Expedition Agartha

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Expedition Agartha is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Matrioshka Games and was released on September 21, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Expedition Agartha is a medieval extraction looter game set in a dark fantasy world inspired by real mythology. Players embark on expeditions to fight enemies, loot resources, and complete quests, all while seeking the legendary Kingdom of Agartha. Gameplay is designed for solo or co-op play with up to two other friends."

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gameplay70 positive mentions

stability38 negative mentions

The game has a unique blend of melee combat and extraction mechanics, providing a fun and engaging experience.
Developers are responsive to community feedback and actively work on updates and improvements.
The game is free to play, making it accessible for players to try without financial commitment.

Combat feels clunky and unresponsive, with issues in hit registration and stamina management.
The game suffers from a low player base, leading to a lack of meaningful PvP encounters.
Many features and mechanics feel underdeveloped or poorly implemented, leading to frustration for players.

gameplay
232 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
55%
15%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the combat mechanics as clunky and poorly executed, leading to a repetitive experience. While some appreciate the core gameplay loop of looting and extracting, they note that the mechanics can feel simplistic and unrefined, with issues like lag and hit detection affecting the overall enjoyment. Despite these flaws, there are players who find the game engaging and fun, especially when played with friends, and they express hope for future improvements from the developers.
- “The game looks incredible, with enjoyable gameplay for being a free-to-play game.”
- “Very fun and addicting gameplay loops of loot and extract.”
- “The core gameplay loop is already fun and engaging.”
- “Besides that, the gameplay loop gets repetitive really fast and classes feel all the same; there are not enough unique features and abilities to distinguish them.”
- “Within the first ten seconds of the tutorial (which is the only level you can play for free), you can tell that every basic mechanic is horribly executed.”
- “The gameplay is terrible, and the voice acting is very bad, and the quests and other game mechanics are scuffed as hell.”
story
116 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
69%
12%
The game's story and quest system have received mixed reviews, with many players finding the quests to lack depth and meaningful narrative connections, often resorting to typical MMO-style kill and collect tasks. While there is a variety of quests available that contribute to progression and crafting, the execution can feel tedious and confusing, especially for new players. Overall, the potential for a richer story exists, but current mechanics and quest design leave much to be desired.
- “The quest board holds story quests, which can be obtained by NPCs, daily quests, weekly quests, and monthly quests.”
- “If you can get past the initial clunkiness, this game gets very fun; the quests are enjoyable to complete and customizing gear when you get further to 'end game' is quite enjoyable.”
- “There are loads of quests, so there is always a ton to do which levels the traders and allows access to better gear.”
- “My first mission made basically no sense, and the 'new player guide' is just a bunch of YouTube videos and the game's Discord.”
- “Quests lack depth and don't really tie into any real story, offering the worst of MMO style kill/collect quests without any real purpose or motivation beyond its own reward (which you won't know until you accept it...).”
- “The gameplay is terrible, and the voice acting is very bad, and the quests and other game mechanics are scuffed as hell.”
graphics
90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
64%
9%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the unique art style and decent visuals for a free game, while others criticize the low-poly, cartoony aesthetic as dated and unappealing. Many comments highlight issues with optimization and fluidity, suggesting that while the graphics may grow on some players, they often detract from the overall experience. Overall, the visuals are seen as a polarizing aspect, with a significant divide between those who find them charming and those who view them as a major drawback.
- “The game's graphics look amazing for being a free game; it’s a reality and cartoon mix.”
- “An amazing concept and graphics.”
- “Graphics: 8/10”
- “Did not enjoy the art style or graphics at all, to be quite honest.”
- “The world is instanced in this manner making it feel more like a console game from the mid 2000s, reinforced by its stylized graphics which seems to attempt to be charming, but I feel misses the mark for more of a 'dated' feel.”
- “Graphically it's an eyesore; you have a choice of the game looking extremely blurry like you have cataracts, or you use no anti-aliasing and it looks like Duke Nukem.”
stability
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely criticized for its numerous bugs and stability issues, including combat glitches, lag, and AI problems, which can detract from the overall experience. While players acknowledge these technical shortcomings, many find the core gameplay enjoyable and believe the game has potential, especially given its early access status. Overall, the stability is a significant concern, with many recommending caution due to the game's janky performance and frequent glitches.
- “Overall buggy game, dev team makes rash decisions, would not recommend to a friend.”
- “Understandably it is in early access, but the bugs/glitches can be game breaking (expedition ruining) for sure.”
- “The community itself is cancer; so have fun with this buggy, unbalanced, exploit-ridden, hacker-infested, dead game if you can but don't say I didn't warn you.”
optimization
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The game's optimization has received mixed feedback from players. While some users report that it runs well and is better optimized than many other titles, others experience significant performance issues, including lag and stuttering, particularly on lower-end systems. Overall, it appears that while there is potential for improvement, the game is playable and enjoyable, especially considering its early access status.
- “The game is very well optimized; I like D&D but I don't compare it to this game since they are very different in my opinion.”
- “It usually takes me a while to tune a game's settings and NVIDIA settings to get good performance going, and Expedition Agartha seems better optimized than most.”
- “It seems decently optimized.”
- “Poorly optimized.”
- “Lag seems to be an issue; the server ping may seem stable, but you can still find yourself stuttering or even teleporting fifteen feet in any direction.”
- “The game is a bit buggy and should definitely be optimized to run smoother, but for a game like this in early access, I think it's worth a try.”
monetization
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
93%
The monetization strategy of "Expedition Agartha" has been criticized as a "pay-to-win cash grab," with many users expressing concerns about its shady practices and lack of proper advertising. Players feel that the game could thrive with better marketing efforts, but the current approach has led to perceptions of it being a scam similar to previous titles from the developer. Overall, the game's monetization model has detracted from its potential enjoyment and success.
- “This game was fun until it became a pay-to-win cash grab.”
- “Ultimately, Expedition Agartha is no different from Snail's other early access scams apart from an even more shady monetization scheme.”
- “100% cash grab.”
humor
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is highlighted by its hilariously poor AI-generated voice acting and amusing NPC interactions, reminiscent of classic titles like Oblivion. Players find joy in both solo and multiplayer experiences, with funny moments arising from quirky player behavior and chaotic zombie encounters. Overall, the comedic elements contribute significantly to the game's charm, despite some technical issues.
- “Aside from that, the game is hilariously voiced with computer-generated voices that make for some funny moments.”
- “Solo play is equally as fun, and the interactions with players both friendly and hostile have been nothing short of hilarious.”
- “You do quests for NPCs which are pretty funny by the way; the whole medieval vibe is very humorous.”
grinding
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
92%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, with many noting that it can become repetitive, especially when running back and forth between stations and quests. While some appreciate the challenge of grinding for loot and crafting, others express frustration over the time investment required, particularly when faced with aggressive AI that can negate their efforts. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a mixed bag, with potential for improvement in future updates.
- “In a game where it's this grindy and I have to work for my stuff legitimately while others are cheating... I'm not going to join them.”
- “You also lose that bag when some random group of 3 heavily armored AI come and attack spam you with unlimited stamina, and will chase you all across the map never losing aggro to kill you, then the 2+ hours you spent grinding for the one bag were literally pointless.”
- “It gets a little tedious and old running back and forth between all the stations and quests.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's replayability is noted to have potential, with some players enjoying its depth and mechanics, rating it as high as 8/10. However, many express disappointment over the clunky gameplay and the introduction of a paywall, which they feel limits access for new players and detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while there are elements that encourage replayability, the current state of the game has left some players frustrated.
- “Even in its current early access state, it has depth that gives the game great replayability.”
- “Replayability: 8/10”
- “After 40 hours of gameplay when it was free-to-play, I returned to see the 1.0 release, but it still feels as clunky, if not worse. The promised skill tree release is nice, but I’m not going to bother with a €25 game in this state. I had high hopes, and many of us were begging for skins and other content to support the developers. Now, I find €25 locked content for things I used to enjoy. They already had issues with the player base, and now they are gatekeeping the whole game behind a €25 paywall while maintaining a poor tutorial and clunky mechanics. After just an hour of play, I felt the game was much more playable before. They even added a minimap to help casual players, which detracts from the hardcore experience I enjoyed. It looks like a rushed project with clunky animations. This was one of the best extraction RPGs I played, and it’s such a disappointment. I would have willingly paid more than €25 back then and would still do so now if there was any development, but gatekeeping new players with a €25 price tag and a clunky game is a joke.”
- “Returning to the game after 40 hours of free-to-play gameplay, I was excited for the 1.0 release, but it feels clunkier than before. The promised skill tree is still not here, and I can't justify spending €25 on a game in this state. I had high hopes, and many players, including myself, were asking for skins to support the developers. Instead, I find €25 locked content for features I used to enjoy. The game had player base issues before, and now they are locking everything behind a paywall while keeping the poor tutorial and clunky mechanics. After an hour of play, I felt like the game was much more enjoyable before. They added a minimap to cater to casual players, which ruins the hardcore experience I loved. It feels like a rushed project with awkward animations. This was one of the best extraction RPGs I played, and it’s incredibly disappointing. I would have paid more than €25 back then and would still do so now if there was any development, but gatekeeping new players with a €25 price tag and a clunky game is ridiculous.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is praised for its soothing and calming qualities, reminiscent of soundtracks typically found in pirate-themed games and movies, contributing positively to the overall ambiance.
- “Along with this soothing, calm music, it resembles something that is often seen in pirate games or movies.”
- “I really like the ambiance and soundtracks as well.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users consistently rating it a 9 out of 10, indicating a strong and immersive environment that enhances the overall gaming experience.
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the stash feature, which provides players with a sense of security and personal space, allowing them to protect their belongings and create a connection to their in-game possessions.

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Expedition Agartha is a role playing game.

Expedition Agartha is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 13 hours playing Expedition Agartha.

Expedition Agartha was released on September 21, 2023.

Expedition Agartha was developed by Matrioshka Games.

Expedition Agartha has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Expedition Agartha is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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