DOFUS Touch: A WAKFU Prequel

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DOFUS Touch is a free-to-play mobile MMORPG with an engaging plot, fun gameplay mechanics, and stunning graphics. Embark on an epic quest in a vast RPG world, form alliances, and prepare for lots of grinding, but be aware of potential bugs. The game invites you to "start an epic quest in an immense RPG world and meet great allies to play with!" for an engaging and social adventure.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,406 reviews

story18 positive mentions

stability25 negative mentions

The graphics are aesthetically pleasing and the game has a nostalgic feel for long-time players.
The turn-based combat is well implemented with a decent variety of classes to choose from.
The game allows players to progress at their own pace without the pressure of rushing.

The user interface is too small for mobile devices, making it difficult to interact with the game.
There are numerous bugs, including frequent crashes and issues with logging in or creating accounts.
The presence of bots significantly impacts gameplay, making it hard to progress and enjoy the game.

story
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
64%
7%
The game's story is praised for its depth and engaging plotlines, offering a rich narrative experience with a variety of quests and adventures. However, players express frustration with the quest system, citing issues such as unclear objectives, cluttered interfaces, and bugs that hinder progress. While the lore and artwork are appreciated, many feel that the quest mechanics detract from the overall enjoyment of the story.
- “The story is great and the artwork is amazing!”
- “The possibilities in this game are amazing and the storytelling and quests are top notch.”
- “Endless exploration and detailed, complex plot lines that are unparalleled in other mobile games these days.”
- “Edit: it gets worse, the game quickly becomes a long fetch quest and grindy.”
- “This game gives a lot of quests at the start that the player can't even do, nor does it tell you how to finish them.”
- “I would love this game if it didn't have such a long and boring story.”
graphics
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
50%
8%
Overall, the graphics of the game are praised for their aesthetic appeal and smooth performance, with many players appreciating the art style and character designs. However, several users express frustration with the small size of the HUD on mobile devices, which detracts from the experience, and some report significant graphical bugs that hinder gameplay. While the visuals are generally well-received, there are calls for improvements, particularly in terms of UI scaling and addressing technical issues.
- “The story is great and the artwork is amazing!”
- “Love the game's art style and all the content!”
- “Awesome characters, also great character designs, amazing graphics, and good controls.”
- “The graphics are lame, the characters suck, and it's downright horrible and an insult to the show.”
- “But the phone port is so buggy I haven't been able to complete the tutorial with major graphical glitches.”
- “So many graphical bugs on my G3 that the game cannot be played.”
gameplay
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
43%
10%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of strengths and weaknesses. Players appreciate the strategic depth, diverse classes, and nostalgic elements, but many criticize the controls, small screen issues, and outdated mechanics that hinder enjoyment. Additionally, concerns about bots, lag, and tedious questing detract from the overall experience, suggesting a need for optimization and modernization.
- “Insane amount of content, diverse classes with great skill/tactical gameplay.”
- “Super great gameplay, art, very strategical and fun to play.”
- “I love it so far, the gameplay is fun and strategic.”
- “Now it's plagued with bots; I've seen some bots level 200 even, affecting the gameplay and economy.”
- “Very slow gameplay needs a 2x speed button, way too much reading and needs to be summarized, and the squares are very small and hard to play.”
- “This game was a great nostalgia trip, but it is no longer playable because of the turn mechanics being so delayed.”
stability
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
96%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, lagging, and various glitches that hinder gameplay. Many players have experienced issues with account creation and tutorial progression due to these bugs, leading to frustration. While some users note improvements after updates, the overall consensus is that the game requires further optimization to enhance stability and performance.
- “The game runs great and is definitely super close to the PC MMO experience, even if it's a few versions behind.”
- “I've experienced minimal bugs, and the game feels very stable overall.”
- “The performance is solid, allowing for smooth gameplay without any major interruptions.”
- “App often freezes, and cannot create an account because once you input the date of birth, there is no 'OK' button to confirm.”
- “Very buggy; if you experience even a little lag, the game is done and you lose your fight. It's like the game doesn't know what to do anymore when you come back.”
- “But the phone port is so buggy I haven't been able to complete the tutorial due to major graphical glitches.”
grinding
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is heavily criticized, with players noting it involves excessive fetch quests and tedious leveling, making casual play nearly impossible. While some appreciate the depth and customization available, many find the grind overwhelming and frustrating, particularly due to the prevalence of farming bots and a lack of adequate support for players. Overall, the game is seen as requiring significant time investment and knowledge, which may deter some players despite its potential appeal to those who can tolerate the grind.
- “Leveling is a pain as the game is grindy and fighting requires parties but no additional support is given.”
- “But it's just too much grinding.”
- “This is as grindy as that and that's the problem... no casual play possible.”
optimization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
36%
43%
The game's optimization for mobile devices is widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues such as lag, frame rate drops, and excessive battery drain. Many feel that the user interface is cluttered and not suited for smaller screens, leading to a frustrating experience. While the game has potential and offers engaging content, it requires substantial improvements in optimization to enhance playability on mobile platforms.
- “The game is constantly developing its content and the app runs smoothly at last.”
- “It is a good tactics game, nice maps, nice quests, simple and laidback gameplay; the only drawback is that the game needs to be optimized, even for Android 12 it still lags.”
- “I’m on an LG4 and I’m sure this game is optimized for tablets.”
- “I get the feeling that this might not have been optimized for mobile... it may or may not run better on a PC... but my experience was pretty bad, not gonna lie.”
- “Movement and combat is so cluttered and hidden with how poorly optimized this game's UI is to mobile.”
- “It is a good tactics game, nice maps, nice quests, simple and laidback gameplay, the only drawback is that the game needs to be optimized; even for Android 12 it still lags.”
monetization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
42%
50%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the reliance on microtransactions and the difficulty in making in-app purchases. While some appreciate the lack of a subscription model and find the in-game purchases reasonable, others feel that the monetization strategy leans heavily towards pay-to-win mechanics and is marred by technical issues and intrusive advertising. Overall, players express frustration over the execution of monetization, suggesting it detracts from the overall experience.
- “Really good game, no subscription needed, which is good. In-app purchases don't cost a lot. I really should make Wakfu available on mobile too; I loved both of the games made by Ankama.”
- “It's as if the developers didn't even try; they simply needed a platform to charge microtransactions on.”
- “They only added mobile cash grabs but no easy way to get gear. It's the same in normal Dofus, meaning you have to gather all materials because the server is dead.”
- “I love it, but the in-game purchases are so overrated and expensive.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its cheeky, pun-filled dialogue and engaging interactions, making it a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the depth and complexity of the humor, which remains enjoyable even after years of gameplay. Overall, the game's witty storytelling and comedic elements contribute significantly to its appeal.
- “Game content, depth, and humor are top notch, really enjoyable even with the crumpled screen.”
- “Cheeky, pun-riddled, and continually humorous; I've been a player of Dofus PC for a decade and am still discovering new things.”
- “Funny and complex to the right point.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
Players appreciate the game's music and graphics, noting that while the new compositions are good, many long for the nostalgic tracks from older versions like Dofus 1.29. However, there are frequent issues with sound and music bugs, including crashes and glitches, which detract from the overall experience.
- “I must say new songs and graphics are good and on par with older, but I was looking for nostalgia and sadly you can't have everything you want in this life.”
- “Good graphics, nice music, a very good mobile MMO.”
- “But it keeps shutting down or sound/music crashes or worst (and unfortunately most frequent): my screen starts flashing crazy.”
- “Music bugs out.”
- “I came looking to hear the 1.29 Astrub song where I spent hours and hours a decade ago.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Players express a mix of nostalgia and heartbreak regarding the emotional aspect of the game, noting that while it evokes feelings reminiscent of old flash games, the frustration of losing progress to hacking detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, some find the lengthy story tedious, which can diminish the emotional engagement. Overall, the game elicits strong feelings, both positive and negative.
- “I've been playing this game for a while, and it's heartbreaking when you've put in your time and effort only to be hacked and lose all your items.”
- “It was an emotional experience.”
- “I would love this game if it didn't have such a long and boring story.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
Players express a desire for increased replayability due to the variety of character choices available, but frustrations with the game's controls hinder their experience. The potential for replay value is acknowledged, yet issues with gameplay mechanics detract from fully enjoying the game.
- “I really wanted to get into this game as it seems to have a lot of replay value with so many character choices.”
- “Really wanted to get into this game as it seems to have a lot of replay value with so many character choices, but the buttons are so numerous that I couldn't hit the one I wanted.”
- “Maybe then I could play without having to deal with making do with playing as an Ecaflip; I would love this game if Ouginaks were playable!”
- “So please fix the issues so the game becomes more playable.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development is highlighted by impressive character designs and customization options, with players appreciating the graphics and controls. While the adventure is engaging, some feel that the abundance of side quests detracts from the overall experience.
- “Awesome characters, great character designs, amazing graphics, and good controls.”
- “Character design is cool, especially with the option to choose colors.”
- “The adventure was really good (though there were way too many side quests), and the character design was amazing.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its original and unique atmosphere, setting it apart from other MMORPGs and providing players with a distinctive experience.
- “One of the best MMORPGs these days, it has its own original and unique atmosphere that you won't experience in any other game.”