Mortal Online

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Mortal Online is a multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Star Vault AB and was released on August 31, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Mortal Online" is a first-person, open-world sandbox fantasy MMORPG that offers a high level of freedom and player-versus-player combat. With minimal hand-holding, players are tasked with surviving in a dangerous world filled with powerful monsters, political intrigue, and other players who may be friend or foe. Skill-based progression and a player-driven economy make this a challenging and engaging experience for dedicated MMORPG fans.

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Audience ScoreBased on 2,108 reviews

gameplay48 positive mentions

graphics70 negative mentions

Mortal Online offers a unique and immersive sandbox experience with a vast world to explore and a deep crafting system.
The game features full loot PvP, which adds a thrilling risk-reward dynamic to gameplay.
Players can create their own stories and experiences, making the game feel alive and engaging.

The game has a steep learning curve, making it difficult for new players to get started without guidance.
The community can be toxic, with many players engaging in griefing and harassment of newcomers.
Technical issues, bugs, and performance problems detract from the overall experience, making it frustrating to play.

gameplay
277 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
69%
14%
Gameplay in this game is characterized by a mix of innovative mechanics and significant flaws. While players appreciate the depth of crafting, PvP, and sandbox elements, many criticize the clunky controls, outdated graphics, and a steep learning curve that can be frustrating for newcomers. The community's toxic behavior and the presence of pay-to-win elements further detract from the overall experience, leading to a divided opinion on the game's potential and enjoyment.
- “The building mechanics are freaking awesome!”
- “I can already see that the crafting system is very in-depth and purposely obscured to the player with the intention that players develop their own understanding of the mechanics behind it.”
- “Gameplay-wise, it is very hardcore and deep.”
- “The game features pay-to-win mechanics/subscriptions, a toxic player base full of griefers, and a clunky and badly aged interface and graphics (you can't even paste your password into the logon field... in the days of super security and password managers, this isn't acceptable!).”
- “The gameplay itself felt clunky to me, but it's playable, especially for a UDK open world game... that's an actual achievement in my opinion.”
- “Gameplay feels sluggish and dated.”
graphics
266 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
54%
26%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players describing them as outdated, reminiscent of games from a decade or more ago. While some appreciate the artistic style and environmental design, the overall consensus is that the visuals are subpar, poorly optimized, and detract from the gaming experience. Despite the graphics issues, a few players noted that the gameplay can still be enjoyable if one can overlook the visual shortcomings.
- “I liked the graphics, exceptional view, wonderful environment... Haven is a great place to start learning.”
- “For a free-to-play game, the graphics are wonderful.”
- “The game has one of the best texture graphics that I have seen.”
- “The game has more bugs than Swiss cheese has holes, controls are clunky, almost no one plays (daily peak is 32 according to SteamCharts), and the graphics were already outdated by 7+ years when the game was released in 2015—like this has 2008 Mount & Blade-level graphics.”
- “For a game released in 2015, it just doesn't meet the standards; the game is just plain gray, not dark or green, it's just sad and gray. The graphics are so awful and it doesn't even have a third-person camera.”
- “The graphics are ugly and repetitive, and the game is very buggy too; it feels like an early access title and it is 5 years old already.”
story
120 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is largely player-driven, with no traditional quests or narrative structure; players are encouraged to create their own objectives and experiences in a vast, open world. While some players appreciate the freedom to forge their own paths and narratives, others find the lack of guidance and content frustrating, particularly newcomers who may struggle without a clear direction. Overall, the game offers a unique sandbox experience where the story is shaped by player interactions and community dynamics rather than scripted missions.
- “The game doesn't spell anything out for you; you figure it out yourself and you make your own story.”
- “There is no quest giver who says 'get me some horn from the minotaur.' It forces you to create your own objectives, form your own parties, make your own goal, and choose who you are in the world.”
- “The entire drama and story of this game is player-created, which means it doesn't end, and everything you do can have real consequences in the form of alliances, wars, etc.”
- “However, this game has no story missions or quests to accept.”
- “There is no story, and no real quests; you can find a few odd jobs to do for NPCs, but the game both pushes the idea of, and makes it extremely easy to join/make a guild, and use them to make money, and really just role-play your life as a character in this world.”
- “All of this plus the lack of quests telling you what to do next is frustrating to many expecting another game similar to what they have played before.”
grinding
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
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The grinding aspect of the game is a polarizing topic among players, with many finding it tedious and repetitive, especially in comparison to other MMOs. While some appreciate the depth and potential rewards of grinding for skills and resources, others criticize the clunky movement and the risk of losing hard-earned progress to other players. Overall, the game caters to those who enjoy extensive grinding and community collaboration, but it may deter casual players seeking a more streamlined experience.
- “Pros: Not very grindy, lots of things to do, benefits from grouping as opposed to solo.”
- “I appreciate a challenge, and the combat system is more skill-based than most other MMOs I've played, which I find far more exciting and rewarding when you win (especially when you nab a kill on someone with good gear or transporting gold—no farming needed today!).”
- “Spent days grinding on this game only to lose all my gear to a group of likely bored players scoping out the starting area.”
- “The grinding was fun for a couple of days but then it just gets dull and repetitive, just like any other MMO, but with less payoff.”
- “It's a complicated grind that once felt rewarding but is now joyless and tedious at best.”
stability
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous players reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes that detract from the overall experience. While some users find the gameplay enjoyable despite these issues, many express frustration over unpolished mechanics, server instability, and the impact of glitches on progress. Overall, the game is perceived as needing substantial improvements to achieve a more stable and polished experience.
- “The developers have learned from their past mistakes, delivering a polished and bug-free experience that enhances stability.”
- “The game features a capable tutorial that attracts a new player base, contributing to a more stable and engaging environment.”
- “Improvements in graphics and the introduction of interesting NPCs across the game world have significantly enhanced the overall stability.”
- “I really want to like this game, but every time I die and go into that stupid spirit realm, the game gets so laggy and glitchy, and the sound glitches out so bad, and then I end up crashing.”
- “This game is certainly unpolished, experiences lag, bugs, and glitches but they are all while numerous, rather minor.”
- “The bugs and glitches can be a real pain in the a$$ sometimes.”
optimization
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many players reporting severe performance issues such as low frame rates, stuttering, and freezing, even on high-end systems. Despite its unique gameplay, the outdated graphics and numerous bugs contribute to a frustrating experience, leading to calls for significant performance improvements. Overall, the consensus is that the game is poorly optimized and requires urgent attention from developers to enhance stability and playability.
- “Game is pretty okay, I do recommend the creators to do some optimizations so you have higher frames per second, and fix some weird glitches for getting stuck.”
- “Optimization is poor; even with a very good system, I cannot run this game at full settings.”
- “Game is poorly optimized and runs like crap... 8 years old and it began to lag beyond playability when I upgraded to a GTX 1060 video card. This is the only game that lags like this.”
- “The optimization is pretty abysmal considering how old the game is.”
- “Optimization is poor, even with a very good system I cannot run this game at full settings.”
music
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
39%
13%
The music in the game is widely praised for its beautiful arrangements and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many players finding it nostalgic and immersive. While some users appreciate the soundtrack as a masterpiece, a few have noted issues with repetitive tracks. Overall, the music significantly contributes to the game's charm and emotional connection for players.
- “The soundtrack for this game is a masterpiece!”
- “The music is very attractive and helps you connect to the game.”
- “As a musician myself, I always like to listen to the music in a game and think of the time and effort put into making it.”
- “Once you're in the game, you're instantly baffled by the music.”
- “After spending another 10 minutes running through the city asking for directions to the graveyard and looking for signs to it, listening to old-school Morrowind-ripoff-esque music and looking at bland Morrowind-looking graphics, I should have given up.”
- “I task manager closed the game, restarted it, and now it's doing it with the loading screen with music going off and on.”
humor
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is often described as absurd and situational, with players finding amusement in unexpected encounters, quirky character interactions, and the game's mechanics. Many reviews highlight the hilarity of player dynamics, such as pickpocketing and chaotic battles, as well as the amusing absurdities of the game world itself. Overall, while some players may struggle with the game's challenges, the comedic elements provide a lighthearted counterbalance to the more serious aspects of gameplay.
- “This game is stupid but so funny.”
- “I was so stoked when I was pickpocketed for the first time, it was hilarious chasing the guy down as the guards filled him with arrows and I promptly took my 2 silver back.”
- “The politics in this game are also incredible (and sometimes hilarious) to witness, as there is no active PvE story or questline.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its depth and immersive qualities, creating a dangerous and diverse world that enhances gameplay. However, some players have noted inconsistencies, with certain aspects feeling abandoned or lacking in polish. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature, complemented by engaging music and unique environmental events, despite some criticisms regarding controls and player engagement.
- “I honestly wish this game wasn't abandoned; it's the game that got me with its atmosphere, dangerous world, and depth in various ways.”
- “A very diverse atmosphere packed with lots of content that can cater to a variety of gameplay styles.”
- “Best music, best atmosphere, best challenge, best immersion, best free-to-play trial.”
- “The atmosphere, world, and survival aspects of the game are fantastic, but the combat is lackluster and in many cases buggy.”
- “I honestly wish this game wasn't so abandoned; it's the game that got me with its atmosphere, dangerous world, and depth in various ways.”
- “Where to start... everything is just awful. The controls, the feeling, and atmosphere are horrible.”
monetization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
24%
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The monetization model of the game has received mixed reviews, with players noting a reliance on basic microtransactions and a subscription requirement for accessing most content, which some find tedious. While there are calls for a shift towards a cosmetic microtransaction model, others criticize the current free-to-play approach as more of a "free-to-try" scheme. Overall, sentiments suggest that the monetization strategy feels exploitative and detracts from the game's potential enjoyment.
- “Devs should probably lean towards a cosmetic microtransaction model, but the free-to-play model is currently more like a free-to-try model.”
- “My personal info was leaked in a database breach and I can honestly say that I'm pretty happy that I didn't make any in-game purchases.”
- “Besides the basic microtransactions and requiring a subscription to access a majority of the content, I did find it interesting at first, but as I stated it slowly became a bore and lost its appeal.”
- “The developers in this are lazy, and this is a cash grab; they're trying to pull the wool over your eyes.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting moments of camaraderie and collective action against disruptive players, which fosters a sense of community and support. The contrast between peaceful nights and the threat of conflict adds depth to the emotional experience, making victories feel rewarding and losses poignant. Overall, the game's environment elicits a mix of joy and tension, enhancing player engagement.
- “The nights are wholesome; then no planets strike.”
- “Touching this dreaded sight, twice seen of us.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the game's depth and skill system, suggesting that it offers significant replayability as they explore different strategies and experiences throughout their adventures.
- “The variety of choices and paths you can take makes each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
- “With multiple endings and character builds, I find myself coming back to explore different strategies and outcomes.”
- “After that, you start your adventures trying to figure out your way and understand the skill system, but I can say this game has so much depth and replay value.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay the game, as the side quests feel repetitive and lack variety.”
- “The game offers a few different paths, but ultimately, the lack of meaningful choices makes replaying it feel like a chore rather than an adventure.”