Vanguards (2016)

Developer: BYU Animation - Class of 2016
Publisher: BYU Center for Animation
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Free To Play, Strategy
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 101 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 37 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A quick, accessible MOBA that feels like a breezy strategic skirmish with friends, wrapping up before you notice the time.

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What players say

Players describe Vanguards as a straightforward 3-player MOBA with matches around 10 minutes, no ranked mode or progression systems, and only three heroes. It is widely seen as a student project, enjoyable in short bursts but lacking updates and a player base, leaving most games filled with bots.

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