Glamour Riot

Midplayz
May 16
3 min read

Weird

Glamour Riot is basically what happens when a beauty pageant crashes into a wrestling match and no one bothers to call security. You step into the high heels of a beauty pageant contestant, but instead of just strutting the runway and smiling for the judges, you're also sucker-punching your way to the crown. It’s chaotic, it’s ridiculous, and honestly? It’s a whole lot of fun—at least when it’s not testing your patience.

Note: There really isn’t any nudity in this game. They go as far as showing characters in Bikinis. So, I don’t think this necessarily classifies as an NSFW game.

About This Game

Storyline

Let’s be real—there’s not much going on in the story department, and that’s totally fine here. You’re a model trying to gain fans, money, and ultimate beauty domination. That’s it. The game doesn’t waste time on deep lore or heartfelt character arcs. It's just glam, glitz, and a lot of backstage brawling. Most of the focus is clearly on the gameplay and management mechanics, and honestly, that kind of works given how absurd the whole concept is.

Gameplay Mechanics

This is where Glamour Riot really shines—and occasionally stumbles. The core loop is simple: sign up for a beauty contest, beat up your fellow contestants backstage so they can’t perform well, then hit the stage and try to impress the judges with your sparkly talents and fashion choices. There’s something genuinely hilarious about knocking someone out, stealing their identity with a creepy rubber mask, and then going on stage to completely bomb their routine on purpose. It’s unhinged in the best way.

You’ve also got this great mix of fighting mechanics and performance strategy. There’s equipment (jewelry, outfits, hairstyles) that not only make you look fabulous but also affect your stats. And you can upgrade everything—just be warned: upgrades can fail and destroy your items, so it’s a gamble. There's also a customization system that lets you fine-tune your character's look, from body proportions to little details like freckles. Want your contestant to look like a glamazonian bodybuilder or a curvy queen? Go for it.

The addition of photo shoot gigs adds a bit of variety, and the gym livestream feature in the new update brings a fresh way to flex (literally). Plus, because all competitions and opponents are randomly generated, each round feels different—at least for a while.

But, not gonna lie, the fights can get repetitive. You’re constantly brawling between every round, and while it’s funny at first, by the time you're on contestant five in round one, it starts to drag. And some of those fights? They just go on forever. The tedium starts to chip away at the otherwise goofy charm.

Visuals & Audio

Visually, the character models are actually pretty impressive—especially for a game that doesn’t take itself seriously. The customization is deep, the designs are flashy, and the game embraces its over-the-top aesthetic with open arms. It’s like watching a late-night reality show had a baby with a street brawler.

The music and sound effects? They’re nothing groundbreaking, but they do the job. Think catchy enough to keep the vibe going without getting stuck in your head (which might be a blessing).

Pros

Absolutely absurd and hilarious premise.
Solid character customization with wild body edits.
Surprisingly deep gear and stat system.
Photo shoot side gigs and gym streams keep things interesting.
Randomized competitions mean every game plays a little differently.

Cons

Combat can get repetitive fast.
Bugs galore—think weapons falling through floors and invisible stairs.
Some UI jank when trying to start competitions or photoshoots.
Upgrade system can be punishing (say goodbye to your favorite outfit).

Conclusion

Glamour Riot is that weird little indie game you pick up on a whim and suddenly find yourself playing for way too long because it’s just so weirdly entertaining. It’s definitely not polished…there are bugs, the pacing gets rough, and the fighting can feel like a grind—but the concept is so delightfully bonkers that it’s hard not to have a good time. If you’re into games that lean hard into the “what the heck am I playing” category, this one’s a must-try. It’s like fashion week meets fight night with a side of identity theft. It’s flawed, it’s funny, and it’s definitely fabulous in its own chaotic way.

Rating: 7/10

Well, what the heck am I playing?