Dungeons & Dragons Online
- June 25, 2012
- Standing Stone Games, LLC
Get on Steam"Dungeons & Dragons Online is a free, 3.5 edition RPG game with authentic gameplay and iconic monsters from the beloved tabletop game. Experience danger and adventure, test your skills in combat, and play alone or with friends in this massively-multiplayer online game."
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Reviews
- The game offers a deep and rewarding character customization system, allowing players to create unique builds and playstyles.
- It captures the classic MMORPG feel with engaging dungeons, challenging quests, and a strong D&D lore that fans appreciate.
- The community is friendly and supportive, making it easy to find groups for quests and enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- The graphics are dated and may not appeal to players accustomed to modern visuals, which can detract from the experience.
- Progression can feel paywalled, with many features and content locked behind microtransactions, making it difficult for free-to-play players to fully enjoy the game.
- New players may struggle to catch up to veteran players, leading to feelings of inadequacy and frustration in group settings.
- story19 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The game's story is enriched by a vast array of quests featuring intricate dungeons, puzzles, and engaging narratives, appealing to both solo players and groups. While there is a significant amount of content available for free, some expansions require real-money purchases, which can limit progression for players seeking to explore all storylines. Overall, the community-driven experience and the variety of quests contribute to a satisfying adventure, though access to certain content may be restricted without additional purchases.
“This and the great stories in some quest lines.”
“Most quests have you go through intricate dungeons that have puzzle solving and traps and interesting story lines.”
“It is worth your time and your money - the adventure system used with its narration was a genius touch at the time and is more satisfying than the story modes a lot of later MMOs used.”
“I was really hoping for a vast game adventure, but it's so paywalled after completing levels around 5 that any further progression or quest requires purchases.”
“The only times that locked content may be a pain is if you are farming for specific loot, and that loot is only available in a certain part of the game world that you do not have access to, or when you may want to do a quest with your friends, and you don't have access to those quests because you haven't unlocked them.”
“Although some of it is hard, some of it is easy. I can't say for sure what part is the easiest, but when you first get in the game, it's easy. The community and the players are 100% friendly, just like World of Warcraft. Some of the quests are harder than others, but I recommend this game because of the dragons and fighting big bosses. I never got that far due to major lag, and the community is slowing down, with the count of players being low.”
- gameplay17 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this MMORPG is praised for its classic feel combined with unique and complex mechanics that offer a rewarding experience, though it may be challenging for newcomers due to a lack of clear explanations and some bugs. While combat mechanics are considered outdated yet faithful to Dungeons and Dragons, the game requires teamwork and offers a smooth experience, appealing to those who appreciate its depth and slower pacing reminiscent of tabletop gaming. Overall, it is a fun and engaging game for players willing to invest time in understanding its intricacies.
“It's got the classic MMORPG feel that I love, but with all kinds of mechanics unique to this game that make it pretty special.”
“DDO has the most complex, demanding, and rewarding game mechanics I've seen - by far.”
“Though the gameplay is pretty good and requires teamwork in later levels.”
“Though I personally consider this game to be mechanically decades ahead of all other titles, it has many flaws.”
“Though the mechanics are extremely complex and fair, both the character building system and combat, the game nevertheless has a wide variety of minor yet annoying bugs.”
“The other part of me knows... this type of gameplay is not a positive example for a real-time game like DDO.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely regarded as dated, with many users noting repetitive animations and a lack of modern visual appeal. Despite this, some players appreciate the unique charm and dream-like quality of the graphics, suggesting that they do not detract significantly from the overall enjoyment of the game. Overall, while the visuals may not meet contemporary standards, they still hold nostalgic value for long-time fans.
“Still an absolute gem of a game, the graphics may be out of date but they possess a dream-like quality all of their own.”
“The graphics were amazing, the dungeons were awesome as well.”
“The graphics aren't 'modern,' but they have always had an ineffable charm.”
“The graphics are a bit dated if that bothers you.”
“This game is dated as all hell, and it shows mostly in the graphics department.”
“By today's standards it is like World of Warcraft in that it should be scrapped and a completely new, graphically intense game of the same name needs to replace it, like yesterday.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while it offers numerous systems and crafting opportunities, many feel that the repetitive nature of combat can be tedious and lacks engaging feedback. Although grinding is not mandatory for enjoying the game, it can become frustrating when trying to access specific loot or quests that require unlocking certain content. Overall, the game provides plenty of fun adventures outside of grinding, but the necessity of farming for certain items can detract from the experience.
“Some will find this system of standing in a room and holding down the left mouse click to kill something tedious, boring, and overdramatized. It should produce some kind of visible reaction from the enemy, whether I miss or not. I have friends who have told me the exact same thing.”
“The only times that locked content may be a pain is if you are farming for specific loot, and that loot is only available in a certain part of the game world that you do not have access to, or when you want to do a quest with your friends, and you don't have access to those quests because you haven't unlocked them.”
“There are a lot of systems, crafting, and grindy bits which can be intimidating. To be honest, they aren't required unless you're joining in on the ultimate challenge levels, and you can find a boatload of fun adventures in many other ways in the game.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users generally find the microtransactions to be fair, but there is uncertainty about potential changes in monetization practices following Daybreak Games' acquisition of publishing rights.
“The microtransactions are fair.”
“I appreciate that the game offers a variety of ways to earn in-game currency without spending real money.”
“The monetization model is balanced, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend.”
“With Daybreak Games acquiring publishing rights recently, it's unclear how bad microtransactions will become.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky elements and clever problem-solving scenarios, contributing to an overall experience that prioritizes fun and discovery over traditional action or grind.
“The game is filled with clever humor that keeps you laughing while you solve puzzles.”
“I love how the quirky characters and witty dialogue add a unique charm to the gameplay.”
“The humor is perfectly timed, making even the most challenging moments enjoyable.”
