Aura Kingdom
- July 1, 2014
- X-Legend
- 48h median play time
"Aura Kingdom is a historically-inspired, anime-styled MMORPG with a massive open world and diverse customization options. Players can choose from ten classes, each with unique skills, and are joined by powerful Eidolons. Questing and combat against monsters with varying skills make up the majority of the game, with the option to play solo or in a party."
Reviews
- story1,285 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story in Aura Kingdom is often described as uninspired and generic, with many players noting that it primarily consists of repetitive fetch and kill quests that lack depth. While some appreciate the engaging elements of the main storyline and the clever integration of pets (eidolons), the overall narrative fails to captivate, leading to a sense of monotony as players progress. The auto-pathing feature simplifies questing but detracts from exploration and immersion, making the experience feel more like a grind than an adventure.
“The story is amazing but could’ve done better.”
“Aura kingdom is magical, a gem for rpg/mmorpg player who seek a good storyline, flawless gameplay and design.”
“The storyline is definitely one of my favorite parts of the game, it nicely goes along with what you have to do and a lot of the stuff they say is extremely helpful for you to finish the quest or for later on in the game.”
“The story is monotonous, the tasks are copy and paste.”
“The quests are repetitive and kind of boring at some point.”
“The story itself is nothing worth mentioning, sure they wrote a lot and created so many characters and quests and whatever, but they mostly lack uniqueness and feel bland, basically you will find yourself skipping through all the dialogue at some point most likely, because it is so damn boring.”
- graphics579 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of Aura Kingdom receive mixed reviews, with many players praising its vibrant anime art style and colorful environments, which are considered appealing and well-designed for a game of its age. However, several users note that the graphics feel outdated compared to modern standards, with some animations appearing stiff and character models lacking detail. Overall, while the game offers a charming aesthetic for anime fans, it suffers from optimization issues that can detract from the visual experience.
“The graphics are gorgeous and colorful, especially when you have them maxed out, I like that you can glide to get around easily, and the click-to-go-to-quest-goal system removes a lot of the boring grind.”
“Aura Kingdom features a vast and vibrant fantasy world illustrated in highly detailed anime-styled graphics.”
“The graphics are downright gorgeous.”
“Aura Kingdom's graphics and animation feel severely outdated, even by older MMORPG standards.”
“Character models lack detail, environments are bland, and animations are stiff and uninspired, failing to capture the charm of modern anime aesthetics.”
“The graphics have aged and don't stand out much compared to many other anime MMOs.”
- gameplay445 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Aura Kingdom has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its repetitive quest design and reliance on pay-to-win mechanics, which detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the vibrant aesthetics and engaging combat mechanics, others criticize the lack of depth and innovation, describing it as a generic MMORPG with basic mechanics that can become monotonous over time. Despite these criticisms, the game offers a solid foundation for casual players and fans of anime-style graphics, with a variety of classes and cooperative gameplay options.
“Its vibrant aesthetics, engaging gameplay, and social features make it an enjoyable experience for both solo and group-oriented players.”
“The gameplay is solid with a good amount of quests and content.”
“The gameplay is fun, you can create guilds, go on dungeons with friends, complete quests, etc.”
“This pay-to-win model undermines fair competition and diminishes the gameplay experience.”
“The gameplay itself is not unique, nor is the chibi-ish anime style of graphics.”
“The gameplay is mostly 'mash spacebar' which automatically runs you towards your next objective, followed by 'mash all the f-keys until it dies.”
- grinding348 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that it can become excessively tedious, especially at higher levels where repetitive quests and dungeon runs dominate gameplay. While some players appreciate the grind as a familiar element of MMORPGs, others find it frustrating and time-consuming, often leading to a sense of burnout. Overall, the game is characterized by a significant amount of grinding, particularly after level 50, which may deter casual players or those seeking a more streamlined experience.
“Compared to back when you still had to play through Aeria's launcher, it isn't as grindy these days (at least it feels that way; I could've just been bad back then).”
“Pros: graphics, sound, character customization, fast gameplay, not grindy like WoW, guilds are fun.”
“- No grinding up levels to complete the main quest (at least in the first 10 hours), which is a nice change from some MMOs where you can have to level up 10 levels just to continue the main story.”
“The lack of engaging content makes progression feel like a tedious chore rather than an adventure.”
“Gameplay consists of basic MMORPG questing, grinding, and paying money to the developer so you can win the game.”
“Grinding levels was fast enough at first and I thought I wouldn't be able to beat big miniboss elite monsters, but I was wrong.”
- music143 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising its beauty and ability to enhance the atmosphere, while others find it repetitive and generic. Some users express a strong emotional connection to the soundtrack, describing it as soothing and nostalgic, while others prefer to mute it in favor of their own music. Overall, the soundtrack is noted as a highlight for many, despite its limitations in variety and engagement.
“So I recommend this game because it has a lot of features for us to explore and has beautiful music where players will definitely feel nostalgic.”
“The music is so well put together, the graphics are crystal clear, and the gameplay is easy to read and understand.”
“The soundtrack fits and complements the atmosphere of each unique zone.”
“Then I got blasted in the face with a wall of text in a window that looked like it was ripped from a Unity engine game from 2010, all the while a monotone sort of generic copyright-free music was on repeat in the background.”
“The music is so repetitive, you would rather prefer to listen to your own music instead.”
“However, I found this game to be pretty generic and bland in terms of music, dialogue, questing, story, and overall gameplay.”
- optimization50 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The optimization of Aura Kingdom is widely criticized, with players reporting frequent lag spikes, long loading times, and server instability, particularly on AMD graphics cards. Many users experience significant frame drops and stuttering even on high-end systems, indicating that the game's engine is outdated and poorly optimized. Despite some players noting that it can run on low-spec PCs, the overall consensus is that the game suffers from severe performance issues that detract from the gameplay experience.
“I love the overall performance of this game as well, even on low spec computers you can run this game.”
“In conclusion; the game is great, runs smoothly even on a subpar gaming PC and the major variety of terrains/land/mobs/pets are welcomed.”
“My laptop is under standard but still runs smoothly and the graphics are pretty polished.”
“Aura Kingdom suffers from poor optimization, leading to frequent lag spikes, long loading times, and server instability.”
“Seriously, if you are using AMD graphics (even RX 5000 series), just never download or play this game... stop wasting your time. I got tons of black screens on loading maps, party play, raids, dungeons, etc. This game only works for NVIDIA users. It has had issues with AMD for 3-4 years and has never been optimized.”
“The game is not optimized. I experience crashes, freezing, and extreme stuttering during gameplay, but this game is so good that I reload my laptop and play the game again anyway.”
- stability49 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous players reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and freezing issues that disrupt gameplay. While some users find the game enjoyable despite these technical problems, many express frustration over the impact of these issues on their overall experience. Overall, the game is seen as needing significant improvements in stability to enhance playability.
“Good graphics, runs great, large selection of classes.”
“Apart from the clunky camera and movement controls, the game runs great.”
“The game freezes like the world in the COVID-19 pandemic.”
“Constant screen freezing (not crashing, the screen just freezes and you're still able to walk and interact, just not see what's going on) makes questing/leveling unbearable as having to shut down the game every 5 minutes really breaks any flow or momentum.”
“Very buggy game that made me restart/launch many times.”
- humor32 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players noting its funny dialogue, character interactions, and community dynamics that foster a lighthearted atmosphere. Many reviews highlight the game's comedic elements, such as amusing quests and entertaining player interactions, making it a fun experience whether playing solo or with friends. However, some players express frustration with certain game mechanics, which they find humorously absurd, contributing to a mixed but generally positive perception of the game's humor.
“You can play PvP, PvE, or simply take a day, meet with a guild, and spend the day talking and laughing!”
“Funny, stylish, and constantly being updated.”
“All players are welcoming and fun, and many have a great sense of humor!”
- monetization26 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 31 % negative mentions
The game's monetization strategy is heavily criticized for favoring paying players, with many reviewers labeling it as predatory and a cash grab. While some players appreciate the gameplay and find ways to enjoy it without spending money, the overwhelming presence of microtransactions, particularly for essential upgrades and cosmetic items, detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, issues with the functionality of in-game purchases and a lack of meaningful fixes since its release further exacerbate frustrations among the player base.
“They don't play this game because it is free to play and free to play means microtransactions; however, this is true you can still play the game for free without spending a single penny.”
“As for the microtransactions, I say if you think that is the reason you won't give the game a try, my friends and I enjoy playing the game and we just started. We are all above level 25 and we did not pay a single dollar to get there. The only things you have to pay for are costumes because armor will not show, but if you don't have cash, you can get loyalty points which are easy to obtain and buy the costumes you need or want.”
“The game’s monetization strategy heavily favors paying players.”
“Predatory monetization and boring gameplay loop.”
“Most outfit customization, however, is locked behind a paywall that you have to use in-game microtransactions to get.”
- character development22 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is characterized by appealing and creative anime-style designs, with a variety of clothing options and customization available. However, while the graphics and character aesthetics are praised, many players feel that the depth of character progression and uniqueness is lacking, as characters often resemble one another and the gameplay focuses more on combat and quests than on meaningful character growth. Overall, the character design is a highlight, but it may not satisfy those seeking a robust character development system.
“Massive amount of storytelling content, deep character development systems, beautiful graphics!”
“The character design is creative and appealing.”
“Interesting character development system.”
“But if you're looking for a good MMORPG with a strong sense of progression and character development, I'd stay away from this one.”
“The art and character designs were cute, albeit the character creation screen was pretty unintuitive.”
“Character design isn't too deep, but it looks like anime, and I noticed a lot of in-game characters looked a lot different than the beginning characters, so I am guessing that you can eventually upgrade your looks and more.”
- atmosphere11 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of Aura Kingdom is widely praised for its cute anime cel-shaded aesthetic, creating a joyful and bubbly environment that is both relaxing and immersive. Players appreciate the colorful graphics, polished animations, and a soundtrack that enhances the experience across various zones, making it a delightful space to unwind. Overall, the game successfully captures a vibrant and engaging atmosphere that complements its anime MMORPG style.
“Overall, Aura Kingdom is one of those games that you can just chill out on and enjoy the amazingly peaceful atmosphere over and over again.”
“The soundtrack befits and complements the atmosphere of each unique zone.”
“The storyline seems like it could be kind of good, but it's hard to pay attention to it over the simple text dialogue. Voice acting and such is always a good idea if you want to draw in a more in-depth atmosphere.”
“Aura Kingdom gives the atmosphere that you are inside the world.”
“The relaxing atmosphere is nice, but it lacks depth and engagement.”
- replayability8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, players have mixed feelings about the game's replayability. While some appreciate the variety of activities, such as creating new characters and engaging in various events, others feel that the lack of new content and slow progression can diminish the experience over time. Ultimately, the game offers a decent level of replayability, but it may not be enough to keep all players engaged long-term.
“I play this game from the website launcher and I love it. I have about 400 hours logged onto the website, but regardless, it's a really fun free MMORPG with a decent amount of classes and a ton of replayability.”
“The game has plenty of replayability, like fishing, digging, creating new characters to use new classes and movesets, participating in the sky tower and events, dueling or trading with strangers, joining or creating dungeon raiding parties, side quests, hidden quests, achievements, and more.”
“Despite being an MMO, this game holds plenty of replayability to try out each class, skill sets, and offensive/defensive point spreads.”
“I'd say it has some replayability, but I feel that it lacks that flair.”
“[b]Replayability:[/b] unfortunately, this is the sole reason why I do not recommend this game.”
“Due to the problems mentioned above, I believe that this game has actually no replay value, or a degrading replay value, because you'll get so sick of the progression of the game that you'll probably stop playing with your new character at some point, unless you have some goal with it.”
- emotional7 mentions
- 86 % positive mentions
- -29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its engaging storyline, which evokes strong feelings, such as joy and sadness, particularly in character interactions. While some players find the narrative to lack intensity at times, others appreciate its charm and diversity, leading to moments of genuine emotional connection. Overall, the game successfully elicits a range of emotions, from tears of joy to disappointment in character choices.
“The storyline is very emotional, but overall amazing.”
“Sure, most of the time it's not exactly an emotional rollercoaster, but I enjoy its diversity and charm.”
“I cried when Selena denied Luther's love and went off with the pirate guy Mick or whatever.”
“The emotional depth of the story is lacking, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“I felt no real attachment to the storyline; it was predictable and uninspiring.”
“The game tries to evoke emotions but ends up feeling hollow and unengaging.”