Raider: Origin

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Raider: Origin is a multiplayer role playing game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Raider: Origin" is a massively multiplayer role-playing game with over 50 million downloads. Immerse yourself in a fantasy world filled with sword and magic, as you embark on a journey filled with stellar gameplay and exceptional graphics. However, be prepared for lots of grinding, annoying ads, and occasional bugs. The game is a national RPG with a large and active community.

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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,942 reviews

graphics131 positive mentions

monetization121 negative mentions

Great graphics and enjoyable gameplay.
Fast-paced leveling and a fun community.
Good for casual players who enjoy idle games.

Heavily pay-to-win, making it difficult for free-to-play players to compete.
Frequent server issues and crashes, leading to lost progress.
Misleading advertisements regarding rewards and gameplay features.

graphics
167 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
15%
7%
Overall, the graphics of the game are frequently praised, with many users highlighting their beauty and smoothness, especially for a mobile title. However, some players feel that the graphics are overshadowed by gameplay issues, such as auto-play mechanics and a lack of interactivity, leading to mixed feelings about the overall experience. While the visuals are often described as stunning, there are also criticisms regarding performance and the game's repetitive nature.
- “Beautiful graphics for a phone game though.”
- “The graphics are insanely good and you get a little pet.”
- “Great graphics and amazing boss fights.”
- “Don't be fooled by the graphics.”
- “Boring game, doesn't look much like the pictures, the graphics aren't great, it's literally idle online and offline as you just watch it auto do everything.”
- “Graphics are horrible, gameplay is horrible, character choice is horrible.”
monetization
130 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
5%
93%
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized for being predatory and heavily reliant on misleading advertisements. Players report that the game is essentially pay-to-win, with numerous microtransactions and cash grabs tied to events, while the promised rewards and redeemable codes from ads are often nonexistent. Overall, the game's monetization practices have led to a negative perception, with many users advising others to avoid it due to its deceptive marketing and aggressive push for in-game purchases.
- “Very good grind system, no ads, a bit pay to win, although not of that much matter as PvP is not the main goal.”
- “The game is fun, I love it and would give it a 5-star rating, but ever since this new upgrade, I can no longer do in-app purchases.”
- “Downright predatory microtransactions.”
- “Every event is a cash grab.”
- “This is a cash grabbing game.”
- “The advertisements are fake; the gameplay is fake. Absolutely stay away from 4339 games!”
gameplay
82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing it for being overly simplistic, automated, and lacking real engagement, often describing it as "boring" or "non-existent." While some users appreciate the graphics and occasional fun mechanics, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game relies heavily on autoplay features, making it feel more like a passive experience than an interactive one. Additionally, concerns about pay-to-win elements and misleading advertisements further detract from the overall gameplay experience.
- “The gameplay is great, the various events are great.”
- “Pretty fun game, visuals are very appealing, and the gameplay is smooth.”
- “Love the gameplay, always something to do, great for killing time.”
- “After 20 minutes of 'gameplay' (if I could even call it that), I was totally bored... it doesn't require you to have any skill at all and the whole game is just non-stop on auto run.”
- “There is no gameplay, you watch an animation on repeat and that's it.”
- “Trash, what a waste of time and little to no effort... raider is just an AFK MMORPG that you can't even interact with, don't waste your time people, I got level 92 within 30-40 minutes... small reward to keep you hooked and no actual gameplay to keep you satisfied.”
story
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
60%
24%
The game's story aspect is widely criticized for its complete absence, with players noting there is no narrative, tutorial, or NPC dialogue to guide them. Many express frustration over the lack of clear objectives and backstory, leading to a gameplay experience that feels aimless and overly reliant on grinding and pay-to-win mechanics. While some appreciate the graphics and quest variety, the overwhelming consensus is that the game would significantly benefit from a structured storyline.
- “Recently started playing this game and I love it, I love the dungeons and the story. Being someone who doesn't like to pay for games, there are many ways you can earn money in-game.”
- “Graphics are smooth, and the story is decent; it looks very nice.”
- “I like how it is on automatic gameplay; it's also very good graphics and the plot and storyline are spot on.”
- “There is no story, tutorial, or NPC dialogue.”
- “The game just dumps you in, no explanation, no story, no idea what to do.”
- “There is no story or no reason why you're killing a lot of monsters.”
grinding
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight a mixed reception towards the grinding aspect of the game. While some players appreciate the auto-grinding feature and find it enjoyable, many criticize the excessive grind, lack of rewards, and the pay-to-win elements that hinder progression for free-to-play users. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as tedious and often frustrating, with calls for a more balanced approach to gameplay.
- “Endless grinding with no benefit.”
- “The free-to-play grind is a bit tedious and not terribly rewarding.”
- “The game doesn't count most offline grinding 90 percent of the time; I was stuck on an offline grinding quest for about a week and couldn't get it done.”
stability
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
96%
The stability of the game is severely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent crashes, freezing during gameplay, and various glitches that disrupt the experience. Many players have experienced lost accounts and character data due to these issues, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction. Overall, the game's performance is described as lacking polish and reliability, significantly detracting from its enjoyment.
- “No glitches or bad pauses, so the graphics are really good.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a seamless experience.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it never lags or freezes.”
- “Game continuously crashes during gameplay, tries to continue recharging your account after recharging once, chat freezes up and doesn't allow me to chat with other players during critical times, and other issues I can't recall at the moment.”
- “Was playing and the game glitches, says there are problems with the server network, and logs me out. When I try to log back in to my account, I find out that my account has been lost and I have to start all over again from the beginning.”
- “The game is terrible; it freezes every second. The developers spent no time trying to make a smooth-running game. They just made it and released it without any effort. It's the worst game I've ever played.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
38%
The humor in the reviews primarily stems from the absurdity of the game's monetization strategies and technical issues, with players finding irony in the VIP access limitations and the prevalence of bugs. Many users express their frustration through humor, highlighting the ridiculousness of spending money for a subpar experience and the presence of bots in new servers. Overall, the humor is often tinged with sarcasm and disappointment rather than genuine amusement.
- “The fact that some dungeons can't be accessed because I am not VIP is hilarious.”
- “Funny thing is they are merging servers right now and still opening new ones daily.”
- “It's very funny that they choose to advertise their game by saying that if you spend money you'll get a good deal instead of showing actual gameplay ”
- “Not funny!!!”
- “The jokes fell flat and felt forced.”
- “I expected more clever humor, but it was mostly cringeworthy.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The music in the game has been criticized for being poorly mixed, repetitive, and lacking originality, with some users noting that it cuts out and restarts frequently. Additionally, the absence of thematic music from ads and similarities to other MMORPG soundtracks further detract from the overall experience.
- “The music in the game really enhances the overall atmosphere and immerses you in the experience.”
- “The soundtrack is catchy and fits perfectly with the game's theme, making every moment enjoyable.”
- “I love how the music evolves with the gameplay, adding excitement and depth to each level.”
- “It also features the most annoying and poorly sound-mixed music which just cuts out and restarts endlessly.”
- “The ads had saw theme music but that was nowhere in the game.”
- “It's not a good game by any stretch of the imagination; there's no originality, and even the in-game music is the same as other MMORPGs out there.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game is criticized for its poor performance, with users experiencing constant visual stuttering, suggesting that it should run smoothly on devices like the Razer Phone 2 but fails to do so.
- “This surely shouldn't need more power than a Razer Phone 2; visually stuttering non-stop.”
- “Performance is very poor.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is rated highly, with users expressing strong satisfaction and enjoyment, although there are minor concerns regarding the touch interface. Overall, it evokes positive feelings and engagement.