Book of Yog

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The Book of Yog is a 3D idle RPG game presenting with Cel-Shading skills. You can call heroes, develop the kingdom and explore secrets of the lost world. Dozens of heroes, hundreds of skills, thousands of equipment, free combinations, come and form the most powerful team that belongs to you!

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+13

60%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,233 reviews

gameplay29 positive mentions

grinding41 negative mentions

The game offers a generous amount of free resources and gift codes, making it accessible for free-to-play players.
Character designs and artwork are visually appealing, with a variety of unique heroes to collect.
The idle mechanics allow for casual gameplay, making it easy to progress without constant attention.

The game suffers from poor translations and UI issues, making it difficult to understand mechanics and follow the story.
There are significant performance issues, including lag and frequent loading screens, which detract from the overall experience.
The game is heavily monetized, with a pay-to-win structure that can create barriers for free-to-play players in the late game.

gameplay
146 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this game is largely characterized by its idle mechanics, allowing players to progress without constant interaction, which some find engaging while others deem it repetitive and lacking depth. Many reviews highlight performance issues, such as lag and crashes, alongside a convoluted system of mechanics that can frustrate players. Overall, while the game offers appealing visuals and some fun elements, it struggles with balance and clarity, leading to mixed feelings about its overall gameplay experience.
- “For gacha players, the gameplay is considered quite decent to good.”
- “It is like Diablo, to be honest; if you play it manually, you can automate the gameplay.”
- “This idle role-playing game offers a unique twist on the genre, captivating players with its enchanting visuals, engaging gameplay mechanics, and deep storytelling.”
- “The gameplay is pretty awful, almost non-existent.”
- “Sadly after 14 hours of gameplay I got to the point where I can't progress; I can imagine this is the part where I have to pass the credit card to buy some of their micro-transactions... but that's not gonna happen.”
- “The game doesn't even start with a tutorial, unless the tutorial was the story which is skippable; it comes with auto so you don't even have to fight, like many other games, the auto is unlocked after you experience the game, know the mechanics, but not in this game.”
story
142 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing its poor writing, awkward translations, and reliance on clichéd tropes, such as the amnesiac protagonist. While some players found certain storylines, like Chloe's, to be engaging, the overall narrative is often described as shallow and uninteresting, leading many to skip through it. Additionally, technical issues such as auto-advancing dialogue and server desyncs further detract from the storytelling experience.
- “The game boasts a captivating storyline that weaves together ancient prophecies, intriguing characters, and surprising plot twists.”
- “With its enchanting visuals, engaging gameplay mechanics, and compelling storytelling, it offers an immersive and enjoyable experience for fans of the idle RPG genre.”
- “Its fun and has a ton of really awesome effects and details, lots of storyline reading (in English) very enjoyable for a free idle game.”
- “The story is poorly written, poorly translated, and often times nonsensical, so I basically just skip it.”
- “The story is threadbare and mildly incomprehensible, either due to bad translation, bad writing, or both.”
- “Right now, the game is poorly translated, so the story is mostly nonsensical and not interesting at all.”
graphics
104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the anime-inspired art style and character designs, while others criticize the overall graphical quality as outdated or mediocre. Some players appreciate the detailed artwork and smooth animations, but note performance issues and a lack of graphical options. Overall, the visuals are seen as a highlight for fans of the genre, though they may not be enough to compensate for other gameplay shortcomings.
- “The graphics are stunning and the gameplay is smooth and intuitive.”
- “The visual design is a true work of art, with stunning hand-drawn graphics that bring the world to life.”
- “Truly stands out from the pack with 3D visuals, some of the best artwork I've ever seen, some interesting non-idle modes, housing and more, within an extremely addicting game loop.”
- “Graphics look outdated.”
- “The graphics are not that pleasing to the eye; there is too much going on for you to really know what is happening.”
- “Bland gameplay, graphics look stale and what you'd expect for a mobile game, and worst of all it's a gacha mobile style money scam.”
grinding
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and time-consuming, with many players reporting that a significant portion of their playtime is spent on repetitive tasks. While some appreciate the ability to progress while idle, the overall sentiment leans towards the grind being excessive, especially as players reach higher levels, leading to a frustrating experience that often feels like a chore. Despite its engaging mechanics and potential for enjoyment, the grind can overshadow the game's positive elements, making it a major point of contention among users.
- “I dropped out of this game due to how tedious the grind is, and it remains tedious even if you spend money.”
- “A horrible old gacha system wrapped in a shell of bugs and bad programming, that might seem cool at first but will degenerate into a stale, boring, and very grindy chore later.”
- “Pay to win, extremely grindy once you get past the hook time, and exactly the same as every other game of the genre apart from the graphics.”
music
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its ability to enhance the atmosphere and complement gameplay, while others find it repetitive and generic. Notably, the soundtrack features only a few tracks, leading to a monotonous experience for some users. Overall, while the music can be enjoyable, it lacks diversity and may not leave a lasting impression.
- “The soundtrack deserves special mention, as it complements the enchanting atmosphere with its evocative melodies and themes.”
- “From haunting melodies during somber moments to epic orchestral scores during intense battles, the music enriches the overall experience.”
- “The music perfectly sets the mood for each area of the game, immersing the player in the world.”
- “Music is generic and forgettable, but at least not annoying and you can turn it off if you wish... yes, this is a positive, I suppose.”
- “The music is completely out of place.”
- “Music just keeps playing and stopping and there is very little diversity between songs.”
stability
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is severely criticized, with frequent freezes, lag, and bugs reported by users, making it nearly unplayable for many. Players experience significant performance issues, including stuttering and connection losses, even on high-end systems, and the overall optimization has been deemed poor. Despite some enjoyable gameplay elements, the persistent technical problems overshadow the experience, leading to widespread dissatisfaction.
- “One major issue is it can get buggy with connection, even with stable internet. Too many actions can lead to connection getting lost, or playing certain game modes with game-speed multiplier for too long can cause the game to no longer respond.”
- “However, that isn't the main reason I have changed my review to a thumbs down; the main reason is the game is now so poorly optimized for PC from the last two patches that I just don't want to wish it on my worst enemy, given that every 10 seconds it freezes for 3-4 seconds.”
- “Extremely buggy to the point it's unplayable.”
monetization
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization in this game is widely criticized as aggressive and predatory, with many reviewers labeling it a "cash grab" that heavily relies on microtransactions and pay-to-win mechanics. Players express frustration over the high costs of in-game purchases and the reliance on limited-time offers and gacha mechanics, which detract from the overall experience. While some acknowledge the availability of free rewards, the overwhelming sentiment is that the monetization strategy is exploitative and detracts from the game's enjoyment.
- “Cash shop items are generally more expensive than I'd like, but not insultingly overpriced, and overall monetization is pretty good.”
- “You do get a lot of free stuff, even a decent amount of crystal and other things from the notice board and playing, but still far too much monetization.”
- “Ultimately, the monetization is pretty ugly and since it is all translated from Chinese, the game is confusing at times.”
- “The cash shop is very aggressive and they do not shy from begging for money; seems like a cash grab type game, so I am out.”
- “This was an ok idle game, but since the patch on February 16, it has become a pure cash grab.”
- “Daily/monthly log-in rewards to entice people to play each day, limited timed FOMO crap, treasure compass you have to buy for $19.99 to receive any of the locked rewards in it for completing stuff in the game, crystal currency, gift shop with daily, weekly and limited FOMO packages, monthly cards (gives you P2W stuff), academy gifts (BP system), gacha mechanics, and probably much more... you do get a lot of free stuff, but still far too much monetization.”
optimization
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is widely criticized, with players reporting significant performance issues such as lag, stuttering, and freezing, even on high-end systems. Many users have resorted to playing at lower settings to mitigate these problems, while some suggest that the game demands more resources than it should, resembling a poorly optimized mobile game. Although there are indications of improvements in performance over time, the current state remains frustrating for many players.
- “But luckily the game runs smoothly on my laptop.”
- “It still has some early access issues, but performance has improved drastically and content has been coming steadily.”
- “Presumably, there's some real strategy and optimization that makes an appearance once you start allocating skill points and assembling a real lineup, but I didn't make it that far.”
- “There are significant performance issues, like lag during fights, and some downright weird moments where text is replaced by placeholders like 'error' during gameplay.”
- “Also it freezes every 10 seconds because it's poorly optimized for PC and my PC is strong enough to run AAA titles...”
- “Terrible performance, but still manages to hijack all system resources to poorly run something that would run smoothly on a 2017 smartphone.”
character development
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in this game is primarily focused on character design, which has received mixed reviews. While many players appreciate the attractive and well-drawn 3D models, noting their appeal and fun aesthetic, others criticize the designs as generic and lacking depth or personality. Overall, the character designs are a significant draw for the game, but opinions vary on their originality and emotional resonance.
- “Finally, character design is fun and straight-up cool. Both male and female models are excellently drawn. This is definitely a game to invest money in, but honestly, so far there's no paywall. For the sake of having more games like this made, spending some dollars won't hurt, and you'll be investing in future content and games to keep you busy in your spare time. Conclusion: play the game; it's a fun time.”
- “There's an insane potential for growth. The character designs are amazing, and it's really addictive.”
- “Beautiful art and character designs!”
- “And lastly, the character designs are extremely generic and derivative, and they all fall squarely in the wheelhouse of every other Chinese gacha game, albeit slightly more lewd since it's not on Android or iOS.”
- “The character designs, the main appeal of the game, are uninspired.”
- “Character design, sure they're well drawn but it has little to no soul, no personality whatsoever.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is derived from its shortcomings, such as having only three music tracks and persistent loading issues, which some players find endearingly amusing. While the game's flaws may be frustrating, they also contribute to a unique comedic charm that resonates with those who appreciate its quirky nature. Overall, the humor is a mix of self-deprecation and absurdity, making it entertaining for a specific audience.
- “But for people with a similar humor to mine, it's so funny it has actual long time motivation.”
- “The funny thing is that I never see the game loading reach 100%.”
- “So while it's a problem in understanding sometimes, I find it hilarious and cute.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be uplifting and engaging, contrasting sharply with feelings of depression. The game's original and touching design contributes to a positive emotional experience, making it enjoyable even without engaging in competitive content.
- “In other words, gameplay is the direct emotional opposite of depression.”
- “From the very first sight, you can see that we are talking about a game with a really original and touching design.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by a captivating soundtrack that features evocative melodies, creating an enchanting experience. Additionally, players express a desire for customizable character gender options to foster a more diverse and engaging role-playing environment, particularly in terms of romantic dynamics.
- “The soundtrack deserves special mention, as it complements the enchanting atmosphere with its evocative melodies and themes.”