Cronous

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Cronous is a multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by NEOWIZ and was released on July 19, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

Full 3D client online game Cronous Online is a fully 3D MMORPG. Supports image zooming in/out, lens rotation, and height adjustment. Players can enjoy the game in a familiar environment. Diversified career settings The game has four initial professions to choose from, namely Warrior, Assassin, Barbarian, and Magician. Any profession can be promoted by advancing to the corresponding level. Th…

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grinding3 negative mentions

The game appeals to fans of old school MMOs with a focus on monster grinding.
Players who enjoy hack and slash gameplay and leveling may find some enjoyment in the game.
The nostalgic value for long-time players who remember the game from its earlier days.

The playerbase is nearly non-existent, making it difficult to find others to play with.
The game suffers from extreme lag, frequent disconnections, and crashes, making it nearly unplayable.
There is a lack of tutorials and guides, leading to confusion about gameplay mechanics and progression.

grinding
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Players note that grinding in the game can be a nostalgic experience reminiscent of old-school MMOs, offering a time-consuming yet rewarding way to obtain rare drops and grow a unique weapon. However, some feel that the gear progression becomes less meaningful after the initial character, as subsequent characters do not benefit from the same grinding rewards, potentially diminishing the overall experience.
- “I think it might only apply to your first character, and you don't get that stuff on your second one, but it has invalidated the gear progression from level 1-60, and 50 levels of farming plants didn't give me any growth weapon.”
- “I think only those who enjoy old school MMOs with a focus on monster grinding will appreciate the game.”
- “I played Cronous back when it was published by a different company like 15 years ago or so - it was a great time waster while watching anime, you occasionally got nice/rare/expensive drops, spent hours farming and had a talking weapon to grow with you (if you had the money or time to farm it).”
graphics
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The graphics are generally considered mediocre and dated, which has deterred many gamers and contributed to the game's inability to attract a larger audience, despite its lack of upfront cost.
- “Visually, this game has fairly mediocre and dated-looking graphics that will understandably be a turn-off for a lot of gamers. This is a significant contributor to the game's failure to attract players, despite having no up-front cost.”
- “The graphics are subpar and lack the polish expected in modern games, making the overall experience feel less immersive.”
- “Character models and environments look bland and uninspired, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
monetization
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The monetization model of the game is criticized for being heavily reliant on mobile app store-style microtransactions, leading users to feel that it is not truly free and questioning its overall value for gamers.
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel overly aggressive, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers a variety of ways to earn in-game currency, making it accessible for players who prefer not to spend real money.”
- “The optional purchases enhance the experience without being necessary to progress, which is a refreshing approach to monetization.”
- “On pricing and value for gamers, this isn't really free as the game is infested with mobile app store-like microtransactions.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “It's frustrating that essential features are locked behind paywalls, forcing players to choose between spending or missing out.”