Global Adventures

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Global Adventures is a multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by PixelSoft and was released on December 29, 2017. It received negative reviews from players.

In Global Adventures, you join the Treasure Hunters' Association to explore Mayan ruins, uncovering hidden secrets that could rewrite history. Encounter deadly foes like the Black Flag Gang, ninja undead armies, and a secretive sinister order while battling zombies, vampires, and ancient gods across diverse continents. Dive into a thrilling blend of exploration, mystery, and supernatural conflict.

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Audience ScoreBased on 101 reviews

story6 positive mentions

graphics6 negative mentions

The game features vibrant graphics and diverse locations, enhancing the exploration experience.
The storyline encourages players to think about cultural differences, adding depth to the gameplay.
There are fun elements like humorous NPC interactions and engaging dungeon mechanics.

The game suffers from chaotic gameplay and complex controls, making it difficult to enjoy.
It has a heavy pay-to-win model, with many features locked behind a cash shop, frustrating players.
The game is plagued by technical issues, including server problems, bugs, and poor audio-visual synchronization.

story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as cheesy and disjointed, with some players finding it enjoyable despite its simplicity and linearity. While the cutscenes and voice acting are noted for their humor and interactivity, many reviewers feel the narrative lacks depth and coherence, making it hard to follow. Overall, the missions are considered fun, but the storytelling does not reach the epic potential it aims for.
- “Still, the game is very easy to play, the story writing is good, and the voice actors are funny.”
- “The quests are pretty straightforward and simple, and the idea of making cutscenes interactive by allowing you to gather treasure and inserting quick-time events is a good way to get players to pay attention to what's going on.”
- “Nice cutscenes, cool story, and smooth gameplay!”
- “Bad storyline.”
- “There is no story at all.”
- “The problem with that is that the story is extremely disjointed.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
55%
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Overall, the graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting that they appear dated and choppy, reminiscent of older titles from the mid-2000s. While some appreciate the unique art style and find it charming, others criticize the poor optimization and lack of polish, leading to a frustrating experience. Additionally, issues with character customization and animation further detract from the visual experience.
- “I just like the art style of the game and wanted to check it out.”
- “The graphics are cutesy and not necessarily the highest polygon count, but it works well.”
- “The artwork/style is really nice.”
- “The graphics are absolutely horrible and you have to fix your settings so you can read the text.”
- “The graphics appear dated for a game released in 2017.”
- “The voice overs were horrible, animations were choppy, graphics were circa 2006.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it clunky and repetitive, particularly criticizing the lag and control mechanics. While there are fun elements and a decent variety of content, many users noted issues such as boring quests and a lack of polish, leading to an overall perception of the gameplay being underwhelming, especially for a free-to-play title. However, some players appreciated the ease of learning the mechanics and enjoyed the storyline and cutscenes.
- “First off the game mechanics, storyline, and cutscenes, although cheesy at times, are bearable, and the missions are quite fun solo or with friends.”
- “Easy to play and learn the mechanics.”
- “I feel like the gameplay is more than decent enough for a free-to-play release, with a variety of content in an uncommon MMO setting.”
- “Dead game with clunky gameplay but the characters are kinda fun.”
- “Very repetitive gameplay running the same instances or dungeons over and over with no change.”
- “Laggy and clunky movement and general gameplay.”
humor
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it cute and funny, particularly praising the lively NPCs and original music. However, many others criticize the forced and repetitive nature of the humor, particularly in long cutscenes and poorly synced audio, leading to frustration rather than amusement. Overall, while there are moments of genuine humor, they are often overshadowed by irritating elements and technical issues.
- “Funny gimmicks you don't see anymore these days, not even in some AAA games.”
- “Lively NPCs, great humor, quicktime events, cutscenes.”
- “The game is actually hilarious and fun to play.”
- “The cutscenes are some of the most unfunny I've ever seen in my entire life.”
- “The humor falls flat and feels forced throughout the game.”
- “I found the jokes to be stale and lacking any real wit or charm.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music has received mixed reviews, with some players finding the NPC songs amusing initially but quickly becoming repetitive and annoying, especially after multiple dungeon runs. While the in-game music is described as original and humorous, with some tracks being recognizable from other games, the overall audio experience suffers from sync issues. However, the inclusion of cutscenes and the unique post-dungeon songs by AI companions are seen as positive touches that enhance immersion.
- “The music in the game is really original and funny.”
- “Nice music, really chill.”
- “The AI who accompanies you sings a song at the end of the dungeon, which I thought was a nice touch.”
- “The music in-game is a hilarious mockup!”
- “Who made the soundtrack?”
- “The very first track of music after the cutscene, when you actually start fighting, was stolen from Aion.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of "Global Adventures" has been heavily criticized for resembling a cash grab typical of low-quality mobile games, with a cash shop that significantly impacts gameplay, including gating essential features behind paywalls. Players express frustration over the pervasive presence of ads and the overall poor execution of the game, leading to a negative perception of its value and potential for improvement. While some hope for future enhancements, the current state suggests a strong focus on monetization rather than player experience.
- “Global Adventures is yet another garbage-tier, browser/mobile app-like cash shop infested cash grab. It has bare elements of an MMORPG (a really badly made one) with everything right up to opening a loot chest gated by cash.”
- “I can't predict the future, but I am willing to bet my PC that this game is a cash grab that will never improve beyond the weak shell it presently is.”
- “A lot of the systems in the game scream of some sort of mobile game nonsense, especially the advertising of the cash shop as the very first thing you see when trying to play.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been criticized for its stability, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches, particularly in the character creator and gameplay mechanics. While the initial player engagement was high, the persistent technical issues have led to a frustrating experience for many.
- “To be honest, I thought the game would take off despite the glitches here and there, as the servers were full of people in the first week or so trying out the game.”
- “Lots of bugs and glitches.”
- “With many of these negative reviews I've read, it either deals with lackluster voice acting, buggy controls/movements, and overall minor bugs within the actual gameplay.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues even on capable hardware like the GTX 1070. Players experience control lock-ups when pressing multiple keys simultaneously, and the overall performance is described as choppy, indicating that further optimization is necessary before the game can be considered polished.
- “It is pretty choppy at places, but optimization is often left for last in beta development.”
- “Performance-wise, the game still needs lots of work.”
- “Bad optimization (GTX 1070 shouldn't have any issues with this).”
- “Controls lock up if you push more than one key at a time; optimization is horrible despite the graphics being N64 quality.”
- “Performance-wise, the game still needs a lot of work.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate a lack of character development, with players feeling overwhelmed by the introduction of numerous characters without meaningful backstory or growth. Additionally, some find the gameplay mechanics, such as collecting rent, detract from the immersive experience expected in a treasure hunting game.
- “There is no character development; it just throws people at you and expects you to accept them. I don't want to collect rent for someone in a treasure hunting game.”
- “The characters feel one-dimensional and lack any meaningful growth throughout the game.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of depth in character arcs; they felt more like placeholders than real individuals.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players suggest that grinding in the game can be enjoyable if approached casually, allowing for a more relaxed experience rather than trying to complete everything in a short time. However, some feel that it may require significant time investment, likening it to needing a second life for extensive grinding.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “If you keep it as a little game for here and there instead of farming everything in one week and that's it, it's great.”