Project Genom

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Project Genom is an Alpha stage open-world sci-fi MMORPG set on a renewed world with new characters, enemies, NPCs, and artificial intelligence. The game features a hundred square kilometers of explorable terrain, 10 instances, customization options, and initial character skills upgrades, with frequent updates planned leading to its full release. Please note that the game is still in its Alpha stage, so many mechanics are yet to be introduced.

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43%

Audience ScoreBased on 759 reviews

graphics41 positive mentions

story19 negative mentions

The game has a lot of potential and shows promise for future updates.
The graphics and art style are appealing, creating an immersive sci-fi atmosphere.
The community is helpful and supportive, making it easier for new players to navigate the game.

The game is currently in a very rough alpha state with numerous bugs and performance issues.
Many quests are poorly designed, lacking clear objectives and markers, leading to confusion.
Voice acting and translations are subpar, detracting from the overall experience.

story
204 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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9%
The game's story and quest system have received significant criticism, with many players finding the quests confusing, poorly marked, and often bugged, leading to frustration and a lack of engagement with the narrative. While there is a large number of quests available, they primarily consist of repetitive fetch tasks with minimal guidance, making it difficult for players to progress or feel invested in the storyline. Overall, the potential for a compelling narrative exists, but the current execution leaves much to be desired, particularly in terms of clarity and functionality.
- “I know what to expect when in alpha or beta or early release and give the dev teams much leeway; I don’t expect perfect graphics, voice acting or even tons of content, but I do expect the foundations of the game to be promising, the mechanics, story, and uniqueness are in place for a great gaming experience in due course.”
- “If you think you will enjoy this game, and like to help mold/shape it then you should definitely give it a go - quests are not just go kill x amount, and you are not hand-held for most of them, you have to go search and discover, and this may not work for all kinds of people, but it does go to show the true atmosphere of the game that is already apparent.”
- “There is plenty to do with quests, and quests are everywhere, especially when you look at objects and whatnot and all of a sudden you'll pick up an object and it turns into a (side)quest.”
- “The quests are garbage, can't even figure out where to go.”
- “So far the whole idea feels good but the story and quests are garbage.”
- “This game is meh, the story just tosses you in and expects you to be excited about the whole thing with little to no background.”
graphics
113 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
58%
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players praising the visuals and art style as impressive, particularly for an early access title. However, several users have reported performance issues, including lag and lower-than-expected graphical fidelity compared to promotional materials, leading to frustration. Overall, while the graphics show potential and are generally well-received, there are significant concerns regarding optimization and consistency across different hardware setups.
- “The graphics are amazing, the world is huge and the dynamic mission system is very original.”
- “The artwork is amazing and the potential is vast!”
- “Visually, the game is all there, it looks good, animations are decent, proper shading and lighting is all done, the art style bears a heavy resemblance to Mass Effect and XCOM, but still stands well enough on its own.”
- “I've had to turn my graphics all the way down; I know this game will run better on a higher quality computer, but even on low graphics the game just runs... slow.”
- “Graphics aren't even half of what they are in the preview; feels like a very early pre-alpha.”
- “The trailer for this game is quite misleading; currently, it's nowhere near what is displayed in the trailer and from what I've played so far just seems like Defiance with better graphics (in places).”
gameplay
102 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over bugs, incomplete features, and performance issues, particularly in its early access state. While some appreciate the graphics and potential of the mechanics, others find the gameplay repetitive and lacking depth, with limited content and significant lag. Overall, players suggest waiting for further development before fully engaging with the game, as it currently feels unfinished and often frustrating to play.
- “It has everything going for it: the setting, plot, gameplay, and character customization.”
- “I really like the concept, atmosphere, and gameplay.”
- “The gameplay, the basics, are solid enough.”
- “The devs abandoned this game; the servers are no longer up, and even if they were, there was nothing to gameplay.”
- “Project Genom has stopped receiving updates, and what's left of the game is a hot mess of incomplete game features, buggy mechanics, and downright broken as a whole (couldn't even play it without crashing or horrible FPS drops).”
- “Laggy from the very beginning, with a maximum of 4 hours of playable content (4 hours of fetch or find quests), with no RPG mechanics at all, and it still costs money when the devs have been missing for almost half a year by now.”
stability
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
95%
The stability of Project Genom is widely criticized, with players reporting frequent crashes, severe lag, and persistent bugs that hinder gameplay. Many users note that the game feels unfinished and unstable, particularly on North American servers, leading to frustrating experiences such as freezing and inability to log in. While some acknowledge the game's potential and enjoy certain aspects, the overwhelming consensus is that it is currently too buggy and unreliable for purchase.
- “The community and the devs develop the content on the test servers, then once finished, they slam the main servers with the perfected, nearly bug-free content.”
- “The game runs smoothly with minimal bugs, making for a stable and enjoyable experience.”
- “I appreciate how the developers prioritize stability, ensuring that updates enhance the gameplay without introducing new issues.”
- “Project Genom has stopped receiving updates and what's left of the game is a hot mess of incomplete game features, buggy mechanics, and downright broken as a whole (couldn't even play it without crashing or horrible FPS drops).”
- “Right now the game is unstable and buggy; I would not suggest buying the game right now.”
- “The North American servers are basically non-working as it freezes for 10 seconds, then you play for like 20 seconds, and it repeats.”
monetization
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has been overwhelmingly criticized, with users labeling it as a "cash grab" due to its lack of content and apparent abandonment by developers. Many reviewers express frustration over the game's early access status, suggesting that it feels like a scam designed to extract money without delivering a quality experience. Overall, the sentiment is that the game prioritizes profit over player satisfaction, leading to widespread disappointment.
- “If a game is good, the majority of the community will think it's good and support the developers by buying the game, making in-game purchases, and encouraging their friends to play.”
- “The game was empty, bland, with virtually nothing to do, and in the end, wound up being little more than a cash grab.”
- “I tried to give it time but with no updates in a very long time, it now feels like a big cash grab.”
- “This game is a cash grab game for now until they start getting some of the stuff they said to be in the game.”
optimization
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing significant performance issues, such as low frame rates and long loading times. While some users note improvements and a generally good visual quality, others highlight the need for further optimization, particularly regarding server performance and graphical settings. Despite these challenges, a few players report satisfactory performance on lower-end systems, indicating that ongoing updates may lead to better optimization in the future.
- “With the code optimization work and tweaks happening at the moment, improvements will be seen there, and those same improvements should eradicate or vastly reduce the lag issues.”
- “After only a few days they've done a lot to improve performance.”
- “I've played worse games that have been released, honestly - and I will also say the game is pretty well optimized for early access.”
- “I really like this type of game, but the optimization and all that... this is barely playable.”
- “Aside from many loading and optimization issues, this game currently has very little content.”
- “Poor optimization (looks like it's capped at 50 fps) - no settings influence on frame rate.”
humor
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its intentionally bad voice acting, quirky character accents, and amusing in-game references, which often evoke laughter among players. Many find the comedic elements, such as the absurd physics of mounts and the humorous dialogue, to enhance the overall experience, despite some jokes being lost in translation. Overall, the game offers a lighthearted atmosphere that encourages players to enjoy the comedic aspects while navigating its world.
- “Slogging back and forth on quests can get tedious as it does in any MMO, but there is already a mount included in the alpha that has hilarious physics and makes exploring much better.”
- “Get this game if it's on a really good special purely for the hilariously bad voice acting.”
- “The voice acting is also hilarious... it's like a low-budget made-for-TV movie level of bad.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the decent soundtrack and subtle audio design, while others find it repetitive and intrusive, especially due to the lack of sound options to adjust or mute it. The background music is often described as generic and disorienting, with comparisons to mall music, which detracts from the overall experience for some players. Overall, while the music is not considered terrible, it can become irritating over extended play sessions.
- “The game has a decent soundtrack.”
- “The soundtracks are actually good.”
- “The music is nice and not too 'in your face' - subtle.”
- “The music is simply floating somewhere in space and is really disorienting.”
- “The background music plays loudly and there is no way to turn down or turn off the music.”
- “After playing the game for more than an hour, the music can become really irritating.”
grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it excessively tedious, likening it to the grind in games like EVE Online and Elite Dangerous. While some appreciate the inclusion of mounts and the opportunity to explore, others criticize the need for extensive grinding to keep character levels and gear up to par, suggesting that the gameplay may not be engaging enough to justify the time spent grinding. Overall, while the game offers a large map and various quests, the heavy reliance on grinding could deter some players.
- “The gameplay does not make me want to play, and the enemies are better programmed for what it is; lots of grinding and fetching you expect from all average MMO grind spam games.”
- “If you need to spend 9 hours grinding to enjoy 1 hour of gameplay, your content obviously isn't enough to keep people playing on its own.”
- “It's extremely grindy (like, 100 mobs+ per level, grindy).”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its unique sci-fi setting, polished art style, and immersive gameplay that encourages exploration and discovery. Reviewers appreciate the depth and authenticity of the environment, which enhances the overall experience, even in its early access state. The combination of engaging quests and a well-crafted ambiance contributes to a compelling atmosphere that resonates with players.
- “The art style, atmosphere, and setting are all fantastic.”
- “If you think you will enjoy this game, and like to help mold/shape it, then you should definitely give it a go - quests are not just go kill a certain amount, and you are not hand-held for most of them. You have to search and discover, which showcases the true atmosphere of the game that is already apparent.”
- “- a unique sci-fi atmosphere”
- “If you think you will enjoy this game, and like to help mold/shape it then you should definitely give it a go - quests are not just go kill x amount, and you are not hand-held for most of them. You have to go search and discover, and this may not work for all kinds of people, but it does go to show the true atmosphere of the game that is already apparent.”
- “Tldr: it is EA/alpha, there are lots of things not in, but the game itself is polished enough for EA/alpha to get an atmosphere and feel for the game, and enough content to keep you happy if you want it. If the game seems like something you might enjoy when all the features mentioned are in, then there's no harm in getting it now to try.”
- “The controls, the atmosphere, combat, it all feels like me.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is criticized for its lack of customization and reliance on placeholder designs, while also featuring an interesting leveling system that promotes fast and efficient progression.
- “An interesting character development system that allows for fast and efficient leveling.”
- “The character design is just a placeholder, with zero customization options available.”
- “The characters lack depth and their development feels rushed and superficial.”
- “I was disappointed by how predictable the character arcs were; there was no real growth or change.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express mixed feelings about the emotional impact of the game, with some finding it enjoyable and immersive, while others feel it can hinder gameplay. Overall, the emotional experience varies significantly among players, leading to differing opinions on its effectiveness.