Back in the mid-2000s, Audition exploded as a phenomenon in Vietnam’s online gaming scene. With its eye-catching, cute graphics and hip-hop style dancers, it captured the hearts of the 9x generation. At one point, 9 out of 10 gamers born in the 90s had tried Audition at least once.
Even today, Audition is considered a veteran game with a huge influence on later casual mobile games. That kind of staying power was rare for online games back then, especially ones that have lasted this long.
At that time, Audition was a pioneer in hosting contests like Miss Audition, which helped launch many hot girls into stardom. Stars like Bao Thy and Quynh Nga were among the standout faces who rose to fame through Audition and still hold strong positions in Vietnamese showbiz today.
Back then, gamers loved Audition and watching Miss Audition, but internet cafe owners had mixed feelings. They were happy because the game drew more players to their shops, but also worried about the intense keyboard pounding. Many spacebar keys broke quickly from players trying to nail the perfect finish.
Looking back, these are bittersweet memories for the 9x generation of gamers. Everyone can see a bit of their younger, carefree selves in those moments. That’s the unique value Audition brought to gamers, something few games can match.
