Aetheria Online

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Aetheria Online is a multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Zachary Hodges and was released on February 1, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Aetheria 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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Audience ScoreBased on 62 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has a nostalgic retro feel and engaging gameplay, making it enjoyable for fans of classic MMORPGs.
The community is welcoming and helpful, with active developers who engage with players and continuously work on improvements.
The game offers a variety of quests and activities, allowing players to explore and enjoy the content without feeling forced to grind.

The game suffers from server issues, including frequent downtime and full servers, making it difficult for players to log in and play.
Lag and performance problems can hinder the gameplay experience, especially during busy moments or when new players join.
The user interface and tutorial could use improvements, as some players find them confusing or unhelpful.

gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced combat and engaging mob and boss mechanics that allow even lower-geared characters to compete effectively at end-game, making it ideal for group-oriented play. However, some players note that the experience may not be smooth for everyone, particularly due to the potential for loot competition after a wipe in boss encounters. Overall, it is recommended for those who enjoy dynamic multiplayer experiences.
- “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.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is engaging, featuring well-structured quests that encourage exploration and character progression without feeling overly grindy. However, players feel a stronger emphasis on collaboration is needed, particularly for challenging boss quests that require teamwork early in the game. Overall, the narrative and quest design effectively enhance the MMO-RPG experience.
- “Engaging and with good quests to follow.”
- “Awesome game, it's as 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.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized as retro, which some users find acceptable and manageable.
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making them look lifeless.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 experience is described as fun despite the repetitive nature of the gameplay.
- “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.”