Ragnarok: The Lost Memories

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A story driven RPG based on the classic look and feel of Ragnarok Online

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52%

Audience ScoreBased on 123 reviews

story10 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

The game captures nostalgic elements from the original Ragnarok Online, including familiar maps, soundtracks, and graphics.
The card battle system adds a unique twist to gameplay, allowing for strategic decision-making during combat.
The game is accessible for casual players, offering a simple progression system and manageable quests that can be completed in short sessions.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and loading issues, making it difficult for players to progress and enjoy the experience.
It heavily relies on a pay-to-win model, with many features and advancements locked behind microtransactions, frustrating free-to-play users.
The gameplay is overly automated, reducing player interaction and challenge, which may disappoint those seeking a more engaging RPG experience.

story
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
75%
7%
The story in this game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it interesting and nostalgic, while others criticize it for being overly simplistic and riddled with issues such as broken quests and poor translation quality. Many players appreciate the charm of the main narrative and character interactions, but express disappointment over the repetitive side quests and the game's monetization strategies that detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the story has potential, its execution leaves much to be desired, particularly for those seeking depth and complexity.
- “The story is still charming and very well written.”
- “The story is actually reasonably interesting, with Perr and Rina as the two primary characters playing off each other well, and mystery building up about Perr's role in the world.”
- “Its story is kind of fun and character evolution is nice, plus playing with the Ragnarok soundtrack is really awesome.”
- “The main quest is broken: you just get an eternal loading screen.”
- “Worst of all is that after the story quest where the player beats Maya, the story goes from being competently edited in English to being machine translated garbage where you have to spend your time in each cutscene trying to figure out what this nonsense is even trying to say, so all appeal of the story completely disappears, which is incredibly disappointing.”
- “It started off promising but the longer you play the more the bad balance ruins the experience, and the publisher cheaping out and machine translating the story after a point is just an insult to everyone who was interested in it before then.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its fun mechanics and nostalgic elements, while others criticize it for being linear, non-challenging, and heavily reliant on pay-to-win mechanics. Many feel that it lacks depth and complexity, especially for veterans of the original game, as it reuses content and fails to deliver a gripping experience. Overall, it appeals to fans of idle games but may disappoint those seeking a more traditional MMO experience.
- “The reasons why the game was so good were the graphics, the music, and far more important than that, the gameplay.”
- “Fun mechanics if you like idle games.”
- “And now it's back with some new stories and gameplay; I'm excited!”
- “However, players looking for complex gameplay or a gripping story will be disappointed.”
- “The bad: the gameplay is pay to win and completely lost the MMO feeling.”
- “Non-challenging gameplay.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
22%
The music in the game has been widely praised for its nostalgic and relaxing qualities, reminiscent of the original Ragnarok Online soundtrack. Players appreciate the fantastic original score, which enhances the overall experience and evokes fond memories of their youth. The soundtrack is considered a significant highlight, contributing to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “If only to enjoy the fantastic soundtrack.”
- “The music is very relaxing and the art is pleasing.”
- “This game has an awesome OST, with songs like 'Believe in Myself' or 'We Have Lee But You Don't Have.'”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics of the game receive a mixed response, praised for their faithful recreation of the original Ragnarok's maps and soundtrack, as well as an upgraded card system. However, some users note that the visuals are low-resolution and suggest that the enhancements could have been integrated into the classic version instead of being part of this new iteration. Overall, while the art style is appreciated, the graphical quality leaves room for improvement.
- “The reasons why the game was so good were the graphics, the music, and far more important than that the gameplay.”
- “The good: it has the same maps, soundtrack, and graphics of the original Ragnarok.”
- “+art style”
- “The graphics are low-resolution, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “While the art style has its charm, the low-res visuals make it feel outdated.”
- “It has the same maps, soundtrack, and graphics as the original Ragnarok, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's a good thing.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively time-consuming, with significant progress requiring daily quests and character strengthening that can take weeks. While some grinding methods exist, such as daily missions for currency, the overall experience gain is slow, making it frustrating for players, especially those with limited time. Many describe the grinding as tedious and overwhelming, leading to a negative impact on the game's enjoyment.
- “It took about a week to get to this point, and this is where the game completely falls apart. Progress slows to a crawl, with each following story boss requiring roughly a week of grinding daily quests and general character strengthening to clear.”
- “Soul weapons can be gained in a few other ways, most notably grinding one daily mission for roughly 40 days to get enough currency to redeem one.”
- “The experience gain is so slow that you will slam your face into farming experience potions simply to level your new characters.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its attempt to be comedic through witty dialogues and a visual novel-style narrative that takes players on a humorous journey to the past.
- “A 'visual novel'-like trip to the past, featuring hilarious dialogues.”
- “The game consistently tries to be funny, delivering laughs throughout.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous glitches and crashes, particularly in the Steam port, which feels like a poorly executed mobile game adaptation. Additionally, there are ongoing issues with achievements, where players receive incorrect rewards for their in-game accomplishments.
- “Often glitches and crashes.”
- “The Steam port is extremely buggy: it very clearly is a mobile game port, and there's an ongoing issue with the achievements where you are rewarded with the wrong one for achieving something in-game.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
100%
The game operates on a free-to-play model, featuring microtransactions that range from €0.79 to €39.
- “The game offers a free-to-play model with microtransactions ranging from €0.79 to €39, providing options for players at different spending levels.”
- “I appreciate that the monetization system is not overly aggressive, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend.”
- “The variety of microtransaction options makes it easy to customize your experience without breaking the bank.”
- “Just a free port with microtransactions ranging from €0.79 to €39.”