Lord of the Other World

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Lord of the Other World is a single player and multiplayer casual strategy game. It was developed by NCARD and was released on May 30, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 195 reviews

gameplay17 positive mentions

character development2 negative mentions

The game offers a refreshing take on the strategy genre, emphasizing collaboration and mutual support among players rather than endless confrontations.
The graphics are colorful and appealing, with a unique anime style that many players find engaging.
It provides a casual gaming experience, allowing players to build and develop their cities at their own pace without the pressure of constant PvP.

Gameplay is often described as shallow and repetitive, with many players feeling that it lacks depth and innovation.
The game suffers from technical issues, including login failures and poor optimization, which can hinder the overall experience.
There are concerns about the use of AI-generated art and the game's reliance on microtransactions, leading to a perception of it being a pay-to-win title.

gameplay
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a captivating blend of strategy warfare, card development, and simulated business elements, enhanced by an urban construction model focused on prosperity. Players appreciate the intricate trade systems and collaborative mechanics, which provide depth and excitement, while the runner gameplay introduces dynamic trading opportunities. Overall, the game offers a diverse and engaging experience that keeps players immersed for hours, though some note a tendency to encourage in-game purchases.
- “In this immersive world of strategy and collaboration, I found myself captivated by the unique blend of gameplay elements.”
- “The incorporation of civilization and prosperity as key factors rather than sheer force adds depth to the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is challenging but rewarding, as you build up your army, collect resources, and strategically conquer territories.”
- “But the gameplay inclines you to donate.”
- “The gameplay was simple and easy to understand.”
- “Tutorials are critical for your gameplay experience.”
graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
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11%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their vibrant colors, beautiful anime-inspired visuals, and well-drawn characters, creating an immersive experience that appeals to fans of the genre. Many reviewers highlight the game's ability to run smoothly on lower-end systems while maintaining a visually appealing aesthetic. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's addictive gameplay and engaging atmosphere.
- “A beautiful anime strategy game with beautiful graphics and a nice interface; I definitely advise you to play and enjoy the game.”
- “The graphics are bright and colorful, and the soundtrack is catchy and upbeat.”
- “Very cute and beautiful strategy with unrealistically cool anime graphics.”
- “It's a casual city builder, troop trainer, research-focused, resource-gathering kind of game you'd expect to see as an early 2000s Facebook game, except with modern graphics.”
- “The alternative art for the characters is very suspiciously similar to Stable Diffusion art: the art style is the same, and the facial expressions are typical.”
- “Graphics are of medium level (supported on weak computers, which is certainly an advantage).”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The game's story features a main quest system that involves progressing through levels on a world map, limited to a certain number of attempts per day. Players can choose from three races and a variety of heroes, each with unique missions and skills, contributing to a diverse and engaging narrative. While the graphics are average, the game appeals to anime fans with its charismatic characters and captivating storyline.
- “Three races and a diverse array of heroes accompany you on your journey, each with unique missions and characteristics.”
- “Among other things, there is a choice of heroes who have their own missions and skills.”
- “Suitable for all fans of anime, here you will find charismatic characters, a fascinating story, and graphics that are medium level (supported on weak computers, which is certainly an advantage). I recommend that you familiarize yourself with this exciting game :)”
- “The main story is just fighting in the world map level by level, and you can only do 10 battles a day.”
- “The quest list feels unnecessary and replaces the more engaging elements of training, building, and researching.”
- “While there are choices of heroes with their own missions and skills, the overall narrative lacks depth and engagement.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised for its catchy and upbeat nature, enhancing the overall immersive experience. Each level features unique musical accompaniment that complements the vibrant graphics, contributing to a captivating atmosphere. Overall, the combination of pleasant music and engaging visuals keeps players invested for extended periods.
- “This game has unusual graphics, interesting musical accompaniment, and each level creates its own unique atmosphere.”
- “The colorful graphics and upbeat soundtrack make for an immersive and enjoyable experience.”
- “Convenient and intuitive interface, beautiful graphics, pleasant music, and epic castle sieges will drag you into this game for more than one hour.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently praised, with users describing it as fun and entertaining across various genres, including MMO strategy. Overall, players find the game to be a lighthearted and enjoyable experience.
- “Quite a good, fun, and funny game.”
- “Funny MMO strategy.”
- “Funny game.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development has received mixed reviews, with some users noting that while the designs maintain basic traits like hair color and length, they often diverge significantly from the original character designs. Additionally, the alternative art styles lack consistency, making it difficult to recognize characters or see a cohesive design theme.
- “I haven't noticed any eldritch fingers; it seems to be mostly decent, but in many cases, it doesn't really resemble the original character design aside from hair color and length.”
- “Most importantly, the character designs in the alternative art look nothing like the original or each other.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is criticized for its excessive grinding, particularly in the mobile-to-PC port, where players face slow progress and long wait times unless they spend money. While there are engaging activities like state invasions and rebuilding, the grind can significantly hinder enjoyment for those unwilling to invest financially.
- “Deciding whether or not to recommend this game was quite hard, but at the end of the day, it's an incredibly grindy, relatively bad mobile game that was ported to PC. You can have some fun in it for sure, but if you do not want to spend a lot of money, you will eventually run into a very slow grind halted repeatedly by 24+ hour wait times.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its cool and immersive atmosphere, characterized by unusual graphics and engaging musical accompaniment. Each level offers a distinct ambiance, enhancing the overall experience.
- “This game has unusual graphics, interesting musical accompaniment, and each level creates its own unique atmosphere.”
- “Cool and atmospheric game.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization in this game is heavily reliant on microtransactions, typical of mobile idle waifu gacha games, leading to concerns about resource hyperinflation. While it offers a wealth of content for players, the presence of frequent microtransactions may deter some users.
- “If you're a fan of browser strategy games and miss playing some on mobile, this one is definitely your cup of tea, as it's filled to the brim with content to enjoy, but beware of microtransactions.”
- “For the most part, it's your typical mobile/social media idle waifu gacha game, featuring numerous microtransactions and hyperinflation of in-game resources.”
- “If you're a fan of browser strategies and missing playing some on mobile, this one is definitely your cup of tea, since it's filled to the brim with content to play for you, but beware of microtransactions.”
- “For the most part, it's your typical mobile/social media idle waifu gacha game, with lots of microtransactions and hyperinflation of the in-game resources.”