Granado Espada
- October 15, 2017
- IMCGAMES Co.,Ltd.
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Granado Espada" is a fantasy MMORPG set in a 17th-century colonial world. Players control a group of up to three characters, exploring vast landscapes, completing quests, and battling enemies. The game is known for its unique class system, stunning graphics, and in-depth customization options.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Unique gameplay with the ability to control three characters simultaneously, providing a fresh take on the MMORPG genre.
- Rich graphics and an impressive soundtrack that enhance the overall gaming experience.
- Nostalgic value for long-time players, with many characters and quests that evoke fond memories.
- Severe pay-to-win mechanics that heavily favor players who spend money, making it difficult for free-to-play users to compete.
- Widespread issues with bots and multi-accounting, leading to a frustrating experience for legitimate players.
- Poor customer support and management, with many players reporting unaddressed issues and a lack of meaningful communication from the developers.
- story151 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally praised for its depth and engaging narrative, with many players appreciating the rich lore and character development. However, issues such as poor localization, confusing quest instructions, and the prevalence of bots detract from the overall experience, making it difficult for players to fully enjoy the storyline. While the quests are numerous and varied, they can often be frustrating due to unclear objectives and challenging requirements, leading to a mixed reception regarding the storytelling aspect.
“The story is impressive; you can enjoy every tale in every continent.”
“Granado Espada really does have an intriguing story, neat characters, and an innovative battle system.”
“The multi-character control system was fascinating, the storylines were intriguing, and there were unique features to the combat that I'd never seen elsewhere.”
“Consequently, the main story makes almost no sense.”
“Most missions in the story consist of go here, kill these things, come back.”
“Words are not spelled correctly, there are a crap ton of grammar issues, and sentences are cut and unreadable due to the UI limitations so you miss out on some story details.”
- music66 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its enchanting and diverse soundtrack, featuring over 200 tracks that blend classical, house, and electronic elements, creating an immersive atmosphere. Players appreciate the quality and memorability of the compositions, often highlighting the music as one of the standout features of the game. Despite some criticisms regarding gameplay balance, the overall sentiment is that the music significantly enhances the gaming experience.
“The musical accompaniment is enchanting, and the gameplay offers a distinctive and engaging experience.”
“The art and rendering are gorgeous, the music immersive and beautiful, the entire package so enticing that I simply couldn't resist.”
“This game has some of the best music I have ever heard in an MMO, and I have played a lot.”
“The music in this game nearly gave me a heart attack.”
“The soundtrack of this game can make you wet.”
“Soundtrack: 11/10 - over 200 tracks, not only the biggest collection in 1 game, but also phenomenal!”
- graphics57 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful art style and character designs that still hold up well for a title released in 2006. However, some players note that the overall visuals feel dated and lack polish compared to contemporary games, with clunky controls and an outdated user interface detracting from the experience. Despite these criticisms, the game's graphics are often described as decent for its age, contributing to a unique and enjoyable atmosphere.
“Graphics so sharp, they could dice an onion.”
“The game boasts a captivating foundation and exceptional visuals that still hold their own compared to contemporary titles.”
“Beautiful graphics, great music, and revolutionary gameplay that allows players to control up to three characters at the same time!”
“Clunky to control, graphically outdated, UI outdated and often hard to read.”
“The graphics are severely dated and extremely limited.”
“Character models are where most attention was paid while all the rest looks like bland, flat, World of Warcraft level of graphics.”
- gameplay53 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Granado Espada is characterized by its unique mechanic of controlling three characters simultaneously, which many players find engaging and innovative. However, the overall experience is marred by issues such as grind-heavy content, outdated mechanics, and a reliance on predatory microtransactions, leading to a mixed reception. While the game offers beautiful graphics and a captivating soundtrack, many players feel that the gameplay lacks modern updates and can become tedious over time.
“Beautiful graphics, great music, and revolutionary gameplay that allows players to control up to three characters at the same time!”
“I love the unique gameplay Granado Espada offers: playing with three characters all at once, different stances and skills, selection of a variety of recruitable characters, in-game events, and a lot more.”
“The gameplay is top notch even by today's standards.”
“This decision has severely impacted the gameplay experience for many of us who face connectivity issues.”
“The quests, combat, and mechanics are incredibly boring and need to be updated to even stand up with modern games.”
“Pay-to-win mechanics aside, the game is a tedious mess when it comes to bosses. I've found a grand total of one boss that works off of mechanics, and the rest are simply huge damaging bosses with absurd damage and no structure in the content.”
- grinding33 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- -6 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is heavily criticized, with many players noting the overwhelming presence of bots that hinder questing and material farming. While some appreciate the introduction of auto-battle and idle farming mechanics that reduce the grind, others feel that the game is excessively grind-heavy, often requiring premium purchases to progress efficiently. Overall, the experience is marred by a pay-to-win model and tedious mechanics that detract from enjoyment.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
“The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
“The game is full of bots, it's grind heavy (despite the idle farming mechanic, which is a welcome addition to any MMORPG), and of course, as expected, nasty, predatory microtransaction hell as the developers continually hold their hands out for your money.”
“The game tries to introduce excessive grinding to halt your progression, and there are quests with absurd item objective requirements, like in Natalie's quest, where Panfilo asks you to gather enough ingredients for an entire feast for several people.”
“The promotion levels of the game are the biggest letdown; you have to grind about 10 times or more than on normal levels to be able to level up a promotion level, and it takes a very long time before you see your characters leveling up by grinding.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent disconnections, freezes, and buggy character commands. Many side quests are poorly written and prone to glitches, leading to a frustrating experience despite the game's appealing visuals. Overall, players find the game to be riddled with bugs, impacting gameplay negatively.
“It constantly disconnects or freezes.”
“Poor setting options and outright buggy character commands.”
“Frustrating, bug-ridden, tedious game; looks great but plays awful.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is widely criticized as a cash grab, detracting from the overall player experience and reflecting poorly on the developers. Many users express disappointment, noting that the game's unique qualities are overshadowed by aggressive monetization tactics in its later versions.
“Unfortunately, this monetization model is prevalent in the game, impacting the player experience.”
“This game is a cash grab with no support.”
“I absolutely love the earlier version, but the later version seems like a cash grab.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is often highlighted as a positive aspect, with players finding amusement in its quirky bugs and poorly translated text, which adds a comedic charm. While some aspects of the humor stem from translation issues, they are generally perceived as entertaining rather than frustrating, contributing to an enjoyable experience overall.
“Not recommended because the monthly spending limit per new account is hilarious. They didn't know if the spender was a newbie; that's why they have to check your Steam account first, lol.”
“And, even after all these years, as buggy as this game can be and as hilariously poorly translated as it is, I still love it.”
“My only real complaint, if it even is one, is that the Korean to English translation is kind of off, but it's more funny than it is inconvenient.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its fantastic music, engaging aesthetics, and immersive character design, contributing to a captivating overall experience. Reviewers highlight the combination of lore, combat mechanics, and monster design as key elements that enhance the game's ambiance. Despite some concerns about pay-to-win elements, the atmosphere remains a standout feature.
“The music, the atmosphere, the combat and stance system, the aesthetics, the character design, the lore, the monsters... truly fantastic.”
“Amazing soundtrack, characters, atmosphere, and gamestyle.”
- character development3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the character development for its impressive designs and integration with the game's overall aesthetics, atmosphere, and lore, highlighting how these elements enhance the player's experience.
“The music, the atmosphere, the combat and stance system, the aesthetics, the character design, the lore, the monsters... truly fantastic.”
“Character designs are very awesome, as well.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, particularly on modern hardware, leading to poor performance and numerous bugs. It struggles to effectively utilize multi-core processors, resulting in a subpar gaming experience.
“When it comes to performance, the game has many issues, even on top-of-the-line modern hardware.”
“And bugs and optimization issues, hoo boy.”
“This game is not optimized to run on multi-core processors.”
