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Luminary: Rise of the GoonZu

37%Game Brain Score
graphics, humor
gameplay, story
39% User Score Based on 46 reviews

Platforms

PCWindows
Luminary: Rise of the GoonZu screenshot
Luminary: Rise of the GoonZu screenshot
Luminary: Rise of the GoonZu screenshot
Luminary: Rise of the GoonZu screenshot
Luminary: Rise of the GoonZu screenshot
Luminary: Rise of the GoonZu screenshot
Luminary: Rise of the GoonZu screenshot
Luminary: Rise of the GoonZu screenshot

39%
Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews
graphics1 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions

  • The game has a cute art style and nostalgic charm that appeals to long-time fans.
  • Players enjoy the crafting and lifeskilling systems, which offer a variety of gameplay options.
  • Despite its flaws, some players find the game fun and appreciate the community aspect of making new friends.
  • The game suffers from severe lag issues, outdated graphics, and a lack of fullscreen support, making it difficult to enjoy.
  • The developers and support staff are largely unresponsive, leading to frustration over unresolved bugs and game balance issues.
  • The game's economy is heavily inflated and unbalanced, making it hard for new players to progress and enjoy the experience.
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay reviews indicate significant issues, with many core mechanics reportedly missing or bugged for years. Players have experienced a lack of guidance, as evidenced by reaching a high level before encountering beginner zones, and some noted similarities to other games like Atlantica Online. Overall, the gameplay has been described as underwhelming, with nostalgia failing to sustain interest beyond a short duration.

    • “During my gameplay, I found some elements similar to Atlantica Online.”
    • “I'm surprised no pop-up asking me to buy an inventory expansion item appeared during my gameplay.”
    • “They copy-paste: it's a bug we're aware of and we're working on it, but see for yourself, many core mechanics and system features have completely vanished for many, many years...”
    • “By the time I found the beginner's zone during my gameplay, my character was already level 15.”
    • “Nostalgia could barely get me through about 20-30 minutes of actual gameplay time before I decided to just move on.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story and quest system are criticized for being confusing and poorly explained, making it difficult for newcomers to engage. Players find the quest structure disorganized, with inaccurate instructions and intrusive dialogue that detracts from the experience. Overall, a clearer narrative and improved quest guidance are needed for better player immersion.

    • “The game does not explain anything; the quests are all over the place, making it hard for newcomers to get into the game. It needs a proper questline because I am confused about what to do, and it does not show where monsters are, just their names. It's the worst game.”
    • “Some of the steps of the quests aren't very accurate, so you may end up scratching your head trying to follow them.”
    • “The way quests work in this game involves an intrusive dialogue box that you can minimize by clicking the 'quest' text on the bottom right.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players note that Goonzu involves significant grinding through activities like hunting, mining, and fishing to progress and be profitable. While some appreciate the grindable nature of the game, concerns arise about trivial tasks leading to level jumps and the inventory space taken up by starter gifts, which can hinder the experience.

    • “Goonzu is an economy-based game like many others, that requires hunting and other various forms of grinding to be profitable.”
    • “I don't know if the jump in levels just by doing trivial tasks like opening menus is a good idea, especially since I believe this game will involve lots of grinding.”
    • “By the way, talking about grinding... it seems like this game is grindable, but part of the stuff you get as a gift for beginning the game takes up precious inventory space.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy has been criticized as a cash grab, leaving players feeling exploited for their time and money. While there is hope that the game's re-release on Steam will attract a larger player base, the initial reception suggests disappointment with its financial practices.

    • “Instead we got screwed out of money and time invested in what can only be a very, very bad cash grab.”
    • “Good ol' nostalgia cash grab *chef kisses*.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has been criticized for remaining buggy since its release in 2005, with players noting that it still exhibits slow performance and various glitches. Despite its enduring appeal as a Korean MMORPG, these stability issues detract from the overall experience.

    • “Still buggy since its release in 2005.”
    • “Great Korean MMORPG, but it still plays like it used to... slow and buggy.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its quality and thematic relevance, particularly noting a special track that plays during achievement notifications.

    • “The music is still pretty nice, though.”
    • “They really want you to know about that achievement, since there's even a thematic music that plays when that pop-up appears.”
    • “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
    • “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience.”
    • “The thematic music that plays during achievements feels overbearing and takes away from the moment.”
  • graphics
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are praised for their charming and appealing art style, contributing to an overall cute aesthetic that resonates well with players.

    • “Very cute game, love the art style.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is generally perceived as lacking, with some users finding it not particularly funny or engaging.

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