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BitCraft Online is a true single world MMORPG set in an ancient land and scored by Austin Wintory and Rachel Hardy. Unite with others to form new communities, craft towns and structures, or venture into the wilderness to discover beautiful biomes. A PLACE TO BELONG⠀ In this vibrant, player-driven universe, you’ll foster deep social connections and find endless opportunities for collaboration. …

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71%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,194 reviews
gameplay24 positive mentions
optimization32 negative mentions

  • The game offers a complex and deep crafting system that encourages community building and cooperation among players.
  • Despite initial server issues, the developers are responsive and actively working to improve performance and fix bugs.
  • The game provides a relaxing and cozy experience, making it ideal for players who enjoy grinding and crafting at their own pace.
  • The game suffers from significant server instability and performance issues, especially during peak times, making it difficult to play.
  • The lack of WASD movement and reliance on click-to-move controls can be frustrating for players accustomed to traditional MMO controls.
  • There are concerns about the game's monetization strategy, including the potential for wipes and the introduction of a cash shop for empire management.
  • optimization
    144 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is currently a significant issue, with players reporting frequent crashes, memory leaks, and poor performance, particularly in high-traffic areas. While the developers are actively working on fixes and have released updates, many users find the game borderline unplayable due to severe frame drops and server instability. Overall, the early access state is expected to have these issues, but the extent of the performance problems has led to widespread dissatisfaction among players.

    • “They're working on performance consistently, pushing updates and staying communicative throughout.”
    • “Most issues at the moment lie with optimization, which is to be expected for early access/beta, but they've been quick to start fixes on bugs.”
    • “The devs have already put out a patch to improve server performance so it's obvious that they care a lot about the players' experiences.”
    • “It's early access and the performance issues are many; the biggest offender is a memory leak which causes the game to slow down and drop frames.”
    • “There’s a known memory leak that slowly degrades performance until you have to restart the game every hour or so.”
    • “This game urgently needs a performance solution; otherwise, it is unplayable.”
  • gameplay
    116 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is characterized by a laid-back, grind-focused experience reminiscent of older titles like RuneScape, with a strong emphasis on crafting and social interaction. However, players have reported significant performance issues, including memory leaks, lag, and clunky controls, which detract from the overall experience. While the game offers a cozy atmosphere and a solid foundation for future development, its current state may frustrate those seeking more engaging or action-oriented gameplay.

    • “The gameplay is really laid back and relaxing, a lot of idle tasks, but with the enjoyment of being in a single online living breathing world that you can influence and change.”
    • “As an alpha test player with several hundred hours put into the game, I have to say, the improvements and the satisfying gameplay loop working with friends for a common goal provide a multiplayer experience I have not enjoyed prior to Bitcraft.”
    • “One of the smoothest early access launches I've seen so far - to say nothing for the gameplay, which is already quite relaxing and in-depth.”
    • “This game just doesn't work; the idea is great, but the servers literally do not work to an extent much worse than any other early access game. Constant crashes, lag, rubberbanding, and disconnects make for the worst gameplay you can find.”
    • “Right now, the gameplay is just slow and clunky.”
    • “If this is their idea of sandbox gameplay, it's a sandbox filled with nothing but quicksand.”
  • grinding
    94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is widely described as extremely grindy, appealing primarily to players who enjoy resource gathering, crafting, and skill leveling in a cozy, social environment. While some players appreciate the casual nature of the grind, allowing for multitasking, others find it tedious and unfun, particularly in light of server instability and the potential for game wipes. Overall, it caters to a niche audience that relishes grinding mechanics, but may not be suitable for those seeking a more dynamic gameplay experience.

    • “The game is too grindy for me to risk putting in the hours required.”
    • “Wipes in games are fine, but the fact the game is so grindy and the grind itself is unfun speaks volumes about how much I wouldn't like to play the game again if there are wipes.”
    • “With how grindy it is, it's like the devs want us to play 24/7 for months, and that's simply not healthy.”
  • graphics
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their unique and cozy art style, which many players find charming and fitting for the genre. However, performance issues such as stuttering, lag, and unoptimized settings detract from the overall experience, leading some users to recommend lowering graphics settings for smoother gameplay. While the visuals are appealing, the game's current technical state leaves much to be desired in terms of optimization and immersion.

    • “The art style is beautiful, the music is enchanting, and if I got hit by one of those memes where you now live in the last game you played, I would be very happy to be here.”
    • “Bitcraft has a unique, cozy art style that drops you straight into crafting.”
    • “It's an open world with beautiful graphics, working together to make a settlement and grow further.”
    • “The game is also not running smoothly on my machine, despite the graphics settings being their lowest.”
    • “Stuttering, lag and choppy graphics.”
    • “Graphical fidelity, performance optimization, and basic quality-of-life features feel a generation behind.”
  • stability
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of Bitcraft Online is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, performance issues, and memory leaks that lead to frequent freezes and server disconnects. While some players find it somewhat enjoyable despite these problems, the overall consensus is that the game is currently a "buggy mess" and not recommended in its present state. Early access is acknowledged as a factor, but the persistent issues detract significantly from the experience.

    • “This is a buggy trashy mess.”
    • “Freezes, rubberbanding, server disconnects and memory leaks.”
    • “Overall with the disappointing memory leaks, some performance issues, and glitches with losing items at this time I do not recommend this game.”
  • story
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story aspect is marred by numerous technical issues, including broken quests, lag, and desynchronization, which significantly hinder the player experience. Many users express disappointment in the lack of a compelling narrative, particularly in the tutorial quests, which are often bugged and fail to progress. While some players enjoy the social interactions and starter quests, the overall execution of the story-driven elements leaves much to be desired.

    • “It's had a little bit of a rough start with the large influx of people that immediately joined on open, but I've loved talking to people and doing all the starter quests so far.”
    • “I played until I was informed by the tutorial quests that the markets (the auction house) are town specific.”
    • “The global chat is already kinda toxic and weird, and certain 'settlements' seem to be lacking in certain things to complete basic quests (like mushrooms).”
    • “If you're going in expecting to have an action-packed, story-driven theme park MMO, you'll be disappointed.”
    • “The game has a few bugs, especially with the tutorial quest lines.”
    • “Had to restart the tutorial due to the tutorial quest not progressing.”
  • monetization
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization in Bitcraft Online primarily revolves around an in-game currency called hexite shards, which is used for cosmetic purchases and does not impact gameplay, thus avoiding a pay-to-win model. While some players appreciate the lack of intrusive microtransactions, concerns remain about the overall execution and potential future implications of the monetization strategy, especially given the game's current buggy state. Overall, the monetization approach is seen as a mixed bag, with potential for improvement.

    • “The monetization strategy, as it stands now, is perfect (see relevant Clockwork Labs blog posts).”
    • “Monetization is for cosmetics only, not pay-to-win.”
    • “The monetization system - empires - has no direct impact on gameplay.”
    • “Maybe come back after wipes are done, but still there is a huge red flag on monetization.”
    • “The long-term monetization model for this game is in the form of an in-game currency called hexite shards.”
  • music
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and enchanting qualities, enhancing the overall cozy atmosphere and gameplay experience. Players appreciate the calming soundtrack that accompanies their adventures, contributing to a sense of tranquility. However, some users have reported issues with music bugs, which detracted from their enjoyment.

    • “The music is enchanting, and if I got hit by one of those memes where you now live in the last game you played, I would be very happy to be here.”
    • “Listen to a relaxing soundtrack while you travel the world whether on foot, riding your goat, dragging your cart, or sailing the seas to discover new lands.”
    • “It's fun, cozy, and relaxing, with meditation music.”
    • “Between player desync, being kicked because of server issues, not being able to click and use any of the stations because of server issues, experiencing extreme lag when in any town, and a music bug, this game is awful.”
    • “The music is often buggy and detracts from the overall experience, making it frustrating to enjoy the game.”
    • “While the game has a relaxing soundtrack, it often gets overshadowed by technical issues that disrupt the experience.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game to be genuinely refreshing and wholesome, setting a new benchmark for its niche. However, some express a desire to wait for updates and improvements before fully engaging with it.

    • “It's genuinely refreshing, wholesome, and I think the benchmark for this niche.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express concerns about the game's replayability due to persistent bugs, disconnections, and lag issues, suggesting that these technical problems significantly hinder the overall experience. Many hope that improvements in the coming weeks or months will enhance playability and encourage repeated engagement.

  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is generally appreciated by players, but it is hindered by overly complicated interactions that can disrupt the experience.

  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find humor in the absurdity of being able to report someone for actions that aren't even covered by the game's End User License Agreement (EULA), highlighting a comedic disconnect between player actions and game rules.

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