Kakele Online: MMORPG

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"Kakele Online: MMORPG" is a free-to-play, cross-platform 2D game with no pay-to-win system. It features nostalgic pixel art graphics, open world exploration, customizable characters and houses, multiple vocations, quests, and open PvP. The game boasts regular updates, persistent world, and social features like guilds and trading. With over 100 NPCs, 100k tiles, 20 bosses, and 30 outfits, Kakele Online offers a rich and immersive gaming experience.

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 78 reviews

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic MMORPGs, with plenty of quests and a fun gameplay loop.
It is cross-platform, allowing players to enjoy the game on both PC and mobile devices, making it accessible for a wider audience.
The community aspect is strong, with opportunities for team hunts and guilds, enhancing the social experience of the game.

The user interface is clunky and poorly designed for PC, making navigation and gameplay confusing and frustrating.
The game is heavily criticized for its microtransaction model, which many players feel is predatory and detracts from the overall experience.
The tutorial is inadequate, leaving new players confused about gameplay mechanics and quest objectives, leading to a steep learning curve.

story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
55%
27%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its repetitive quest mechanics and lack of clear instructions, often leaving players frustrated and reliant on external resources for guidance. While some quests are tied to a narrative, many are poorly explained, leading to confusion and extended periods of waiting for enemies to respawn. Despite these issues, the game offers a variety of activities, and the tutorial is noted to be helpful in teaching basic commands.
- “I suggest just following the story as fast as possible.”
- “It has many things to do, such as completing tasks, quests (that usually have a storyline, and not just click a chest), events, dungeons, and much more... some of the commands are tricky to learn at the beginning, but the tutorial does a good job explaining them.”
- “Way too many of the quests consist of a random chance to complete a task or sometimes to even start a quest by doing the same thing over and over again.”
- “Some quests are so poorly explained it's actually unreal; you can't progress without some obscure Brazilian YouTube tutorials, or you can just spam the help chat until someone takes pity on you and helps you. For some quests, you either guess what to do or you are stuck.”
- “Some of the quest and tutorial texts would benefit from a more detailed elaboration in English.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of fun and engaging content, but it often falls into repetitive grinding mechanics that can become tedious over time. While some players appreciate the smooth combat and complexity, others find the mechanics confusing and overly simplistic, leading to a lack of enjoyment for those who prefer more depth. Overall, patience is required to fully appreciate the game, as it may not cater to all player preferences.
- “The gameplay is fun and offers tons of content.”
- “It's a grinding MMO; the gameplay is simple and the fighting is really smooth. It's the best part of this game, especially if you enjoyed Tibia or other grindy MMOs.”
- “You can end up repeating this loop for several hours on each quest that uses this mechanic.”
- “The game has become much more complex and difficult to understand; even with the current tutorial, a beginner player would have several problems because of the confusion generated by several poorly implemented mechanics.”
- “Very basic, boring gameplay.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are criticized for being subpar, with some reviewers noting the use of poor pixel art instead of modern visuals. While the game is not demanding on hardware and is accessible on most machines, the overall aesthetic is seen as a significant drawback.
- “The graphics are stunning and truly bring the game world to life.”
- “The art style is unique and beautifully crafted, making every scene a visual delight.”
- “The game runs smoothly on most machines, allowing players to enjoy its impressive visuals without high system requirements.”
- “Playing a bad game for longer will not make the graphics better, cause the code to change, controls to become better, or fix any bugs or other defects in it.”
- “The developer chooses to attack the review by failing to acknowledge the real reason they used poor pixel art instead of doing their job properly and arranging contemporary visuals.”
- “It's not demanding graphically, so you can run this on most machines and it's free to play.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's soundtrack is praised as amazing and enhances the relaxing gameplay experience, though some players find the audio to be standard and overwhelming due to the game's vibrant visuals. However, a few users noted that the music can become monotonous, leading to a less engaging experience, especially during the tutorial phase where sound options are locked.
- “Great and simple MMORPG, offers relaxing gameplay and is accompanied by an amazing soundtrack.”
- “Music and audio are par for the course, and the game is a bit of a color overload.”
- “This game wasn't terrible, but it was boring almost immediately. During the tutorial, you can't change any options, so make sure you lower the sound and music before even starting.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is characterized as a grindy MMO with smooth gameplay and enjoyable combat, appealing to fans of similar titles like Tibia. While many players appreciate the grinding aspect, it requires significant patience, as extensive farming is necessary for progression and endgame activities.
- “It's a grinding MMO; the gameplay is simple and the fighting is smooth—really smooth. It's the best part of this game. It's really nice if you enjoyed Tibia or other grindy MMOs, but you better have a lot of patience for this game, or you are going to end up quitting like me.”
- “You can build a home, play with friends, and raid in the endgame, but there's a lot of farming involved.”
- “It seems to be a grindy MMO, which personally I am totally fine with.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The monetization model of the game is criticized for being heavily reliant on mobile app store-style microtransactions, leading users to feel that it is not truly free and detracts from the overall value for gamers.
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel overly aggressive, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers a variety of ways to earn in-game currency, making it accessible for players who prefer not to spend real money.”
- “The optional purchases enhance the experience without being necessary to progress, which is a refreshing approach to monetization.”
- “This isn't really free; the game is infested with mobile app store-like microtransactions.”
- “The monetization model feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy basic features.”
- “It's frustrating that progress is heavily gated behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending.”