Lineage 2: Revolution

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"Lineage 2: Revolution" is a massively multiplayer role-playing game with beautiful graphics, an intriguing story, and compelling gameplay. However, it features a significant amount of grinding, annoying ads, and bugs that may hinder the overall experience. Nonetheless, the game invites you to join its revolution and immerse yourself in its vast world.

Genres & Tags

Role Playing

Play Modes

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,944 reviews

graphics514 positive mentions

grinding118 negative mentions

graphics
661 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
21%
2%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and detail, often described as stunning or console-level quality, especially for a mobile title. However, some players have reported issues with performance, such as lag and crashes, particularly after updates, which detracts from the overall experience. While many appreciate the visual appeal, there are mixed feelings about the gameplay mechanics and the game's reliance on auto features, which some feel overshadow the impressive graphics.
- “The graphics are truly spectacular and the whole storyline is amazing.”
- “Beautiful graphics and interesting voice acting.”
- “Amazing graphics and smooth gameplay!”
- “However, since the most recent update, the graphics have been taken away somehow.”
- “The graphics are horrible, and the gameplay is so incredibly boring and repetitive.”
- “Great game but after the last update the graphics stopped working please fix that it's unplayable.”
story
385 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
57%
5%
The game's story is often praised for its richness and engaging narrative, with many players appreciating the graphics and overall world-building. However, the reliance on auto-questing has led to feelings of disengagement, as players feel they are merely watching the game play itself rather than actively participating in the story. Additionally, numerous bugs and glitches have hindered progress in the main storyline, causing frustration among players who wish to fully experience the narrative.
- “The story is rich, the world is beautiful, and there is always something to do.”
- “Great game, having lots of fun enjoying the storyline.”
- “Amazing graphics, good controls and great story.”
- “The story is poorly written at best and nonsensical at worst; the world is not immersive, and the character customization options are virtually nonexistent.”
- “Auto questing becomes a chore with no story, just to do it for level.”
- “This is not a game... you don't play anything... you just click accept quest and watch the stuff happen... then click collect reward... then repeat step 1.”
gameplay
248 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
43%
4%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its engaging mechanics, smooth controls, and extensive content, while others criticize the heavy reliance on auto-play features that diminish player involvement and excitement. Many users report issues with bugs, server disconnects, and a pay-to-win model that affects competitiveness, leading to frustration. Overall, while the graphics and potential for fun gameplay are highlighted, the execution often falls short due to technical problems and design choices.
- “Endless amount of gameplay and it has the option to pay to win, but also gives everybody the option to win and I really enjoy that. It even has a gameplay guide for people like me, so it's just all around really great.”
- “Gameplay never dulls, and the player interface is easily adaptable.”
- “Great MMORPG with elements of a full-on PC MMORPG and great gameplay with clans, co-op, and story.”
- “Terrible gameplay, or absence of gameplay to be accurate: just click and let the game play for you.”
- “I loved this game when I first started, but now its constant disconnects spoil the whole gameplay and have been going on for weeks now. Can't understand why Netmarble aren't interested in fixing this issue; the service they are providing now is a joke!”
- “The gameplay is old, over-used, and boring.”
grinding
118 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and time-consuming, especially at higher levels, where players often feel forced to grind for minimal rewards. Many reviews highlight a pay-to-win model, where spending money can significantly reduce the grinding required to progress, leading to frustration among free-to-play users. While some appreciate the auto-farming features that alleviate the monotony, the overall sentiment is that the game demands an overwhelming amount of grinding, making it less enjoyable for many players.
- “The game doesn't disappoint, only problem is that around level 155 it becomes a little too tedious when trying to level up.”
- “You then have to go to dungeons to grind for hours and hours to gain minimal amounts of XP, and when you finally level up to where you are able to quest again, it only lasts like 5 quests before you are right back to hours of grinding in dungeons for minimum XP.”
- “Grinding just because you've spent money.”
monetization
87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
24%
71%
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized for being excessively aggressive and exploitative, with many users labeling it a "cash grab." In-app purchases are deemed outrageously expensive, often requiring players to spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars to gain meaningful advantages, while frequent pop-up ads and promotions for the cash shop detract from the overall experience. Players express frustration over the game's reliance on microtransactions and the lack of reasonable alternatives for earning in-game currency, leading to a perception of the game as primarily pay-to-win.
- “I think if they reduced the cost of in-app purchases, they would have more in-app sales.”
- “The microtransactions are one of the most expensive sets I've ever seen... and this is a mobile game, not console or PC.”
- “With all the money grabbed from in-app purchases, I would have expected a more reliable and stable game.”
- “The in-app purchases are very expensive and are not reasonable at all.”
- “To get any benefit from the microtransactions, you need to spend literally thousands of dollars.”
- “The game is riddled with its own ads, trying to get you to buy more of their overpriced loot boxes and several in-game currencies.”
stability
84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
99%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and game-breaking glitches that hinder gameplay. Many players experience issues during character selection, loading screens, and after updates, leading to frustration and loss of progress. While some updates have improved stability, the overall consensus is that the game remains heavily buggy, impacting the enjoyment and playability for many users.
- “No hiccups, no freezes, no crashing here as others mention.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any interruptions or stability issues.”
- “I've experienced consistent performance throughout my gameplay, which is a huge plus.”
- “The game is unplayable due to never-ending glitches.”
- “I can't even go past the loading screen; it always freezes.”
- “The game, if you can play it, is great; however, it is filled with glitches and you get randomly disconnected at least 3 or 4 times per day.”
music
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
82%
9%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback from users, with many praising its quality and nostalgic appeal, while others express frustration over it playing continuously during instances of black screens and crashes. Some players find the music enjoyable, but a significant number are annoyed by its repetitiveness and the inability to turn it off, especially when the game fails to load properly. Overall, while the soundtrack is appreciated by some, it is overshadowed by technical issues that prevent players from fully engaging with the game.
- “I think that the graphics are the best and also the music and sounds are cool, hope this game wins a recognition for its design.”
- “So far all I can say is amazing especially the sound quality and music.”
- “The music is divine!!!”
- “All I ever see is a screen of blackness and the repetitive music playing in the background.”
- “For some reason when I load into the game, it's just a black screen and it just plays music.”
- “The game will say it loads 100%, and will load the news, but after that the game stays on a black screen with the music playing.”
optimization
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
47%
16%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many users reporting severe performance issues, especially on older devices and under heavy graphical loads. While some players experience smooth performance on certain devices, frequent crashes and lag are common complaints, indicating a lack of consistent optimization across platforms. Overall, the game's performance is deemed inadequate, detracting from the otherwise appealing graphics and gameplay.
- “Very nice performance though.”
- “Great graphics and great performance.”
- “A beautiful, full-featured game that runs smoothly on mobile devices.”
- “It's so horribly optimized it's basically unplayable when there are more than a few things on screen.”
- “It's a shame there has been zero optimization since the game released.”
- “Game crashes like crazy, very bad optimization.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
89%
33%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it funny and strategic, particularly in the context of rewards and character designs. However, some users express frustration with server issues, which detracts from their overall enjoyment of the humor. Overall, the game's comedic elements are appreciated, but technical problems can overshadow the fun.
- “Funny, strategic game”
- “Rewards are funny comparing the amount you need to collect.”
- “Their pop-up version of themselves is not only hilarious, but irritating.”
- “The humor in this game falls flat and feels forced.”
- “I expected a lot more laughs, but the jokes just didn't land.”
- “The attempts at humor are cringeworthy and detract from the overall experience.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Players appreciate the character designs and environmental art in the game, noting significant improvements in the leveling system compared to its predecessor. While the variety of character development options is praised, some express disappointment over the absence of certain classes. Overall, the character development aspect is seen as robust, despite technical issues like crashes.
- “Love Lineage 2 on the PC; it had great character designs and environmental art. I'm so happy they improved the leveling system, as the original's hard grind was off-putting.”
- “Graphics are great; I love the character design, gameplay, and lore.”
- “The number of things you can do in this game in terms of character development is pretty high.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting it as one of its standout features, contributing significantly to the overall experience.
- “Great game, the atmosphere is amazing.”
- “The immersive atmosphere draws you in and keeps you engaged.”
- “The game's atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful, creating a perfect backdrop for the story.”