Metin2

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Metin2 is a multiplayer role playing game with fantasy and science fiction themes. It was developed by WEBZEN Inc. and was released on May 8, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The appearance of the Metin stones has torn deep rifts through the once flourishing world of the Dragon God. War has erupted between the kingdoms – wild animals have transformed into fearsome beasts and the dead have arisen to bloodthirsty, demonic life. Defend your kingdom and hurl yourself into incredible battles full of action and magic. Raise your weapons against the forces of evil and become …

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Audience ScoreBased on 2,603 reviews

story10 positive mentions

graphics18 negative mentions

Metin2 is a nostalgic game that many players fondly remember from their childhood, providing a sense of community and shared experiences.
The game offers a unique combat system and engaging gameplay, allowing players to enjoy grinding and leveling up their characters.
Despite its flaws, Metin2 has a dedicated player base and continues to be a fun experience for those who enjoy MMORPGs.

The game is heavily criticized for being pay-to-win, with many players feeling that significant progress can only be achieved through monetary investment.
There are numerous issues with hackers and bots, which detract from the overall gameplay experience and create a toxic environment.
The graphics and gameplay mechanics are considered outdated, leading to a lack of interest from new players and making it difficult for the game to attract a fresh audience.

graphics
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely regarded as outdated, with many users noting that they have not seen significant updates in over a decade. While some appreciate the nostalgic charm and traditional art style, others criticize the visuals as poor and lacking modern enhancements. Overall, the consensus is that while the graphics may not be a priority for all players, improvements would be welcomed to enhance the gaming experience.
- “The graphics are also good for being a free to play; if the game was not a free to play, however, I would expect better, but it's sufficient enough so that they could focus on the gameplay and make it at least a little enjoyable.”
- “Very fun game, good with friends, revolutionary graphics and amazing experience overall.”
- “The game has great graphics for its time; I do not dislike this game, I really like it mostly because of nostalgia.”
- “Graphics outdated and has basically the same content it had 12 years ago.”
- “I replayed this game after almost 10 years... in 10 years they didn't change anything... not even the graphics...”
- “Shitty gameplay no support for new operating systems and graphics cards, you must play it with freezes, lags, low fps.”
story
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players describing it as generic and poorly executed. Quests often feel tedious and repetitive, hampered by issues like bot interference and unclear objectives, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment. While some players find moments of interest in the quest dialogues, the overall narrative experience is deemed unsatisfactory, with many expressing a desire for more meaningful content and direction.
- “Perfect graphics, very good storyline with amazing gameplay.”
- “The game's quest system provides a sense of purpose and accomplishment as players complete missions, defeat powerful bosses, and acquire rare loot.”
- “It will seem boring in the beginning, but the best way to make it exciting is to read the quest dialogs; it has some interesting stories!”
- “The largest flaw the game has is a complete lack of any direction or story.”
- “At the outset of the game, there is no story, little direction, no real objective, and no fun game mechanics.”
- “Other than that, it's a complete RNG grind fest with a pay-to-win mentality, outdated graphics, bland world, and almost nonexistent story.”
grinding
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is heavily criticized, with many players noting that it requires excessive time investment, often likening it to a "second life" of farming. The game is described as pay-to-win, where those who do not spend money face significant challenges in progressing without dedicating countless hours to grinding. While some players appreciate the nostalgic value and the social aspects of grinding with friends, the overall sentiment leans towards frustration with the tediousness and imbalance created by the game's mechanics and economy.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
- “It's grindy as hell and very pay-to-win.”
- “The ratio between paying for stuff that improves your character and staying 'money-free' farming your way is not fair.”
- “Literally, pay-to-play system which kills all, absolutely terrible grinding (you will waste months and years to get to the top without donation), game also suffers from cheaters.”
gameplay
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable and nostalgic, while others criticize it for being repetitive, simplistic, and heavily reliant on pay-to-win mechanics. Many users note that the game can be addictive but also frustrating due to grinding and the presence of bots, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while some appreciate the mechanics and community, others feel the gameplay is outdated and lacks meaningful content.
- “The gameplay is really enjoyable; it is really hard to level up, but you can remain whatever level you want, because level is not something crucial in this game, as long as you have really good equipment.”
- “It got a simple gameplay and is really beginner-friendly compared to other games in this genre.”
- “Yes, because this game in gameplay performance is great: quests, monsters, dungeons, simplicity, and many other cool things...”
- “After 600 hours of gameplay, I must recommend against getting into this game.”
- “The same locations are overtaken completely by bots, making normal gameplay impossible.”
- “It's outdated gameplay-wise and graphically.”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its epic quality and nostalgic appeal, with many players highlighting the amazing soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. While some find the music repetitive and dull after extended play, the majority appreciate its ability to evoke strong emotions and memories. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, often described as a significant reason to engage with the game.
- “As for the game itself, the music is top notch, really epic. It has a traditional style to it, and the graphics are old but not bad, so you can play the game on older PCs.”
- “The soundtrack is amazing though I can't even lie, vinyl release when?”
- “The only good thing about this game is the soundtrack.”
- “The sounds and music are so dull and repetitive they would easily get drowned by any normal game; however, the boring nature of the game isn’t able to drown out the sound.”
- “Weird and annoying song; it becomes annoying after a few hours of listening.”
- “It still uses even the same title screen song from back then, apparently no change at all, but a DLC pack that costs €90 and offers temporary content such as 120-day horses.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is generally regarded as very funny, with players appreciating its humor despite some frustrations with cheating issues. While the humor adds to the enjoyment, players note that leveling up can be challenging, and there are concerns about the effectiveness of the anti-cheat system. Overall, the comedic elements contribute positively to the gaming experience.
- “It's a very funny game.”
- “Very nice and funny game; you need time to get good stuff, but it's pretty funny (not like the WoW stuff).”
- “Play Metin 2, it's funny!”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, server errors, and significant glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience random freezes, lag, and low frame rates, making the overall experience frustrating and unstable. Additionally, the interface is described as choppy, and there are issues with character management that further detract from the game's usability.
- “It constantly crashes, there are server errors, the game glitches, and it opens whenever it wants to.”
- “Very new game; be ready for glitches. The interface is pretty choppy, and if you create a character, you have to jump through hoops to delete it if you decide you don't want it.”
- “Lots of glitches. I wouldn't recommend getting into this until they fix the random freeze-ups mid-combat and improve the command listings.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of this game is heavily criticized, with users labeling it a blatant cash grab that prioritizes profit over player experience. The pervasive advertising during its peak years is noted as a key aspect of its marketing strategy, suggesting a focus on revenue generation rather than quality gameplay.
- “This game is a cash grab.”
- “It's really just a cash grab and nothing else.”
- “This game should be presented in business schools when trying to explain to students why advertising is important.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a strong emotional response to the game, with some experiencing deep sadness and loneliness due to the game's atmosphere and mechanics. The initial experience in the starter city feels isolating, and the disappointment over server changes has left many feeling heartbroken. Overall, the game evokes a mix of nostalgia and emotional turmoil for both new and returning players.
- “This was the first game I played on PC, and it made me cry so much.”
- “Starter city feels dead for new players, which, in turn, made me feel lonely.”
- “I heard that Gameforge was going to create a new server in which only Steam users could play; that's why me and most of the old players downloaded this game, but as a consequence, we clearly got nothing, a heartbreaking disappointment.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some users reporting frequent crashes and poor performance, while others praise the gameplay experience, including quests and monster interactions. Overall, it appears that optimization issues may vary depending on individual systems.
- “The gameplay performance is great, with well-optimized quests, monsters, dungeons, and many other cool features.”
- “The optimization in this game enhances the overall experience, making everything run smoothly and efficiently.”
- “I appreciate how the developers focused on optimization, ensuring that even in intense moments, the game performs flawlessly.”
- “I don't know if it's just my computer, but this game has terrible optimization.”
- “Crashing randomly and poorly optimized.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is praised for its nostalgic, old-school vibe, contributing positively to the overall gameplay experience.
- “The atmosphere is nice and gives an old-school vibe, but maybe that's the nostalgia talking.”
- “Good atmosphere during gameplay.”