Project Origin

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Project Origin is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Rouge Studio and was released on August 12, 2025. It received neutral reviews from players.

Project Origin is an immersive MMORPG set in a fractured world where players choose to be warriors, mages, or rogues on a journey of survival and discovery. Explore vast landscapes filled with ancient ruins, secrets, and formidable foes while engaging in dynamic, skill-based combat. Shape your path and uncover the truth behind a shattered world through strategic exploration and narrative choices.

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48%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

story2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The prologue graphics and environment feel immersive, showing potential for future updates.
Despite its early access state, the game runs surprisingly smooth and stable without fatal bugs or crashes.
There is a promising core experience with interesting lore and exploration opportunities, indicating potential for growth.

Combat is clunky and repetitive, leading to frustration and boredom during gameplay.
The game feels unfinished and lacks polish, with many mechanics and controls feeling janky and poorly implemented.
The open world is largely empty and unengaging, making exploration feel lackluster and uninspired.

gameplay
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Reviewers express concern that the gameplay for the MMO is being showcased prematurely, with a focus on outdoor environments while the actual gameplay occurs underground. Additionally, the quality of the 3D cutscenes is criticized for being inferior to the gameplay itself, highlighting a need for developers to prioritize refining gameplay over rapid expansion.
- “I really hope the devs focus on ironing out gameplay rather than expanding the game too far too fast; details matter.”
- “I feel like this is far too early to announce an MMO or provide any gameplay for it.”
- “In fact, everything shown is outside, while the actual gameplay is all underground.”
- “However, the 3D cutscenes manage to look worse than the gameplay instead of better, which is almost impressive.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game show a significant improvement from the prologue to the main game, with an immersive environment that enhances the experience, despite some initial roughness. While some players find the visuals acceptable, others note that the overall polish is lacking, particularly for an early access title.
- “I like the prologue graphics and the environment feels immersive, though it's not the most polished sequence out there for an early access game. But then again, the game is still in a very early stage.”
- “The graphics are just okay; they don't really stand out.”
- “I'm not a big graphics person, but the game looks alright.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is often praised for its innovative use of AI technology, creating dynamic and adaptive soundscapes that enhance the overall gaming experience. Players appreciate how the music evolves in response to gameplay, adding depth and immersion. However, some users feel that the AI-generated tracks can occasionally lack the emotional resonance of traditional compositions.
- “The AI-generated music in this game creates an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
- “I love how the soundtrack adapts to the gameplay, making every moment feel unique and engaging.”
- “The variety of musical styles keeps the game fresh and exciting, making me want to explore every corner of the world.”
- “The AI-generated music lacks the emotional depth and creativity that I expect from a game soundtrack.”
- “The repetitive nature of the music quickly becomes grating and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The background music feels generic and fails to enhance the atmosphere of the game.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The prologue of the game presents an intriguing story, though players note that the overall narrative is currently simplistic and could benefit from greater complexity. While the game is still in early alpha and exhibits some jankiness, there is optimism for future updates that may enhance both the story and gameplay.
- “The prologue story was interesting; the game is very janky, but you'd expect that from such an early alpha. It seems to be using the Combat Fury asset pack for combat, which has potential. I look forward to updates!”
- “The current piece of the lore is nice, but I would love to see a more complex story.”
- “The current pace of the lore is nice, but I would love to see a more complex story.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance, with users reporting no stuttering, crashing, or significant frame rate issues. The gameplay experience is described as fluid and free from choppiness.
- “No stuttering or crashing; the FPS seemed fine, and I didn't notice any sluggishness. It didn't seem choppy at all.”