Mortal Royale

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Mortal Royale is a multiplayer action game. It was developed by Star Vault AB and was released on December 17, 2018. It received negative reviews from players.

Mortal Royale is a battle royale game on a massive scale in a fantasy setting. Up to 1000 players are thrown into a massive world in the eye of a deadly chaotic storm that is slowly closing in on them. Find and tame mounts to give you not only speed but a powerful advantage on the battlefield. Scavenge the lands for armor, weapons,bows and powerful magic to execute the unworthy and stand as the fi…

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Audience ScoreBased on 155 reviews

music3 positive mentions

graphics9 negative mentions

The game features a humorous and chaotic medieval atmosphere, with absurd weapons and funny animations that enhance the overall enjoyment.
Mortal Royale offers a unique melee combat system with a variety of weapons and magic, allowing for diverse gameplay strategies.
The game has a large map designed for up to 1000 players, providing an expansive battleground that can create intense and dynamic encounters.

The game suffers from a very low player base, making it nearly impossible to find matches, often resulting in long wait times or empty lobbies.
Graphics and overall performance are outdated and clunky, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience with poor hit detection and lag issues.
The developers have largely abandoned the game post-launch, with minimal updates and support, leaving many players feeling neglected and disappointed.

graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely criticized as severely outdated, reminiscent of early 2000s titles like Morrowind, and many players find them unappealing and clunky. Despite some appreciation for the nostalgic aesthetic, the visuals are considered a significant drawback, with calls for improvements as the developers work on a remake using Unreal Engine 4. Overall, the consensus is that the graphics detract from the gameplay experience, making it difficult for new players to engage with the game.
- “The devs are currently trying to remake Mortal Online in Unreal Engine 4, with updated graphics and supposedly a more fluid combat system.”
- “If you can get past the graphical differences of an older engine and take the time to learn the mechanics, then you are in for a great time.”
- “Now, it is a pretty niche design, and even with such simple graphics it tends to freeze every now and then, but that's going to get sorted out with the development process.”
- “The visuals of the game are very outdated and remind me a lot of Morrowind (which is from 2002!).”
- “The graphics of Mortal Online were already noticeably outdated in 2010 and they haven't improved in Mortal Royale.”
- “The graphics are a bit dated, some things are clunky, the player base is low, new players (people who haven't played Mortal Online) have almost nothing to help them and are clueless.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising the core mechanics as solid while others criticize the clunky and laggy experience, particularly due to an outdated engine. Many players find the mechanics challenging and not beginner-friendly, leading to a steep learning curve. Overall, while there are enjoyable aspects to the gameplay, significant issues with graphics and bugs detract from the overall experience.
- “The core gameplay mechanics are very solid.”
- “If you can get past the graphical differences of an older engine and take the time to learn the mechanics, then you are in for a great time.”
- “Gameplay takes a few matches to get used to, and you need to ask people to explain some things to you.”
- “Gameplay is crud, graphics are lame, laggy as all hell.”
- “Mortal's Achilles' heel has always been its engine, with game mechanics being incredibly buggy and just short of unbearable.”
- “The game worked the same way for years, barely getting changed at all, so when something like this comes along, taking from that core gameplay and throwing it in BR just because others are doing it really shows the level of imagination this company has, almost none.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs, lag, and freezing issues, particularly during critical moments like death. Many describe the gameplay as clunky and reminiscent of an alpha version, highlighting significant optimization problems and persistent glitches that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game's engine remains a major weakness, with unresolved issues carried over from previous iterations.
- “The game is really clunky right now, feels very alpha level with lots of optimization issues and glitches.”
- “Mortal's Achilles' heel has always been its engine, with game mechanics being incredibly buggy and just short of unbearable.”
- “When you die, it freezes for like a minute and then stops and you go back to the lobby.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting significant clunkiness and numerous glitches that suggest an alpha-level state. Additionally, poor server performance has hindered gameplay, particularly during close-quarter combat scenarios.
- “The game is really clunky right now, feels very alpha level with lots of optimization issues and glitches.”
- “Another gripe is how many players have experienced poor server performance, which makes the close-quarter combat impossible at times.”
- “Poor optimization.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with early DLC released before the official launch and a lack of updates for several months. Players express concern that the focus on monetization, particularly through microtransactions, detracts from the game's development and overall quality.
- “Part of the reason is the day 0 DLC cash grab; the game is monetized before it was even launched in early access, which is totally unacceptable.”
- “This game is only a cash grab that they haven't updated in 7 months.”
- “While the devs state that the royale won't affect development of the MMO, that clearly isn't the case, as they are both operating off of the same budget, and I quite frankly don't see them making any money off of microtransactions for this game.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's soundtrack is widely praised as one of its standout features, described as "epic" and a highlight of the overall experience. However, the enjoyment of the music is hindered by a lack of player engagement, limiting opportunities to fully appreciate it in-game.
- “The in-game soundtrack is actually pretty epic and probably the best part of the game.”
- “Strong soundtrack.”
- “The map and soundtrack are some other good aspects.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is highlighted as a crucial element in the game, with players emphasizing its importance alongside game knowledge, guilds, assets, and overall experiences. This suggests that the depth and growth of characters significantly enhance player engagement and satisfaction.
- “The character development in this game is incredibly deep, allowing players to truly shape their heroes' journeys.”
- “I love how the choices I make impact my character's growth and relationships with others in the game.”
- “The progression system is well-designed, making each level-up feel meaningful and rewarding for my character's development.”
- “Character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression.”
- “The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evolve throughout the game.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of depth in character arcs and personal growth.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express strong disappointment regarding the emotional impact of the game, feeling abandoned by the developers due to a lack of ongoing support and updates after launch. The experience is described as frustrating and disheartening, contrasting sharply with the positive feelings associated with previous titles in the series.
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is criticized for being underdeveloped, with reviewers noting a lack of single-player content, NPCs, and meaningful storytelling, suggesting that the reliance on PvP elements is a poor substitute for a rich narrative experience. Many feel the game is not ready for open play, likening it to an early storyboard rather than a fully realized product.
- “This game should not be anywhere near open play, let alone in alpha stage; it seems more like a storyboard for plotting early stages of ideas for development.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting its amusing visuals and quirky combat mechanics, such as enemies hitting players while facing away. The chaotic nature of gameplay, including moments of unexpected deaths, adds to the overall comedic experience.
- “Many players find it a bit funny looking; sometimes enemy players will stand with their backs towards you and still manage to get a successful hit.”
- “The combat is very enjoyable, whether it's an intense free-for-all in the last bit of the match or cluelessly running naked through a field and laughing after you get insta-killed.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is characterized by a hellish and apocalyptic vibe, enhanced by a striking red sky and a vast, immersive map set in a medieval context. This combination effectively evokes a sense of foreboding and grandeur.
- “The gigantic map offers a captivating apocalyptic atmosphere set in a medieval context.”
- “This ring of fire gives the sky a red hue, creating a hellish and apocalyptic atmosphere.”