LuckCatchers

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LuckCatchers is a multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by DiP Online and was released on November 15, 2016. It received negative reviews from players.

LuckCatchers is a steampunk themed social online RPG taking inspiration from books by prominent author Alexey Pehov. Carve your own path in this cruel yet magnificent world, in which the sky has become the ultimate theater of war.

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Audience ScoreBased on 293 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

graphics8 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of airship simulation and RPG elements, allowing players to explore a vast open world.
The graphics and sound design create an immersive atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.
The community is generally helpful and supportive, with many players willing to assist newcomers.

The lack of a proper tutorial and confusing UI make it difficult for new players to understand the game mechanics.
Gameplay can be slow and tedious, with long travel times between locations and minimal action.
The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, leading to crashes and frustrating experiences.

gameplay
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
80%
7%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the flight mechanics, confusing interface, and repetitive tasks that detract from the overall experience. While some appreciate the complexity and potential for depth, others find it tedious and poorly executed, particularly in terms of tutorials and game mechanics. Overall, the game shows promise but suffers from significant issues that hinder enjoyment and accessibility.
- “The gameplay is fun but without other human players is quickly losing its appeal; no one to sell to, no one to buy from, etc.”
- “A lot of reviews read along the lines of 'cargo simulator.' While this is very accurate for the first several hours of gameplay, you very quickly start to see the massive amount of details and intricacies that they included into this game.”
- “It is a great game, with a lot of potential, with a totally different gameplay style compared to the usual MMOs out there.”
- “The flight mechanics leave much to be desired.”
- “Gameplay is nothing more than point and click repetition and tedium.”
- “Very slow gameplay.”
graphics
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
56%
25%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as poor, dated, and reminiscent of early 2000s titles. While some players acknowledge that the game is in early access and may improve over time, the current visual quality, including issues like low texture resolution and graphical bugs, has been a significant deterrent for many gamers. Overall, the consensus is that the graphics need substantial improvement to meet modern standards.
- “The fact is this game is lots of fun to just sit back and float through the clouds; they are aesthetically pleasing, literally the best clouds of any other game.”
- “For the most part, the game looks relatively pretty, despite the moderately low texture resolution, even on the highest graphics settings offered.”
- “Good graphics, but I spent a lot of time trying to figure out what to do in this game; however, the detail is good quality.”
- “The graphics aren't great... that will understandably be a turn off for a lot of gamers, and it's a big contributor to the failure of the game to attract gamers despite having no up-front cost.”
- “Also the graphics are so dull it felt like a very dated game from the early 2000s.”
- “The graphics are horrible with extremely broken shadows.”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
93%
Reviews indicate that the game features excessive grinding, often requiring players to invest countless hours in repetitive tasks to progress, especially if they opt not to spend money. Many players feel that the grind is mindless and detracts from the overall enjoyment, with some labeling it as a "pay-to-win" model that undermines the free-to-play experience. While some players who enjoy grind-heavy games may find it appealing, the general consensus leans towards frustration with the time investment required for meaningful advancement.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “Yeah, it is free to play but you will spend countless hours of mindless grinding unless you drop some cash to the devs. Paying to win is not a game.”
- “If you don't have the countless hours of time to spend grinding to get enough bronze to buy a silver or gold coin to spend on the upgrades you can get, don't worry, you can spend $1 on 150 gold!”
- “Don't make a game free to play if you're going to sell the same amount of currency that would literally take months of grinding to get to, for less than 1/10th of an hour of Canadian minimum wage working.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
The game's story is criticized for its lack of traditional RPG elements, with players noting a minimal quest system and a focus on MMO faction dynamics instead. Exploration is highlighted as a potential aspect of storytelling, but many find the overall narrative and mission structure unengaging and repetitive, leading to a sense of boredom and frustration. Players express a desire for more diverse quests and a richer narrative experience to enhance gameplay.
- “The cities feel like they have a story; the products they sell and buy tie in with the resources, lore, and geolandscape that surrounds them.”
- “Doing my first mission in the game.”
- “Then he changed his story saying 'we're working to improve gameplay and visual display.'”
- “There are only a MMO faction system, no quests, not really much of 'normal' RPG elements, and if you play alone, there is nothing to do. Well, there is one thing, and that is exploration.”
- “I find this game boring mainly because I had a feeling it was going to be a grinding game based on the first mission given.”
- “In that time, I managed to not get a 'job' (mission, quest) because the job system only generates one job at a time, and there are lots of players who all want that single mission.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized due to numerous frustrating glitches and bugs that significantly hinder gameplay. Many users report game-breaking issues, particularly when manipulating the camera, leading to a poor overall experience. Overall, players advise against engaging with the game until these stability problems are addressed.
- “There are many little glitches that are simply frustrating.”
- “I tried to power through the glitches and bugs, but it has become too much to continue playing.”
- “Game randomly glitches if you move the camera around.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The monetization model of the game has been criticized for being heavily reliant on pay-to-win microtransactions, making it feel less like a free experience and more like a cash grab. Players express frustration over rising prices and the pressure to spend money on in-app purchases to remain competitive.
- “The increasing prices seem to force players into spending more on microtransactions.”
- “This game is not truly free, as it is filled with mobile app store-like pay-to-win microtransactions.”
- “On pricing and value for gamers, this isn't really free as the game is infested with mobile app store-like pay-to-win microtransactions.”
- “The increasing prices are trying to force players to spend money through microtransactions.”
- “Join if you're willing to spend money on in-app purchases.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its captivating elements, including stunning visuals like gorgeous clouds and a unique steampunk aesthetic. Players appreciate the immersive experience of open-world exploration, flying aircraft, and market trading, which collectively enhance the overall ambiance.
- “I definitely recommend it to everyone who's in the habit of falling for games with a captivating atmosphere.”
- “Gorgeous clouds, such a great atmosphere!”
- “This game had amazing promise for me: steampunk atmosphere, flying aircraft and balloons, open world exploration, market trading, and a splash of RPG elements.”
- “I mean, I definitely recommend it to everyone who's in the habit of falling for games with a captivating atmosphere.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highly praised, with players finding it hilarious and capable of eliciting uncontrollable laughter. Many enjoy the lighthearted moments, often suggesting taking breaks to indulge in other amusing content, like watching funny cat videos.
- “I couldn't stop laughing for five minutes.”
- “And already has 3 upvotes, hilarious.”
- “So, set your course on the map, alt-tab the game, and have a cup of tea and a sandwich while watching funny cats on YouTube.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users noting that it feels poorly adapted for larger screens and features subpar textures compared to modern standards. While some players may overlook these issues for the sake of enjoyable gameplay and social interaction, the overall consensus is that the game is unoptimized and lacking in content.
- “The screen feels pushed towards the center and poorly optimized for larger screens.”
- “Keep in mind that it's not very pretty right now; the textures are not on par with modern games and it's poorly optimized. However, if you have the patience for that and prefer fun gameplay and the social aspect of multiplayer games, then give it a look.”
- “Make no mistake: it's unoptimized, missing a lot of content, and doesn't look pretty at all.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features no music, leaving players with only the sound of the ship's engine, which has led some to suggest playing background music or watching videos to enhance the experience.
- “This game has no music. Play some steampunk in the background or watch some YouTube while you do things in this game; it makes it better.”
- “No music: the only audio really is the engine sound of your ship.”