Lineage W

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Lineage W is a single player and multiplayer open world role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by NCSOFT and was released on November 4, 2021. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Lineage W" is the latest addition to the popular Lineage series, combining elements from both Lineage and Lineage II in a full 3D open world. As a massively multiplayer game, players can expect an intriguing story, good graphics, and lots of grinding. However, be prepared for some bugs and potentially excessive ads. It is set 130 years after the events of Lineage 1 and promises to build upon the rich legacy of the series.

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Audience ScoreBased on 3,517 reviews

graphics158 positive mentions

gameplay65 negative mentions

The graphics and visuals are impressive, showcasing high-quality design.
The storyline is engaging and well-developed, drawing players into the game.
The game has potential and could be great if the issues are addressed.

The game suffers from significant lag and delayed controls, making it frustrating to play.
Many players are unable to log in due to SMS verification issues, preventing access to the game.
The gameplay feels repetitive and overly reliant on auto mechanics, reducing player engagement.

graphics
328 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the impressive visuals, art style, and cinematic cutscenes. However, numerous complaints highlight issues with lag, delayed character movement, and poor optimization, which detract from the overall experience. While some players find the graphics to be a standout feature, others feel that they do not compensate for the game's gameplay and control shortcomings.
- “The graphics, sound, and music, and voice acting are all good.”
- “Graphics are super good!”
- “The graphics are impressive.”
- “The graphics are boring, the effects are boring, the movements are boring.”
- “For an MMORPG released in 2021, this game has pathetic graphics.”
- “The graphics on my phone were actually bad, but I know it's because of my phone!”
gameplay
188 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
46%
35%
The gameplay of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users citing issues such as clunky controls, delayed movement, and a lack of engaging mechanics. While some praise the graphics and story, they are often overshadowed by complaints about the auto-play features and overall mediocrity of the gameplay experience. Many reviewers express disappointment, feeling that the game fails to deliver a satisfying interactive experience, particularly in comparison to other titles in the genre.
- “Best gameplay ever.”
- “Overall gameplay so far is quite good even though it can be improved significantly.”
- “The graphics are good, the art is good, almost everything about how you presented your game is overall good, but the gameplay is average.”
- “The movement is very horrendous; the character moves as if it's delayed or lagging. It's taking away the gameplay experience, especially when trying to do tasks.”
- “The gameplay overall is very mediocre; it's auto-play nonsense, and I don't think you need to invest a lot for this game.”
- “Gameplay feels like hitting wet towels.”
story
179 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
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The game's story is generally praised for its engaging narrative, interesting character backstories, and high-quality voice acting, with many players finding it compelling and reminiscent of classic RPGs. However, the enjoyment of the story is often overshadowed by significant gameplay issues, such as clunky controls, auto-combat mechanics, and bugs that hinder progression, leading to a frustrating experience for many players. Overall, while the storyline has potential and is well-received, the gameplay mechanics detract from the overall experience.
- “The storyline and graphics are outstanding but the problem is the controls.”
- “The voice acting is really good, and the story is interesting; the graphics are amazing.”
- “The storyline, voice acting, and graphics are top-notch!”
- “The storyline is okay-ish.”
- “Bad controls, boring game, storyline sucks, missions meaningless with auto combat, the only thing did well is the good graphics but everything is so small, I feel like a bystander when I am far above the world and everything is happening below.”
- “The movement is awkward, the story development is poor.”
optimization
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is widely criticized, with players reporting significant lag, delayed controls, and poor performance even on high-end devices. Many users note that the game is not well-suited for mid-range or non-flagship phones, leading to crashes and excessive battery drain. Despite its appealing graphics and storyline, the overall experience is marred by the need for urgent optimization improvements from the developers.
- “This game has huge potential, but its optimization is far from good.”
- “Devs should've made sure the game runs smoothly before launching.”
- “Game doesn't seem to be optimized for non-flagship phones.”
- “The graphics are good, but the optimization is really bad.”
- “This game is disgusting, horrible, and not optimized for mobile gaming.”
grinding
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players finding it excessively tedious and challenging, particularly after level 20. Many users have criticized the auto-hunt system for being ineffective, leading to frustrating encounters with aggressive monsters and a slow leveling process. Overall, the game is seen as heavily reliant on grinding, which detracts from the enjoyment and accessibility for casual players.
- “Grinding is excessive since level 20.”
- “It is extremely grindy.”
- “After trying this game for a few days, I can conclude that this game was ultra classic RPG, and the progress was very slow from level 30 onwards, only play this if you want the hardcore grinding and very low success in enhancing equipment.”
monetization
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has been widely criticized, with many users labeling it a "cash grab" that fails to deliver on the promises made in its advertisements. Players express distrust in making in-app purchases, citing poor gameplay and graphics compared to the high-quality ads. Overall, the game's monetization strategy has left a negative impression, overshadowing any positive experiences.
- “The game interface does not display the rate of summons to the public and should be shown as part of Google or Apple in-app purchase regulations to safely protect consumers.”
- “I hope this will be epic and not a cash grab.”
- “Game is a huge cash grab.”
- “And it's not a free-to-play game... it's a cash grab.”
- “Just another low graphics and soon to be cash grab.”
stability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is widely criticized, with users reporting frequent lag, crashes, and unresponsive controls, even on high-performance devices. Many players experience significant bugs that hinder gameplay, including slow animations and navigation issues, leading to an overall frustrating experience. Overall, the game appears to be poorly optimized and in need of urgent fixes to improve stability.
- “Secondly, the lag is really annoying. Even with my graphics set to the lowest setting, I still experience lag and can't play the game because it just freezes. They definitely need to fix that.”
- “Always crashes, buggy, hard to navigate, and feels laggy.”
- “It's a bit buggy, not optimized, and drains battery quickly even though I have a gaming phone. It also causes too much heating.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its quirky animations and the absurdity of gameplay issues, such as lag and confusing mechanics, which lead to amusing situations. Players find joy in the unexpected hilarity of their experiences, often sharing laughs with others, including family members who find the game's visuals entertaining. Overall, the humor is described as both funny and classic, contributing to a lighthearted gaming experience.
- “I must say it is funny and perfect, but the game is so lag!”
- “Standing laughing watching you die?”
- “People who don't know how pre-download works is hilarious to read.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its quality, contributing positively to the overall experience alongside the graphics and voice acting. However, some users noted issues with gameplay performance, which detracted from their enjoyment of the soundtrack. Overall, while the music is a highlight, it is overshadowed by gameplay concerns for some players.
- “The graphics, sound, and music, and voice acting are all good.”
- “Pros: graphics, voice acting, music, level design, cutscenes, mature themes.”
- “The story is cool, the voice acting and soundtrack too.”
- “Can't play, just intro music..”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, while the character design and animation are praised, the game falls short in character development due to a lack of tutorials, cosmetic options, and meaningful engagement with the characters. Players find the focus on story over character growth disappointing, and the controls hinder the overall experience.
- “The animation, character design, cut scenes, and voices are well made.”
- “I expected more from this game; character designs were good.”
- “The character development is engaging and adds depth to the gameplay.”
- “Unless you want to insult this game and the developer in the review page, the beginner quest is too focused on the story, not on character development. There is no tutorial, no cosmetic options for the player's character, and the game lacks important information about the GUI.”
- “Terrible controls, confusing story, and boring character design.”
- “The animation, character design, cut scenes, and voices are well made, but the controls, especially the movement controls, leave much to be desired.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is praised for its engaging story and atmospheric graphics and audio, though the overall graphical quality is inconsistent, with some cutscenes and UI elements standing out. However, players express frustration with gameplay interruptions caused by relentless monster attacks during conversations.
- “The atmosphere of the game is captivating, with immersive graphics and audio that draw you into the world.”
- “I love the story and the atmosphere of the game; it really enhances the overall experience.”
- “I love the story and the atmosphere of the game, but it frustrates me that the mob of monsters keeps following me and killing me while I'm in conversation.”
- “The atmosphere is supposed to be immersive, but it often feels empty and lifeless, detracting from the overall experience.”
- “While the visuals are stunning, the atmosphere lacks depth and fails to engage me emotionally.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional impact of the game is undermined by a lackluster story and gameplay that becomes tedious after an engaging introduction. Players express disappointment with poor combat controls and limited character customization, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The introduction of the characters was amazing, but after that, the gameplay became boring and the story fell flat.”
- “The combat controls are frustrating, the character movement feels clunky, and the lack of customization makes the story feel even more dull.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers cross-play functionality, enhancing its accessibility, particularly on mobile devices, which contributes to its overall replayability.