Arcadius

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Arcadius is a multiplayer social resource gathering simulator. Venture around islands with friends collect, mine & sell everything you come across

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Play Modes

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 523 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding69 negative mentions

Fun and simple game for players who enjoy gathering and grinding.
The community is friendly and supportive, making it a pleasant experience.
The game has potential for future updates and improvements.

The game has been abandoned by the developers, leading to server issues and unplayability.
Gameplay is repetitive and lacks meaningful content beyond resource gathering.
Many players experience login issues and bugs that hinder the gaming experience.

grinding
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The reviews highlight that the game is heavily grind-focused, appealing primarily to players who enjoy resource gathering and leveling up through repetitive tasks. While some find the grinding aspect relaxing and addictive, others criticize it for being excessively tedious, especially with steep resource scaling and the potential for progress to be reset. Overall, it caters well to fans of grind-heavy gameplay but may deter those seeking a more balanced experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Grindy to get the later game things; the scaling of resources and gold cost to craft tools spikes hard.”
- “Imagine you are grinding this game for multiple hundred hours just for every patch to completely destroy the progress you made.”
- “Exponential prices to upgrade your equipment makes this one of the most tedious and grindy games I've ever seen.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
68%
14%
The gameplay is characterized by a repetitive cycle of resource gathering and crafting, with limited mechanics and no combat or building elements, leading to a grindy experience that some players find enjoyable while others deem boring. Despite some praise for specific mechanics like fishing and mining, many users express frustration over bugs, lack of variety, and recent progress wipes. Overall, the game offers a simplistic and monotonous experience that may appeal to those seeking a relaxing, albeit unchallenging, gameplay loop.
- “Nice game, the fishing mechanics are good and the mining/selling is enjoyable.”
- “The fishing mechanics and methods of collecting materials are perfectly balanced between the amount of time and effort needed, which makes for a nice, enjoyable experience.”
- “It's gameplay is defined by elegant simplicity rather than compounding complexity.”
- “All you do is gather resources to craft better tools to gather resources; there is no building or other mechanics similar games have (also no combat).”
- “Game is very buggy, has very little mechanics, and rolls back often, making you lose all your stuff.”
- “If your idea of a relaxing experience is to engage in dreary, monotonous repetition, which, again, I emphasize there's only 3 things to do in the current game and they all have the exact same mechanics, then yes, this will be indeed a relaxing experience for you.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
60%
20%
The graphics of the game are generally described as simple and basic, with a cozy and cute aesthetic that appeals to many players. While some users appreciate the charming art style and smooth performance on older computers, others criticize the limited customization options and lack of visual depth. Overall, the graphics are considered passable but not groundbreaking, contributing to the game's casual and wholesome vibe.
- “It's a cozy casual incremental game with a cute art style.”
- “The graphics are cute, the sounds are soothing, and it runs very well on an older computer.”
- “The graphics in this game are unbeatable and the gameplay is smooth, elegant, and the story has one of the finest plots I have seen.”
- “The graphics are soooo simple, it should be an ice cold machine, while instead my computer overheats!”
- “The graphics are nothing special and the customization is really limited, but that's to be expected.”
- “It doesn't have the greatest graphics, it doesn't have the most skills.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
28%
27%
The music in the game is described as soothing and suitable for a relaxing experience, with many players appreciating its ambient quality. While some find it unobtrusive and enjoyable for background listening, others criticize the overall audio experience as below average and lacking in variety. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the game's chill atmosphere, making it a good choice for players seeking a mindless and stress-free activity.
- “If you just want something mindless and relaxing with nice ambient music, this is good for that, but not really what you would consider a game.”
- “The background music is suitable and unobtrusive.”
- “Absolutely amazing, the soundtrack is more soothing than a singing elephant, and there's just something about it that I really can't put my finger on.”
- “Zero rewards for progression, nothing to work towards. The music is very below average, and there isn't a single aspect in the game that would even beat a low-effort Roblox simulator.”
- “Time to pop on some music and turn my brain off.”
- “Needs a roadmap and music.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
49%
38%
The reviews indicate a significant divide regarding the story aspect of the game. While one user notes the absence of a narrative, criticizing the lack of engaging content beyond exploration, another user highlights the game's impressive graphics and smooth gameplay, suggesting that the story is well-crafted but could benefit from clearer explanations or quests for players.
- “The graphics in this game are unbeatable, and the gameplay is smooth and elegant. The story has one of the finest plots I have seen.”
- “There is no story, there isn't that much to do.”
- “But the whole durability thing is really annoying, and there's no combat or story or really anything to do but explore and mine rocks and come back to your blacksmith every 30 seconds.”
- “They need to put in something that explains for people or quests even because some people have small brains and don't understand that not everything is going to be handed to them.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's monetization strategy primarily focuses on cosmetic loot boxes, which players find visually appealing, while avoiding pay-to-win mechanics. However, reliance on server-based cosmetics has rendered the game unplayable for some users. Additionally, there is a small optional monthly premium fee to support ongoing development.
- “The game needlessly relied on servers for a cosmetics monetization scheme and is now completely unplayable.”
- “At the moment, the only in-game purchases are cosmetic clothing loot boxes that look pretty darn snazzy.”
- “The game is still early in testing, but there are no pay-to-win mechanics and no monetization besides a small monthly premium fee if you'd like to support development.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is reported to be quite unstable, with frequent bugs and freezing issues, particularly when attempting to create private servers. While some users acknowledge that the bugs are expected due to its early access status, the overall experience is marred by significant technical problems, including rollbacks that can result in lost progress.
- “Downloaded the game for the first time, tried to make a private server and it just freezes.”
- “Game is very buggy, has very little mechanics, and rolls back often, making you lose all your stuff.”
- “Super buggy and pacing is kind of a pain.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its wholesome aesthetic and kind community, creating an emotionally uplifting experience that can evoke tears of joy. However, there are occasional disruptions from negative players, which the developers and moderators strive to manage to maintain a positive environment.
- “This game has a very wholesome aesthetic, and the people can be quite kind.”
- “I have cried tears of joy due to the emotional scenery of this game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is often praised for its immersive and engaging qualities, with many players highlighting the effective use of sound design, visuals, and environmental storytelling to create a captivating experience. The mood varies from tense and foreboding to serene and beautiful, enhancing the overall gameplay and emotional impact. Overall, the atmosphere significantly contributes to the game's appeal and player immersion.
- “The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
- “Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is flat and fails to evoke any real emotion or tension.”
- “The lack of ambient sounds and dynamic lighting leaves the environment feeling empty and uninviting.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Recent updates have negatively impacted the game's performance, leading to significant optimization issues that affect even modern PCs, resulting in difficulty running the game smoothly.
- “The performance took a big hit in the last few updates, so even a pretty up-to-date PC has trouble running this game smoothly.”
- “The game is poorly optimized, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering, even on high-end hardware.”
- “I constantly experience long loading times and crashes, which makes the game nearly unplayable.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is characterized by a satirical take on censorship, with players finding amusement in the developers' inconsistent approach to language moderation, particularly the overreaction to certain words while neglecting others.
- “The developers can't take a joke and throw a fit over saying a bad word; they censored 'bitch' but can't figure out how to censor any other word. It's funny!”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever writing and hilarious character interactions that keep you laughing.”
- “I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, with absurd situations and witty dialogue that always catch me off guard.”