Dream Of Mirror Online
- August 14, 2015
- SoftStar
- 73h median play time
Behold an anime-themed land of wonders, friendship and skill, shrouded in the mysteries of an ancient world yours to explore. Forge relationships and find new friends, take up a job, or soar through the majestic skies as you rediscover a social MMORPG beloved by many around the world! It is a time of myth and legend, where great heroes rise up to fight side by side, united against the instruments…
Reviews
- The game has a nostalgic charm that appeals to players who enjoyed classic MMOs.
- The job system is interesting, allowing players to combine skills from different classes for unique builds.
- The community is generally helpful and friendly, often assisting new players.
- The user interface is outdated and clunky, making it difficult to navigate and read text.
- There are significant technical issues, including problems with linking accounts and resolution settings.
- The game can feel empty due to a small player base, making it hard to find parties for quests.
- graphics76 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered outdated, with many reviewers noting a "cel-shaded anime" style that has aged but retains a certain charm. While some players appreciate the nostalgic and simplistic aesthetic, others criticize the visuals as poor and reminiscent of early 2000s games. Overall, the graphics are seen as acceptable for those who prioritize community and gameplay over high-end visuals.
“The anime-like art style aged well and is decent.”
“The graphics are decent given its age.”
“Cel-shaded anime-styled graphics have aged well and look good in a stylized way, in my opinion.”
“The graphics and gameplay are very outdated, considering the game itself is about 12 years old now.”
“Also the graphics and textures are horrible, without a doubt the worst I have ever seen.”
“The graphics were the biggest pain for me to deal with.”
- story75 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 83 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story in Domo is often described as outdated and poorly translated, which detracts from the overall experience and immersion. While there is a lore and a variety of quests available, many players find the quest tracking and guidance lacking, leading to confusion and unnecessary grinding. Despite these issues, some players appreciate the community aspect and the charm of the narrative, suggesting that the game may appeal to those who prioritize story over graphics.
“The game has lore; I know most of us don't care about the story, but it's there if anybody wants to check it out.”
“It's a really lovely game if you enjoy somewhat simple graphics, but a good storyline!”
“Once upon a time... a game was made with an actual plot and storyline.”
“The story is a product of its time, quickly written and thrown in just for the sake of saying it has one.”
“It's nice to see untranslated names of characters and even a region, but there's no excuse for main story dialogue not being properly taken care of - it takes away from the humor and charm and disrupts immersion.”
“The main quest is a little obscure in how it has you go about, and you need to grind in between just one part of a quest to the next.”
- gameplay42 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is often described as outdated and generic, with many players noting its reliance on traditional MMO mechanics such as questing and combat. While some appreciate the unique class system and nostalgic elements, others find the camera controls frustrating and the overall experience lacking in innovation. Despite its flaws, the game can still be enjoyable for those who appreciate its old-school charm and community aspects.
“The gameplay and class systems are cool.”
“Gameplay is unique and fun yet very frustrating; the class system is awesome. Your character is every class, and you should rank all of them up because you can multiclass a pair of the others as subclasses.”
“Well, it is an outdated game and has its problems, but honestly, I played this game a while ago and it was fun. You can change class almost like in Final Fantasy IV, which is always a good thing. I love the pet system and the nostalgia that games give to me. Playing an 'old school' MMO from time to time doesn't hurt anyone; I'm going to play it occasionally because of nostalgia. It was my favorite MMORPG back then, even if it wasn't the best; it was free-to-play with cool gameplay for me.”
“I revisited Domo recently to check for any changes or updates, but unfortunately, the gameplay remains largely the same, and it's currently not in great shape.”
“The graphics and gameplay are very outdated, considering the game itself is about 12 years old now.”
“And the gameplay consists of near nothing but quests containing 'kill this thing until you're ready to get the quest where you kill its palette-swaps.'”
- grinding37 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is a significant focus, with many players noting it can be excessively time-consuming, especially at higher levels, often requiring repetitive tasks like farming and mob grinding. While some enjoy the social interaction and unique class mechanics that accompany the grind, others find it tedious and frustrating, particularly due to a lack of meaningful rewards and a challenging economy. Overall, the game appeals to those who appreciate a traditional, grind-heavy MMORPG experience, but may deter players seeking a more streamlined or quest-focused progression.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The game is extremely grindy; almost every quest you do for leveling requires you to kill multiples of ten of a certain monster, and the number increases the farther you go in the game.”
“Leveling up sucks because grinding the monsters takes a heck of a lot of time for such low experience; even Ragnarok Online offers better grinding than this game.”
“The lack of experience from quests renders our level progression quite coarse, forcing our hand into grinding.”
- music14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its unique style and beautiful soundtrack, while others criticize its lack of atmospheric quality and frequent silence due to poor looping. Additionally, the default muted setting and cumbersome user interface detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration among users. Overall, while the music has potential, significant improvements are needed for a more engaging auditory experience.
“The music is also rather unique, and I love it.”
“This game has a beautiful soundtrack (obviously my opinion, but still).”
“If they added some nice cheerful music in the background, I would probably like it a lot more.”
“Then, there is a music loop of very... unatmospheric music.”
“The fact that there's not even background music is boring.”
“Even after the music is turned on, it's still kinda wonky, and doesn't loop very often, so you'll have a thirty-second period of music, then another few minutes of silence (not counting the attacking sound effects).”
- stability10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game Domo, particularly during its time with Aeria Games, is characterized by significant bugs and glitches, affecting gameplay and user experience. Players report issues such as clunky controls, UI problems, and translation errors, with some bugs being persistent and others expected to be fixed. Overall, while the game has potential, its stability issues have led to frustration among users.
“The most difficult battle you will have in this game will be with inanimate stairs, getting stuck on them that is; controls and chat are buggy too.”
“There are a few bugs in-game, some that should be fixed shortly, some that probably won't be.”
“UI customization doesn't save and the game seems to be a bit buggy.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the cute graphics, funny dialogue, and hilarious cutscenes, others find the humor to be bland and feel that poorly translated main story dialogue detracts from the overall charm and immersion. The game features a unique class system that encourages interaction, leading to amusing encounters with other players. Overall, it offers a blend of humor that resonates with some but falls flat for others.
“I love playing this game; it makes me think about my childish side, haha! This game is very unique and funny.”
“It has an interesting mix-and-match class system, in which you can build up your classes by taking secondary skills from other jobs. Nice pixel shading graphics, a great soundtrack, overall cuteness, and some of the most funny cutscenes I've ever seen in an MMO.”
“Cute graphics, funny dialogue, a challenge for advanced gamers but also easy for new players.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's optimization reflects its early 2000s origins, resulting in a performance and visual experience that feels dated. While animations run smoothly, many players feel the game could benefit from updates to enhance its visual appeal.
“The animations do run smoothly, as other players have noted.”
“It is a re-release from the original that was around in the early 2000s, so with that in mind, expect the performance and gaming experience of a game that was released around that time.”
“They could've at least optimized the game with some sort of update to make the game not as visually bland.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the emotional connection to the game, reminiscing about childhood adventures and memorable moments shared during guild activities, emphasizing that it has created lasting experiences and bonds.
“This is our childhood game where we had so many adventures, raids, guild activities, and emotional moments. It's a lifetime experience! <3”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is negatively impacted by a repetitive and unengaging music loop, which detracts from the overall immersive experience.
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
While the game offers a limited selection of races and character designs, players appreciate the depth of character development through a diverse array of jobs and skills, which enhances the overall experience.
“While there aren't many races and character designs to choose from, the variety of jobs and skills available more than makes up for it in my opinion.”
“The character development system is incredibly deep, allowing for unique builds and playstyles that keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, with meaningful choices that impact their growth and relationships.”
“There aren't many races or character designs to choose from, and while the limited selection is disappointing, the variety of jobs and skills somewhat compensates for it.”
“The character development feels shallow, lacking depth and meaningful choices that would allow for a more personalized experience.”
“I expected more from the character progression system; it feels too linear and doesn't allow for unique builds or playstyles.”