ELYON
- October 19, 2021
- Bluehole Studio, Inc.
- 76h median play time
Get on SteamELYON 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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The combat system is fluid and engaging, reminiscent of TERA and BDO, allowing for a satisfying gameplay experience.
- The game offers a variety of content, including PvP, dungeons, and crafting, providing players with multiple activities to enjoy.
- Character customization is extensive, allowing players to create unique builds and playstyles.
- The game suffers from significant RNG elements in gear progression, leading to frustrating experiences when enhancing items.
- There are issues with class balance, particularly in PvP, where certain classes can dominate due to their mechanics and gear advantages.
- The game has been criticized for its poor optimization and server issues, impacting the overall gameplay experience.
- story106 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game's story has received largely negative feedback, with many players describing it as poorly written and unengaging, often comparing it unfavorably to mobile games. Players frequently express frustration over the lack of clear quest guidance and the repetitive nature of quests, which are often gated by level requirements and limited daily quest allowances. While some find enjoyment in the gameplay mechanics and side quests, the overarching narrative and lore are generally seen as weak and skippable.
“This game is great, I love the play style and story.”
“Towards end game, there are story quests that require you to go to conflict zones (PvP), but I don't think that is unreasonable considering this is a more PvP focused game.”
“Story and lore suck, and you're inclined to skip it all.”
“The tutorial part got me pulled a bit into the story, but after the tutorial, you realize that mobile games have a better written story and dialogues.”
“There are several points where the quests are gated behind a level up; you can find yourself grinding for hours (past level 40) just to get to talk to 3 NPCs with 3-4 lines of dialogue.”
- gameplay74 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 81 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
Gameplay in Elyon has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its depth and mechanics, while others criticize the excessive time gating, low drop rates, and perceived pay-to-win elements. Many find the combat fluid but clunky compared to other MMOs, and the PvE content underwhelming, despite some engaging boss mechanics. Overall, while there are enjoyable aspects, the game struggles with balance and progression issues that detract from the overall experience.
“I really enjoyed the beta; the game had a lot of promise, and the gameplay in general is decent, with plenty to do.”
“Everything from the combat mechanics to the progression rate and gameplay was phenomenal in my opinion.”
“Elyon is an action MMORPG that takes mechanics from some of the best games and implements them in their own way.”
“Everything combines into this sort of jumbled mess of systematic gameplay that you don't really want to take the time to untangle because it just isn't fun.”
“Upon playing Elyon, I found that it was disappointing in the sense that the combat mechanics felt clunky compared to TERA, progression feels stagnant/slow, and PvE content is underwhelming.”
“Seriously broken and exploited game mechanics used in PvP break what this game could have been.”
- grinding70 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is heavily emphasized, with many players noting it as a core component of the experience, often leading to tedious and repetitive gameplay. While some enjoy the mindless nature of grinding for gear and levels, others find it frustrating due to high failure rates in gear enhancements and the reliance on RNG for progression. Overall, the game is characterized as grind-heavy, typical of Korean MMORPGs, with a mix of casual and hardcore grinding experiences depending on player preference.
“So much content to do, and not very grindy; there are a few minor bugs that are being patched as we speak.”
“If you love mindless grinding for hours on end to attempt something and fail, then this is the game for you.”
“Grinding mobs on the other hand is pretty annoying due to the fact that there are usually only 2 servers that you can grind on, and a grind spot usually consists of 2 rotations meaning that there can't really be more than 4 people grinding that spot simultaneously.”
“Grind doesn't even begin to describe it, and RNG or poor luck can wipe out hours or even days of grinding in a heartbeat.”
- graphics63 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting that they appear outdated, particularly given the use of Unreal Engine 3, which contributes to a visual style reminiscent of older MMOs. While some players appreciate the art style and find the graphics acceptable for gameplay, others criticize them as clunky and laggy, impacting overall performance. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the graphics may not be cutting-edge, they do not detract significantly from the enjoyment of the game for those who prioritize gameplay over visual fidelity.
“Amazing graphics and gameplay.”
“Elyon has what old-school MMO players expect from an Asian MMORPG: mass/group/solo PvP, PvE, interesting housing system, flying, dungeons, lots of grind, chance-based upgrade system, nice Asian art style with good animations/effects and fluent combat, lots of character customization.”
“The game also feels very optimized (especially comparing it to similar MMOs), playing with max graphics and getting a steady 80 - 100 frames depending on how many people are on the screen.”
“Graphics and UI are average and look outdated, and the game has performance and freezing issues even with good cards.”
“The game is in Unreal Engine 3; the graphics are hard to place, but I definitely get Rift vibes that have this heavily detailed realism look to them. Regardless, the graphics are dated. If comparing them to Rift isn't a giveaway, this looks like an MMO that would have come out 5-10 years ago.”
“Graphics are not great and have grainy/dodgy performance.”
- optimization22 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 55 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting frequent frame drops, freezing issues, and overall poor performance even on high-end systems. The use of Unreal Engine 3 in 2021 contributes to its outdated graphics and subpar user interface, leading many players to express frustration and abandon the game. While some enjoy the combat and character customization, the general consensus is that the optimization is lacking, making for a frustrating experience.
“I came from TERA, and I love the combat, good action feel, huge amount of character class customization, great graphics, optimized, has a good variety of different types of PvP and PvE (mind you the dungeons are short).”
“This looks like your current generation MMO with decent FPS and great optimization.”
“+ good performance”
“The game uses Unreal Engine 3 in 2021, therefore expect frequent drops in frames and general bad performance if you have a recent or last-gen PC.”
“Bad optimization, horrible servers, and a predatory upgrade system similar to BDO; play if you want, but don't spend any cash on it.”
“With this level of unbalance and poor performance, we have decided to move on.”
- monetization12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game has been heavily criticized, with players reporting lost characters and in-game purchases that vanished without explanation, leading to a perception of it as a cash grab. Many users express frustration over inadequate customer support and a toxic community that defends the game's monetization practices despite its flaws. Overall, the sentiment is that spending money on the game is not advisable due to these issues.
“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.”
“That was one of the fastest turnarounds from a good game to a cash grab I've ever seen.”
“Chat community is garbage and will try to harass you if you talk about the problems in the game, and they defend it because they spent money on it even though everything about it screams generic cash grab.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been criticized for being excessively buggy, particularly in the chat feature, which users feel should have been addressed promptly but remains unresolved. Overall, the persistent issues have led to frustration among players.
“The game is not worth playing; it's too buggy.”
“The chat feature is extremely buggy. Something that seems simple should be fixed relatively quickly, but it has yet to be addressed.”
“The game is not worth playing; it's too buggy.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the emotional engagement in the game is minimal, with players feeling a lack of impactful abilities that enhance their sense of accomplishment. While some find the grinding experience relaxing, it ultimately lacks the emotional depth to make players feel truly involved or connected to their actions.
