Cinderstone Online
- September 6, 2023
- Codevision
Get on Steam"Cinderstone Online" is an open-world MMORPG that offers a journey of exploration and adventure. Players are tasked with protecting the world of Cinderstone, created from pieces of other dimensions, from destructive deities. The game features a vast and fantastical world to discover, with opportunities to conquer castles, explore dungeons, and solve puzzles. With regular updates and new content, players can expect a constantly evolving experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a lot of potential and shows signs of improvement with active developer engagement and community feedback.
- The graphics are unique and visually appealing, contributing to an immersive gameplay experience.
- Players have enjoyed their time in the game, finding it fun and engaging despite its early access state.
- The user interface is not user-friendly and requires a major overhaul, making navigation and gameplay frustrating.
- The game is plagued with bugs, including issues with combat mechanics and quest progression, leading to a lack of polish.
- The player population is very low, resulting in a lack of interaction and making it difficult to engage in group activities.
- graphics13 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their unique and cutesy aesthetic, making the world visually appealing and immersive. However, some users find the character art style less favorable and note that the graphics can hinder gameplay by limiting attack directions. Overall, while the visuals are charming, they may not be user-friendly for all players.
“The graphics are unique, the gameplay is immersive, and the developers seem dedicated to improving and expanding the game.”
“It's really cute looking and graphically it's really pleasing to look at!”
“I've never been a fan of the character art style.”
“The graphical theme of player avatars and the map scenery is incredibly cutesy.”
“The graphics are cute and unique, but because of them, you can only attack to the left and right of your screen, never up where the camera is facing.”
- story10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received criticism for its poorly designed introductory quests, which fail to effectively teach mechanics and instead frustrate players with excessive running and technical glitches in cutscenes. While there is a storyline and some side quests available, the initial experience detracts from engagement and immersion.
“The first quests in an MMO are supposed to teach players game mechanics and drive story... not drive them away.”
“The very first quest cutscene glitches out and is really zoomed in on the character's face.”
“Right now (June 4th, 2023) there is a storyline and some side quests, and 2 raid-like dungeons.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Gameplay is described as immersive with unique graphics, but the initial quests may frustrate players rather than engage them. While the dodge mechanic is well-received, the jumping mechanic is criticized, and the game's low population could hinder the realization of its mechanics and overall experience. Developers are noted for their commitment to improving and expanding the game.
“The graphics are unique, the gameplay is immersive, and the developers seem dedicated to improving and expanding the game.”
“The dodge mechanic is reasonable and is a staple ingredient of most encounters.”
“The first quests in an MMO are supposed to teach players game mechanics and drive story...not drive them away.”
“The first quests in an MMO are supposed to teach players game mechanics and drive story... not drive them away.”
“The population is very low and this will need improving if the game's mechanics (planned and current) are to be realized.”
“The jumping mechanic is wack.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game experiences significant stability issues, as evidenced by a glitch in the very first quest cutscene, which zooms in excessively on the character's face. This problem has been noted multiple times by users, indicating a consistent issue at the game's launch.
“The very first quest cutscene glitches out and is really zoomed in on the character's face.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that the grinding aspect of the game is typical for standard MMO releases, featuring familiar questlines and repetitive tasks that can feel tedious over time.
“Questlines and grindy moments are typical of standard MMO releases.”
“Questlines and grindy moments are typical of standard MMO releases.”
