Arcfall
- May 16, 2017
- Neojac Entertainment inc.
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Arcfall is a massively multiplayer role-playing game in early access alpha stage, offering a player-driven economy and old-school RPG mechanics. Every action contributes to your character's growth, allowing you to craft weapons, own a house, form guilds, engage in PvP combat, and sail the seas. The game features a pure skill-based system, with the potential for reputation-based consequences."
Reviews
- The game has a lot of potential and offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic MMORPGs like RuneScape.
- The developers are active and engaged with the community, providing updates and responding to feedback.
- The crafting system and skill progression are enjoyable, allowing for a rewarding gameplay experience.
- The game is currently plagued by numerous bugs, server issues, and a lack of content, making it feel unfinished.
- Many players have experienced login issues and difficulties creating accounts, leading to frustration.
- The game has a very low player population, which can make the experience feel lonely and uninviting.
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal, primarily revolving around a player-driven economy and a grind-heavy crafting system, with only a few quests available to guide new players. While the lack of extensive narrative may deter some, the addictive nature of resource gathering and the freedom to explore create a nostalgic RPG experience. Overall, it offers a basic framework for players to immerse themselves in a world of their own making.
“It's hardcore RPG, so I would suggest learning a few things before you play. You literally get dropped into the world with no quest guide, map, etc. It's truly yours to discover. This game is great for early access, and I recommend it for RPG lovers.”
“I have spent almost 3 hours just chopping trees and repeating the same quest for gold, but I have to say for some strange reason it's fun. It brings me back to when gaming was just a grind to get something done.”
“A small number of quests exist in-game, with a set of tutorial quests that can help acclimatize new players into the basic flow of play as well as familiarizing new players with key locations in the starting town.”
“1 quest (repeatable) to make money.”
“Its hardcore RPG, so I would suggest learning a few things before you play. You literally get dropped into the world with no quest guide, map, etc. It's truly yours to discover.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game evoke nostalgia, reminiscent of older titles like RuneScape but with a more polished look akin to World of Warcraft. While some users note an amateurish quality in certain aspects, many appreciate the stylized, cartoony art style that is visually appealing and accessible on various systems. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's old-school, hardcore RPG feel.
“Love the graphics and skill level system of this gem of a game.”
“Old school/hardcore feel with great graphics and sound that could be played on most systems.”
“Reminds me of old RuneScape with WoW graphics.”
“Sounds, graphics, animations, map, game mechanics - you see everywhere that it's amateur work, not professional.”
“The art style is stylized and could be considered cartoony by some, but I find it easy on the eyes.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be both addictive and tedious, particularly when it comes to accumulating resources for housing and other upgrades. While the skilling system offers potential for engagement, some users feel that it can become overly repetitive, especially with the farming mechanics requiring further exploration to fully grasp. Overall, the grind is seen as a defining feature that may appeal to some but frustrate others.
“The game's main feature is skilling and can be a tad grindy at times, especially when you're at the stage of trying to gather enough coin for a plot of land, a house, and a horse; but it's addictive.”
“Farming itself doesn't seem to be fully active though, so more exploration and research could be needed to understand how the system works.”
“Feel free to call me a twitchy-eyed ADHD case who needs to go back to Counter-Strike or whatever, but I swear, this game is tedious.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for its amateurish execution in sounds, graphics, animations, and mechanics, detracting from the overall experience. However, players can anticipate a substantial playtime of at least 40 hours to explore the game's content.
“After getting your bearings, you can expect at least 40 hours of gameplay time minimum to get a taste of what the game has to offer.”
“The sounds, graphics, animations, map, and game mechanics all feel like amateur work rather than the product of professionals.”
“The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which significantly detracts from the overall experience.”
- stability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game is somewhat buggy and not as stable as desired, though many have not encountered significant glitches. Despite these issues, players appreciate the engaging experience and supportive community.
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
“I've experienced consistent performance throughout my playtime.”
“Still a little buggy; not as stable as I would like, but hours of engagement with a supportive community.”
“No glitches yet that I've noticed.”
