Icarus M: Riders of Icarus

Icarus M: Riders of Icarus is a massively multiplayer role-playing game for mobile devices with an intriguing story and sensational gameplay, showcasing exceptional graphics and aerial battles. However, it's important to note that the game is very grinding and can be buggy at times. According to the game's description, it's the first mobile MMORPG to open in the sky, providing an immersive and unique gaming experience.

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Reviews

66%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,892 reviews

graphics206 positive mentions

grinding17 negative mentions

The graphics are stunning and visually appealing.
The game offers a variety of events and quests to keep players engaged.
The taming system for familiars adds a unique and enjoyable aspect to gameplay.

The game suffers from significant lag and frequent disconnections from the server.
There is a frustrating delay in skill execution and character movement.
The game is heavily reliant on autoplay, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.

graphics
258 mentions
80 % positive mentions
18 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game have received widespread praise, with many users highlighting their beauty, detail, and smooth performance. While some players noted issues with lag and gameplay mechanics, the visual quality remains a standout feature, often compared to high-end console graphics. However, there are concerns about the game's reliance on auto-play, which detracts from the ability to fully appreciate the graphics during gameplay.
- “The graphics are amazing, the world is beautiful, and the skills are super cool.”
- “Absolutely amazing graphics.”
- “Great graphics and smooth gameplay.”
- “Graphics are too shiny, like everything is made out of metal.”
- “The graphics are horrible, takes too much space and it's really laggy.”
- “The only thing good about this 'game' is the graphics; the others are just disappointing.”
story
95 mentions
45 % positive mentions
51 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it interesting and engaging, while others describe it as generic and repetitive. Many users appreciate the graphics and character design but criticize the lack of meaningful choices and the reliance on auto-questing, which detracts from the overall narrative experience. Overall, while the storyline has its merits, it often feels overshadowed by gameplay mechanics that prioritize automation over player agency.
- “Gorgeous graphics, very engaging story, and very hard to put down.”
- “Marvelous game packed with great storyline and stunning graphics!”
- “I love this game very much, good story and good graphics and good events.”
- “The whole time playing was just hitting the auto quest button and waiting for it to finish, skip the talk scene, hit auto quest.”
- “The story is choppy, and the gender-locked classes are a bore.”
- “100% auto play... and some stupid storyline, over 5 GB total for a battery drainer is a waste of time.”
gameplay
70 mentions
54 % positive mentions
41 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its smoothness, addictive nature, and diverse mechanics, while others criticize it for being overly reliant on auto-play features, repetitive quests, and dated mechanics. Many users noted that while the graphics are impressive, the gameplay can feel mundane or familiar, leading to a lack of engagement. Overall, the game offers a decent experience, but significant improvements are needed to enhance player interaction and reduce reliance on automated systems.
- “The gameplay is smooth, the classes & world is diverse, and it has just as many mounts and pets as the PC version.”
- “Amazing graphics, amazing gameplay, deep mechanics, beautiful areas, loads of content, and most of all perfect optimization, runs smooth like a boat in a lake!”
- “Love the gameplay and really like the short cooldowns on skills; it makes the combat more fast-paced and fluid.”
- “Graphics are wonderful, but gameplay is lacking; quests are just longer repetitions and ultimately boring.”
- “The gameplay is kind of mundane.”
- “Good graphics, but the gameplay is so boring.”
grinding
17 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, with many expressing a desire for more efficient methods of farming resources like gold and experience. While some appreciate the grind as a core element of gameplay, others feel it becomes tedious and time-consuming, especially without options for offline or automated farming. Overall, the consensus leans towards the need for balance in the grinding mechanics to enhance enjoyment.
- “It solely based on grinding.”
- “You guys really need some other way to farm gold in this game, because farming gold in this game is abysmal.”
- “It's a good game, but way too grindy for my liking.”
stability
15 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and lag, particularly during gameplay and when transitioning between areas. While some users express enjoyment and potential for the game, the overall consensus highlights significant issues with freezing and crashing, making it difficult for players to fully engage. Despite these problems, a few players note that the game runs better on PC and that the issues may be expected at launch.
- “Buggy and laggy; I had to give up on the game after getting stuck in a bugged instance.”
- “Very bad, the game is very buggy. The cash shop is aimed at whales; normal players wouldn't spend over 30 euros for a 10-pull of gear or pets that you get nothing from. Pet taming is a joke, upgrading gear is a complete joke, and it's a complete waste of time. It will be dead soon with only whales playing.”
- “Actually, from the time I downloaded the game, I was excited since the opening screen, but I couldn't even play for 2 minutes. Anytime I started playing, the game freezes, and I'm actually angry due to the time and data I wasted on it.”
optimization
9 mentions
44 % positive mentions
22 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant lag, skill delays, and graphical glitches, even on high-end devices. While some players praise the game's smooth performance and graphics, others express frustration over high ping and stuttering issues, indicating that optimization varies widely across different devices. Overall, the game's performance appears to be inconsistent, leading to a disappointing experience for many users.
- “Amazing graphics, amazing gameplay, deep mechanics, beautiful areas, loads of content, and most of all perfect optimization, runs smooth like a boat in a lake!”
- “I just really love this game it runs smoothly on my phone 😊”
- “The game lags too much even if I decrease the graphics level from max to low. I also increased performance, but my character, a wizard, has hair glitches and appears bald when I try to give her a hairstyle.”
- “It shows that the server has smooth performance, so why can't I connect?”
- “It's alright, but the performance on my Redmi Note 9 Pro is kind of bad.”
monetization
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
-40 % neutral mentions
80 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with players feeling that it leans towards a pay-to-win model and lacks sufficient in-game content to justify the increasing number of in-app purchases. Many users report reaching a content cap, leading to player attrition and a perception of the game as a cash grab. Overall, the monetization approach is viewed negatively, contributing to a declining player base.
- “The monetization model feels fair, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers a variety of ways to earn in-game currency, making it accessible for everyone.”
- “The balance between free content and paid options is well done, ensuring that players can progress without mandatory purchases.”
- “Now many players have capped out on level and quests and end up leaving the game, while more in-app purchases are added without in-game content to keep playing and servers are dead.”
- “Also don't get me started on the terrible monetization of this game.”
- “P2W cash grab.”
character development
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The character development aspect is hindered by technical issues, as users report being unable to progress beyond the character design and username selection stages.
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression.”
- “I was disappointed by how little my choices impacted the character's growth.”
- “The characters seem one-dimensional and fail to evolve throughout the game.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the player's experience of reaching a high level without actively engaging, suggesting a sense of detachment or a lack of investment in the gameplay. This may indicate that the game fails to evoke strong emotional responses or connections with the player.