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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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63%
Audience ScoreBased on 484 reviews
story11 positive mentions
grinding55 negative mentions

  • Nostalgic experience for long-time players, evoking fond memories of earlier gaming days.
  • Unique skill system that separates EXP and Skill-EXP, allowing for diverse character development.
  • Addictive gameplay with a variety of dungeons and PvP options, making it engaging for both solo and group play.
  • Severe connection issues and server instability, leading to frequent disconnections and login problems.
  • Pay-to-win elements that can create an uneven playing field, especially for free-to-play users.
  • Outdated graphics and mechanics that may not appeal to new players accustomed to modern MMORPGs.
  • story
    72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as engaging and nostalgic, particularly for players who enjoy questing and exploring, but it suffers from repetitiveness and a lack of depth beyond level 110. Many players find the quest system to be filled with grindy fetch and kill tasks, leading to a sense of monotony, especially at higher levels where the main storyline concludes. While the initial quests provide a structured narrative, the overall experience is marred by bugs and server issues, detracting from the enjoyment of the story.

    • “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    • “If you're looking for an MMO that's outdated and full of fetch quests, then look no further.”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

    The grinding aspect of the game is heavily emphasized, with many players noting it as a core feature of the MMORPG experience. While some appreciate the nostalgia and the opportunity for extensive character development through grinding, others find it tedious and overly repetitive, especially with the added pressure of a pay-to-win model. Overall, if you're not a fan of grinding, this game may not be for you, as it requires significant time investment to progress.

    • “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

    The graphics of the game are generally considered outdated, with many reviewers noting that they resemble older titles from the PS1/PS2 era. However, despite their age, the visuals, particularly the skill effects and character designs, are still appreciated for their aesthetic appeal and fluidity. Overall, while the graphics may not meet modern standards, they do not significantly detract from the enjoyment of the game.

    • “Visuals are amazing, especially the wizard skills after you've unlocked the elemental festival.”
    • “The graphics are a bit dated, but the effects on weapons, armors, and attacks are absolutely beautiful.”
    • “Beautiful graphics, good combat system, hours of quests, lots of fun and replayable dungeons.”
    • “Other than slow progression, outdated graphics, and the requirement of having to spend a lot of real money on the game in order to make significant gains for your character, I shall list some pros:”
    • “The skills and general graphics are getting a little outdated, to be honest, but the general gameplay is actually really fluid.”
    • “Back in 2009, I thought the game looked awesome; for now, the graphics are outdated and such, but they give me a nostalgic feel.”
  • gameplay
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it outdated and overly simplistic, often describing it as boring and grind-heavy. While some appreciate the fluidity and occasional fun elements, others criticize the stiff mechanics and lack of depth, suggesting that it may not appeal to newcomers or those seeking high-level content without extensive grinding. Overall, the game seems to struggle with aging mechanics and a lack of engaging content, despite some players finding enjoyment in its familiar structure.

    • “The general gameplay is actually really fluid.”
    • “The gameplay manages to stay entertaining in long sessions.”
    • “This game always has something to get or a place you've never been to, with a heavy focus on grinding rather than questing.”
    • “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

    The music in the game is widely praised for its diversity and quality, featuring a mix of genres that enhance the gaming experience, from chill tunes in cities to hard rock during action sequences. Many players express nostalgia for the soundtrack, considering it one of the standout features of the game, with some even listening to it outside of gameplay. However, a few reviews mention that the music can be hit or miss, with some finding it boring or not fitting the game's atmosphere.

    • “Awesome looking gear and skills, great soundtrack, and after being gone 10ish years and coming back, it still feels like the old game we used to play, but they still updated it and made it better as well.”
    • “The music in Cabal is beautiful in my opinion, for example, the beautiful theme of Bloody Ice, where you'd hang out to skill grind or craft.”
    • “+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!”
    • “- decent music”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, particularly every 30 minutes, and numerous glitches, especially in dungeons. Many players are frustrated by the ongoing issues, attributing them to recent updates.

    • “My game crashes every 30 minutes because of this frustrating buggy error.”
    • “Really buggy, especially in dungeons.”
    • “There are numerous bugs and glitches.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is well-received, with players finding it genuinely funny and capable of eliciting strong laughter. The clever use of titles for frequent dungeon explorers adds a humorous touch that enhances the overall experience.

    • “You will die laughing.”
    • “I've seen it happen, and funny enough, the game has titles for people who go into dungeons that many times.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is reported to be poorly optimized, leading to performance issues that detract from the overall experience.

    • “The game is still very poorly optimized.”
    • “Performance issues make it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
    • “Frequent frame drops and long loading times ruin the experience.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players highlight the game's beautiful graphics and engaging combat system, which, combined with numerous quests and enjoyable dungeons, contribute to a high level of replayability.

    • “Beautiful graphics, a good combat system, hours of quests, and lots of fun with replayable dungeons.”
    • “The game offers endless replayability with its diverse quests and engaging gameplay.”
    • “Each playthrough feels fresh thanks to the variety of choices and outcomes available.”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 selling in-game items or currency.”
    • “The monetization model feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy the game fully.”
    • “It's frustrating to see so many paywalls that hinder progress unless you fork out real cash.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 emotional engagement does not significantly differentiate it from its peers.

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1225h Median play time
850h Average play time
100-1600h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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