Golden Rush

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Golden Rush is a multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Forbes Consult Ltd and was released on September 23, 2015. It received negative reviews from players.

Golden Rush is a rather unusual fantasy MOBA for four teams. Here you can become one of the legendary heroes fighting against monsters, dragons, and other adventurers for the treasures of the Golden Lands.

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37%

Audience ScoreBased on 213 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

monetization5 negative mentions

The game features a unique 4-team gameplay mechanic that adds a refreshing twist to the traditional MOBA format.
Players can earn premium currency and items through gameplay, allowing for some progression without spending real money.
The graphics and character designs are appealing, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience.

The game is heavily criticized for its pay-to-win mechanics, where players can gain significant advantages by purchasing items with real money.
Matchmaking is poorly implemented, often pairing inexperienced players with highly skilled opponents, leading to frustrating experiences.
The player base is extremely low, resulting in long queue times and difficulty finding matches.

gameplay
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
65%
14%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing its movement mechanics and overall execution, describing it as sluggish and riddled with issues. While some appreciate the unique concepts and fast-paced nature, others find it lacking in depth and plagued by pay-to-win elements. Overall, the game shows potential but struggles to differentiate itself from traditional MOBA titles due to its gameplay flaws.
- “Extremely well executed 4 team gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is both fast-paced and has a map, which is nothing like other mobas have.”
- “This game has a lot of potential, it looks great and the gameplay is fluid and fun.”
- “Terrible movement mechanics.”
- “Needs more work, has rough gameplay issues.”
- “Pathetic, mind-numbingly bad gameplay is the end result.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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20%
Overall, the graphics in the game receive a mixed reception, with many players praising the beautiful artwork, character designs, and user-friendly interface. However, some users note issues with performance on lower-end systems and describe the graphics as mediocre or low quality in certain aspects. Despite these criticisms, the visual style and menus are often highlighted as standout features.
- “Since Golden Rush has beautiful graphics, menus, and characters, I decided that I would make an entire review based on my experience with the game.”
- “The artwork is gorgeous, very well done.”
- “I think the artwork on the menus is simply astounding and it actually made my jaw drop from looking at it.”
- “The game ran slow and choppy, but that may be due to my low-end laptop's integrated graphics.”
- “Mediocre graphics with some particularly cliché fan service and heroes.”
- “It does play just fine, and I do like the music and the graphical style, even though the graphics themselves are kind of low quality.”
monetization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
33%
42%
The monetization model of the game has been heavily criticized for its reliance on numerous microtransactions, many of which are not cosmetic and contribute to a pay-to-win environment. Players express frustration over the perceived cash grab tactics, including the necessity to purchase character abilities, which detracts from the overall experience and potential of the game. Many reviewers warn that unless significant changes are made to the monetization strategy, the game's longevity may be at risk.
- “There are a lot of microtransactions that are not just cosmetic.”
- “The microtransactions at early access for this game feel excessive.”
- “Developers, if you read this, Golden Rush will die quickly because of the microtransactions - please fix this immediately.”
- “As of right now, this is just a new take on the pay-to-win game that has in-app purchases.”
- “The microtransactions in early access for this game are just plain robbery.”
- “Although there is a lot of potential for this MOBA, I think there are a lot of things that Golden Rush does wrong, including a very substantial cash grab and microtransaction store.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that grinding in the game involves extensive farming and killing, often requiring significant time investment to gather resources or gold, especially when facing challenging elite mobs. The disparity between gold farming and standard gameplay modes caters to different player preferences, with some finding the grind rewarding while others view it as excessive. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a core component that influences strategy and gameplay dynamics.
- “Random creep camps spawn with elite mobs that AOE 2/3 of your life on death, making farming a bit ridiculous at times.”
- “For this game, it seems more about farming minions, setting the enemy team back by stealing their gold and killing them before they can farm, and taking down major objectives.”
- “There is such a huge difference between the gold farming game mode and the standard MOBA game mode because both of them appeal to different crowds.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The game features a great concept but suffers from poor optimization and unclear explanations. While it is an early access title with some performance issues, many players still find it enjoyable.
- “Despite being an early access game (and some performance issues), the game is pretty damn good.”
- “Great concept, poorly optimized and explained.”
- “The game suffers from severe performance issues that ruin the experience.”
- “Optimization feels like an afterthought, leading to frustrating gameplay.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been criticized for its instability, with users reporting numerous bugs and performance issues. Additionally, the presence of a poorly received cash shop and excessive downloadable content on launch day has further detracted from the overall experience.
- “The game is regrettably buggy and has a reprehensibly bad cash shop, including $400 of Steam DLC on day one.”
- “Buggy and bloated.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music track is well-received and enjoyable, complementing the game's graphical style despite its low quality. However, the announcer's voice can be inconsistent and occasionally bugs out, though it remains understandable.
- “The announcer voice is a little weird and bugs out sometimes, but the music track itself is really nice.”
- “I do like the music and the graphical style, even though the graphics themselves are kind of low quality.”