Melting World Online
- June 15, 2018
- Juvty Worlds
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Melting World Online" is a post-apocalyptic MMORPG set in a world devastated by climate change. Players must survive in harsh environments, combating mutated creatures and other players for resources. Complex crafting and building systems allow for the creation of shelters and vehicles, encouraging strategic gameplay in this vast, dynamic world.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has great customization options for mechs and a deep tactical gameplay experience.
- Some players find the game fun and addictive, with potential for enjoyable gameplay despite its current issues.
- The developers have shown dedication by fixing major bugs, indicating a commitment to improving the game.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including freezing and loading issues that make it unplayable for many users.
- Microtransactions are heavily integrated into the game, leading to a pay-to-win perception among players.
- The user interface is poorly designed, making it difficult for players to navigate and enjoy the game.
- monetization7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game has drawn significant criticism, with players expressing frustration over the combination of a paid entry price and heavy microtransactions, which many feel is unfair. While some users note that the microtransactions are relatively cost-efficient, they argue that this creates a pay-to-win dynamic that undermines the game's integrity, especially given the game's technical issues. Overall, the monetization strategy appears to alienate potential players and has led to negative reviews and refunds.
“And yes, it has microtransactions on top of that!”
“I feel that without being free to play while having microtransactions is a very poor choice and will greatly lower the amount of people interested in the game, as evident from some of the negative reviews I have seen of people refunding the game because they think that it's unfair that they need to buy a game that's heavy on microtransactions.”
“Microtransactions in a multiplayer game that isn't free.”
“Oddly enough, the microtransactions in this game are actually surprisingly cost-efficient for a pay-to-win game - $2.50, the smallest amount, gets you 5,000 units of premium currency, which is enough to completely shatter the difficulty curve of this game into a billion tiny pieces.”
- story5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is marred by significant technical issues, including long loading times and mission entry failures, which detract from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the variety of weapons and mechs, the narrative engagement is hindered by these persistent bugs and a lack of polish in graphics and sound. Overall, the story feels underdeveloped and overshadowed by gameplay frustrations.
“It sits on the loading screen forever whenever you enter a mission.”
“Can't enter the first tutorial mission.”
“Game doesn't freeze, but doesn't load the mission.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, with frequent bugs and occasional freezes that disrupt gameplay. While some players find it enjoyable despite these problems, the need to restart the game or missions to resolve issues detracts from the overall experience.
“Unfortunately, it's buggy so far.”
“This game is a diamond in the rough; it freezes up on occasion, but that can be solved by reopening the game and quitting the mission. As of now, the devs made it so you don't take damage on retreating until this bug is fixed.”
“All I thought was it was kinda buggy and looked like something I could get into.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a deep and tactical mech/squad building system that offers various possibilities, but some players find it underwhelming overall. Concerns about the game's monetization model have led to frustrations, with some players quitting early due to perceived money-grabbing tactics. Additionally, technical issues have been reported, impacting the overall experience.
“The mech/squad building is quite deep with lots of different possibilities, and the gameplay is nicely tactical.”
“If it went free to play, it would not only attract more players, but the game would also make a lot more money because people would not be quitting within the first 2 hours of gameplay just to get their money back, thinking the game is money hungry.”
“As for actual gameplay, it really isn't anything special.”
“I'm also encountering this error during my gameplay.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have been criticized as subpar, resembling low-quality browser graphics, and are considered a significant drawback alongside the sound and interface. Reviewers express a desire for modernized visuals to enhance the overall experience.
“Combat is basically an extremely watered-down version of Front Mission, but with browser-quality graphics and sound.”
“Bad graphics, bad music, and bad interface.”
“I hope they add more modern graphics to this game.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that the game involves significant grinding, particularly for acquiring top-tier equipment, which some find enjoyable due to the variety of weapons and mechs available. However, there are occasional technical issues, such as freezing, that can disrupt the experience but are manageable with workarounds.
“Loads of grind if you like grinding for great equipment.”
“The game is a bit grindy, but I like the variety of weapons and mechs.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized as subpar, contributing to an overall negative impression alongside the graphics and interface.
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
“The audio quality is poor, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have reported issues with optimization, suggesting that the game suffers from significant bugs or inadequate performance tuning.
“It's either a nasty bug or poor optimization.”
“The game runs poorly on high-end hardware, which is frustrating.”
“I experience frequent frame drops and stuttering, indicating a lack of proper optimization.”
