) Remboursement demandé »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« Game is great, just a bit barebones because of ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ patamount. »👍 anonymous review · 6 h played« I agree with others here that have already stated that the game is incomplete and if you take time to read the EULA it's all together concerning and insulting to the players. I cannot and will not support this. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« Superbe jeu, hâte qu'il puisse continuer de se développer et de se peaufiner »👍 anonymous review · 9 h played« false advertisement where's my skin and ranked mode if paramount made yall put the game out early just be transparent »👎 anonymous review · 8 h played« Franchement ce jeux de combat est très complet équilibré et c'est un univers dont j'aime beaucoup ! Donc je le recommande. »👍 anonymous review · 6 h played« Controller this game was really hard. I had fun with a fightstick but not enough for the price. I'll probably pick it up on sale once they add more playable characters. Id say its worth maybe 7.99 currently. »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« Insanely fun game with great character variety. Variations keep things fresh. Fun and non-intrusive system mechanics are a welcome change from other modern games. Shame it has a bit of a rocky launch but easily worth the asking price. »👍 anonymous review · 16 h played« Great fighting game, and delicious for the fans, as it is full of references to the series AND the books, sometiimens subtle ones. A real pleasure »👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
86 % pos · n=152
Content / longevity
18 % pos · n=51
Interface / UX
10 % pos · n=29
Graphics / art
96 % pos · n=27
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=25
Story / writing
50 % pos · n=18
Multiplayer
14 % pos · n=14
Value for money
67 % pos · n=12
Performance
27 % pos · n=11
Audio / music
80 % pos · n=5
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
152
130
4
18
Content / longevity
51
9
1
41
Interface / UX
29
3
0
26
Graphics / art
27
26
0
1
Stability / bugs
25
0
1
24
Story / writing
18
9
2
7
Multiplayer
14
2
0
12
Value for money
12
8
0
4
Performance
11
3
0
8
Audio / music
5
4
0
1
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 8 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.6 h.
🪤 56 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
<2h
39 % (n=75)
2-10h
89 % (n=207)
10-25h
90 % (n=124)
>25h
93 % (n=14)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
0 %Hardcore
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 42 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 20 % of players.
Créateurs et joueurs s'accordent sur l'appréciation des graphismes et du gameplay, souvent salués pour leur qualité et leur fidélité à l'univers d'Avatar. En revanche, ils divergent radicalement sur le contenu et l'UI : les joueurs pointent du doigt un manque de profondeur et une interface perfectible, tandis que les créateurs, en nombre limité, semblent moins sensibles à ces défauts ou les abordent de manière plus nuancée.
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A fighting-system that earns praise: 130 positive mentions out of 152 highlight tight controls and rewarding matchups.
Visuals that stand out: 26 out of 27 reviews label the graphics impressive and immersive.
Steady post-launch momentum: 80% of the 420 sampled reviews since release stay positive.
Deeper engagement for invested players: 93% of reviews from sessions longer than 25 hours are favorable.
Weaknesses
Performance stumbles: 24 out of 25 players call out performance hitches or crashes mid-match.
UI frustrations: 26 out of 29 reviews cite a cluttered or unintuitive interface.
Content gaps: 41 out of 51 mentions flag missing stages, fighters, or modes as a letdown.
Tutorial shortcomings: 5 explicit complaints about unclear onboarding for newcomers.
Who is it for?
Fans of fast-paced, character-driven fighters who can look past technical quirks will find a polished combat system. Those seeking a fully fleshed-out roster or flawless performance should temper expectations.
Is Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 77% of 1,659 Steam reviews are positive (player score 80/100). Most-praised strength: A fighting-system that earns praise. Current price: 28,99€.
Verdict
A promising fighter whose strengths lie in its core gameplay loops, but one still wrestling with stability and completeness. Early adopters are optimistic, yet the looming 2026 release date leaves room for further polish before the final blow.
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