CABAL: Return of Action

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

"CABAL: Return of Action" is a massively multiplayer role-playing game that takes the popular franchise to new heights. Unleash your character's powerful abilities and join forces with other players in an epic adventure. The game invites you to experience the ultimate mmo rpg experience, with thrilling battles and a vast world to explore. Get ready to join the fight now!

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52%

Audience ScoreBased on 597 reviews

music2 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

The game brings back nostalgic memories for long-time players of the original PC version.
The graphics and combat mechanics are well-received, providing a satisfying experience.
The mobile port includes quality-of-life features like auto-questing and streamlined dungeons.

The game is plagued by bots, making it difficult for new players to progress and enjoy the experience.
The removal of in-game currency trading has made the game heavily pay-to-win, frustrating many players.
Server access is often restricted, with many channels being full, preventing players from logging in and playing.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
72%
14%
The story aspect of the game is heavily criticized due to the frustrating quest mechanics and the overwhelming presence of bots and toxic players, which hinder players' ability to engage with the narrative. Many users express their desire to read and experience the story, but they are often forced into auto-questing or interrupted by aggressive players, making it difficult to progress. Overall, the narrative experience is marred by gameplay issues that detract from the enjoyment of the story.
- “Actually clicking stuff and reading the story has always been a big part of it for me.”
- “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 positioning of the quests is right above your directional pad, which is tiny, and if you accidentally touch one of the quests in that area, it automatically selects auto, which means that it will do everything for you automatically.”
- “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
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting that they appear outdated, reminiscent of titles from 2003, and lacking in options for customization. While some players appreciate the visual appeal and adventurous environments, others criticize the poor optimization and high battery consumption, especially given the game's age. Overall, the consensus suggests that the graphics do not meet modern standards, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The graphics are sweet and visiting different places makes it more adventurous.”
- “Good graphics.”
- “Nice 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; the textures are looking horrible.”
- “This game is about 15 years late; the graphics are outdated and the user interface isn't fluid.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
89%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessively tedious and frustrating, often citing the need for significant time investment to progress, especially for new characters. Many express dissatisfaction with the game's balance, feeling that farming is overly difficult without premium features, and some have reported issues with bans related to their grinding activities. Overall, while the game shows potential, the grind is a major deterrent for many players.
- “The game has a lot of depth, but I find the grinding aspect to be a bit excessive, especially when starting a new character.”
- “I appreciate the effort put into the game, but grinding for another 10 million feels overwhelming on a fresh start character.”
- “While the game is enjoyable, the grinding can be quite demanding, making it challenging to fully enjoy the experience.”
- “Nice game, could see the care put in, but I'm not grinding another 10 million on a fresh start character; the game is already grindy enough.”
- “This is completely ridiculous and I probably won't return to this grindy game if you're just going to ban people who actually play the game.”
- “Game is good but is ruined by how hard it is to farm when you're not using premium; I've been farming for days and not even a single dungeon entry.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The gameplay has been criticized for its lack of server options, overwhelming complexity, and pervasive pay-to-win mechanics, leading to a frustrating experience that feels more like watching a game than playing it. Users express disappointment with the game's performance and graphics, especially given its large download size, and many feel that the developers have undermined the gameplay by making in-game currency nearly worthless. Overall, the consensus is that the game fails to deliver an enjoyable experience.
- “It's no different than watching an RPG gameplay on YouTube.”
- “It's just pay-to-win mechanics everywhere.”
- “Don't waste your time on this game; you can't buy items without putting real money in, and the in-game gold is worthless now. The devs killed the gameplay.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of the game is widely criticized as a blatant cash grab that exploits players' nostalgia, with many reviewers expressing frustration over its focus on extracting money from players, particularly targeting those willing to spend heavily. Overall, the sentiment is overwhelmingly negative, with complaints about poor game support further exacerbating the dissatisfaction.
- “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.”
- “As it stands, it's a cash grab for money whales.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent lag, bugs, and freezing issues, particularly when attempting to change channels while logged in. Overall, players find the experience to be quite unstable and frustrating.
- “It's clunky, laggy, and buggy.”
- “If you try to change channels while you are already logged in, it freezes on the connecting screen.”
- “I think the game is just incredibly buggy.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality, enhancing the overall smooth and satisfying combat experience. 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.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The optimization of the game is noted as a positive aspect, with some users finding it to function adequately; however, this is overshadowed by complaints about poor graphics and overall quality.
- “The graphics are trash and horrible; however, it is somewhat optimized properly, but that's the only positive aspect in this review.”
- “The game suffers from severe performance issues, making it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
- “Despite the interesting gameplay, the lack of proper optimization leads to frequent frame drops and long loading times.”