GrandChase

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GrandChase is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by KOG CO., LTD. and was released on November 28, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

"GrandChase" is a Role Playing Game with an exceptional story, fabulous gameplay, good graphics, and a hilarious, wholesome storyline. The game features an ingenious soundtrack and provides an epic adventure for all RPG fans, despite some bugs and the necessity for grinding. Returning players and newcomers can expect a memorable and immersive experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 9,991 reviews

story796 positive mentions

grinding226 negative mentions

The game has beautiful graphics and engaging character designs.
It's very generous with rewards, making it easy for free-to-play players to progress.
The gameplay is fun and allows for strategic control of multiple characters.

The game frequently crashes or has loading issues, making it frustrating to play.
The introduction of a stamina system has made the game feel more restrictive.
There are balance issues with characters, making some feel obsolete compared to newer releases.

story
1,326 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received a mix of praise and criticism from players. Many appreciate the engaging narrative and character development, often highlighting its humor and nostalgic ties to the original Grand Chase. However, some players find the writing convoluted or lacking depth, with complaints about translation issues and the main character's unlikability. Overall, the story is seen as a strong point of the game, providing a fun and immersive experience, though some players desire more clarity and depth in the storytelling.
- “The story is engaging, character development is noticeable, the heroes are balanced, and so on!”
- “I love the storyline, the progression and its reward mechanics.”
- “The story is captivating, the gameplay is just great (auto battle but you take control of their movement and skills), so many options for grinding and better yet no pay to win.”
- “The story is a little convoluted yet bland, but it's a typical RPG setting, I guess.”
- “I can't for the life of me enjoy Kyle as a character; he's annoying and uninteresting, and I abhor that the badass heroes of Grand Chase have to tag along with him when he's a nobody whose only power is plot armor. Seriously lazy writing there; they just couldn't bother with giving him some proper development that makes him less annoying and actually a character you could honestly care about.”
- “The way the story is told is poor and not done in a way that captures any attention.”
gameplay
1,002 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Grand Chase has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its engaging mechanics, smooth controls, and visually appealing graphics. While some enjoy the blend of auto and manual gameplay, others express disappointment over the departure from the original PC version's mechanics, citing a desire for a more nostalgic experience. Overall, the game is praised for its accessibility and fun factor, though concerns about grindiness and gacha mechanics persist.
- “The gameplay is smooth, polished, and well put together with depth but clarity in function and purpose.”
- “Gameplay is fun and engaging and you can auto-battle if you don't have much time.”
- “The gameplay is great and got lots of diversity.”
- “The gameplay is nothing special, and the game has pretty much all the problems of a gacha.”
- “The game became way too grindy, it became way too hard to keep up with the pace of upgrades unless you started dumping money into the game, despite the fun characters, and it became harder and harder to auto old content you had already beaten due to them purposely putting in anti-auto mechanics designed to waste time on content that you'd already beaten multiple times.”
- “I was just disappointed because I was expecting the real gameplay of grandchase pc wherein we players can move side scrolling and we can party up when raiding dungeons.”
graphics
840 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising the stunning visuals, smooth animations, and vibrant art style. While some players noted that the graphics can feel outdated or cartoonish compared to other titles, the overall consensus is that the game's aesthetic is appealing and well-executed, contributing significantly to the enjoyment of the gameplay experience. Additionally, the game runs smoothly on various devices, even at lower settings, making it accessible to a wider audience.
- “The graphics are stunning, the gameplay is fluid and very fun, and the game slowly introduces you to all of its fun features, making it much more manageable to get the hang of playing.”
- “Amazing graphics, interesting story, good gameplay.”
- “The graphics are immaculate and the gameplay is addictive.”
- “The whole game needs polish from a UI and aesthetic aspect.”
- “What is worse is that the graphic is extremely cheap - 2D-based dynamic character figure in a 3D-based environment.”
- “Graphics are terrible and gameplay is awful.”
grinding
230 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that the game's grinding aspect is a significant point of contention among players. While some appreciate the grind as a rewarding challenge that allows for free-to-play progression, many others find it excessively tedious and time-consuming, especially in later stages. The balance between grinding and enjoyment seems to have shifted over time, with some players feeling that recent updates have made the game more grind-heavy and pay-to-win, leading to frustration among casual gamers.
- “The character leveling and gear system wasn't simple, but it wasn't too tedious either.”
- “Surprisingly, it isn't grindy and is very casual-friendly.”
- “Super fun and not grindy.”
- “The game became way too grindy, it became way too hard to keep up with the pace of upgrades unless you started dumping money into the game, despite the fun characters, and it became harder and harder to auto old content you had already beaten due to them purposely putting in anti-auto mechanics designed to waste time on content that you'd already beaten multiple times.”
- “I eventually left the game because it became too grindy and time consuming.”
- “The game is fun, I love it, just one problem... to level up, you will need to put a lot of effort into playing, the game is not that hard but you just need to keep grinding and grinding so it's going to be a little boring.”
monetization
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The monetization model of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the lack of intrusive ads and fair in-app purchase pricing, while others criticize it for being a cash grab with high costs for microtransactions and limited access to rewards. Many users noted that while the game can be enjoyed without spending money, the recent updates have introduced more monetization features that feel exploitative, leading to concerns about the game's long-term viability and player experience. Overall, the game is seen as relatively generous for free-to-play players, but frustrations remain regarding the balance of monetization and gameplay enjoyment.
- “The monetization is not overly pushy.”
- “Very rewarding and generous for a game with microtransactions.”
- “The game never needs any microtransactions for you to progress; you can play the campaign casually and accumulate gems for free.”
- “An RPG that did not have enough confidence in the game's appeal to go with only in-app purchases, so they added ads. This should tell you everything you need to know.”
- “Over the past year, this game has devolved from a stamina-free game with fun, immersive, and rewarding events to another power creep gated cash grab that feels more and more generic.”
- “Started off great as a free-to-play friendly game, ended up as a pay-to-win cash grab.”
music
128 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread praise for its nostalgic value, particularly among long-time fans of the original Grand Chase, with many players expressing a desire for the inclusion of classic tracks. The soundtrack is described as beautiful and varied, enhancing the overall experience, although some users noted that the repetition of certain songs can become annoying. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and emotional impact.
- “The music is beautiful, character designs are great, the story is decent too.”
- “I absolutely love the music in this game.”
- “The music... it is amazing and varied, props to the composers who made the soundtrack especially the person who sang and also composed the main theme song 'Hope'.”
- “The same song playing over and over is kind of annoying.”
- “Giving it 4 stars because the songs are repetitive and kind of annoying!”
- “I liked the game but had to uninstall because of the start-up song sadly.”
character development
81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is generally well-received, with many players praising the engaging storylines and appealing character designs. However, some reviews note that while the character designs are top-notch and varied, the depth of character development can feel somewhat one-dimensional. Overall, the combination of solid character design and enjoyable gameplay contributes to a positive player experience, despite some critiques regarding the narrative complexity.
- “The story is quite engaging, character development is noticeable, the heroes are balanced, and so on!”
- “Interesting storyline, cool character design and skills are well balanced.”
- “I absolutely love the character designs, they're so detailed and appealing.”
- “If I had any complaint, it would be that character development, although quite varied, is still pretty one-dimensional.”
- “Repetitive boring combat that you can set to auto and forget about, movement controls guarantee that a good chunk of the screen is blocked, annoying tutorial, generic character designs and story, and the stingiest start for any free-to-play game I have tried.”
- “I would appreciate implementing some more diverse character design between S and especially SR.”
humor
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players enjoying the funny storylines and character interactions that provide a mix of comedic relief and engaging narratives. While some feel the humor could be toned down, the overall consensus is that the game successfully combines humor with its gameplay, making it both entertaining and addictive. Players appreciate the nostalgic elements and the lighthearted tone, contributing to a fun gaming experience.
- “The story is funny and told in a comic-like manner, and we do have the cast of our old heroes.”
- “Smooth gameplay, can easily get gems and items, humorous storyline, fun and enjoyable characters.”
- “The characters all have that nostalgic Grandchase feel I grew up with, and getting to see Grandiel in all his elvish 'glory' is hilarious!”
- “Not funny, dev. Please give back my account; I'm not kidding.”
- “The humor fell flat and felt forced throughout the game.”
- “I expected a lot more laughs, but the jokes were stale and unoriginal.”
stability
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The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches, particularly after recent updates. While some players have experienced smooth gameplay, others face persistent issues that disrupt their experience, such as freezing during dungeons and login attempts. Overall, the game's stability remains a significant concern for a large portion of the player base.
- “I reinstalled it, giving it another chance and wow the app looks and runs great!”
- “Tl;dr: great gameplay, fluid releases on schedule and deployment has been almost entirely bug free.”
- “Great game fun and simple with no glitches, I love it.”
- “Although in the recent patch, the game sometimes crashes/freezes at random times, either just from logging in, being idle, or mid-dungeons/PVP (always in Dark Chasm, it just crashes midway through the dungeon).”
- “Regular freezes and crashes around certain content that have persisted for over a year.”
- “Now every time I get on, it freezes at the load screen or doesn't even load at all.”
optimization
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its smooth performance on newer devices and low-end phones, while others criticize significant issues such as slow menu transitions, frame rate drops during intense battles, and frequent crashes. Many users express frustration over the lack of updates regarding performance improvements and the game's high resource consumption, which negatively impacts gameplay, especially on older devices. Overall, while some players find the game well-optimized, others highlight the need for substantial improvements to enhance the gaming experience.
- “Finally, so I don't ramble forever, it has a pretty in-depth stat system that can be enjoyed casually or optimized if you're a more technical gamer.”
- “The game runs smoothly and if there's any hiccups, the players are more than compensated.”
- “Really great game, tons of content and free events, amazing optimization and community, very free player friendly, whaling costs so much for even 20 summons and you can get 50+ free summons a week.”
- “But this is being dragged down by the developers having poor performance: multiple extensions of maintenance time without updating the player base on what's happening.”
- “Especially during guild wars (which once disconnected, you basically lost) the game is not really that optimized despite the fact it's been released for years now.”
- “The game is poorly optimized and has its core mechanics broken to a degree.”
emotional
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting its nostalgic value and the joy it brings, often comparing it favorably to beloved childhood games. The mix of comedic and heartfelt moments contributes to a sense of investment, both financially and emotionally, while some users note a desire for improved gameplay mechanics to enhance interactivity. However, there are mentions of a lackluster story that detracts from the overall experience.
- “It's refreshing, enjoyable to read, and has both comedic and emotional moments.”
- “Made me feel nostalgic about my favorite childhood game.”
- “Just don't let the community down, I have huge investment (financially and emotionally) in this game so I don't want to see this game fall apart in the near future.”
replayability
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The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players find it highly enjoyable and commend its longevity due to a balanced number of tasks, others criticize the system for forcing them to backtrack and grind with diminishing returns on experience. Additionally, there are calls for improvements to certain heroes to enhance the overall experience. Overall, opinions vary significantly, with some praising its replay value and others expressing frustration.
- “The amount of tasks is not too few or too many, which keeps the game enjoyable for a long time.”
- “Viewers get this game; its replay value is amazing!”
- “How am I supposed to find the items to do it? The replayability system is horrible; as heroes get stronger, the levels offer little experience. You know what that means... I have to waste all my energy moving backwards, not forwards.”
- “Replay value is just unbelievable.”
- “The amount of tasks is not that few or too many in numbers, which keeps the game more playable for a long time.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by an engaging and immersive experience, blending a sense of adventure with a light-hearted tone. Players appreciate the epic combat and overall fantastic ambiance, which enhances their enjoyment of the game.
- “The story is engaging, the combat is epic, and the atmosphere of adventure is satisfying.”
- “Fantastic, atmospheric, very immersive; love it!”
- “The atmosphere of the game is much more light-hearted than in some other games.”