8BitMMO

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"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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57%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,899 reviews

story34 positive mentions

graphics38 negative mentions

story
225 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
70%
15%
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and coherence, with many players noting that it features minimal narrative structure and relies heavily on user-generated quests that often lack quality and clarity. While some quests are creative and humorous, the overall experience is marred by repetitive and poorly designed missions, leading to a sense of disconnection from any meaningful storyline. Players express a desire for a more engaging and structured narrative to enhance their gameplay experience.
- “The enchanting graphics mixed in with the flawless story make for an emotional, yet rewarding experience.”
- “Story wise, it's 'not-so-serious' gameplay with a lot of witty humor and references to other movies, games, and so forth.”
- “Recommend this game because of its stunning graphics and endless story mode excitement.”
- “However, the lack of a clear storyline or direction may make it difficult for some players to stay engaged.”
- “This game has little to no story, and pretty much goes out of its way to limit the player in any way, letting him/her venture off and do their own thing, with a few quests and mazes here and there.”
- “The player-based quests need to be controlled and looked over honestly; it feels like anyone can just make a quest like 'find the reward block' and have no clues at all on how to find it.”
graphics
164 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
57%
23%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as poor, simplistic, and reminiscent of outdated 8-bit styles. While some appreciate the retro aesthetic and find charm in its simplicity, the majority criticize the visuals for being confusing, unpolished, and lacking detail, often comparing them unfavorably to classic games. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant drawback that detracts from the overall gaming experience.
- “Despite its graphics, I couldn't see a better game!”
- “I personally love these graphics, simple, vibrant, and a calm step back from common graphics nowadays trying to break the gate between virtual and realistic.”
- “The enchanting graphics mixed in with the flawless story make for an emotional, yet rewarding experience.”
- “The graphics are very reminiscent of those 90's computer games, like Mappy, Ski, and Rodent's Revenge.”
- “The graphics look like they were created by someone between 9 and 14 years old.”
- “The graphics are terrible, and not just because it's 8-bit.”
gameplay
139 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
55%
18%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it simplistic and lacking depth, particularly in the town-building mechanics which often require real money for meaningful content. While some appreciate the fun multiplayer aspects and humor, others criticize the controls, repetitive tasks, and overall execution, leading to a generally underwhelming experience. Overall, the game seems to appeal primarily to those who enjoy basic mechanics and community interaction, but it struggles to engage players seeking more complex gameplay.
- “At one point it is great, fun to play, nice mechanics, fantastic humor, etc.”
- “The fun here is in seeing how you can use (and seeing how other people have used) extremely simple mechanics to create unique structures and experiences.”
- “It's got a neat soundtrack, fun gameplay, cool features, and money systems.”
- “The townbuilding mechanic is lacklustre and you have to pay real money to get any of the blocks with the littlest bit of mechanics in them beyond looking pretty, such as storage, doors that can't be opened by other people, and warp locations.”
- “The gameplay and concept is just pretty boring altogether.”
- “The mechanics are bad, the tutorials take forever, the quests drag on, and have no point, and they have player-made quests meant only so you'll see their crappy towns and buy a spot in it.”
humor
97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating its quirky and nostalgic dialogues, as well as its ability to elicit genuine laughter. However, some critiques highlight that the humor can feel forced or outdated, and not all players find it consistently engaging. Overall, while the game has its funny moments and a charming sense of humor, it may not resonate with everyone, particularly those seeking more refined comedic elements.
- “It's incredibly funny, and a good lesson of what not to do.”
- “The dialogs are so funny and you have so many things you can do.”
- “The writing is funny and creative.”
music
85 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
51%
7%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its catchy chiptune and retro vibes, while others find it repetitive, annoying, or poorly executed. Many appreciate the soundtrack as a highlight of the game, though opinions vary widely on its quality and suitability for gameplay. Overall, the music is a polarizing aspect, appealing to fans of retro styles but off-putting to others.
- “Great soundtrack.”
- “The music is perfect and immediately gets you into the retro groove.”
- “The music fits in with the world perfectly and the combat is a little bland.”
- “Along with that, the music is abhorrent; it sounds like they let a dog loose on the keyboard in the free version of a retro music creator. Nothing is melodic, rhythmic, or sounds semi-decent.”
- “The music is like someone took a generic dubstep loop and gutted it of anything that might have made it good.”
- “I got physically ill listening to the music, looking at the game, and trying to comprehend why anyone would like this game.”
grinding
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
2%
97%
The grinding aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players describing it as tedious, repetitive, and often frustrating. Many reviews highlight the excessive time required to earn in-game currency and items, often leading to a pay-to-win scenario that detracts from the overall enjoyment. While some players appreciate the community and potential for creativity, the grinding mechanics are seen as a significant barrier to fun and engagement.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding is up to the standards of say Elsword, a little lackluster in the enemy section.”
- “It's very hard to build anything since I can't tell apart walls and floors, and the grinding to buy blocks is horrendous.”
- “But 99% of the game is trying to figure out where you need to go, grinding, and turning in a lot of difficult 'quests' and getting little to nothing out of it.”
stability
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous users reporting severe bugs, glitches, and performance issues that render it largely unplayable. Many players experience frequent freezing, lag, and unresponsive controls, leading to frustration and disappointment. While some appreciate the game's concept, the overwhelming consensus is that it requires significant improvements in stability before it can be recommended.
- “This game is horrendously buggy, almost to the point of unplayability; the controls often randomly freeze up, which is extremely annoying.”
- “Do not download this piece of garbage; it constantly lags and freezes, and your inputs sometimes don't work, which is bad when enemies are attacking you.”
- “It's complete shit right now, low frame rate and tons of lag/glitches.”
monetization
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
74%
17%
The monetization model of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players expressing frustration over the prevalence of microtransactions and loot boxes that hinder gameplay and enjoyment. While some users note that it is possible to play without spending money, the overall sentiment is that the game feels like a cash grab, with essential features locked behind paywalls. The excessive reliance on in-game purchases has led to a negative perception, overshadowing any potential fun the game might offer.
- “It is free on Steam and does offer microtransactions, but doesn't flash them around begging for money.”
- “And you can play the game easily without making any microtransactions.”
- “Also, while most reviews complain about 'freemium', and while there are microtransactions, in all instances I've played I haven't been asked to spend a single penny.”
- “This game is dead and full of microtransactions, don't recommend.”
- “It's clear that the developers want nothing more than to make a quick buck with this game through in-game purchases.”
- “It's sad when such a simple game needs microtransactions.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing significant performance issues such as stuttering, frame drops, and server lag. While some users report that it runs adequately on lower-end systems, the overall consensus is that improvements are needed to enhance the gaming experience and reduce frustration.
- “One thing I suggest working on in this game is optimization. I can run DayZ at 30 FPS, but this game gives me insane mouse lag and frame drops at 1920x1080.”
- “For me, my PC just broke and I can't play games like TF2, CS:GO, etc., and this is the only game that my laptop can run smoothly. This game is my pastime when I'm bored.”
- “Secondly, if you have a low-performance computer, it still runs well.”
- “I will be blunt, this game is pure joy and fun, if you can get past the terrible performance, stutters, and some other minor issues.”
- “One thing I suggest working on in this game is optimization; I can run DayZ at 30 FPS, but this game gives me insane mouse lag and frame drops at 1920x1080.”
- “Literally, I don't even rage at games, and this one throws me off my record for 'person that rages the least award.' I mean, come on, step up your game, add more platinum to the money packages, and lastly, put in more optimizations as well as selective questing. I don't like being repetitively asked to do the same quest over and over when I can't do it because there are spikes, lasers, and game reviewers everywhere.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game elicits strong feelings, with some players expressing a desire to cry due to its impactful storytelling and enchanting graphics. However, there are criticisms regarding the sound effects, suggesting that they detract from the overall emotional experience.
- “I won't lie, I want to cry.”
- “The enchanting graphics mixed in with the flawless story make for an emotional, yet rewarding experience.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players find the game highly replayable due to its engaging exploration of diverse areas and the abundance of player-created content, which encourages both exploration and creativity.
- “Many of the areas are interesting to explore, and when players are active, the player-created content to explore (and your own content to create) provides quite a bit of replayability.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development in the game has been criticized for poor character design, suggesting a lack of depth and appeal in the characters themselves.
- “The character design is garbage.”