Elona Mobile

About

"Elona Mobile" is a roguelike RPG, where players explore a dangerous open world and experience various lifestyles. After a shipwreck, players wake up in North Tyris, where they can choose from 11 races and 10 classes to embark on a unique adventure. To conquer dungeons and obtain treasures, players can customize their equipment, skills, and feats for a personalized experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,580 reviews

story68 positive mentions

monetization16 negative mentions

The game offers a vast open world with many quests and activities to engage in, providing a rich RPG experience.
The graphics and art style are charming, reminiscent of classic RPGs, which adds to the overall enjoyment.
The game allows for extensive character customization and freedom in gameplay, appealing to players who enjoy exploring different play styles.

The game frequently crashes, making it difficult for players to enjoy a seamless experience.
The user interface can be cluttered and overwhelming, especially for new players trying to navigate the various mechanics.
There are issues with the game's online connectivity, causing frustration for players who want to play without interruptions.

story
198 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
61%
5%
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its engaging narrative and character interactions. However, issues with quest tracking, confusing side quests, and bugs detract from the overall experience, making navigation and progression challenging for some players. While the storyline is rich and offers various choices, the lack of clarity in quests and mechanics can lead to frustration, particularly for newcomers.
- “I like how our choices have different outcomes, the style, story, everything really.”
- “The story is interesting, the graphics are fine and it runs smoothly.”
- “This game has an impressive story line.”
- “The quests are not explained well, thus I don't know what to do, and the tracking function just doesn't work.”
- “I don't know what it is, but your storyline is cheesy, cliche, and a lot of the characters speak in broken English or have horrible grammar. Sometimes I can't even understand what they're saying or have to assume a lot of the time, and it all feels very random and forced.”
- “The story is like it was created by a two-year-old.”
gameplay
84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
54%
4%
The gameplay of the game is praised for its depth, variety of mechanics, and engaging features, offering players a rich experience filled with exploration and customization. However, many users find the abundance of mechanics overwhelming and the lack of clear tutorials can lead to confusion, particularly for newcomers. Additionally, issues such as storage limitations and time-gated content detract from the overall enjoyment, though the core gameplay remains fun and addictive.
- “The gameplay itself is actually pretty good.”
- “Whether you're exploring dungeons, battling monsters, or crafting your own story, Elona Mobile offers hours of addictive gameplay and endless possibilities.”
- “I really appreciate this game's ability to be simple but have loads of interesting locations and amazing gameplay and styles!”
- “A lot of key gameplay features are heavily time-gated or paywalled in the mobile version.”
- “Too many mechanics, not enough explanation and practice opportunity; I can't figure out what I was doing the whole tutorial and seem to be already in the main story without actually completing the tutorial.”
- “It isn't bad, but it does have a tendency to get a little boring, and the mechanics are just hard to understand.”
graphics
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
36%
5%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and appealing art style, reminiscent of retro aesthetics, which many players find engaging and enjoyable. However, some users note that while the visuals are good, there are inconsistencies and areas needing improvement, particularly in icon design and user interface clarity. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's charm, though there are calls for further enhancements to optimize the experience.
- “The graphics of the game are soooo cute!”
- “The retro-inspired graphics and immersive gameplay capture the essence of the original Elona while adding new features optimized for mobile play.”
- “I really adore the graphics and music.”
- “As someone who had played the original Elona made by Japanese indie developer Noa, this mobile adaptation is a massive downgrade in terms of gameplay; the only thing it has going for it is the graphics.”
- “There are a lot of grammatical errors and graphical inconsistencies.”
- “Based on my experience, it is like playing Elder Scrolls (class, race, lockpicking, hunger, inventory weight) but with kindergarten/souls knight graphics.”
monetization
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
17%
70%
The monetization in the game is largely optional, with ads primarily appearing after deaths and not being intrusive, allowing players to enjoy the game without spending money. While some users express concerns about pay-to-win elements and the focus on gacha mechanics, many appreciate the generous rewards and fair pricing of cosmetics. Overall, the monetization strategy is seen as reasonable, though some players have experienced technical issues related to ads.
- “Fairly generous gacha, and doesn't shove expensive microtransactions as much as others.”
- “As a mobile version it's very different from the original, but not overly egregious with monetization, I like it a lot, one of the best mobile games I've played.”
- “Free and the microtransactions seldom interfere in the gameplay.”
- “Only times you get ads seems to be when you die, and there are unfortunately some pay-to-win options with premium currency, which makes me worried about the full release.”
- “Information overload with an unhealthy amount of focus on gacha elements and monetization ruins the best part of the charms of this game.”
- “Every day there's a new annoyance from etherwind happening every single mission to losing 100k gold because your ads crash the game, so I have to play in non-ad mode, so I can't return home with one of my 3 daily return homes after getting killed by the impossibly difficult etherwind enemies.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
8%
83%
The grinding aspect of the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it enjoyable and appreciate the freedom to explore various mechanics, others feel it can become tedious and overly grindy. Improvements are suggested for the art and loot systems, and concerns about pay-to-win elements are noted. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a double-edged sword, offering fun opportunities but potentially leading to burnout for some players.
- “Fun RPG, not grindy at all.”
- “It gets tedious, and I have to play less often.”
- “Nice, but can be too grindy for most people.”
- “Not the grinding that's a problem, not the rare loot, but the fact that it's pay to win that sucks.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its humor, featuring funny storylines and amusing NPC interactions that enhance the overall experience. Players find the humor to be a standout aspect, contributing to a fun and relaxing atmosphere, despite some minor issues with grammar that inadvertently add to the comedic effect. Overall, the blend of humor and engaging gameplay makes it an enjoyable RPG.
- “This game itself is rich, there are many things to do, plenty of items, beautiful art, funny storylines.”
- “Fun gameplay, good story, humorous.”
- “It's a pretty good and goofy interaction that keeps me laughing.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
86%
The game has been reported to have numerous glitches and bugs, leading to a frustrating experience for some players. While it runs well on certain devices, many users feel that the software needs significant improvements to enhance stability. Overall, the game's potential is overshadowed by its current instability issues.
- “Runs great on my A20.”
- “The game maintains a steady frame rate, even during intense action scenes.”
- “I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs, which makes for a smooth gaming experience.”
- “I feel scammed by buggy software, your buggy software.”
- “Really buggy.”
- “Nice game, pretty buggy but if they fix it, it would be better.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some users report smooth performance and effective mobile adaptations, others experience bugs and lag issues that detract from gameplay. Many anticipate improvements in the coming months, hoping for a more polished experience.
- “The retro-inspired graphics and immersive gameplay capture the essence of the original Elona while adding new features optimized for mobile play.”
- “The story is interesting, the graphics are fine, and it runs smoothly.”
- “The optimization feels lacking, as the game often struggles with performance issues, leading to frustrating lag during critical moments.”
- “Despite the potential for engaging gameplay, the optimization is poor, resulting in frequent crashes and long loading times that detract from the overall experience.”
- “The game is riddled with optimization problems, making it difficult to enjoy the content without constant interruptions and slowdowns.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is generally described as sweet, calming, and enjoyable, evoking a sense of nostalgia for returning players. While many appreciate the soundtrack, some users express a desire for the option to mute it. Overall, the music contributes positively to the gaming experience.
- “The music is sweet, calming, and fun to play with. There's so much to do and so little time. I used to play this a year ago, and I play it again; the nostalgia is hitting me hard.”
- “I really adore the graphics and music.”
- “How do I mute the music?”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers express a desire for enhanced character development, suggesting that the game could benefit from more detailed character designs beyond just visual changes associated with different weapons or shields. Additionally, there is a request for features like wireless gamepad control to improve the overall gaming experience.
- “The character development feels shallow; we only get different appearances based on the weapons or shields equipped, but there's no real depth to the characters themselves.”
- “I wish the game had more detailed character designs. Right now, it seems like the only changes are cosmetic, and there's a lack of meaningful progression.”
- “The lack of variety in character development is disappointing. It would be great to see more features that enhance the characters beyond just their looks.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players highlight the game's high replayability due to the abundance of activities and content available, encouraging multiple playthroughs.
- “There is so much to do, and the replayability is high.”
- “Each playthrough offers new experiences and challenges, making you want to dive back in.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps the game fresh every time you play.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers appreciate the game's diverse visuals, contributing to a pleasant and engaging atmosphere.
- “The variance of looks is nice, creating quite a pleasant atmosphere.”