ELYON

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ELYON is a multiplayer role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Bluehole Studio, Inc. and was released on October 19, 2021. It received neutral reviews from players.

ELYON is a fantasy massively multiplayer role-playing game that features 2-player co-op and PvP. The world is torn between two factions fighting for control of Elyon, a portal to paradise, while also dealing with an invasion from another dimension. Customize your skills, conquer dimensional portals, and defeat challenging dungeons with friends to become stronger in this immersive game with good graphics and lots of grinding.

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story62 positive mentions

grinding171 negative mentions

The game features enjoyable combat mechanics and a variety of classes, allowing for unique builds and playstyles.
The graphics and world design are visually appealing, creating an immersive experience for players.
The game offers a lot of content, including PvE and PvP activities, crafting, and housing systems.

The game suffers from heavy RNG mechanics in gear progression, leading to frustrating experiences when upgrading items.
There are significant issues with class balance, particularly with certain classes being overpowered in PvP.
The game has time-gated content and daily limits, which can hinder player progression and enjoyment.

story
420 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in this game has received mixed to negative feedback from players, with many describing it as generic, poorly executed, and lacking depth. Common criticisms include forced cutscenes, repetitive quests, and a lack of engaging character development, leading to a feeling of disconnection from the narrative. While some players found the initial storyline interesting, the overall consensus is that it fails to captivate, often feeling like a tedious grind overshadowed by gameplay mechanics.
- “The story is excellent and the characters have their own personalities.”
- “The story is exciting and I'm always looking forward to the next chapter.”
- “Great graphics, the story line is amazing, and the fight sequences are not too difficult, but not too easy either.”
- “The storyline is messy and filled with a large amount of useless conversations, which, while you can skip, numb you to whatever's going on.”
- “The story is just god awful, and the intro was boring. After I two-shotted every enemy in the starter area, I left since there was no captivating story.”
- “The story makes no sense at all, and the quests are repetitive, often just kill x number of monsters or fetch something.”
graphics
288 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of Elyon receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the beautiful art style and environmental design, while others criticize the outdated visuals and performance issues, often comparing them unfavorably to more recent titles. Some users report that the graphics can be stunning when optimized, but many feel they fall short of modern standards, resembling games from several years ago. Overall, while the graphics have their appealing moments, they are often seen as a significant drawback in the context of a 2021 release.
- “Elyon has very beautiful graphics.”
- “The graphics and environmental design are stunning, and I guess that's all the devs focused on.”
- “The graphics are pleasing to the eyes, very detailed and vibrant; the landscapes are beautiful, and housing is delightful too.”
- “Manoeuvred my way past the tutorial to the starting area and was greeted with 2014 graphic textures, which I find atrocious for a game released in 2021 that was delayed to perform improvements before launch.”
- “The graphics are horrible and clunky gameplay.”
- “The graphics are severely out of date; why the devs stuck with UE3 is beyond me.”
gameplay
249 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Elyon has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its potential for fun and engaging mechanics, particularly in combat and exploration. However, criticisms highlight issues such as excessive grind, poor optimization, confusing mechanics, and a reliance on RNG that detracts from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the gliding mechanics and character customization, others find the gameplay clunky and frustrating, often comparing it unfavorably to other MMORPGs.
- “The gameplay is just really good in Elyon.”
- “It's surprisingly immersive with rich and fun combat mechanics in both PvE and PvP, coupled with really interesting and diverse ways to enjoy the game content.”
- “The skills feel amazing, and the core gameplay is very, very good.”
- “The gameplay is okay, but it is so jarring when the mobs don’t load in; the mini-map is awful.”
- “Overall gameplay was grindy, and occasionally buggy at the time of launch under the 'Elyon' name.”
- “The game shows its age and it's clearly an RNG-based grind fest with annoying cash-gated content and mechanics.”
grinding
174 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players describing it as excessively tedious and repetitive, particularly after reaching level 40. While some enjoy the traditional grind found in Korean MMOs, others find it frustrating due to the reliance on RNG for gear upgrades and the lack of meaningful rewards for their efforts. Overall, players agree that the game is heavily focused on grinding, often leading to a sense of burnout and dissatisfaction with the progression system.
- “Fun, not too grindy.”
- “So much content to do, and not very grindy; there are a few minor bugs that are being patched as we speak.”
- “Absolutely generic MMO, that had dull combat, boring quests, a lifeless world, relied heavily on grinding, it didn't innovate in any way, and was full of microtransactions.”
- “Extremely grindy and difficulty at end game is extreme; very time-consuming. Inventory space is a nightmare without cash, the gear grind is crazy. Months in and not had a single set piece drop; don't get me started on the upgrade grind having to store 30 to 40 different upgrade materials, reset materials, etc. is just insane.”
- “The player base has nosedived because of the poorly implemented systems. Killing the same 10 mobs for 8 days straight to go up a level and the same dungeon 60 times over and over again is not a cool idea. The only thing this game brings at the stage it's in is cool-looking skills and mob grinding for days and months.”
optimization
87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with many players reporting severe performance issues, including low frame rates, long loading times, and high resource consumption, particularly due to its use of the outdated Unreal Engine 3. Users have expressed frustration over the game's inability to run smoothly even on high-end hardware, leading to a generally negative perception of its optimization. While some players noted decent performance under specific conditions, the overall consensus is that significant improvements are needed to enhance the gaming experience.
- “Graphics are crazy well optimized.. I'm getting over 140hz on 4k graphics turned all the way up with a 2080 ti.”
- “It is....old considering its using ue3 and could look better but its not bad and has quite nice performance.”
- “This looks like your current generation MMO with decent fps and great optimization.”
- “The optimization issues and loading the title screen alone took up about half of my time playing this game.”
- “The game runs on Unreal Engine 3, is really badly optimized, with the drive being extremely loaded, fps jumping around, even though developers claim 'it's extremely optimized'... well, it's not.”
- “Realm vs realm is supposed to be endgame PvP, but the server performance is horrible, so you can enjoy the lowest graphics while having sub 30 fps, mostly because of the old Unreal Engine; this game is not capable of utilizing your hardware, so don't expect your fps to be very high.”
monetization
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with many users expressing concerns about pay-to-win mechanics and the potential for in-game purchases to disappear without support. While some players appreciate the lack of intrusive ads, they still feel that the game is designed to encourage spending for convenience and progression. Overall, the sentiment is that the game prioritizes profit over player experience, leading to a lack of depth and sustainability.
- “Kakao westernized the monetization, huh?”
- “With that said, Elyon is not the biggest offender when it comes to pay for progression, and only a handful of elements can be affected by in-game purchases.”
- “Tera's monetization was very player-friendly, and this game follows suit.”
- “In-game purchases made with real money can just disappear from your account, as happened to me, and well the 'support' is as useful as a chocolate teapot.”
- “These games are all cash grabs and if you value time or money, the most valuable things you own, look elsewhere.”
- “If this game wasn't outdated on release (Unreal Engine 3) and a whale trap, it would be one of the best MMOs you can currently play, but unfortunately, the publisher/developers made it to be just another cash grab MMO that will probably die in 1 year.”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the soundtrack while others find it generic or low-quality, likening it to "low budget porno music." Many users express disappointment in the overall sound design, noting issues such as lack of impactful audio during key moments and a failure to create an engaging atmosphere. Overall, the music is described as average, with a score around 5/10, failing to elevate the gaming experience significantly.
- “The music was good and I'm sad I won't be able to hear it anymore.”
- “Musical score is amazing, while voice acting is just meh.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.”
- “Sound design is just straight up bad; problems begin in the intro movie where the narrator races with subtitles and leaves us without any music or narration for the rest of the lasting seconds of the movie.”
- “Graphics are worse than most of the older games, music is annoying, skills are not impactful, you can't 'feel' combat and it's not rewarding.”
- “The soundtrack is not interesting.”
stability
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and connection issues that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players have experienced frustrating technical problems, including freezing, disconnections, and failures during gear upgrades, leading to an overall perception of the game as unpolished and unstable. Despite some positive remarks about gameplay mechanics, the overwhelming consensus is that the game's stability issues make it difficult to enjoy.
- “Runs great.”
- “The game maintains a smooth performance without any crashes.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is, even during intense moments.”
- “Clearly is buggy and broken.”
- “On to the big issue: the connection is completely unstable, I keep disconnecting and getting freezes so much that it's actually not worth to keep trying.”
- “Really buggy with gliding and jumping and the enhance % can fail and sometimes break end gear, then you have the gems that you need to upgrade and they can break after level 3 and of course upgrade gear from rare to epic that can fail too.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as both entertaining and absurd, with players finding joy in the ridiculousness of the storyline and character interactions. While the game offers amusing moments, particularly in its quirky quests and crafting mechanics, it is also noted to be overly grindy, which may detract from the overall fun if playing solo. Overall, the humor is a highlight for those playing with friends, but it may not sustain interest for longer solo sessions.
- “It's so funny to play with friends; I reached level 40 only to play with other people that I know. It's so entertaining and funny depending on what role you play. I'm a mystic main. If you're going to play alone, I don't recommend it because you need to grind so much.”
- “The intro is super hilarious and dumb and makes no sense. You're in like some steampunk war for the future or something, but then you... I guess fall down to earth from wherever, and it's like Lord of the Rings?”
- “Quests and leveling are so easy and funny. It is made simple for the players, and at the same time, I can enjoy every bit of it. (At the time of this review, I'm level 39 with 250 item level without spending a cent on this game.)”
character development
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is highlighted by its complex and visually appealing character design, reminiscent of styles seen in titles like Final Fantasy XIV. While the customization options are praised for their depth and creativity, players note issues with character scaling in the game environment, particularly during dialogue scenes. Overall, the character design stands out as a strong aspect, though the transition to gameplay may detract from the initial excitement.
- “The best part of the game was the character designer; everything after that was... well, meh.”
- “It has a very Final Fantasy XIV Online-esque feel to it, with amazing graphical designs and beautiful foliage. The character designs and customization features, along with both PvP and PvE play styles, make it a very fun and versatile game to play.”
- “Character design is on fleek; you can create some sick characters.”
- “The character design is complex enough, but the blue highlight on the part you're modifying should disappear as it obscures the view.”
- “Also, scaling is way off, and once you transfer from character design to the game environment, your character might look huge compared to others. This is more evident in the dialogue scenes where your character gets even bigger.”
- “Character designs are Korean style.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with players finding it heart-breaking and lacking enthusiasm due to a boring story and repetitive gameplay. Many felt that the game failed to evoke strong emotions or provide a sense of accomplishment, leading to a disengaging experience. Overall, it does not deliver a compelling emotional narrative or challenge.
- “It's heart-breaking and kills enthusiasm.”
- “Grinding mobs is really just preference in the end; it was super chill, but there were no abilities that made me feel like I was actually doing something.”
- “Also, don't expect a highly emotional story.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is visually appealing with high-resolution graphics, but some players feel it falls short of expectations for a new title. The chaotic environment detracts from the overall enjoyment of the atmosphere.