Gnome Online
- October 18, 2024
- H-Production
- 15h median play time
Get on Steam"Gnome Online is a real-time sandbox MMORPG, offering large-scale PvP battles on land and sea. Create your legend in a seamless, zoneless fantasy world, with opportunities in combat, politics, trade, and crafting. Build, defend, and conquer empires in this expansive, handcrafted world."
Reviews
- The game captures the nostalgic charm of classic MMORPGs, offering immersive gameplay and a unique dual class system.
- The active developer engages with the community, frequently implementing feedback and updates, creating a sense of partnership in shaping the game's future.
- The small, friendly player base enhances the experience, making it easy to find support and like-minded adventurers.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and server stability issues, making it frustrating to play at times.
- Progression can be excessively grindy, with players often stuck farming the same mobs for rare blueprints and resources.
- The lack of content and small map size can lead to a feeling of emptiness, with low player counts and limited areas to explore.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its classic charm and immersive experience, featuring innovative mechanics like a dual class system, though it suffers from clunky controls and bugs that need addressing. Players appreciate the slow, methodical grind reminiscent of old-school RPGs, but some express a desire for more customization options and fine-tuning of mechanics. Overall, while the game is still in a testing phase, it offers a relaxing and enjoyable experience for those willing to invest time in its progression.
“It captures that classic charm and immersive gameplay that drew me into those worlds, all while offering fresh and innovative mechanics like the dual class system.”
“A nice implementation of point to click hack/slash/skills combat with intuitive design flow for the game mechanics and quests.”
“Old school MMORPGs with no nonsense mechanics of modern MMORPGs.”
“I would say some of the mechanics need some fine-tuning and tons of bugs need fixing, but being a paid game, the majority of the players seem very patient and supportive of the dev.”
“Gameplay can be clunky at times, but it might be because I'm playing from Asia to a EU server.”
“If you're willing to play a game that is obviously still in the testing phase, where new zones, mechanics, monsters, and items are regularly added, this might be worth it if you enjoy a slow, methodical, survival/crafting/RPG grind.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by a charming, cartoonish style that appeals to nostalgia, with many players enjoying the cute and unique 2.5D aesthetics. However, some users note limitations in graphical settings and performance issues, such as low frame rates and a lack of customization options. Overall, while the art style is generally well-received, technical shortcomings detract from the experience for some players.
“Original content and the graphical style appeals to the nostalgic amongst us!”
“Cute graphics, fun gameplay, lots of progression, and a welcoming and engaging community. Jump online and give this game a go, you won't be disappointed.”
“Nice miniature, small, cartoony, unique graphics. I believe it's 2.5D, but I might be wrong about that; it's worth mentioning if that's your thing.”
“With weak pixel graphics, it gives out 3 fps.”
“There are no settings in the game: you can't change graphics, you can't change hotkeys.”
“- lack of advanced video/graphics/keybindings/settings ... they really couldn't be bothered to allow you to change much besides your volume and resolution.”
- grinding10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be extensive and integral to the experience, with many hours dedicated to farming materials and progressing through tiered systems. While some criticize the pace as overly grindy, others appreciate the depth it adds, allowing for character development and exploration. Overall, the grinding is seen as both a fun and necessary component, though it may require adjustments in future updates.
“For example, there were high-level players in the starting zones still grinding the same chickens you kill from the tutorial because they were trying to farm blueprints.”
“Extremely grindy.”
“Overall felt too quest-based grinding.”
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story aspect is criticized for being overly focused on quest-based grinding, with players often feeling lost due to insufficient guidance on quest mechanics. The requirement for the last hit to receive credit for kills can lead to frustration, particularly in party play, and the lack of clear information may hinder new player retention. However, the pet aesthetics and the ability to tame monsters add a unique element to the gameplay.
“The nice pet aesthetics allow you to complete quests and learn the ability to tame monsters, which can then protect you.”
“There is very little information on how things function and how to finish certain quests, which encourages you to ask people you meet along the road.”
“Overall, the story felt too much like quest-based grinding.”
“Only the player who gets the last hit receives credit for quest kills, even among members of their own party.”
“Since players need to enter an area to kill mobs to complete early quests, this can lead to a lack of retention among new players.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is generally well-received, with smooth server performance and minimal bugs reported, indicating a fully playable experience. However, some users feel that it lacks sufficient options and others criticize it for having no optimization at all, suggesting a mixed reception overall.
“The server runs smoothly, which is a big plus!”
“Basic mechanics are implemented, making it a fully playable game with little to no bugs or game-breaking glitches. The optimization is pretty good, but it could use more options.”
“The game has great optimization overall.”
“This game has absolutely no optimization.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game relies heavily on ads, which some players appreciate and find engaging, while others may be indifferent. Overall, the reception is mixed, with passionate fans encouraging others to give it a chance if the ads align with their interests.
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability with basic mechanics fully implemented and minimal bugs or game-breaking glitches reported. However, players note that while optimization is good, there is room for additional options to enhance the experience.
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced several game-breaking bugs that ruined my progress.”
“The stability issues are frustrating; I can't enjoy the game when it keeps freezing.”
