Atlantica Europe

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Atlantica Europe is a single player and multiplayer casual role playing game. It was developed by NEXON and was released on May 20, 2021. It received neutral reviews from players.

Atlantica Europe is a free-to-play (F2P) massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), with a tactical combat system. Venture out in to the world of Atlantis where you'll find otherworldly monsters, amazing gear, and even more battle-hardened adventurers like yourself.

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Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

monetization3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique turn-based combat system with strategic squad management, reminiscent of classic RPGs.
Despite its age, Atlantica Europe has a charming and nostalgic appeal, with a rich lore and extensive customization options.
The community is described as helpful and friendly, enhancing the overall experience for players.

The game is plagued by intrusive microtransactions, making it feel like a pay-to-win model that detracts from the gameplay experience.
Technical issues such as crashes, poor UI scaling, and lack of modern graphics support hinder accessibility and enjoyment.
The player base is dwindling, leading to a lack of community engagement and making it difficult to find groups for cooperative play.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The graphics of the game are widely criticized for being mediocre and outdated, resembling visuals from 2006 rather than a modern release. While the minimal graphics settings allow it to run on low-end machines, the locked 60fps and lack of support for higher resolutions detract from the overall experience, making it less appealing to gamers accustomed to higher refresh rates and better visuals. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's failure to attract a larger audience.
- “On the plus side, the dated graphics ensure that the game can run on almost any machine, even an old toaster.”
- “After patching, I adjusted the settings for the best experience: highest graphics quality, 60 fps, and my monitor’s native resolution.”
- “UI is not scaled at HD graphics such as 4096 x 2160 or higher than the old 1080.”
- “Graphics settings are minimal, and it's locked at 60fps, so this is obsolete in the era of 144hz+ gaming displays.”
- “Visually, this has some fairly mediocre and dated-looking graphics that will understandably be a turn-off for a lot of gamers, and it's a big contributor to the failure of the game to attract gamers despite having no up-front cost.”
- “Honestly, just go play something else. If this game was released in 2021, assuming it's not just a re-release, why do the graphics feel like 2006?”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay of Atlantica Europe is characterized by charmingly clunky mechanics and a significant grind, with a catch-up system that feels more like an afterthought than a core feature. While it boasts unique combat mechanics, the overall experience is hindered by poor UI scaling, tedious gameplay, and a dwindling player base, making it difficult to recommend to anyone beyond nostalgic fans.
- “Right away, the game provides a catch-up mechanic—gear and boosts to help you level quickly.”
- “+ unique combat mechanics”
- “It’s a neat addition, though it feels more like a side attraction than a core mechanic.”
- “Like a drunken bard at a renaissance faire, Atlantica Europe stumbles through its gameplay with charmingly clunky mechanics.”
- “Between the poor UI scaling, tedious gameplay, and a near-nonexistent population, it’s hard to recommend this game to anyone but the most nostalgic fans.”
- “Amazing game (at its core), horrible gameplay on today's servers.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization model of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, heavily relying on mobile-style microtransactions and loot boxes. Players express frustration over the prevalence of pay-to-win elements, likening their resistance to a digital crusade against exploitative practices.
- “This is just a cash shop cash grab.”
- “This game is infested with mobile app store-like microtransactions.”
- “Together, we shall weather the storm of microtransactions and loot boxes, standing tall against the tide of pay-to-win villains like noble knights in a digital crusade.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users generally view stability as a mixed bag, with some embracing the occasional glitches as charming quirks that add character to the gaming experience. However, these inconsistencies may detract from the overall gameplay for others, highlighting a need for improvement in this area.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
- “There are numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay, leading to frustrating moments.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's story is criticized for lacking engagement and depth, especially when compared to more narrative-driven MMOs like World of Warcraft. However, it is noted for its unique blend of turn-based tactics, mercenary management, and story-driven map exploration, despite the slow progression and restrictions in the in-game store until reaching level 100.
- “There’s no engaging story to pull you through the slog, unlike MMOs such as World of Warcraft that weave compelling narratives into their progression systems.”
- “Despite being quite an old game, it remains one of a kind when it comes to turn-based tactics, mercenary management, and story-driven map exploration.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the grinding in this game is particularly uninspired, characterized by tedious gameplay and poor user interface scaling. Additionally, the lack of an active player base further detracts from the experience, making it difficult to recommend to anyone outside of nostalgic fans.
- “This isn’t just grinding—it’s grinding at its most uninspired.”
- “Between the poor UI scaling, tedious gameplay, and a near-nonexistent population, it’s hard to recommend this game to anyone but the most nostalgic fans.”