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Mad World - Age of Darkness - MMORPG

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45%Game Brain Score
graphics, story
gameplay, monetization
45% User Score Based on 284 reviews

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Mad World - Age of Darkness - MMORPG is a multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Jandisoft and was released on January 25, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

A Desperate, Hardcore MMORPG with an Open World Setting There is a deep sense of despair in Mad World right now. This is a story about shuddering with rage and struggling with madness, to which we invite you to experience as well. Blood and bodily fluids from gigantic demon corpses have contaminated this land. 'Shadow Children' must work together to save this hopeless world. And it is necessary t…

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45%
Audience ScoreBased on 284 reviews
graphics38 positive mentions
monetization11 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique and compelling art style that draws players in.
  • The dark and gritty narrative offers a refreshing departure from typical MMO themes.
  • The community is generally helpful, and the developers are responsive to player feedback.
  • The game suffers from significant technical issues, including lag and server instability.
  • Many players find the tutorial to be overly difficult and poorly designed, leading to frustration.
  • There are concerns about predatory microtransactions and a pay-to-win model that detracts from the overall experience.
  • graphics
    61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their unique and striking art style, often compared to titles like "Darkest Dungeon" and "Don't Starve." Players appreciate the hand-drawn aesthetics and the gritty, immersive atmosphere, which enhance the overall experience. However, some users have reported performance issues, particularly in crowded scenarios, which detracts from the visual enjoyment.

    • “The artwork is stunning, showcasing the undeniable talent of the artists involved.”
    • “Visuals look great; the developers took inspiration from the dark and gritty style of Darkest Dungeon and cranked it up to 11.”
    • “The graphics are what got me interested in the game.”
    • “I like it, but it's laggy when it comes to crowded monsters in pillars even on minimum graphic settings. Please fix it.”
    • “However, some may find the visuals overwhelming, and the novelty may wear off for players seeking a more vibrant or varied aesthetic experience.”
    • “They just took an awesome idea for a game, with a very interesting setting and visuals, and turned it into garbage by adding every awful monetization scheme they could find.”
  • story
    59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is characterized by a dark and mature narrative that captivates players, featuring rich world-building and engaging characters. While some find the storyline compelling and well-crafted, others criticize its grammar and occasional incoherence, leading to mixed feelings about its execution. Overall, the story is a significant draw for those who appreciate depth and complexity, though it may not appeal to players primarily seeking gameplay.

    • “The story and the characters are also interesting, and for the first time in forever, I wanted to follow them.”
    • “The dark, mature storyline is compelling and well-crafted, offering a refreshing departure from the more traditional, fantasy-themed MMOs.”
    • “The story is amazing; it's been a long time since an MMO was worth reading and following instead of blitzing to endgame.”
    • “The plot twists and turns in ways that often feel random and unnecessary, leaving the player feeling confused and unsatisfied.”
    • “The excessive violence and darkness, combined with the lackluster story and gameplay, make it a game that is not worth the time or effort to play.”
    • “There are parts in dialogue/story that made no sense as well as systems that don't have tutorials to explain them, and even the few 'help' text boxes that pop up are not helpful because of the bad translation.”
  • gameplay
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its engaging combat mechanics and unique art style, while others criticize it for being basic, poorly polished, and reminiscent of other titles like Diablo. Many users noted issues with the dodge mechanic and the overall lack of depth in gameplay, alongside concerns about monetization and performance. Despite its dark narrative and aesthetic appeal, the gameplay experience is often described as grindy and lacking in innovation, making it a divisive choice among MMO enthusiasts.

    • “The gameplay and story are surprisingly dark, surpassing even Diablo 4.”
    • “This game is rather unique and out there... from art style to atmosphere and surprising depth of various mechanics.”
    • “Overall, the gameplay seems quite interesting although quite a lot of kiting and AOEing of packs.”
    • “The dodge mechanic is poor to the point where you will barely use it.”
    • “The excessive violence and darkness, combined with the lackluster story and gameplay, make it a game that is not worth the time or effort to play.”
    • “Absolutely horrendous, bad battle mechanics and keybinding is very limited to make it feel even somewhat manageable.”
  • monetization
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization in the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players labeling it as predatory and a cash grab, featuring aggressive microtransactions, pay-to-win elements, and daily energy limits reminiscent of mobile titles. While some users acknowledge that the game is playable without spending money, the presence of multiple currencies, ads, and loot boxes has led to significant dissatisfaction. Overall, the monetization strategy appears to detract from the game's potential, overshadowing its unique gameplay and setting.

    • “The monetization system is much better than in most similar projects.”
    • “It has in-app purchases for cosmetics, but the game is completely playable with the gear you find from the monsters and bosses.”
    • “I wouldn't pay too much attention to the negative reviews about monetization, which seems to be popular to hate any form of it now.”
    • “Pretty unique top down hack and slash open world with dodging and jumping like in Dark Souls set in a dystopian dark fantasy world, but the monetization is very, very bad (as always) and the servers are unstable.”
    • “They just took an awesome idea for a game, with a very interesting setting and visuals, and turned it into garbage by adding every awful monetization scheme they could find.”
    • “This game is a huge gacha rolling, loot box peddling, daily energy limiting, shameless pay-to-win cash grab.”
  • grinding
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews highlight that the game is heavily grind-oriented, often compared to other grind-heavy titles like Diablo and Black Desert Online. While some players find enjoyment in the grind and appreciate the game's art and story, many express frustration with the excessive grinding required, particularly in relation to item drop rates and the necessity of spending money to progress effectively. Overall, the grinding aspect is a significant point of contention, with mixed feelings about its impact on the overall experience.

    • “Honestly a waste of a game. It was close to being a masterpiece, but security getting hacked, people getting money stolen from hackers, characters getting deleted from hacks, and the developers making the game more grindy, which made the cash shop more important. It was a good game, but the lack of care killed it.”
    • “Another life-destroying Diablo-like endless grinding game.”
    • “The game is very grindy and has BDO grind feels to it.”
  • music
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its emotional depth and atmospheric quality, drawing comparisons to soundtracks from titles like Diablo IV and Metro 2033. While the soundtrack effectively complements the game's dark and gory themes, some players feel it could benefit from more intense, doom-like tracks. Overall, the voice acting and sound design contribute significantly to the immersive experience.

    • “The voice acting conveys a lot of emotion, and the soundtrack is just brilliant.”
    • “The atmosphere is also really nice; the sound effects and ambient music create a dreary vibe, reminiscent of music you might find in Diablo IV or maybe even Metro 2033.”
    • “Music and sound design are well done.”
    • “Soundtrack is fitting, but, in my opinion, could use more doom-like soundtracks due to its gore and sinister style.”
    • “The music is touching, and the dialogues between characters feel quite natural and enjoyable.”
    • “This MMO has a decent presentation, art similar to those seen in Darkest Dungeon, soundtrack similar to Diablo, and a dark, grim, gory world.”
  • atmosphere
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its dark fantasy elements, complemented by immersive sound effects and ambient music that evoke a sense of dread reminiscent of titles like Diablo IV and Metro 2033. Reviewers highlight the gritty art style and strong world-building, creating an eerie and unsettling environment that enhances the overall experience, making it a compelling choice for fans of dark and mature themes.

    • “What the game gets absolutely right is the atmosphere; it's really dark fantasy and the game is very mature.”
    • “The world building is on point and so is the atmosphere.”
    • “The art style is gritty and unsettling, adding to the overall eerie atmosphere.”
    • “Visuals and atmosphere: ”
    • “This game is rather unique and out there... from art style to atmosphere and surprising depth of various mechanics.”
  • optimization
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it generally performs well across various systems, players frequently report significant lag and performance issues, particularly in crowded areas or during large events. Some users find the overall optimization lacking, leading to a frustrating experience despite the game's interesting content.

    • “The game is well-optimized for various systems, but players might encounter occasional bugs or lag, especially in densely populated areas or during large-scale events.”
    • “Madworld MMO's performance is generally stable, but not without issues.”
    • “If you were having performance issues before, try turning this off and try it again.”
    • “Interesting game, runs terribly for what it is (not optimized at all)”
    • “Even that aside... the servers are very laggy and the game is horribly optimized.”
    • “A lot of people are having performance issues and I believe this is the main culprit.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has been criticized for clunky controls, frequent bugs, low frame rates, and server issues, leading to frustrating experiences such as being booted from the tutorial. Additionally, players have reported audio glitches and poor translations, with a lack of communication from developers amidst ongoing requests for microtransactions.

    • “Clunky controls, unreasonably designed tutorial, buggy game with low FPS, and it booted me out of the tutorial, forcing me to replay it.”
    • “Servers are busted, audio glitches and stutters, and the translation is barely serviceable, while the devs remain silent as they ask for microtransactions.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is praised for its depth and potential, with players noting that it offers a rich experience. However, some players feel that progress can be slow, as evidenced by one player reaching only level 25 after 38 hours of gameplay due to their focus on quest narratives.

    • “It has a lot to offer in terms of character development.”
    • “Character development has great potential; I've only reached level 25 after 38 hours because I take my time to read the quests.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its touching music and natural dialogues, which enhance the overall experience. However, some players feel that certain choices can come off as awkward, potentially detracting from the emotional impact.

    • “The music is touching, and the dialogues between characters feel quite natural and enjoyable.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a dark narrative that hints at rich humor, but the poor grammar significantly detracts from the overall comedic experience.

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Mad World - Age of Darkness - MMORPG is a role playing game.

Mad World - Age of Darkness - MMORPG is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 21 hours playing Mad World - Age of Darkness - MMORPG.

Mad World - Age of Darkness - MMORPG was released on January 25, 2024.

Mad World - Age of Darkness - MMORPG was developed by Jandisoft.

Mad World - Age of Darkness - MMORPG has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Mad World - Age of Darkness - MMORPG is a multiplayer game with local co-op support.

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