Madtale: Idle RPG

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"Madtale: Idle RPG" is a dark fairytale-themed Role Playing Game with an intriguing story and good gameplay, but is marred by excessive advertisements and technical bugs. The game tempts players to embark on a daring adventure, but it may be a bumpy ride due to its issues. Phenomenal graphics are a highlight, but be prepared for the occasional glitch or ad interruption.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 541 reviews

story38 positive mentions

monetization13 negative mentions

The game features beautiful art and character designs, making it visually appealing.
It offers a fun and engaging storyline with unique twists on classic fairy tales.
Players appreciate the lack of intrusive ads and the generous reward system for free-to-play users.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including frequent crashes and lag.
Many players feel the game is heavily pay-to-win, with high costs for in-game purchases and low drop rates for characters.
The dialogue and translations are often poorly written, leading to confusion and frustration among players.

story
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
45%
4%
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players praising its engaging narrative, interesting characters, and beautiful art style. However, some users have reported issues such as freezing during gameplay, missing voiceovers, and grammatical errors that detract from the overall experience. While the storyline is considered compelling, there are calls for improvements in character development and gameplay mechanics to enhance the storytelling experience further.
- “The story is enticing, the characters are interesting with a new spin on them, the gameplay is just what you would expect out of an idle RPG, and the art is beautiful!”
- “The story is fantastic, the characters are fun, and there's just a lot of love put into it.”
- “Great game, love the character design, the story is actually interesting, and there is actual strategy involved without being too tedious.”
- “The dialogue and storylines feel like they were not written in English originally.”
- “Characters have weird names, do not resemble their fairytale counterparts, and the story is lackluster and poorly written, failing to engage me.”
- “The sentences don't flow like they're supposed to, making the plot harder to be interested in.”
graphics
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
26%
7%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful art style and polish, with many users highlighting the unique and adorable visuals that enhance the overall experience. However, some players have reported issues with lag and performance, particularly on lower-end devices, which detracts from the enjoyment. Overall, the game's aesthetic is a standout feature, contributing positively to its appeal despite some technical challenges.
- “The graphics are really nice.”
- “The art style is gorgeous and the storyline is really neat.”
- “Awesome game, fun gameplay, awesome and adorable graphics, and lots of awesome rewards!”
- “The graphics also aren't to my liking.”
- “Very laggy gameplay, even with low graphic settings.”
- “I just hated the graphics...”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
55%
14%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the familiar mechanics and beautiful art, while others criticize it for being slow, laggy, and lacking uniqueness compared to other idle RPGs. Many find the turn-based system boring and feel that the game does not live up to its potential without more engaging combat mechanics. Overall, while the game has its merits, it struggles to stand out in a crowded genre.
- “The story is enticing, the characters are interesting with a new spin on them, the gameplay is just what you would expect out of an idle RPG, and the art is beautiful!”
- “Awesome game, fun gameplay, awesome and adorable graphics, and lots of awesome rewards!”
- “Crazy adventures and exciting gameplay 😍”
- “Plus, if you play for more than fifteen minutes, gameplay slows so horribly that you want to choke the developers.”
- “Seriously, there is nothing unique to the gameplay; it is the same tired formula as every other gacha-idle RPG.”
- “The gameplay is so boring and slow it doesn't even worth your time.”
monetization
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
24%
62%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting the absence of intrusive ads but criticizing the prevalence of expensive microtransactions and paywalls. While some appreciate the lack of ads and the optional nature of in-game purchases, others feel the game has devolved into a cash grab, with a focus on monetization over gameplay quality. Overall, players express concern about the balance between enjoyment and the aggressive monetization strategies employed.
- “No ads, minus its own self-ad which is minimal as well.”
- “Hope for a larger player base, but hopefully if the in-game population does go up, it stays ad-free and generous.”
- “They copied the microtransactions and VIP spending system well, but the game itself is boring and grindy.”
- “What started out as a cool game with decent graphics quickly degenerated into an all-out cash grab.”
- “Big cash grab game that will die here in a few months.”
- “After that, they rolled out the most greedy cash grab shop I've ever seen.”
stability
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is severely compromised, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes and crashes during gameplay, particularly in battles and specific story passages. Despite attempts at troubleshooting and updates, these issues persist, rendering the game nearly unplayable for many. Players express frustration over the lack of effective fixes and the increasing frequency of bugs following maintenance updates.
- “I just started and in the 4th chapter it freezes and never loads to continue, making the game essentially unplayable even after troubleshooting and switching to 'basic' as they recommended.”
- “The game could have potential, but it's too buggy for me, which is crazy because there was just a long maintenance, and now there are more bugs than before, which doesn't make sense to me.”
- “Game freezes on the mermaid text and keeps repeating it over and over, and I tried the update and clearing the game but nothing is working.”
character development
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
20%
10%
Overall, the character development in the game is highlighted by exceptional character designs and an engaging story, with a chapter system that provides backstory. However, some players feel that the progression can be slow, and the focus on story may detract from deeper character development and combat mechanics. Despite these concerns, the potential for growth in character development is recognized, with many praising the animations and voice acting.
- “I love the character designs and a chapter system that has backstory, very much like a typical RPG in functions, so the system is easy to get used to.”
- “Great game, love the character design, the story is actually interesting, and there is actual strategy involved without being too tedious.”
- “This game is great; the character designs, the backgrounds, and the story are so good, and the voice acting is nice as well!”
- “Game has big potential but unfortunately it is focused on the story more than the actual combat and character development.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality, contributing to the overall positive reception alongside the art and characters. While some players find the turn-based gameplay slows down the experience, the soundtrack remains a highlight, enhancing the game's atmosphere. Overall, the music is considered a strong point, complementing the visuals and storyline effectively.
- “The music, characters, and animation are superb.”
- “I like the visuals, sound effects, music, and storyline altogether, but it's difficult to get some orbs and coins to upgrade the characters. That doesn't stop me from appreciating your hard work on this game; keep going and never disappoint. 99% approval from me.”
- “Cool art and music, familiar gameplay and mechanics.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The game's optimization is generally smooth, with users noting its appealing visuals; however, there are significant performance issues, particularly during character ultimates, leading to noticeable frame rate drops. While some players appreciate the overall performance, others call for further improvements to enhance gameplay stability.
- “Overall performance is smooth, and the level design and story are amusing in a quirky way.”
- “This is clearly an AFK Arena clone, but at least it's a pretty one that runs smoothly.”
- “Optimized game.”
- “Game needs better performance.”
- “Needs optimization; there is a massive FPS drop when characters use ultimates, like Cinderella's Pumpkin Killer.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, as it primarily relies on resource management, with limited alternatives for leveling up characters aside from afking or purchasing resources. While the game features appealing character design and an engaging story, the reliance on microtransactions and a grind-heavy experience detracts from overall enjoyment.
- “When running out of resources like gold or memories, it is difficult to level up characters since there isn't an alternative way of grinding besides AFK farming or buying it.”
- “They copied the microtransactions and VIP spending system well, but the game itself is boring and grindy.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players find it amusing, particularly in the context of its promotional tactics, others feel that the humor is misplaced and detracts from the overall experience. Overall, it elicits laughter for some, but many believe it shouldn't be a focal point in a finished product.
- “It's hilarious but shouldn't be in a finished game.”
- “Woahhh it's a funny game! I enjoyed it! ☺️🙆🏻‍♀️”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users find the emotional aspect of the game lacking, citing a slow progression and a boring storyline that detracts from their overall engagement.
- “The emotional depth of the story is lacking, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I found the emotional moments to be forced and unconvincing, which really took me out of the experience.”
- “The game tries to evoke feelings, but the execution feels flat and uninspired.”