8BitMMO
- January 26, 2015
- Archive Entertainment
Get on Steam"8BitMMO is a free-to-play, retro-style 2D massively multiplayer role-playing game where players can build their own homes, towns, and dungeons in a 100% player-built world. Engage in Player vs Player combat, fight evil LawyerCats, or become a mayor and manage your own town. With ongoing development based on player ideas and anti-griefing systems in place, 8BitMMO offers a unique and interactive gaming experience."
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Reviews
- The game features a vast wilderness area with a lot of player-built structures, making exploration enjoyable.
- The soundtrack is highly praised, with chiptune sounds that stand out.
- It offers a variety of gameplay elements, including combat, farming, and building, providing a sandbox experience.
- The game suffers from poor controls and confusing mechanics, which can hinder the gameplay experience.
- There is a lack of a compelling story or purpose, making the gameplay feel aimless.
- Players have reported bugs, including issues with keyboard functionality and overall game performance.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its poor controls and confusing momentum mechanics, which affect speed transitions. Many players find it lacking in complexity, with a desire for more mechanics, items, and engaging missions to enhance the overall experience.
“The game controls poorly and has a weird 'momentum' mechanic in it that changes your speed between two different settings.”
“Otherwise it's alright but is a bit boring and needs more mechanics or more items, complex things, and better missions.”
“Confusing mechanics.”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise for its outstanding chiptune soundtrack, which creates a vibrant and nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of classic NES consoles. Reviewers highlight the unique and engaging sound that enhances the overall gaming experience.
“The soundtrack is awesome!”
“Good soundtrack.”
“The chiptune sounds in this make the music stand out and feel like 4 NES consoles battling to produce the best sound.”
- story6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is largely criticized for its absence, with users noting that it feels boring and lacks depth. Many feel that the game would benefit from more complex mechanics, items, and engaging missions to enhance the overall experience.
“The story is non-existent.”
“The game is otherwise alright, but it is a bit boring and needs more mechanics, items, complex elements, and better missions.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy for the game is seen as underdeveloped, with users suggesting that improvements are needed, particularly in terms of advertising to enhance visibility and revenue potential.
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that the game features extensive grinding elements, including combat, farming, and resource collection for building and crafting. The variety of activities available contributes to a rich gameplay experience, though the repetitive nature of grinding may not appeal to everyone.
