Dawn of Isles

"Dawn of Isles" is a massively multiplayer fantasy role-playing game with great gameplay, perfect visuals, and exceptional music. Experience an intriguing story through a fun-tastic adventure in this MMORPG, but be prepared for lots of grinding, ads, and bugs. The game offers a variety of activities for players to enjoy, from exploring new islands to battling monsters and other players.

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Reviews

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,786 reviews

graphics271 positive mentions

grinding34 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and a beautiful art style reminiscent of Breath of the Wild.
Gameplay is engaging with a variety of activities including crafting, gathering, and combat.
The game is free-to-play friendly, allowing players to progress without spending money.

The game suffers from connectivity issues, often failing to connect to servers or requiring Wi-Fi to play.
Character customization is limited, with gender-locked classes and minimal options for appearance changes.
Progression becomes slow and grindy after reaching higher levels, leading to a repetitive gameplay experience.

graphics
346 mentions
78 % positive mentions
21 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising their stunning quality and artistic style, often comparing them to high-profile titles like "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild." Players appreciate the smooth performance across various settings, noting that even on lower-end devices, the visuals remain impressive. However, some users have pointed out issues with lag and the need for better optimization, particularly on older devices. Overall, the game's graphics are considered one of its standout features, contributing significantly to the immersive experience.
- “The graphics are absolutely stunning even on the default settings, but when using the ultra settings, it looks spectacular.”
- “First and foremost, the graphics are downright impressive for a mobile game and the art style is very pleasing to the eyes.”
- “The graphics are amazing, too!”
- “Graphics are very poor at default which is not so attractive.”
- “The graphics seem cute, but the moment I got past character creation everything seemed really glitchy, like the polygons weren't matched up properly.”
- “The graphics on the other hand could be a little bit more 3D and HD looking but apart from that all good.”
story
342 mentions
49 % positive mentions
46 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally praised for its engaging narrative and beautiful graphics, with many players appreciating the voice acting and character design. However, some users express frustration with the repetitive quests and the slow progression, particularly at higher levels where story content becomes locked behind level requirements. While the storyline starts strong, it tends to drag on and can feel tedious, especially as players reach the mid to late game stages.
- “The story is captivating and the characters have actual character, even the background ones!”
- “The graphics are beautiful, the story is quite entertaining, enough to keep me interested as I usually skip dialogue in games nowadays.”
- “This game has an actual good story and actual great voice actors.”
- “The story drags unnecessarily hard before you get a chance to play.”
- “There's so much boring storylines going on that it's extremely hard to care when something important happens.”
- “The story becomes thin compared to the grinding.”
gameplay
178 mentions
64 % positive mentions
34 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally well-received, with many players praising its fun mechanics, smooth controls, and engaging combat systems, particularly the elemental combo mechanics. However, some users find the gameplay to be repetitive or overly simplistic, with criticisms aimed at the auto-play features and lack of depth in certain areas. Overall, while the graphics and art style are highlighted as exceptional, the gameplay experience varies, with some players enjoying the content and others feeling it lacks long-term engagement.
- “The gameplay is really fun and the fighting system, with the capability of combining skills, makes it very interesting and so much more enjoyable!”
- “Gameplay is very refreshing and the game is very free to play friendly.”
- “Great gameplay, decent story and translation, very good art style.”
- “There is no gameplay, it is more of a tap and watch.”
- “The only thing it lacks is mechanics; it gets quite boring after a while.”
- “Boring quests and repetitive gameplay... was expecting better, but the game looks cool.”
grinding
34 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a significant emphasis on grinding in the game, with players noting that while the combination of quests, farming, crafting, and character upgrades is enjoyable, the repetitive nature of resource gathering and questing can become tedious. Many users express frustration with the pay-to-win elements, suggesting that spending money can alleviate some of the grind, but it also leads to an imbalance in gameplay. Overall, while some players appreciate the grinding aspect as part of the MMORPG experience, others find it overly time-consuming and repetitive, especially in the late game.
- “Good to play with friends, but there's a lot of grinding, and most people are pay-to-win in the game.”
- “The story becomes thin compared to the grinding.”
- “After mid-game, it gets boringly grindy and repetitive.”
monetization
33 mentions
15 % positive mentions
24 % neutral mentions
61 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting the presence of steep microtransactions that can feel like a cash grab, despite the game being free to play. While some users appreciate that in-app purchases are optional and do not significantly impact gameplay, others express frustration over the high costs and the game's shift towards a pay-to-win model. Additionally, there is a consensus that the game lacks sufficient advertising, which could help attract more players.
- “In-app purchases are completely optional too!”
- “The game isn't heavily focused on in-app purchases and doesn't badger you to spend money every time you log into the game like the average MMORPG on mobile.”
- “There is a steep learning curve for the menus, but there are no ads and the microtransactions are not required for a great experience!”
- “Everything is so expensive; that is an insane cash grab.”
- “Dawn of Isles started off really fun but over time turned into a cash grab.”
- “But at the end of the day, it's just another pay-to-win cash grab game, so don't bother.”
music
19 mentions
79 % positive mentions
5 % neutral mentions
16 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many users describing it as soothing, well-composed, and integral to the gameplay experience. Reviewers appreciate the soundtrack's quality, noting that it complements the stunning graphics and engaging story, making it a standout feature of the game. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's appeal, creating an immersive and enjoyable environment for players.
- “Thank you :) btw the music rocks!!!”
- “Beautiful, excellent music and visual design.”
- “Amazing atmosphere, absolutely beautiful music, and decent storytelling with good gameplay!”
- “Only wish there was an option for English audio files or even no audio without disabling the music and voices.”
- “The world, the music, even some of the character design.”
- “Music is also laid out just fine.”
optimization
15 mentions
60 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization receives mixed feedback from users. While many players report smooth performance and impressive graphics, others highlight significant issues such as lag, glitches, and the need for better optimization on various devices, particularly for high settings. Some users also express frustration with the game's mechanics and crafting system, suggesting that optimization alone may not resolve deeper gameplay flaws.
- “Once I get in, everything runs smoothly without problems.”
- “Gorgeous graphics that run smoothly even on my cheap phone.”
- “Well optimized and very fun, not very pay to win like 99% of mobile games.”
- “Thanks for the reply, but I don't think a few optimizations are going to fix the game experience. The game is flawed from crafting a level 1 chopping axe to crafting a level 80 crossbow, which by the way, it's impossible to get the crafting materials for the crossbow without paying. I paid more than 300 dollars and still isn't enough.”
- “I am on a Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and I'm not sure if it's just a matter of optimization or the game itself, but a lot of black lines keep showing up, glitching the game out.”
- “The game should be more optimized; at tribal wars, people fall out of the map, and there's no smoothness or joy.”
stability
10 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent freezing and crashing issues, particularly during installation and loading screens. While some players note minor glitches that do not significantly impact gameplay, others express frustration over persistent bugs and server-related problems. Overall, the game's stability appears to be a significant concern for a portion of the player base.
- “Whenever I click on the app, it gets to what I think is the loading screen and freezes.”
- “Edit: still has a problem decompressing files on Android 8.1; it freezes at 0.70 and then crashes. Clearing cache doesn't fix anything. I have 6GB of free RAM and a stable Wi-Fi/4G connection, so it's definitely not my device; it's your game that's having the compatibility issue.”
- “Lousy developers, all glitches and can't even maintain the server properly.”
humor
7 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its funny characters and engaging gameplay, making it a standout in the mobile MMO genre. Players appreciate the comedic elements, comparing it to beloved titles like Zelda, though some have encountered frustrating technical issues that add an ironic twist to their experience. Overall, while the game is praised for its humor, it also faces criticism for compatibility and payment problems.
- “Definitely one of the funniest and most challenging MMOs on mobile.”
- “Long story short, it's a very funny MMO (it's like Zelda: online 😄), but!”
- “I was looking for a good MMO for such a long time; funny I found something to my taste on mobile 😂.”
emotional
5 mentions
80 % positive mentions
-40 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
Reviews highlight a significant emotional disconnect due to uninspired storylines, making it difficult for players to engage with pivotal moments. While the game retains its beautiful and dynamic world, the prevalence of pay-to-win mechanics detracts from the overall experience, leaving some players feeling heartbroken about its decline. Despite these issues, there are still players who appreciate the game's depth and the supportive community, emphasizing the potential for emotional connection within the MMO.
- “It's heartbreaking to give it 3 stars as this game is everything I could hope for in an MMORPG, with a beautiful and dynamic world, but the pay-to-win cash shop tarnishes the experience even for those who don't mind spending real money in the game.”
- “I can't say anything more than what a beautiful and wholesome MMO this is.”
- “Awesome game, a lot of depth. I can't say much about the bugs that bother me, and the only problem with the game is how other players aren't considerate of emotional instability; other than that, it's astounding.”
- “There's so many boring storylines that it's extremely hard to care when something important happens.”
- “The emotional moments feel forced and lack genuine impact.”
- “I found it difficult to connect with the characters, making the emotional scenes fall flat.”
atmosphere
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting its beauty, captivating music, and engaging storytelling. However, some players express frustration with the camera angles, wishing for a more immersive "close up" option to enhance the overall experience.
- “I would give this game a 5-star rating, but the camera angle really puts me in a loop. I really wish we could use the 'close-up' camera angle in camera mode while playing; it really adds to the atmosphere and beauty of the game.”
- “Amazing atmosphere, absolutely beautiful music, and decent storytelling with good gameplay!”
- “I would give this game a 5 star, but the camera angle really puts me in a loop. I really wish we could use the 'close up' camera angle in camera mode while playing; it really adds to the atmosphere and beauty of the game.”
- “The atmosphere is lacking due to the non-auto attack mechanics.”
character development
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the character development, highlighting the engaging storyline and appealing character design that enhance the overall experience. The integration of the world and music further enriches the characters' depth and relatability.
- “I love the storyline and character design!”
- “The world, the music, even some of the character design.”