Aetheria Online
- February 1, 2019
- Zachary Hodges
- 6h median play time
Get on SteamAetheria is an MMORPG which focuses on challenging dungeons, cooperative group play, fast paced PvP, and important crafting elements. Aetheria utilizes action combat, which means no targeting and no standing still while casting, ever! This makes for an intense situation every battle, whether it be with other players or with fierce monsters. The land of Aetheria is unforgiving and harsh, so make…
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Windows
Reviews
- Aetheria Online offers a nostalgic 2D, retro-inspired MMORPG experience with engaging quests and a welcoming community.
- The game features active developers who are responsive to player feedback and continuously work on improvements.
- Players appreciate the enjoyable gameplay mechanics, including crafting, group-oriented quests, and challenging bosses.
- The game has been shut down and is currently offline, preventing new players from experiencing it.
- Many players report significant lag issues and server problems, making it difficult to play consistently.
- The game suffers from a lack of player population, leading to a solitary experience rather than a vibrant multiplayer environment.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced combat and group-oriented mechanics, making it enjoyable for players who thrive in cooperative settings. While the game allows lower-geared characters to compete at end-game through skillful play, some users note that it may not offer the smoothest experience, particularly in boss encounters where loot can be contested by other groups.
“Fun little MMORPG, would recommend to people looking for group-oriented gameplay.”
“Great game, love the gameplay and fast-paced combat.”
“Mob and boss mechanics make it so even low-geared characters can compete at end-game if you can play.”
“Boss rooms have a mechanic (just a door) to keep another group from interfering with your attempt to kill, but should you wipe, they can definitely take all that glorious loot for themselves.”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story is engaging, featuring well-structured quests that encourage exploration and character progression without feeling grindy. However, players feel a stronger emphasis on collaboration is needed, particularly for early boss quests that require teamwork. Overall, the narrative and quest design align well with traditional MMO-RPG expectations, promoting a sense of adventure and discovery.
“Engaging and with good quests to follow.”
“Awesome game, it's what a real MMO-RPG should be, in my opinion. You have to work for the gear you want, you have to work to upgrade your character, and you don't get pointed directly to where you need to be to complete a quest, forcing you to explore the amazing maps and the content that's been placed in each area. That being said, quest lines are all closely knit and perfectly spread out, allowing you to progress quickly.”
“The quests are laid out properly in a way that you never really feel as if you are forced to grind in order to unlock the next set of quests.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged with the characters.”
“There are too many plot holes that leave you questioning the overall narrative.”
“The character development is minimal, which makes it difficult to care about their journeys.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players acknowledge that the game involves a significant amount of grinding, but many find it enjoyable and engaging, reigniting their passion for the grind. Overall, the grindy nature is seen as a fun aspect rather than a drawback.
“Fair warning, it is a bit grindy but still very fun.”
“I played this game for a bit before the Steam launch, and it sparked my old grinding ways in me, and I fell in love with it.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized as retro, which some users find acceptable and manageable.
