CABAL: Return of Action

About

CABAL: Return of Action is a multiplayer casual role playing game. It received negative reviews from players.

Unleash your power in CABAL: the ultimate mmo rpg adventure. Join the fight now!

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Skip User Reviews

34%

Audience ScoreBased on 344 reviews

music2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game is a faithful port of the original PC version, bringing back nostalgic memories for long-time fans.
The graphics and combat mechanics are visually appealing and satisfying, making for an enjoyable experience.
There are quality of life features like auto-questing and streamlined dungeons that enhance gameplay.

The game is plagued by bots, making it difficult for real players to log in and enjoy the game, as servers are often full.
The removal of in-game currency trading has made the game heavily pay-to-win, frustrating many players who feel forced to spend real money.
Auto-play mechanics detract from the gameplay experience, as players feel they have little control over their characters and quests.

story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
70%
15%
The story aspect of the game is heavily criticized due to the autoplay feature that detracts from player engagement, making it difficult to complete quests. Players express frustration over being repeatedly killed by higher-level characters and bots, which hampers their ability to progress and enjoy the narrative. Overall, the presence of toxic players and bots significantly undermines the questing experience, leading to a negative perception of the game's story delivery.
- “Part of this game is the story.”
- “I actually want to read the quest and go to them myself, find the monsters and fight them.”
- “The game itself is good, but I rate it low because it is full of bots, and we cannot play quests because of the bots.”
- “On top of that, quests just autoplay themselves and there doesn't seem to be any way to turn that off.”
- “You literally can't go through quests because of this.”
- “The game itself is good, but I rate it low because it is full of bots, and we cannot play quests because of the abundance of bots.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for being outdated and inferior to even low-end PC settings, especially considering its age of over 15 years. Users noted poor texture quality, a lack of graphical options, and a non-fluid user interface, which detracted from the overall experience. While some appreciated the adventurous feel of exploring different locations, the consensus is that the visuals are disappointing and reminiscent of early 2000s games.
- “The graphics are sweet and visiting different places makes it more adventurous.”
- “Apart from that having fun 5* if we will ever be able to adjust graphics.”
- “The graphics are worse than PC on minimum settings, yet it's eating and heating the battery too much considering this game is over 15 years old.”
- “Loved the game on PC which could be run on a potato, but what bothers me is why the game looks so ugly and there's no option for graphics textures; they are looking horrible.”
- “This game is about 15 years late; the graphics are outdated and the user interface isn't fluid.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, citing tedious tasks and excessive bans for activities like farming, which they feel are unfairly penalized. The presence of bots and a lack of meaningful progression contribute to a negative experience, leading some to consider quitting the game altogether. Overall, the grinding mechanics are seen as overly punishing and detracting from enjoyment.
- “Logging into a channel is incredibly tedious as they are constantly full due to the large number of bots.”
- “This is completely ridiculous; I probably won't return to this grindy game if you are just going to ban people who actually play.”
- “After 5 days, I got my ban lifted, played the game for another 10 days just farming and solo dungeons, and then received a permanent ban for exploiting the game.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of the game is widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, primarily targeting players' nostalgia and exploiting those willing to spend large amounts of money. Many reviewers warn against falling for this tactic, labeling the approach as shameless and detrimental to the overall experience.
- “As it stands, it's a cash grab for money whales.”
- “This game is just a cash grab preying on old players' nostalgia...”
- “Don't be a victim of nostalgia like I was - this is a shameless, horrendous cash grab and nothing else.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is heavily criticized for its pay-to-win mechanics, with players feeling that in-game currency has become worthless and that purchasing items requires real money. Many users express frustration, stating that the developers have undermined the overall experience.
- “Don't waste your time on this game; you can't buy items without spending real money. The in-game gold is worthless now, and the developers have ruined the gameplay.”
- “It's just pay-to-win mechanics everywhere.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, particularly noting that the game frequently freezes when attempting to change channels while logged in, indicating a general prevalence of bugs.
- “If you try to change channels while you are already logged in, it freezes on the connecting screen.”
- “I think the game is just extremely buggy.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality, enhancing the overall experience alongside smooth gameplay and satisfying combat. While some players have nostalgic ties to the original soundtrack, they express reluctance to replay the game without access to their original accounts.
- “The game is smooth, the music is amazing, and the combat is flashy and satisfying.”