Cronous Online

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Cronous Online is a multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by NEOWIZ and was released on August 31, 2022. It received neutral reviews from players.

Cronous Online is a game that grows by competing or collaborating with numerous users. Grow by supplying various items and record your history against the demons that threaten the Cronous continent.

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The game offers a nostalgic experience for long-time players, allowing them to reconnect with old friends and enjoy classic MMORPG elements.
Some players appreciate the hardcore grind and the challenge it presents, making it appealing for those who enjoy leveling and gear acquisition.
Despite its flaws, the game has a solid core and can be enjoyable for players who are willing to invest time and money.

The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including frequent crashes, server instability, and a lack of helpful support from the GM team.
Many players feel that the monetization model is predatory, with high prices for in-game items and a strong emphasis on pay-to-win mechanics.
The game lacks proper tutorials and guidance, leading to confusion and frustration for new players trying to navigate its systems.

graphics
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The graphics of the game are generally considered dated, which may not meet the expectations of players looking for modern visuals in an MMORPG. However, some users find them acceptable, especially for a nostalgic experience, noting that while the graphics and combat are solid, the quest design leaves much to be desired.
- “It's a pretty okay MMORPG, good for nostalgic MMO games; the graphics and combat are solid.”
- “Not even remotely what I was expecting in terms of graphics or MMORPG quality.”
- “Obviously, the graphics are dated.”
- “I understand that the game is a re-release and I wanted to check it out. To be honest, I don't think the graphics are bad, but the questing seems very poorly designed.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization in this revamped edition is widely criticized as a cash grab, with players expressing disappointment over in-game purchases that often lead to financial loss and lack of support from the game's developers. Users advise against engaging with the monetization system due to unresolved bugs and poor customer service.
- “Great game back in the day, but this revamped edition seems like a full cash grab when I was really excited to start playing again.”
- “If you want to waste your money on in-game monetization that you may not get to use, this is the server for you.”
- “GM's and devs don't respond to emails, and there have been bugs with in-game purchases leading to people just losing their money.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the grinding aspect of the game as a multifaceted experience involving level grinding, gear looting, and skill/stat tree progression. The inclusion of a combine system and personal shops adds depth to the grinding mechanics, allowing for a more engaging and rewarding gameplay loop. Overall, while some players appreciate the variety, others may find the grinding repetitive.
- “Level grinding feels tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The gear looting system is frustratingly slow, requiring excessive grinding for minimal rewards.”
- “The skill tree and stat tree progression demands too much time, leading to burnout.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of professionalism in development, with poorly designed quests that fail to provide clear guidance on objectives and item collection. While the graphics are deemed acceptable, the questing system, particularly the introductory "system" quests, does not effectively teach players how to engage with the game.
- “The discord chat alone tells the story about how unprofessional the development team is.”
- “I understand that the game is a re-release and I wanted to check it out. To be honest, I don't think the graphics are bad; it's just that questing seems very poorly designed. 'System' quests meant to teach you about the game don't explain where or what items you need to find, collect, or loot for said quests. In fact, the first few quests meant to teach don't help either.”
music
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The music and sound effects in the game are considered generic and typical of the era, while tutorials are presented as lengthy text blocks.
- “The music and sound effects are your typical generic fare of the period.”
- “Tutorials are back in the form of walls of text.”