Arcfall

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Arcfall is a multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Neojac Entertainment inc. and was released on May 16, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

"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."

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Audience ScoreBased on 227 reviews

graphics10 positive mentions

grinding37 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience for fans of classic MMORPGs, reminiscent of titles like Runescape.
The crafting system is extensive and engaging, allowing players to gather resources and create various items.
The developers are responsive to community feedback and actively work on updates and improvements.

The game suffers from significant performance issues, including lag and server instability, making it difficult to play.
Many players find the questing system repetitive and lacking in variety, leading to a grindy experience.
The game is currently in a very raw state, with numerous bugs and incomplete features that detract from the overall experience.

story
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
88%
6%
The game's story aspect is criticized for its lack of depth and direction, with players noting a minimal number of quests that often lack clear objectives or guidance. Many feel that the game leans heavily on grinding and crafting rather than a compelling narrative, leading to a sense of aimlessness. While some appreciate the sandbox nature and the freedom it offers, the overall consensus is that the game requires more structured storytelling and quest content to enhance player engagement.
- “My biggest personal story is buying a horse for 1 gold and riding into the cave full of skeletons to snipe the giant skeleton boss from a safe spot on top of a rock at level 8 with my bow and arrow.”
- “If I can be a mage in a WoW-style MMO game, I am happy. I like the art style, but the game needs more of a tutorial and more quests and a backstory.”
- “Since Arcfall is very much a sandbox-style game, with a limited number of quests at this stage, it is free for the player to decide how they wish to spend time in-game.”
- “Very few quests when you start, so you're thrown into a game with little direction.”
- “The world feels dead; there are no players, NPCs have no dialogue other than quests, and you can see abandoned buildings of other players.”
- “Why release an MMO game when quests are not ready yet?”
grinding
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The reviews highlight that the game is heavily grind-focused, with many players finding the grinding tedious and excessive, often comparing it to titles like RuneScape and Albion. While some appreciate the grind as part of the game's charm and find it addictive, others criticize it for lacking sufficient content, such as quests and PvE activities, making the experience feel monotonous. Overall, the game's appeal seems to hinge on whether players enjoy extensive resource gathering and crafting over more dynamic gameplay elements.
- “In its current state, this is an incredibly grindy, boring game.”
- “The game is extremely grindy, which would be fine on full release, but I think it limits a lot of what an alpha player can experience, since I'm expecting wipes at some point (why invest in the full grind when you might not be able to keep it, right?).”
- “Making something like a basic piece of armor requires lots of grinding for materials; it's just too tedious and unfortunately makes up a large part of the game.”
graphics
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
62%
9%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the art style reminiscent of classic titles like WoW and RuneScape, while others criticize the lack of polish and optimization, leading to performance issues. Many users note that while the visuals are appealing, they feel the game falls short in content and gameplay depth, suggesting that impressive graphics alone are not enough to elevate the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as a step up from older games, but they require further refinement and optimization to compete effectively in the current market.
- “The graphics in this game are really quite good, which at least makes the game look more appealing.”
- “I really enjoy the art style as well.”
- “Love the graphics and skill level system of this gem of a game.”
- “The graphics look okay (because they ripped off so much from WoW's aesthetic), but the depth of content and the gameplay weren't there... and unpolished, geez.”
- “If they were going to make a good 2D game like Ragnarok Online or something to that effect, I wouldn't really compare it to today's games, but they made one in a genre that is leagues ahead of the graphics and combat.”
- “They need to lower the minimum graphics and add more content if they want to compete with other similar and more polished games.”
gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
76%
12%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many users noting a lack of depth and polish, despite some potential for improvement. While the transition to 3D gameplay has been acknowledged, issues such as item loss in the item mall and latency problems have raised concerns. However, some players appreciate the skill leveling system and the overall mechanics, suggesting that with further development, the game could offer a more engaging experience.
- “Great game, amazing gameplay and skill leveling system with more content yet to come.”
- “Most of the mechanics seem to be functional and looking at the skill trees there is vast room to grow and improve your character.”
- “After getting your bearings, you can expect at least 40 hours worth of gameplay time minimum to get a taste of what the game has to offer.”
- “The graphics look okay (because they ripped off so much from WoW's aesthetic), but the depth of content and the gameplay weren't there... and unpolished, geez.”
- “It has potential, but seeing how screenshots from 2017 look better than my actual gameplay today is not making me happy.”
- “The game needs some sort of coding to smooth this over so that latency does not interrupt the gameplay.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
93%
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, bugs, and lag issues that hinder gameplay. While some acknowledge that it is in an alpha testing phase and appreciate the weekly updates aimed at fixing these problems, many find it nearly unplayable due to persistent disconnections and clunky mechanics. Overall, players suggest waiting for further development before fully engaging with the game.
- “No glitches yet that I've noticed.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
- “I've experienced consistent performance throughout my playtime.”
- “The game is very buggy and has many issues with what it wants to be.”
- “Cons are it's so buggy it's almost not even playable. I played for 15 hours and farmed like hell, but my character keeps disconnecting 10 seconds after I logged in. The developers seem to be unable to do anything about it, so I had to make a new character. I'm going to wait for a real release... if it ever comes.”
- “Every time I go to play the game, it just freezes up during gameplay.”
optimization
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
47%
38%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting severe performance issues, including low frame rates, lag, and stuttering, making it nearly unplayable for many. Despite its appealing graphics and potential, the lack of optimization is a significant barrier to enjoyment, and players are hopeful for future improvements. Overall, optimization remains the most pressing concern among users, overshadowing other aspects of the game.
- “Nice looking game with a lot of potential if the performance issues, bugs, and sound get fixed.”
- “Need to improve performance and make sure all the offensive and crafting skills graduation is balanced and makes sense.”
- “Pre-alpha for seven years, and the optimization is so horribly bad that it's basically unplayable.”
- “They definitely need to work on optimizing the performance of the game; it's the biggest area of contention and overwhelmingly responsible for negative comments so far.”
- “It still has a very long way to go, but it's not bad - didn't play it very long as playing with only 9fps on the American server was a bit too laggy for me.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music in the game is reminiscent of a 3D version of RuneScape, featuring mostly free or public domain tracks that players may recognize from other sources. While this approach isn't inherently negative, it raises concerns about originality, especially given reports of the game using assets, including music, from other titles without permission.
- “The music also appears to be free/public domain for the most part, which isn't necessarily bad, but it does mean you've probably heard many of the songs in this game somewhere already.”
- “This 'project' is filled to the brim with stolen assets, like music from other games and such.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users suggest that while the game's visuals and gameplay have potential, improvements in these areas could enhance its overall replayability.
- “The game lacks the depth and variety needed to keep players coming back for more.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay the game.”
- “The limited choices and predictable outcomes make replaying feel more like a chore than an adventure.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is generally not well-received, as players suggest that those sensitive to technical issues, such as bugs, may find it frustrating and should consider alternative options.