Destiny of Ancient Kingdoms

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Destiny of Ancient Kingdoms is a multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Utopia Dream Entertainment Alliance (Pty) Ltd - South Africa and was released on August 29, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

Destiny of Ancient Kingdoms (DOAK) is a free, action MMORPG based on the legends of Norse Mythology. An epic story-line, action-packed combat and classic multiplayer roleplaying elements await strong warriors who are courageous enough to enter the New World!

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Audience ScoreBased on 120 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Atmospheric RPG with a great storyline and diverse quests set in ancient civilizations.
Impressive graphics and sound design that enhance the gaming experience.
Offers a friendly community and enjoyable PVP elements, making it fun for players who appreciate deep content.

Difficult account registration process and frequent server issues, leading to frustration for new players.
Outdated graphics and game mechanics that feel clunky and unrefined.
Pay-to-win elements and a lack of player population, raising concerns about the game's longevity.

graphics
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
64%
12%
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized as outdated and subpar, with many reviewers noting that they resemble visuals from the early 2000s. While some players appreciate the art style and find it charming, the overall consensus is that the graphics fall short compared to contemporary titles, making them feel less appealing in today's gaming landscape. Despite this, a few users mention that the graphics are acceptable for low-end PCs, allowing for smoother gameplay.
- “The art style looks gorgeous and seems to be exactly what I was looking for.”
- “It is very well put together and the graphics are well done!”
- “Graphics are fine, combat and general movement is fluent and impactful, leveling isn't annoying, game is optimized and takes up very little resources.”
- “The graphics are terrible, especially for a game that was released in 2016.”
- “The graphics are extremely dated.”
- “Most importantly, graphics - it's just plain ugly, like we're back at 2000 again.”
story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
69%
12%
The game's story and questing system have received mixed reviews, with many players finding the narrative uninspired and the quests repetitive, often involving grinding and auto-routing to complete tasks. While some appreciate the friendly community and decent storylines, others criticize the lack of engaging content and the simplistic nature of questing, leading to a feeling of monotony. Overall, the storyline appears to need significant improvement to enhance player engagement.
- “This game is for you if you want a friendly community, good storylines, and some traditional PvP.”
- “The quest tracking practically holds your hand, as you move from quest to quest, zone to zone, anywhere.”
- “Daily events, some sort of rebirth system, 7 crafting skills, tons of quests, etc...”
- “It was just auto-routing to go kill x amount of y and return to the NPC you got said quest from, so that they can send you to the next NPC that will have you kill x amount of y.”
- “No Norse gods, no Norse anything unless I missed a brief mention in one of the yawn-inducing quest texts.”
- “You create a character from 6 generic classes and very limited customization and then get dropped into the world, doing generic quests and killing generic monsters with generic skills.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
40%
20%
The music in the game is zone-specific and endlessly looped, leading to a repetitive experience with no combat music to enhance gameplay. While some players appreciate the relaxing soundtrack, many criticize its lack of variety and the inability to disable the looping feature. Overall, the music is seen as a weak point, detracting from the overall experience.
- “One of the other elements of the game that I found to be quite nice was the relaxing soundtrack.”
- “Relaxing soundtrack.”
- “It is nothing special, but something with a nice soundtrack that you can spend a few relaxing hours in, mindlessly clubbing monsters and completing quests.”
- “The music is zone specific, endlessly looped, so enjoy no combat music and a soundtrack that will never really match the area you're fighting in.”
- “You could always go into settings and uncheck the music looping, but it doesn't work!”
- “Music: repetitive/10”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
62%
23%
The gameplay is criticized for being outdated and overly simplistic, resembling a mobile MMORPG with extensive automation features like auto-running and auto-questing, which detracts from player engagement and social interaction. Reviewers describe the mechanics as minimalistic and the overall experience as lacking excitement, leading to a sense of boredom during combat.
- “The game's mechanics are minimalistic.”
- “The gameplay is basic.”
- “The graphics and the game mechanics are outdated.”
- “The gameplay is a lot like a mobile MMORPG; you can auto-run, auto-quest, and auto everything pretty much.”
- “The gameplay is so easy that I almost fell asleep due to how 'peaceful' the combat was.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a significant amount of grinding, which some players find enjoyable and reminiscent of old-school MMOs, while others feel it can become tedious. Despite the grind, many users report that it becomes easy to overlook, especially with the option for auto-play. However, players should be cautious of potential player-killers that can disrupt their grinding and questing activities.
- “Good luck grinding or doing quests though, some level 60+ from the opposing nation will be by in a minute to kill you and stop your questing, grinding, fishing, cooking, gathering.”
- “Ok so this game is really grindy. It gets to the point where you just put it on auto and can sleep through the night (unless some tough guy PK's you). I warn you, if you want to play this game, certain people in your kingdom might kill you even if you're in the same kingdom!”
- “There is a decent amount of grinding included in the game, but honestly, you forget about it quite fast!”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game exhibits a few minor bugs and glitches, particularly in combat, but these issues do not significantly detract from the overall experience, making it still worth playing.
- “The game has a few bugs and glitches, but they don't significantly affect the overall experience.”
- “There are a few glitches here and there, but overall, it's worth playing.”
- “The combat is quite buggy.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is well-optimized, requiring minimal resources while delivering smooth graphics, fluid combat, and seamless movement. Players report excellent performance with no disconnects or crashes on release day, which is a notable achievement. Additionally, the variety of classes and abundant content enhance the overall experience.
- “The game is poorly optimized, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “Despite the interesting mechanics, the optimization issues make it hard to enjoy the experience fully.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs and performance problems that severely impacted my enjoyment of the game.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, often highlighting the delightfully absurd and silly moments that keep them engaged for extended periods. The comedic elements are described as both entertaining and memorable, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyment of the experience.
- “The only thing that kept me in it for nearly 2 hours was the hilariously stupid things I'd stumble across.”
- “Too funny.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its stunning graphics and extensive player customization, contributing to an immersive open-world sandbox experience that captivates players.
- “Always chasing the best graphics, with an awesome range of player customization, the atmospheric open world and sandbox elements are what excite us the most.”

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Destiny of Ancient Kingdoms is a role playing game.

Destiny of Ancient Kingdoms is available on PC and Windows.

Destiny of Ancient Kingdoms was released on August 29, 2016.

Destiny of Ancient Kingdoms was developed by Utopia Dream Entertainment Alliance (Pty) Ltd - South Africa.

Destiny of Ancient Kingdoms has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Destiny of Ancient Kingdoms is a multiplayer game.

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