Dransik

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Dransik is a multiplayer open world hack and slash game. It was developed by Iron Will Games, LLC and was released on September 2, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Dransik is a retro fantasy MMORPG that offers a variety of different ways to develop your character as you explore the world of Dransik.

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grinding8 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience for long-time players, with many fond memories and a sense of community.
The PvP experience is highly praised, providing excitement and rivalry among players.
The developers are actively working on updates and improvements, showing responsiveness to player feedback.

The game suffers from a very low player base, making it difficult to engage in multiplayer content as intended.
There are significant issues with microtransactions, including a toxic cash shop that many players find exploitative.
The game is plagued by bugs, poor graphics, and a convoluted gameplay experience that frustrates both new and returning players.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing the low-quality pixel art and comparing it unfavorably to modern standards. While some players appreciate the retro charm and find the graphics fun, others feel that the visuals detract from the overall experience, suggesting a lack of skill or resources from the developers. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant factor in the game's reception, with a divide between those who embrace the nostalgic style and those who view it as a major flaw.
- “But after getting used to the graphics, the game started to grow on me.”
- “I've come to find that the graphics are fun and retro for sure.”
- “The graphics, while old-school, are charming in their own way.”
- “Toxic microtransactions, pay-to-win mechanics, and incredibly lazy pixel graphics came together to cause this massive flop on Steam.”
- “This features really godawful pixel art instead of real graphics.”
- “There was a lot of potential for this game, but the devs took it in the completely wrong direction by making it a low-graphics clone of Ashen Empires.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is polarizing; while some players appreciate the extensive crafting and leveling opportunities, others find it tedious and excessive. The game offers a variety of skills to grind, but those who dislike grinding may find the experience frustrating and lacking in variety. Overall, it caters primarily to fans of grinding for experience and loot.
- “The developers know how to make the game experience more and more tedious.”
- “If you like grinding out experience and drops, this game is for you, but it doesn't offer much else than that.”
- “The grinding is the worst out of any RPG, I think.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The game's story is enriched by a variety of quests and a detailed quest guide that aids new players in navigating the challenges. However, the quest mechanics can be cumbersome, requiring repetitive actions that may detract from the overall experience. Additionally, the small player base can make certain cooperative quests more difficult to complete, impacting the game's social dynamics.
- “As a new player, there is a very well-explained quest guide to help you get started.”
- “Plenty of quests and weapon/build styles, and in my opinion, it's a sleeper game with a lot of potential.”
- “Do quests in the starter zone for a quick experience boost and spend that experience pool into skills.”
- “Instead of having a nice interface that lets you select which food you want to cook, you get to left click the water well onto the empty bucket, then click the bucket into the measuring cup, then the measuring cup onto the mixing bowl, then click the flour bag onto the measuring cup which is empty after having put the water into the mixing bowl before putting the measured flour into the mixing bowl and then finally click on the stirring stick and take the flour out of the bowl and then realize that there's no going back to adding the grapes to the dough so you can actually finish the quest giver's requirements...”
- “Then after the quest is done, do it 100,000 more times if you want to stop failing at it.”
- “- it currently has a small player base, which makes a few of the areas and quests more challenging than would be ideal (like the guild quest which needs ideally 8 people working together to complete, and you need to complete it to start a guild)”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics that cater to casual players, offering nostalgic experiences reminiscent of retro games. However, it faces criticism for its toxic monetization practices and lackluster graphics, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game features diverse environments and attributes that enhance gameplay variety.
- “Simple mechanics, good for casual play.”
- “This and World of Warcraft have been the only two I revisit periodically, and I like this one for its casual gameplay.”
- “Toxic microtransactions, pay-to-win mechanics, and incredibly lazy pixel graphics got together to cause this massive flop on Steam.”
- “The game window is painfully small (had to use Windows magnifier to play) and the gameplay is as retro as its graphics.”
- “The world has zones, sometimes with elemental environments and monster/weapon/armor attributes/resistances (winter, hell, disease, etc.) which add to the variety of gameplay choices.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is free to play but features mobile-style microtransactions that offer convenience without being essential to gameplay. While in-game purchases can enhance the experience, they do not significantly affect player power or progression.
- “As mentioned, this isn't really free as the game is infested with mobile app store-like microtransactions.”
- “The game is free, but has some monetization systems in place.”
- “In-game purchases are generally helpful convenience features, but in no way required and do not have a significant impact on the overall power level.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have reported optimization issues, particularly on Linux Mint, where enabling Steam Play may lead to stuttering during combat, potentially due to a memory leak or server strain when multiple enemies are hit.
- “I played on Linux Mint using the Steam menu settings with 'Enable Steam Play for all other titles' and encountered a possible memory leak or server strain that caused stuttering during combat when enemies were hit.”
- “The optimization is severely lacking; I experience frequent frame drops and lag, especially in crowded areas.”
- “Despite having a high-end PC, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, making it frustrating to play.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is reported to have significant stability issues, with users describing it as "very buggy."
- “The game is very buggy.”
- “I encountered numerous crashes that made it unplayable.”
- “Frequent glitches disrupt the gameplay experience.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the music in the game is prone to causing crashes, indicating a significant issue that detracts from the overall experience. This suggests a need for thorough testing and optimization before release.
- “Test your game before releasing. You had several months; macro checks crash your game, and the music crashes your game.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel stale after just a few minutes of gameplay.”
- “The sound quality of the music is poor, which detracts from the overall experience and immersion.”