Genesis Online

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Genesis Online is a sandbox game that lets you build and customize your own world, including creating items, arranging landscapes, and developing characters. Explore beautiful locations, conquer dangerous dungeons, and engage in farming with various plants. Trade items with other players, connect with Facebook friends, and enjoy a vast online community.

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36%

Audience ScoreBased on 958 reviews

music22 positive mentions

story5 negative mentions

The loading screen music is enjoyable and has been noted as inspiring by some players.
Some players found humor in the game's absurdity, leading to entertaining experiences.
The game is free to play, allowing players to try it without financial commitment.

The game is plagued by long loading times, often getting stuck at 70-75%, making it unplayable.
It is criticized as a poor clone of Minecraft, lacking originality and depth.
Many players report bugs, crashes, and a lack of content, leading to frustration and disappointment.

music
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
58%
5%
The music in the game, particularly the loading screen soundtrack, has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it both inspiring and soothing, while others describe it as repetitive and overwhelming after extended listening. Some players express deep emotional connections to the music, praising its beauty and ability to evoke nostalgia, while others criticize the inability to permanently mute it during long loading times. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a highlight for some, despite its flaws.
- “The soundtrack is touchingly beautiful and the potential is through the roof.”
- “This heavenly experience begins its 'genesis' (get the joke?) as a brilliantly crafted and exotic looking loading screen, complete with music that puts the soundtracks of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Dark Souls 3 to shame.”
- “My all-time favorite thing about the game would have to be the soothing loading screen and soundtrack.”
- “The music is so inspiring that it inspired me to click off the game and uninstall.”
- “The loading screen (which we've established is the only thing you can experience in 'genesis online') actually has music, although not good music.”
- “Loading screen music is peaceful... until you have listened to it for ten hours and it starts to get to your head.”
graphics
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
56%
14%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the stunning visuals and immersive quality, while others criticize them as uninspired or poorly executed, often comparing them unfavorably to other titles like Minecraft. Many users highlight issues such as low resolution, awkward character designs, and a lack of cohesion in the graphical presentation, leading to a general sentiment that the graphics do not meet modern gaming standards. Overall, while there are pockets of appreciation for the art style, the consensus leans towards disappointment in the game's visual execution.
- “This loading screen not only has stunning visuals and beautiful word art, but also contains a blissful amount of interactivity that no other waiting sequence in all of gaming can match.”
- “Wow, this game is the shit, I wasn't just blown away at the super lifelike graphics and the next-gen physics, but also quests?”
- “This game has spectacular graphics and in-depth character creation; this is the best game I've ever played ever since Roblox came out.”
- “Based solely off the screenshots from the store, the graphics are uninspired to say the least.”
- “The graphics don't work together, the controls are shoddy, and the game frequently has issues processing the world altogether.”
- “Bloody horrible, is literally a game made in Unity and the graphics are either crappy cheaply made 3D visuals or Google images.... I'm not kidding.”
story
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
79%
13%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of clarity and numerous bugs, which often lead to players getting stuck on quests. While some users appreciate the immersive experience and the quest rewards, many express frustration over the lengthy wait times for tasks and the confusing quest tracking system. Overall, the narrative feels incomplete and poorly executed, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Such an immersive story and totally worth the experience!”
- “Gather round children, it's time for a story.”
- “Still better love story than Twilight.”
- “I immediately deleted the game when I realized that I was stuck on quests because I built my furnace earlier than the tutorial instructed.”
- “I have played for about an hour and have already come to a standstill with my quest because I need to plant and harvest crops. From what I read in a guide, it takes 5 stages to grow a plant, and each stage takes 12 hours. In total, I have to wait 2 and a half days just to grow a single crop, which I think is very frustrating.”
- “The quest tracking system should tier the items needed because I had plenty of stone, but it seemed I needed to gather wood first.”
gameplay
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
60%
9%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it entertaining and innovative, particularly praising the crafting and looting mechanics. However, many users expressed frustration with long loading times and technical issues that hindered their experience, leading to a perception that the game is not fully functional. Overall, while there are elements of engaging gameplay, the execution and performance issues detract significantly from the overall enjoyment.
- “The gameplay is generally very entertaining; did you know that you can only obtain clay from the swamps?”
- “Riveting gameplay.”
- “Best game ever with beautiful graphics and amazing gameplay!”
- “In fact, the interactivity of the loading sequence is so intoxicating that you may not even notice that you have been there for hundreds of hours without gameplay.”
- “Expected a fun, full, legit gameplay but instead I got a crappy, ugly, confusing experience.”
- “The gameplay itself is alright, however the game never loads upon startup.”
humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
93%
21%
The humor in the game is polarizing, with many players finding it amusingly terrible, often laughing at its absurdity and flaws rather than its intended design. While some reviews highlight the comedic value of the game's shortcomings, others suggest that the humor is best experienced in a multiplayer setting, where the ridiculousness can be shared with friends. Overall, the game's humor is characterized by a mix of shock, irony, and a sense of camaraderie among players who appreciate its bizarre nature.
- “Haha, funny loading simulator.”
- “Pretty funny and goofy.”
- “After laughing intensely at its awfulness, you're ready to go meet other people.”
- “Not funny.”
- “The jokes fell flat and lacked originality.”
- “I expected more clever humor, but it was mostly cringeworthy.”
monetization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
42%
42%
The monetization aspect of the game has been heavily criticized, with many users labeling it a cash grab due to the presence of intrusive microtransactions and an in-game shop that detracts from the overall experience. Players express frustration over the game's reliance on purchasable currency and the perception that it prioritizes profit over quality, leading to a negative impression of its value. Overall, the monetization strategy appears to overshadow the gameplay, leaving many feeling exploited.
- “There is currency in this game, which can be bought with microtransactions and earned from quests as well.”
- “Oh, and yeah, there's an in-game shop with microtransactions that, if you played this seriously, would cost you way more than a copy of Mojang's hit.”
- “It might still be a good game, but if any of the other reviews are true at all, it's just a cash grab on the part of the devs. I think I'll just go back to Creativerse.”
- “No shock to anyone, the first thing you ever see when entering public instances is a shop where you can buy all you like but sell sweet nothing; opposite that, a bulletin board with advertisements for overpriced items you can make with zero effort.”
- “I don't understand why someone would knowingly release a game that's this unfinished and expect people to fork over their hard-earned cash for it through microtransactions.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
89%
The stability of the game is highly inconsistent, with many users reporting frequent freezing during loading screens and game crashes. While some players have experienced smooth gameplay without glitches, the overall sentiment leans towards a buggy experience with significant issues that hinder playability.
- “Completely bug-free!”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
- “I haven't encountered any glitches during my playthrough.”
- “Game is busted, stops at 75% loaded and freezes.”
- “Every time I try to play this game, it freezes up on the loading screen, so I haven't been able to play it. Does anyone have any ideas on how to fix this?”
- “The loading screen freezes, and after 20 minutes, it still wouldn't work for me.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its beautiful soundtrack and profound storytelling, evoking a wide range of feelings from joy to deep sadness. Players report intense emotional experiences, with some expressing that the game profoundly impacted their feelings, leading to tears and a sense of loss. Overall, it is recognized as a deeply moving experience, despite some criticisms of its gameplay.
- “The soundtrack is touchingly beautiful and the potential is through the roof.”
- “Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
- “It made me feel sad, it made me cry, it made me smile, and most importantly, I lost my mind.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, particularly criticizing the lengthy farming mechanics and cumbersome menu navigation that detracts from the overall experience. Many express frustration over the need for excessive time investment, leading to a lack of motivation to engage with the game.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Farming takes far too long. Seriously, you think I'm going to log back in just to water my plants?”
- “It overall feels clunky and tedious to navigate the menus and options, making it difficult to figure out what I was doing.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game has been criticized for its attempt at an anime art style, which some players feel veers into the uncanny valley, resulting in poor character design. Additionally, the overall graphics and character aesthetics have been described as subpar, detracting from the experience.
- “I think it tries for an anime art style but goes a little too far into the uncanny valley when it comes to character design.”
- “It's just a Minecraft clone, but with bad graphics and poor character design.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is generally appreciated for its appealing textures, contributing to a cute overall aesthetic.
- “I love the textures and the atmosphere; it really enhances the overall experience of the game.”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of the world.”
- “The combination of sound design and visuals creates a captivating atmosphere that draws you in.”