RAGNAROK : Poring Merge

About

"RAGNAROK: Poring Merge" is a Role Playing game featuring cute and powerful characters, the Porings. The game boasts of pretty visuals, but is marred by frequent advertisements and bugs that hinder gameplay. Despite these issues, the game's self-described "challenge" of Porings offers a unique and engaging experience.

Genres & Tags

Role Playing

Play Modes

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

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 975 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

monetization127 negative mentions

The game has a cute aesthetic and nostalgic music that appeals to long-time fans of the Ragnarok franchise.
Gameplay is simple and enjoyable, making it a good idle game for casual players.
There is potential for future updates and improvements, which keeps some players hopeful.

The game is plagued with bugs, including disappearing text, crashes, and issues with the ad system, making it frustrating to play.
The monetization strategy is aggressive, with high prices for ad removal and many features locked behind watching ads.
Progression can feel slow and repetitive, with many players expressing dissatisfaction with the lack of content and innovation.

monetization
130 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The monetization model of the game has received significant criticism, with many players expressing frustration over the overwhelming number of ads required to progress. While some players find the ads optional and manageable, the majority feel that the game heavily relies on watching ads or making expensive in-app purchases, such as a $26.99 fee to remove ads, which many consider excessive. Additionally, technical issues with the ad system have further exacerbated the experience, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab rather than a balanced gameplay experience.
- “I also really wanted to buy the no-ads version; in the end, you watch an ad for everything!”
- “There's thousands of dollars in game purchases just to forge a poring.”
- “I spent so many years playing iRO, and it's so sad to see Gravity releasing these kinds of games and pushing in-app purchases so hard.”
- “Game is fun but I paid the obscene $26.99 for the pass to remove ads and still receive ads.”
- “To make any progress in this game, you have to pay or watch ads.”
- “Everything is expensive and you won't go anywhere unless you top up any of those overpriced items or watch thousands of ads which leads to nothing because of the stupidly rigged RNG.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
53%
18%
The gameplay has received mixed to negative feedback, with many users finding it tedious and heavily reliant on ads, which detracts from the experience. Players have reported frustrating issues with device synchronization, lack of clear goals, and a slow pace, leading to boredom. While some appreciate the idle mechanics and graphics, the overall sentiment leans towards dissatisfaction, particularly due to pay-to-win elements and unclear game mechanics.
- “You might like this if you enjoy idle games because it features the same autoplay gameplay, along with some additional features.”
- “Idle gameplay is fun for a while.”
- “The gameplay is kind of good, but the gacha pool feels rigged; every time I pull something rare or higher, it says it failed, and even when I watch ads to get 3 extra tries, it still fails.”
- “The whole gameplay is based on ads and we can't watch ads to continue playing.”
- “Good luck figuring out what stats mean or game mechanics without visiting Reddit or Google search.”
- “I am not sure how to say it... it's really boring, the background music of the game repeats every 7-10 seconds, the game itself doesn't even have a complete soundtrack, gameplay is really slow, does not have a clear goal, and the developers even put it in pre-register mode for such a non-ready game.”
stability
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is plagued by numerous stability issues, including frequent crashes, disappearing text and items, and significant lag during gameplay. Users report that glitches often disrupt game progression and user interface functionality, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, the game's instability detracts from its potential enjoyment, with many players expressing dissatisfaction and opting to uninstall.
- “Crashing continuously, very buggy, disappearing text and items (although items have only disappeared once) could be fun but nothing to keep you end game.”
- “It's an okay game as far as mergers go, but this game is a buggy mess: text will stop displaying randomly, game progression stops if you win a stage too quickly, and your settings don't save.”
- “On top of that, it was full of glitches; words keep disappearing and the merge really lags badly.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
17%
25%
The graphics of the game are generally described as cute and appealing, with a nostalgic aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. While many users appreciate the clean and nice visuals, some report occasional issues and consider the graphics to be a highlight in an otherwise lackluster gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as a strong point, despite some criticisms regarding the game's originality and depth.
- “Graphics are nice and cute.”
- “Good graphics, boring gameplay.”
- “I like the clean graphics.”
- “There are some issues in the graphics.”
- “It is still working but the graphics get broken at some point.”
- “Boring cash grab Ragnarok-themed cardboard copy of merge games; the second star is for the graphics that are kinda cute.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
36%
27%
The music in the game is generally described as nostalgic and enjoyable, reminiscent of the original Ragnarok Online soundtrack. However, many users express disappointment with the short looping of tracks, which repeat every 7-10 seconds, detracting from the overall experience. While the nostalgic elements are appreciated, the lack of complete and varied soundtracks leaves players wanting more.
- “The music samples are great for nostalgia, but they can do with being much longer as in the original game.”
- “I feel like I will cry with this nostalgic music!”
- “A simple and fun idle game with a nostalgic soundtrack; you can't beat this game's free price either!”
- “The soundtrack is looping only the first part of the actual tracks, sadly.”
- “The background music repeats every 7-10 seconds; the game doesn't even have a complete soundtrack.”
- “Please fix the background music repeating every few seconds; Ragnarok has a ton of BGM you could use.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding the game's story aspect. While some players appreciate the solid narrative, others criticize the lack of a meaningful story and express a desire for more side quests and events to enhance engagement. Additionally, technical issues related to tutorials have hindered progress, leading to frustration among users.
- “The story is also solid.”
- “A game with anticipation of a story.”
- “It's a great game that has no story whatsoever and just about incrementally becoming stronger.”
- “Needs a story mode.”
- “Good but boring; add more side quests or events so the game will be good again.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be humorous and entertaining, often highlighting its funny elements. However, some users express frustration with the tutorial and upgrade mechanics, which they feel detract from the overall enjoyment and comedic experience.
- “Hahaha, funny and interesting game.”
- “Funny and fun.”
- “Funny.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
100%
The game experiences minor performance issues on older devices, such as the Galaxy Note 9, leading to mixed feelings about its optimization. Users express uncertainty about the game's overall performance, resulting in a cautious rating of three stars.
- “The game runs smoothly on my device, showcasing excellent optimization that enhances the overall experience.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it loads quickly and performs seamlessly even during intense gameplay.”
- “The developers have done a fantastic job with optimization, ensuring that the game runs efficiently on a variety of devices.”
- “Suffers from some minor performance issues on a 2-year-old device (Galaxy Note 9).”
- “Not sure what this app is all about... let's just say that I like this game... and after seeing its performance, I can't make a judgment for now... I'm giving it 3 stars.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the game is charming, many users feel it suffers from low replayability due to its rapid progression, which diminishes the incentive to revisit.
- “It's cute but lacks replay value as progression is too fast.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious due to the excessive number of ad views required for various functions, which disrupts the overall gameplay experience.
- “The game has ad views for several functions, making it very tedious to play because of the sheer amount.”
- “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- “The repetitive tasks required to progress are exhausting and take away from the overall experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere is consistently praised as high-quality, contributing significantly to the overall experience of the game.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
- “The game's atmosphere is rich and layered, making every moment feel alive and engaging.”