CABAL Online

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CABAL Online is a multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by ESTgames Corp. and was released on February 17, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Long ago, a powerful group known as the CABAL used their powers to transform the continent of Nevareth into a utopia, ruled by the strong. Constant abuse of power, coupled with in-fighting between members, ultimately led to their downfall, leaving the continent in ruins. During this massive upheaval, nearly every member of the group perished, sparing only seven, including their leader, Faust. Usi…

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 479 reviews

story11 positive mentions

grinding55 negative mentions

Cabal Online offers a nostalgic experience for long-time players, with its unique skill system and engaging combat mechanics.
The game features beautiful skill animations and a variety of classes, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
Despite its age, the game has a dedicated community and frequent updates, providing a sense of continuity and support for players.

The game suffers from significant server issues, including high ping for players outside of North America, making it unplayable for many.
Cabal Online has a heavy pay-to-win aspect, with players needing to spend real money to compete effectively in higher levels and dungeons.
The questing and leveling system can become repetitive and grindy, especially after reaching higher levels, which may deter new players.

story
73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as engaging, particularly for those who enjoy questing and exploring, but it suffers from repetitive and grind-heavy quests that can detract from the overall experience. While the initial storyline is easy to follow and provides a nostalgic trip for long-time players, many reviewers note that the quest system becomes tedious and lacks depth as players progress, especially beyond level 100. Additionally, technical issues such as crashes and bugs further hinder the storytelling experience, leaving some players feeling disconnected from the narrative.
- “If you love being immersed in a great storyline and traveling, this game will provide that for you.”
- “Great game, great story questing and raids.”
- “I never ping like others say they do, nice graphics compared to a lot of games (not counting the new ones), the quests may seem repetitive for some but I enjoy reading the storyline to each one.”
- “If you're looking for an MMO that's outdated and full of fetch quests, then look no further.”
- “This game has since aged beyond the point where it's playable... the 'story' is non-existent and the gameplay is stiff and unpleasant, with heavily grindy mechanics and little payoff.”
- “Questing is dull and repetitive as all quests basically fall into the category of kill things, loot things, talk to things, or re-enter this place you just left.”
grinding
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is a significant focus, with many players noting its heavy reliance on repetitive tasks to level up and acquire gear. While some appreciate the nostalgia and the accelerated grinding for new accounts, others criticize it as tedious and overly time-consuming, especially in a pay-to-win environment. Overall, if you're not a fan of grinding, this MMORPG may not be the right choice for you.
- “From what I know now, it's still super grindy, so if you're not into that, then this may not be for you.”
- “After months of gameplay and nearly capping out, it has become a sloppy grind fest of unpolished macro bots and a pay-to-win frenzy to buy the best gear to run the most elite dungeons that even after months of grinding are not even reachable without spending roughly 500+ USD on in-game money to buy gear to grind bigger dungeons.”
- “The only bad part about this game is the limited world exploration and the endless amount of grinding you have to do for gear and levels.”
graphics
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally described as outdated, with many users noting that they resemble older titles from the PS1/PS2 era. Despite this, some players appreciate the clean visuals and beautiful skill effects, which contribute positively to the overall experience. While the graphics may not meet modern standards, they do not significantly detract from the enjoyment of the game, and the aesthetic elements remain appealing to many.
- “Visuals are amazing, especially the wizard skills after you've unlocked the elemental festival.”
- “Beautiful graphics, good combat system, hours of quests, lots of fun and replayable dungeons.”
- “The skills and general graphics are getting a little outdated, but the general gameplay is actually really fluid.”
- “The graphics are a bit dated, but the effects on weapons, armors, and attacks are absolutely beautiful.”
- “Back in 2009, I thought the game looked awesome, but now the graphics are outdated; however, they give me a nostalgic feel.”
gameplay
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that it feels outdated and overly simplistic, often requiring significant grinding to progress. While some appreciate the fluidity and occasional fun mechanics, others find the experience dull and plagued by stiff controls and limited camera rotation. Overall, the game offers a nostalgic charm for long-time players, but newcomers may struggle with its dated mechanics and lack of depth.
- “The skills and general graphics are getting a little outdated, but the general gameplay is actually really fluid.”
- “The gameplay manages to stay entertaining in long sessions.”
- “I played this game not long after episode 3, and for me, it has gotten better with the addition of mechanics, new moves, classes, maps, and items. This game always has something to get or a place you have never been to.”
- “I don't know if there have been changes in game mechanics, but it just feels oddly boring.”
- “Dreadful old-fashioned typical gameplay; camera rotation limitation is annoying, and the least of the problems of the game are the graphics.”
- “This game has since aged beyond the point where it's playable... the 'story' is non-existent and the gameplay is stiff and unpleasant, with heavily grindy mechanics and little pay-off.”
music
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its diversity and quality, featuring a range of styles from chill melodies to hard rock that enhance the gaming experience. Many players express nostalgia for the soundtrack, noting its ability to evoke memories of past gameplay while still feeling relevant and enjoyable. Overall, the soundtrack is considered one of the standout features, contributing significantly to the game's atmosphere.
- “The soundtrack is amazing too.”
- “Excellent music.”
- “+music is very catchy and diverse, from slow and idyllic notes to techno and hard rock, but it fits the places and action perfectly.”
- “Boring game with boring skills, horrible music, boring world, lags everywhere.”
- “- the soundtrack!”
- “Music is really weird for the genre, but it's pretty good.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has been criticized for frequent crashes and numerous glitches, particularly in dungeons, with players reporting issues such as game crashes every 30 minutes and specific bugs related to recent updates. Overall, the experience is marred by significant technical problems that detract from gameplay.
- “My game crashes every 30 minutes because of this frustrating buggy error.”
- “Really buggy, especially in dungeons.”
- “There are numerous bugs and glitches.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the game's beautiful graphics and engaging combat system, which contribute to its high replayability. With numerous quests and enjoyable dungeons, the game offers hours of fun, encouraging players to revisit it multiple times.
- “Beautiful graphics, good combat system, hours of quests, and lots of fun with replayable dungeons.”
- “The game offers a variety of choices that make each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
- “With multiple endings and diverse character builds, I find myself coming back for more every time.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for the prevalence of bots, which not only disrupt gameplay but also promote external websites selling in-game items and currency, detracting from the overall experience.
- “There are bots everywhere, some advertising their websites for selling in-game items or currency.”
- “The monetization system feels overly aggressive, pushing players to spend money just to enjoy the game.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many paywalls that hinder progress unless you fork out real cash.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is appreciated by some players, particularly for its clever titles that poke fun at players who frequently explore dungeons. Overall, while not universally acclaimed, there are moments that resonate with those who enjoy its comedic elements.
- “Four people thought this was funny!”
- “I've seen it happen, and funny enough, the game has titles for players who go into dungeons that many times.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is reported to be poorly optimized, leading to performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “Still very poorly optimized.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While players express a strong emotional investment in the game, they note that it ultimately feels similar to numerous other free-to-play MMOs, suggesting that the emotional engagement may not be enough to distinguish it from its peers.