Etherion Online

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Etherion Online is a multiplayer open world role playing shooter game with a mystery theme. It was developed by iAppsBeats and was released on March 10, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

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48%

Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

optimization2 positive mentions

grinding7 negative mentions

The game has a fun and unique combat system that is enjoyable and addicting for players who like 2D MMO RPGs.
Developers are passionate, actively communicate with the community, and release regular events and updates.
The game provides a social experience with a large, diverse community where players can form friendships and play cooperatively.

The game suffers from pay-to-win mechanics with expensive items and advantages for paying players and alpha testers.
Significant technical issues including server crashes, lag, poor performance, and bugs diminish gameplay quality.
There is a lack of tutorial/guidance for new players, leading to a confusing and unfriendly experience especially for those unfamiliar with the Graal series.

grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is a mixed experience: while some players enjoy the chaotic and social aspects of cooperative grinding in dungeons, others find the gameplay increasingly tedious and grind-heavy, especially at higher levels. The active community and responsive staff help mitigate this grind by fostering engagement, but progression can still require substantial time investment.
- “Speaking of extensive amounts of time, this is the perfect chance to mention the gameplay... it's extremely tedious.”
- “MMOs tend to become tedious after a large amount of time spent on the game, becoming exceedingly more grindy the higher level you are.”
- “An AK-47 is worth around 75k, so good luck grinding for that just to keep up chump.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The graphics are widely criticized as poorly executed and unappealing pixel art, lacking the quality expected even from indie games. Users feel the visuals detract from the experience and suggest that the developer's skill or budget constraints may be to blame.
- “This features really godawful, lazy pixelcrap "art" instead of real graphics.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to do the job of creating 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
- “Although these games are more than a decade old, Etherion Online still seems to be underwhelming in graphics and game design despite this difference.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay offers a mix of fun and competitive elements, appealing to both intense and casual players. However, some find it tedious, with the social interactions being its most engaging feature.
- “Very fun game, competitive gameplay, also laid-back gameplay.”
- “Speaking of extensive amounts of time, this is the perfect chance to mention the gameplay... it's extremely tedious.”
- “The only redeeming quality of the gameplay is likely the social aspect of the game.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's optimization is poor, resulting in significant performance and lag issues, unlike the smoothly running PC version it replicates.
- “Well... this is an exact replica that is actually optimized and runs smoothly on PC.”
- “The performance is excellent.”
- “There are terrible performance and lag issues.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's monetization is heavily focused on microtransactions, resembling mobile app store tactics, leading many users to view it as a cash grab rather than a truly free experience.
- “This isn't really free as the game is infested with mobile app store-like microtransactions.”
- “This game is a cash grab, play at your own risk.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect is lacking, with no in-game guides, quests, or interactable NPCs, making it difficult to engage with the narrative. Additionally, the presence of pay-to-win mechanics and PvP in dungeons detracts from the story experience.
- “Would've liked to give it more of a chance but it's very pay-to-win, there are no in-game guides, story, or quests, and you can PvP in dungeons.”
- “No interactable NPCs or quests that I could find.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is currently buggy, but improvements are underway as it is still new and actively being developed.