Perfect World Mobile

Perfect World Mobile is a massively multiplayer role-playing game with an interesting plot, sensational mechanics, and stunning visuals/music. However, it features heavy grinding, ads, and bugs that may hinder the gameplay experience. Fans of the franchise will enjoy the arrival of Phantoms and Stormbringers in this mobile adaptation.

Genres & Tags

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Reviews

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,478 reviews

graphics821 positive mentions

stability142 negative mentions

Stunning graphics and beautiful character customization.
Engaging storyline with plenty of quests and events.
Fun gameplay that allows for both auto and manual play.

Frequent crashes and connection issues, especially after updates.
Pay-to-win mechanics make it difficult for free-to-play players to progress.
Limited character options with gender-locked classes and no option to delete characters.

graphics
1,101 mentions
75 % positive mentions
23 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising their beauty, detail, and overall quality, often comparing them favorably to console-level visuals. However, some players have reported issues with lag, choppiness, and optimization, particularly on lower-end devices, which can detract from the experience. Despite these concerns, the game's stunning aesthetics and character customization options are frequently highlighted as standout features.
- “The graphics are beautiful; and the storyline, intriguing.”
- “The graphics are clean, gameplay has been smooth, and the character creation options put other mobile and some consoles to shame.”
- “The graphics are absolutely gorgeous and a full head and shoulders above other mobile MMOs, the combat and character creation is also close to its computer counterpart than any mobile converted game I've played.”
- “It's hard to play with how choppy the graphics are even on the lowest possible settings.”
- “The graphics are horrible even when you set it to maximum.”
- “I played the original one on computer; I know computers have better graphics, but still this is just appalling. It's not it is a shamble of perfect world the original when I first started playing it may have had its glitches but it was better than a lot better. I'm not even going to play this any further; this is not perfect world.”
story
529 mentions
36 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally described as intriguing and engaging, with beautiful graphics that enhance the experience. However, many players express frustration with the auto-questing feature, which detracts from immersion and makes the gameplay feel repetitive and automated. While there are numerous quests and a rich world to explore, some players find the narrative lacking depth and the quest structure overly reliant on group play, leading to difficulties in progression.
- “The graphics are beautiful, and the storyline is intriguing.”
- “The story is very nice as well.”
- “The story is definitely aimed at a young crowd, so I can only assume it attracted one.”
- “Edit: unfortunately lost interest about 50 levels in, it just feels like the same quests over and over with no real impact on the story.”
- “The storyline was mainly autopilot, and I tend to like more active and immersive games.”
gameplay
316 mentions
61 % positive mentions
32 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its smooth mechanics and impressive graphics, making it enjoyable for many players. However, several users express frustration with the heavy reliance on auto-play features, which can detract from immersion and strategic gameplay. While character customization options are extensive, some players feel that certain aspects of gameplay, such as questing and combat, can become repetitive or overly simplistic.
- “The graphics are beautiful and the gameplay is captivating and fluid.”
- “The gameplay is great and the game itself is good on its own, but I just wish it wasn't so blurry or the HD quality to be low.”
- “I love the gameplay and the fights so far have such an epic feel.”
- “Gameplay is simply annoying.”
- “The gameplay is exceedingly grindy and the character progression mechanics are overly complicated.”
- “Visually this game is stunning especially for mobile; however, gameplay-wise it's terrible, almost every quest is done through an auto system which leaves you sat watching your character far more than playing them.”
stability
144 mentions
1 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
99 % negative mentions
The game's stability is severely compromised, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, particularly during character creation and after downloading updates. Many players experience crashes that prevent them from progressing, despite having sufficient device storage and performing troubleshooting steps like reinstalling the app. Overall, the game is plagued by bugs and glitches, leading to a frustrating experience for players eager to engage with its content.
- “Runs great on Huawei P20 Pro!”
- “So far it runs great and looks great.”
- “While the app indicates that it works on my Revelry Plus phone, I downloaded all the data, granted all permissions, and it just freezes at the character creation screen.”
- “I can't even play; after the massive download of the game, it just freezes when I try to create my character. Hope you fix this because I really wanted to play it.”
- “Every time I try to play, the game freezes and I can't continue with it. I'm sure it isn't my phone or anything because I cleaned it out yesterday and cleaned out basically all of my storage.”
music
86 mentions
42 % positive mentions
55 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and nostalgic value, with many players noting that it evokes fond memories of the original PC version. While some find the soundtrack repetitive, the overall consensus is that the music enhances the gaming experience, complementing the stunning graphics and immersive world. However, a few users have mentioned issues with sound volume balance and the inability to turn off the music while playing.
- “The music is beautiful and the gameplay is so fun.”
- “The visuals and music are all very nostalgic and bring a smile to my face every time I play.”
- “Beautiful graphics, amazing music, and the customization is wonderful!”
- “The music is repetitive and gets boring.”
- “Daily it freezes and the music keeps playing even when you turn off your phone!”
- “I can't turn the music off or the sound.”
monetization
67 mentions
7 % positive mentions
27 % neutral mentions
66 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the heavy reliance on in-app purchases and microtransactions, which contribute to a "pay-to-win" atmosphere. While some users report enjoying the game without spending money, others feel that the high costs and misleading advertisements detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration and disappointment. Overall, the game is seen as a cash grab by a significant portion of the player base, despite some positive feedback regarding gameplay and graphics.
- “I honestly love it and the microtransactions have not affected me in any way so far.”
- “Very nice game, I still like it after playing it for a month, no ads, no real money needed.”
- “Great game, not too much in-app purchases considering all the other games I've played.”
- “My opinion is that the in-app purchases are a bit heavy, slightly giving the game a pay-to-win feeling.”
- “This game is full of microtransactions; the developers want you to spend money, that's why the drop rates are so bad. It's been 2 months since the last time I got a drop that was worth anything.”
- “The graphics are nice, but this is just another cash grab game; the game is littered with microtransactions and paywall blocks!”
grinding
54 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the balance between engaging quests and the grind for gear, while others find it tedious and overly reliant on repetitive dungeon runs. Many note that while the game offers a fair amount of content and progression, the daily limits on farming and the presence of pay-to-win elements can hinder the experience, making it feel grindy for free-to-play users. Overall, the game is described as enjoyable but can become monotonous, especially at higher levels.
- “I played as a cleric and enjoyed the stress while trying to keep my team alive, but when you hit current endgame, it just becomes a chore grinding the same dungeon over and over for a chance at the mat you need.”
- “The gameplay is exceedingly grindy and the character progression mechanics are overly complicated.”
- “Killing monsters gives absolutely nothing but 1 exp, which means one level per day at best grinding 24 hours, never mind actual loot.”
optimization
51 mentions
20 % positive mentions
47 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a significant concern among users, with many reporting issues such as stuttering, lag, and poor performance even on high-end devices. While the graphics are praised for their quality, the lack of proper optimization for various phone models and network conditions detracts from the overall experience. Players are calling for urgent improvements to server and game performance to enhance playability and reduce frustration.
- “The game itself runs smoothly even on older devices, the graphics are pristine and it controls exquisitely.”
- “So far best mobile game ever, a little work is needed on optimization but so far everything is 10/10.”
- “The environment is the best I have ever experienced, but still needs some more improvement and optimization.”
- “The game is great; however, it can be even better if PvP and PvE are optimized to restrict all players with the same level of equipment, so it is skill-based and not entirely out of money.”
- “Amazing game, sadly it is so poorly optimized it cannot be played without serious lag even on high-end devices.”
- “Very bad optimization; also, I can't find a setting for rising FPS... I have an LG G7 with Snapdragon 845 and FPS drops every time when I fight in dungeons or PvP. So sad... also, lower graphics doesn't help.”
character development
16 mentions
50 % positive mentions
31 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is praised for its depth and variety, allowing players to make meaningful choices that influence their character's growth, including moral alignments. However, some users express frustration with technical issues related to character design, such as inability to save progress and limited customization options. Overall, while the character design is visually appealing and engaging, there are calls for improvements in functionality and diversity.
- “Good gameplay, lots of events, character development, the story is kinda wordy but it's okay. I also love how you get to choose your answers based on your own approach, and it seems to have a good and evil growth, so it's really up to the player.”
- “Dungeon crawls, party matching, in-depth character development, super storylines.”
- “Graphics are amazing, gameplay is amazing, storyline and character development are amazing as well. Yes, there are lags and bugs here and there, but that doesn't affect the overall beauty of the game. Looking forward to future updates of the game, and I'm slightly addicted already!”
- “No way to save character design, so I had to restart at least 10 times.”
- “When I first got on the game, I made my character design, but for some reason, I can't do anything with the untamed's ears, and they're grey; I can't change their color. When I was done with the character design and named my character, it restarted and went right back to the login. I had to do this all over again multiple times. Please fix this; it wasn't like this before.”
- “Great game, lots of things that I thought were amazing. I just wish there were more options, such as character development.”
humor
6 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is often derived from frustrating experiences, such as players being killed in PvP areas, which some find amusing despite the annoyance. Additionally, players highlight the irony of better mobile graphics compared to PC graphics and share laughs over technical issues like installation failures. Overall, while the game has its serious moments, many users find humor in its quirks and the community's reactions.
- “Kinda makes it funny though.”
- “I find it hilarious that the mobile graphics are better than the PC graphics!”
- “I downloaded this game, played it for a few minutes, then deleted it. But after watching Anomaly's video, which was really funny, I changed my mind and decided to play this game.”
emotional
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
40 % negative mentions
While some players find the game's emotional impact lacking due to its boring story and gameplay, others have experienced strong feelings, particularly when engaging with the game's music, which has evoked tears and nostalgia. Overall, the emotional responses are mixed, with some appreciating the beauty of certain elements while others feel disconnected from the game's narrative and world.
- “I cried when I opened the game and started playing the perfect world song.”
- “Beautiful game, it made me cry.”
- “Almost made me cry. 😢”
- “The game itself has a pretty boring storyline, and the actual 'perfect world' is pretty empty aside from pointless NPCs and random mobs of the same monster standing stationary all in the same direction.”
- “Add onto that a boring story, boring gameplay (amplified by automatic movement), boring and limited customization, and unimaginative skills; the game is bad.”
replayability
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-67 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly replayable due to its addictive nature and the ease of upgrading without spending money, though some express a desire for additional playable races and characters that were available in the PC version. Overall, the potential for future updates could enhance replayability further.
- “But at the moment I am quite content. I played this game as a teen and enjoyed the original. This one is equally addictive and easy to upgrade without using money. Just stick to quests. Just missing the extra races that were playable on PC; hopefully a future update?!?”
- “Are you guys going to add more playable characters like the PC ones?”
- “I played this game as a teen and enjoyed the original; this one is equally addictive and easy to upgrade without using money. However, it's just missing the extra races that were playable on PC. Hopefully, a future update will address this!”
- “I notice more and more that none of the games on the game store are replayable. It's frustrating because it feels like developers are not putting in the effort to create engaging content.”
- “Are you guys going to add more playable characters like the PC ones? The current selection feels limited and affects the overall replayability.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate that the game successfully captures and maintains the nostalgic atmosphere they remember, enhancing their overall experience.
- “The game retains the atmosphere from how I remember it!”
- “The haunting soundtrack and stunning visuals create an immersive experience that pulls you into the world.”
- “Every corner of the game is filled with intricate details that enhance the overall mood and setting.”