MU: Dark Epoch

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Classic Dark Fantasy MMORPG

Genres & Tags

Role Playing

Play Modes

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

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 810 reviews

graphics54 positive mentions

monetization4 negative mentions

The game features great graphics and smooth gameplay, providing a visually appealing experience.
It offers a nostalgic feel for fans of the original MU series, with improved leveling and gear mechanics.
The game is well-optimized with a user-friendly interface, making it easy to navigate and enjoy.

The game has a heavy pay-to-win aspect, making it difficult for free-to-play players to compete.
There are issues with auto-play mechanics, which some players find detracts from the overall enjoyment and engagement.
Progression can feel slow and limited, especially after reaching higher levels, leading to a lack of activities.

graphics
65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
12%
5%
The graphics in the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their high quality, stunning visuals, and smooth performance. Players appreciate the blend of old-school aesthetics with modern graphics, noting that the visuals are on par with console games. However, a few users have expressed disappointment with the graphics on high settings, indicating some inconsistency in quality.
- “Stunning RPG, the developers have done an amazing job, the graphics are brilliant, and the storyline is epic.”
- “Excellent graphics on par with console games.”
- “Beautiful graphics and a great storyline!”
- “Bad graphics even on high settings, and the codes in their ads don't give you the items they claimed they do. They promise OP dragon armor, dragon wings, and an angelic sword, but all you get is some gold and a boss challenge ticket.”
- “As usual, pay to win, and the graphics don't really remind me of classic MU, but it's alright.”
- “Graphics are okay.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
46%
4%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its smoothness, simplicity, and engaging combat, making it both accessible and enjoyable for players. Users appreciate the clean visuals, well-spaced features, and a universal currency system that caters to both free-to-play and pay-to-play users. The game is described as addictive and immersive, with a strong emphasis on enjoyable mechanics and updated content.
- “Great net code, smooth gameplay, not a million pop-ups to top up, features are perfectly spaced out so you don't feel overwhelmed, and a very simplified/universal currency that both f2p and p2p need in order to progress.”
- “Fun to start, I've only been playing for 40 minutes so far, and it looks amazing, gameplay is really smooth, combat is super fun.”
- “Really addictive already, artwork is superb, gameplay is immersive, never boring.”
- “I think having PvP as part of the core gameplay (daily quests) in a very pay-to-win game can be frustrating.”
story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
17%
13%
The game's story is widely praised for its epic quality and engaging narrative, complemented by stunning graphics that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the variety of quests and rewards, although some express frustration with gameplay mechanics that hinder quest completion. Overall, the storyline is considered one of the game's strongest aspects, drawing comparisons to classic dungeon crawlers like Diablo.
- “The story is great and the graphics are even better!”
- “Stunning RPG, the developers have done an amazing job, the graphics are brilliant, and the storyline is epic.”
- “Easy gameplay, great graphics, and an awesome story.”
- “Nothing changes; the story is the same.”
- “I jump from level 1 to level 140 with power 230k, go to the world boss for a sub quest, and I'm in a PvP zone. I already see players doing 6 million damage in under 25 seconds. So what's stopping them from letting the boss hit them? Why are they targeting players for fun? This happens a lot in MU games where players get so strong and bored that they ruin the game by blocking everyone from getting quests done, making them lose hope in the game. I'm going to quit; this game will die in a year.”
- “World boss is chaotic; there's 0th and 1st gear, and I can't swap what equips to which. The second weapon automatically sets to the wrong one, so I can't complete the set as intended. Those two things are what's holding me back from completing sub quests, and I can't find a fix anywhere.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
14%
57%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the lack of intrusive ads, while others criticize it for being a cash grab with misleading promotional content. Many users report that in-game purchases are necessary to compete effectively, as free players may struggle to match the strength of those who spend money. Overall, the monetization strategy appears to be a significant point of contention among players.
- “Only just started but it's just as it shows and easy to understand and play. So far, it's what I was looking for in an open world RPG with plenty of combat, but still keeps that old school RPG feel. If I were to compare this to any other game, it gives me RuneScape vibes and I love it. Hope you all enjoy! PS: No ads.”
- “Just a copy and paste cash grab game. Every couple of minutes, you get a money ad, and if you don't buy anything, you will never be as strong as other players.”
- “Bad graphics even on high settings, and the codes in their ads don't give you the items they claimed they do. They promise OP dragon armor, dragon wings, and an angelic sword, but all you get is some gold and a boss challenge ticket.”
- “The classes aren't the same as advertised.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
60%
The game is highly praised for its optimization, with users noting it runs smoothly on both medium and high settings. Many consider it the most streamlined and well-optimized auto game they've experienced in years, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
- “I don't normally rate these copy/paste auto games, but this one is the most streamlined and perfectly optimized one that I've played in the past 8 years.”
- “Very optimized, smooth on medium and high settings.”
- “Fun and runs smoothly.”
- “The game runs smoothly on medium and high settings, but optimization could still be improved.”
- “Despite some smooth performance on higher settings, there are still noticeable optimization issues.”
- “While the game is optimized for medium and high settings, it struggles with lower-end hardware.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, particularly noting that essential items, such as jewels of blessing, rarely drop during farming activities. While some appreciate the farming format, the lack of rewarding drops diminishes the overall experience.
- “Jewels of blessing never drop when farming.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers consistently praise the game's atmosphere, highlighting its impressive graphics that contribute to an immersive experience. Overall, the combination of visual quality and environmental design enhances the game's appeal.
- “Great game, good graphics, and atmosphere.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game experiences significant stability issues, with numerous glitches reported within the first 29 minutes of gameplay.
- “The game has too many glitches in the first 29 minutes.”
- “The stability issues make it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced frequent crashes that ruined my gaming experience.”