Champions of Regnum
- February 27, 2013
- Nimble Giant Entertainment
- 12h median play time
Get on Steam"Champions of Regnum is a free-to-play, old school MMORPG focused on large scale Realm versus Realm and Player versus Player combat. Fight for one of three realms: Alsius Empire, Syrtis woods, or Ignis Brotherhood, in epic dynamic battles. The game is not a grindfest, but rather a deep and engaging PvP experience."
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Reviews
- The game offers a unique realm vs realm (RvR) experience that can be engaging and fun, especially in large battles.
- The community is generally welcoming and helpful to new players, providing a sense of camaraderie.
- It's a free-to-play game, making it accessible for those who want to try an MMORPG without financial commitment.
- The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including frequent crashes and a clunky user interface.
- Leveling can be extremely slow and tedious, especially after reaching level 40, leading to a grind-heavy experience.
- There are significant balance issues between classes and realms, often resulting in one realm dominating the others.
- graphics79 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely criticized for being outdated and lacking polish, often described as "ancient" or reminiscent of early 2000s titles. While some players find the visuals acceptable for the game's style, many agree that they detract from the overall experience, especially when compared to more modern competitors. Overall, the consensus is that the graphics need significant improvement to meet current gaming standards.
“The graphics, the animations, the music, the combat, the lore, the mechanics, and especially the game engine.”
“A very nice MMORPG with eyecandy graphics and exciting RvR.”
“[b]graphics:[/b] beautifully done, with a unique art style that stands out.”
“As for the graphics... ancient and potato come to mind, lol.”
“The graphics look like they are outdated by 15 years or so.”
“The game is 10 years behind its time, both in innovation and in graphics.”
- story70 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story and quest mechanics are widely criticized for being repetitive and lacking depth, with many players noting that quests primarily consist of mundane tasks like fetching items or defeating enemies. While there are numerous characters with unique backgrounds, the overall narrative feels uninspired and fails to engage players, especially as they progress and encounter a grind-heavy experience after reaching higher levels. Additionally, the absence of meaningful lore and cutscenes further detracts from the storytelling experience, leaving many players disappointed.
“Numerous characters, each with their own unique story.”
“New WoW killer, better graphics, solid gameplay and engaging story.”
“This game features an abundance of various lore-provoking quests with rich backgrounds and excellent gameplay, varying from clicking on a moving box to slaying a nasty midget inside, to slapping an orc in the middle of nowhere, but receiving 10k gold.”
“If you love PvE content or a well-written storyline, definitely skip this title given the PvE content consists of kill tasks and fetch quests for the most part.”
“There are no cutscenes at the beginning or during the game whatsoever, no dialogue in the game is actually spoken, and most quests are simple fetch quests.”
“The story and setting are absolutely boring and terrible, so don't get the game for that.”
- gameplay54 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its engaging mechanics and community, while others criticize it for being repetitive, grindy, and reminiscent of older titles. Many users highlight issues with dated graphics and clunky controls, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, some players find enjoyment in the unique PvP and faction-based elements, suggesting that the gameplay can be rewarding for those willing to overlook its flaws.
“New WoW killer, better graphics, solid gameplay, and engaging story.”
“The gameplay is very addicting and you'll mostly spend 10-15 hours fighting tons of enemies, but you don't get bored at all.”
“The controls are very smooth and the gameplay is very fluid.”
“Probably the most terrible map and quest mechanics I have ever seen in an MMO.”
“The gameplay is absolutely abysmal and is incredibly boring and repetitive.”
“I am sad to say that the gameplay is just typical, cliché, generic fantasy MMORPG - that means stats, leveling, equipment that increases stats, quests, and a whole crapload of grinding.”
- grinding46 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and repetitive, particularly after reaching level 40, where players often find themselves with few quests and resorting to monotonous grinding to progress. Many players express frustration over the slow pace of leveling, especially from levels 50 to 60, which can feel like a "grinding hell" and may deter players from continuing. While some appreciate the game's mechanics and potential for PvP, the overwhelming consensus is that the grinding experience is a significant drawback that diminishes overall enjoyment.
“The grind to level 60 is tedious, and I suspect they lost many players because of it. But if you do take the time and reach level 60, you can fight with other level 60 players, and it's a riot.”
“The only thing that hasn't changed is the endless grinding.”
“I would rather pay $70 for a game with instant action and have tons of fun than spend my life grinding in a fake world, hoping to one day have fun.”
- music15 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the beautiful and atmospheric soundtrack, particularly in areas like Syrtis, while others criticize the repetitive and sometimes glitchy audio, such as battle music lingering after combat. Overall, players appreciate the relaxing and celebratory tracks but express frustration with certain sound effects and the lack of variety in the soundtrack.
“The music in this game is very good; if you want to listen to something relaxing, Syrtis is good for that.”
“Alsius has a more upbeat celebration music.”
“Beautiful soundtrack, appropriate effects.”
“The soundtrack for the most part is alright and occasionally even quite atmospheric, but there are unfortunately also a few glitches in this area.”
“After I finished combat and put my weapon away, I could often hear the fighting soundtrack playing for another 20-30 seconds, and in some areas, there was no music or sound effects at all.”
“Nothing says inspiring music like a manic drumbeat that incessantly pounds in the background during a battle until you want to smash your head into a wall to make it stop.”
- stability11 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is notably poor, with frequent glitches affecting various aspects such as the soundtrack, user interface, and combat mechanics. Players report issues like laggy controls, graphical errors, and bugs that hinder gameplay, suggesting that the game feels unfinished and resembles a beta version. While some users find it manageable, the overall consensus points to a lack of polish and significant stability concerns.
“It also has a very terrible UI and is buggy as hell, with no hope in sight of any much-needed reworks coming for some of the broken content.”
“Controls are laggy and buggy, like a bad WoW copy.”
“Combat is buggy and you can't attack easily; for example, you can't attack if you're not facing the enemy.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is highly praised, with many players finding it immense and compelling. However, some reviewers feel it lacks the same excitement to replay as other MMORPGs like Rift and WoW, suggesting a mixed experience in this aspect.
“Replay value: this game is huge and just begs you to keep coming back!”
“In a nutshell, it's not a bad game, but it lacked that excited-to-replay value for me compared to Rift, WoW, Runes of Magic, and many other MMORPGs currently and in the past.”
“The replay value is tremendous.”
“This game is huge and just begs you to keep coming back!”
- monetization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game relies heavily on in-game purchases for items such as clothing and attributes, with no advertisements present. Players express frustration over the slow leveling process and persistent bugs, which detract from the overall experience.
“Basic quest MMORPG, character customization is pretty alright, everything is basically in-game purchases and stuff, including good clothes and attributes.”
“The reason is that there is no advertisement for this game, there are a lot of bugs that have been part of this game for many years, the graphics are outdated, and leveling up after level 40 is hard since the fastest way to level up is by fighting monsters, which can take 3-6 hours for one level depending on your current level.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game evokes a mix of intense feelings, from a deep sense of despair reflected in the character's animations to moments of humor that can lead to laughter. Players experience a range of emotions, from existential dread to amusement, particularly in the game's initial moments, which some liken to a poorly executed version of a beloved classic.
“Laughed until I cried.”
“The attack animations made me feel as if my character hated his very existence and wanted to die.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, players report that the game's optimization is commendable, maintaining solid performance even with numerous players and extensive particle effects, resulting in minimal frame rate drops.
“Despite the many players and various particle effects flying around, the performance of the game holds up really well. At least for me, I'm not an FPS enthusiast, but it doesn't dip significantly.”
“The optimization in this game is impressive; I can enjoy a smooth experience even in the most chaotic moments.”
“I appreciate how well the game runs on my system, even with all the graphical settings maxed out. It really shows the developers' commitment to optimization.”
“Despite the many players and various particle effects flying around, the performance of the game holds up really well. At least for me, I'm not an FPS enthusiast, but it doesn't dip super hard.”
“The optimization is lacking; I frequently experience frame drops and stuttering during intense moments.”
“Even on high-end hardware, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, which is disappointing.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally enhanced by an effective soundtrack that can be quite immersive, though it is marred by occasional glitches that detract from the overall experience.
