Fractured Online

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Fractured Online is a multiplayer open world role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Dynamight Studios and was released on July 24, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

Fractured Online is a sandbox MMORPG that offers a fully player-driven economy and different playstyles. Traverse three unique continents, each with distinct environments, creatures, and cultures. Engage in PvP, form alliances, or choose a PvE path, shaping your character and story in a dynamic world.

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gameplay44 positive mentions

grinding120 negative mentions

The game has a unique skill learning system where players gain abilities by defeating specific mobs, adding depth to character progression.
The crafting and housing systems are robust, allowing for player-driven economies and city-building experiences.
The community is generally friendly and helpful, making it easier for new players to get involved and learn the game.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including lag, unresponsive controls, and problems with looting.
There is a lack of clear direction and tutorials, leaving new players confused about how to progress and what to do next.
The player base is small, leading to a feeling of emptiness in the game world and making it difficult to find others to play with.

gameplay
190 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with players noting a blend of engaging mechanics and significant issues. While some enjoy the dynamic combat and exploration elements, many criticize the outdated systems, bugs, and exploitative practices that detract from the overall experience. The game is described as feeling unfinished, with a lack of content and intuitive mechanics, leading to a frustrating experience for both new and veteran players.
- “I enjoy the leveling mechanic derived from discovering new materials and mobs, encouraging exploration.”
- “The game’s mechanics, especially the dynamic combat and nearly the sandbox house and city crafting system, feel fresh and engaging.”
- “While it currently has a lot of bugs, the core gameplay is solid and should be very entertaining following some TLC patches.”
- “Imagine logging in, trying to enjoy a hard-fought PvP match or grind resources, only to realize some players are bypassing game mechanics entirely.”
- “They are blatantly editing game files to gain unfair advantages and it is ruining the gameplay experience for everyone else.”
- “This game has so many annoying bugs, obnoxious gameplay, feels like an early access game.”
grinding
120 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is heavily criticized for being tedious and time-consuming, with players often feeling forced into repetitive tasks to progress. While some enjoy the grind as part of the experience, many find it excessively monotonous, particularly due to limited resources, convoluted mechanics, and a lack of player interaction in the economy. Overall, the game appeals to those who appreciate grinding, but it may deter players seeking a more streamlined or engaging experience.
- “It is an extremely mundanely boring and tedious task.”
- “The problem is that they confuse a tedious, pointless grind, local banks and brokers (think auction house) with very limited and expensive fast travel with 'hard'.”
- “You will grind for hours for hardly anything in return not to mention no NPC, so the only way to farm gold is selling to other players or farming humanoid creatures, which means most people don't have money, so you won't be selling much.”
story
92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players noting an absence of meaningful quests, NPC interactions, and lore. The quest system is described as dry and untested, leaving players feeling lost and without direction, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the narrative elements feel incomplete, leading to a sense of boredom and frustration among players.
- “I don't know the backstory to the game.”
- “The first city felt empty, with no NPCs, dialogue, or story.”
- “Story feels nonexistent in the game.”
- “No direction, no story, no fun.”
graphics
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for being outdated and reminiscent of early 2000s titles, with many reviewers noting a lack of optimization that leads to lag and performance issues. While some players appreciate the realistic approach and find the visuals bearable, the overall consensus is that the graphics do not meet modern standards, making the game feel less appealing compared to newer titles in the genre. Additionally, the simplistic UI and clunky controls further detract from the visual experience.
- “Graphically, the game opts for a realistic approach.”
- “Beautiful graphics/gameplay.”
- “It has the play style of something like Albion but with more appealing graphics and a much cooler PvP system.”
- “The graphics are not on par with most games made in this decade.”
- “The graphics are severely outdated, and yet, they make my CPU fan howl during all my gaming sessions.”
- “Couldn't get into it, has a 20 year old game feel to it, with graphics to match.”
stability
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely criticized for its instability, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and poor optimization affecting gameplay. Many users describe frustrating experiences with pathfinding issues, combat mechanics, and resource management, leading to a recommendation to wait for a more polished release. While some players find enjoyment despite the bugs, the overall sentiment suggests that the game is currently too unfinished and unreliable for a full recommendation.
- “From constant bugs and glitches to poor optimization, it's clear that the development team is struggling to keep the game afloat.”
- “Pathfinding is bad and the map is very buggy; people get stuck all the time and are forced to call out for game masters to free them, which can take hours.”
- “Too unfinished, too buggy, too unstable.”
optimization
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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55%
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The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many players reporting severe performance issues, including low FPS, stuttering, and glitches that make it frequently unplayable. While some users find the game addictive despite these problems, the overall sentiment is that significant improvements are needed in performance and server stability to enhance the gaming experience. Developers are acknowledged for their responsiveness, but many players advise against purchasing the game until these optimization issues are addressed.
- “Has some obvious jank and needs optimization, but becomes incredibly addictive once you get past the initial learning curve.”
- “The population is stalling, and some aspects need polishing—like performance optimization and more content—but the devs are clearly listening and actively improving the game.”
- “Needs optimization in terms of performance; nevertheless, I sunk 100 hours in and am looking to sink 100+ more.”
- “The game is also so poorly optimized that it is unplayable quite frequently.”
- “From constant bugs and glitches to poor optimization, it's clear that the development team is struggling to keep the game afloat.”
- “My personal feedback is that performance needs to be optimized; it shouldn't require that much hardware to run a game like this. In a game that requires players, you're locking out a lot of potential ones from picking up the game. In my opinion, it'd be a smart business move.”
monetization
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized by users, who describe it as a blatant cash grab that undermines the overall experience. Many feel that the early release and subsequent Steam launch are attempts to secure additional funding rather than genuine efforts to improve the game, leading to concerns about its long-term viability. Overall, players express frustration over the perceived prioritization of profit over quality and customer satisfaction.
- “This early release was a cash grab by Gamigo.”
- “This steam release feels like a last minute cash grab to get additional funding to develop the game, but could also be Gamigo trying to get part of their investment back.”
- “Should be illegal to do final cash grabs like this; this game will either never 'fully release' or close its one server 2 months in.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has been criticized for being overly repetitive, with only a single looping soundtrack that lacks variety and depth. Reviewers noted that the music feels generic and fails to evoke the emotional resonance found in more memorable game soundtracks. Overall, there is a strong desire for improved musical content to enhance the gaming experience.
- “Let's just hope they get to invest a little bit more in new content, work the music and sounds a little better, and get more marketing advertisement. The future is looking bright for Fractured Online.”
- “From character creation to going out and exploring a whole continent, there only seems to be a single looping soundtrack in the game, period.”
- “The music is a little generic sounding and reminds me of some other game, but I can't quite place it.”
- “Downsiders for me were: music and ambient sounds feel very generic and lack more 'soul', like Ultima Online and WoW music.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by a vibrant community that engages in playful banter, often making light of the game's mechanics, such as awkward combat. Players find themselves laughing at both the game's shortcomings and the community's witty remarks, creating a fun and entertaining atmosphere, even if it leads some to eventually step away from the game.
- “When I asked a question about crafting, I was told to 'go back to WoW, it's easier.' Ha ha ha, you guys are funny and cool.”
- “After giving it another chance, I just realized the combat is hilariously awkward.”
- “This game just keeps getting worse and worse, and I can't stop laughing.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express deep disappointment and frustration regarding the game's emotional impact, feeling let down by its repeated failures and significant changes in the 1.0 release. Many regret their investments, such as purchasing premium content, and are disheartened by the game's decline in popularity and engagement.
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that the game's replayability has improved significantly due to recent bug fixes, making it more enjoyable and playable, particularly with two of the three final races now accessible.