Atulos Online

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Atulos Online is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Parallaxian Pty Ltd and was released on April 30, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Atulos Online is a free to play 2D medieval MMORPG. You can choose from many different characters including Mage, Knight, Dwarf and Guardian. The story unfolds as a confrontation with the sorcerer Atulos draws ever closer.

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72%

Audience ScoreBased on 198 reviews

music6 positive mentions

grinding15 negative mentions

Atulos Online offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic RPGs, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate retro gaming.
The community is friendly and supportive, with many players willing to help newcomers navigate the game.
The game is free to play and provides a simple, casual gaming experience that can be relaxing and fun.

The graphics and gameplay are considered outdated and clunky, which may deter players looking for modern gaming experiences.
The game suffers from a lack of content and updates, leading to repetitive gameplay and grinding.
There are issues with server activity and player population, making it difficult to find others to play with.

music
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as a relaxing yet repetitive lofi medieval fantasy soundtrack that adds to its nostalgic charm, reminiscent of mid-90s RPGs. While some players appreciate its catchy tunes, many find it generic and overly loud, leading them to mute it frequently. Overall, the soundtrack has received mixed reviews, with suggestions for improvement in future updates.
- “The game is relaxing and its lofi medieval fantasy soundtrack kinda adds to it.”
- “The soundtrack, the game, the shop, the inn it's all so nostalgic.”
- “Game has a nice RPG/leveling up structure going on and the music is very catchy too!”
- “The in-game music tends to get on one's nerves after a while; I turned it off. I didn't find any bugs, and the game works smoothly.”
- “The music is pretty forgettable though, and fairly generic.”
- “Yes, the music is repetitive to the point of madness.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are predominantly described as clunky and outdated, featuring a retro pixel art style reminiscent of early 2000s games, which some players find nostalgic while others deem it poor by modern standards. Despite the low resolution and lack of visual polish, a segment of the audience appreciates the simplistic aesthetic and finds it charming, though it may not appeal to those seeking contemporary graphics. Overall, the visuals are considered below average, with a mix of admiration for their retro feel and criticism for their technical shortcomings.
- “For me at least, I love the graphics since they have a very retro PC feeling to them, which I hope was the goal.”
- “Controls are very simple and easy to get used to, and graphics are somewhat basic but still look great.”
- “At first, I did not expect much from the game; I only liked the art style, but within 10 minutes of me and my friend playing, we are hooked!”
- “Graphics and gameplay have a 'retro' veneer and come across as extremely clunky as a result.”
- “They chose to use obsolete retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “It's a very old-school game; the graphics are beyond terrible by today's standards, not to mention clunky awkward AI pathfinding.”
grinding
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that the game heavily emphasizes grinding, which can be tedious and repetitive, often requiring long walks and lacking effective navigation. While some players appreciate the grind as a relaxing activity to do alongside other tasks, others find it boring and unenjoyable. Overall, the game caters to those who enjoy grinding and community interaction, but may not appeal to players seeking a more dynamic or varied experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Walking requires you to click ahead which can be tedious sometimes given you can't target an area on a map (as there isn't one) and your line of view isn't the biggest, and if you, for example, target an area across a wall, your character will just run into the wall; they lack the knowledge to go around.”
- “Can get boring, repetitive grinding to level/gold up.”
- “Grinding is a must, and it's not even enjoyable.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as basic and retro, often described as clunky and simplistic by modern standards, yet it retains a certain charm that some players find enjoyable. While the game offers a fun experience, it lacks features like party teaming, which detracts from its overall appeal. Despite its limitations, it is recommended for those seeking a relaxing gaming experience.
- “The gameplay is very basic, yet fairly fun.”
- “Has a retro look and old school gameplay; it's a ten-year-old game.”
- “Would definitely recommend giving it a try if not just for some relaxing one-hand gameplay.”
- “Graphics and gameplay have a 'retro' veneer and come across as extremely clunky as a result.”
- “The gameplay is simple; the only thing I don't like about this game is that people cannot actually team up in a party because the monsters are client-side.”
- “Extremely simple gameplay by 201x's standards.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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The game's story is largely underdeveloped, requiring players to visit the website for context, and while it isn't terrible, it lacks depth and engagement. Players encounter a mix of quirky quests, such as helping a lazy mage, but overall, the narrative feels disconnected from the gameplay experience. Additionally, monetization elements, like paying for extra quests, detract from the overall enjoyment of the story progression.
- “Imagine you're playing this game; what would you see? You would see a game where borders only hold you back from fishing with your fists, where you do a quest for the world's laziest mage, and then he tells you to go beat up his bullies for him.”
- “It allows me to play in an amazing world full of monsters to slay, quests to complete, and players to interact with.”
- “The story and the gameplay, along with the techno soundtrack, are just the most wonderful things.”
- “The story isn't really explained in the game; you have to go to their website in order to figure out what's going on.”
- “The story is not all that good, but it's not painfully awful by any means.”
- “Not rewarding enough; it just feels that when you progress in the story.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game exhibits some minor stability issues, such as glitches when interacting with walls, but these are generally considered acceptable given its recent release. Overall, players appreciate the retro RPG style while acknowledging that improvements could be made.
- “Is it a terribly buggy game?”
- “The simple retro RPG style is amazing, but there is slight room for improvement. For example, when you walk into a wall, it sometimes glitches. However, the game is only 2 days old, so what can I say?”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find humor in the game's unpredictability, noting that even the admins struggle to keep track of certain elements, adding a layer of comedic chaos to the experience.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a fair amount of replayability; however, many players feel that it can become stale quickly.
- “The game offers a fair amount of replayability, with different choices leading to unique outcomes.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of paths and strategies available.”
- “The dynamic elements keep the experience engaging, encouraging multiple runs to explore all possibilities.”
- “Fair amount of replayability, but it gets stale fast.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying feel pointless.”