Ecila

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Ecila is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by DevFun Inc. and was released on August 14, 2021. It received neutral reviews from players.

'We’re all mad here.' Welcome to the world of strange fairy tales. We have created a deformed world where soft, harmless-looking fairy tale characters exist. There are fairy tale characters in the world that do not die even if they fall. Also, there's some helpers to help you. In your adventures, you will discover a tangled fairy tale story, acquire various items for the adventure, and reach the t…

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humor1 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game has a cute art style and nostalgic charm reminiscent of early 2000s MMORPGs like Maplestory.
It offers a fun and quirky Alice in Wonderland theme that adds a unique flavor to the gameplay.
Despite its rough edges, the game has potential and can be enjoyable for players looking for a casual experience.

The English translation is poor, making it difficult to understand quests and dialogue.
Gameplay is plagued by technical issues such as server desync, clunky controls, and unresponsive combat mechanics.
The game can feel grindy with repetitive quests and a lack of engaging content, leading to a frustrating experience.

story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of clarity and depth, with players struggling to identify main quests versus side quests due to a uniform structure of repetitive "kill" and "fetch" tasks. Many users report issues with broken or unstartable quests due to unclear conditions, leading to frustration and confusion about the overall narrative. While some players find nostalgic charm reminiscent of classic games like MapleStory, the overall quest design detracts from a cohesive story experience.
- “Good game, gives me Maplestory/Flyff & Grand Chase type of vibes from the golden era of 2005.”
- “Very cute, reminds me of Maplestory & Flyff.”
- “I honestly cannot tell if there is a main story or not as all the quests appear to be just 'kill x' or 'fetch x' variants.”
- “Also, there is no distinction between main quests (if there are any at all), side quests and repeatable quests.”
- “I had 3 level 1 quests from a city guard that I could not start despite being level 10 and I couldn't figure out why I couldn't start them.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be quite grindy, requiring significant time investment to level up and gear up for quests, often leading to a disparity in difficulty. While the game features an optional auto-play function to ease the tedium of repetitive tasks, the emphasis on grinding, particularly for costumes that may involve real money, is a notable aspect of the experience. Overall, the game is described as cute but heavily reliant on grinding mechanics.
- “This tells me two things: buying costumes, probably with real money, is a big part of the game, and that it is going to be very grindy.”
- “There is a huge level disparity between quests; the game demands that you spend hours grinding levels and gear until you are strong enough to take on the monsters listed in the next quest.”
- “It's cute, very grindy, but cute.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay is primarily quest-driven, with an emphasis on understanding flavor text, which some players find essential. While the knockback mechanic adds an interesting element, it is perceived as unbalanced, and overall, the gameplay lacks variety and depth.
- “Considering the gameplay seems to be focused on doing quests, I personally feel being able to comprehend the flavor text is important.”
- “But it really falls short in gameplay and things to do.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report stability issues, particularly when playing in fullscreen mode, as the game tends to freeze and display a whitescreen when alt-tabbing during auto battle.
- “When playing in fullscreen mode, the auto battle feature fails to work properly when I alt-tab, causing the game to freeze and display a white screen.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it nearly impossible to enjoy longer sessions without interruptions.”
- “I've experienced numerous stability issues, including random freezes and lag spikes that ruin the overall gameplay experience.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's music is generally well-received, described as pleasant and non-intrusive, making it tolerable even after extended playtime. It complements the cute aesthetic of the game without becoming annoying, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The in-game music is okay; it doesn't get annoying even after hearing it for an hour.”
- “The music lacks variety and becomes repetitive quickly, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “While the game has a cute aesthetic, the music feels generic and fails to enhance the overall experience.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by nonsensical dialogue that initially elicits laughter, but quickly becomes repetitive and loses its charm.