Rakion Chaos Force

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Rakion Chaos Force is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Neosonyx Co., Ltd. and was released on March 24, 2020. It received neutral reviews from players.

A Free to Play Online Action RPG. Rakion focuses on intense battles with RPG style characters and settings to provide an engaging fighting experience. Build your character, improve your combat skills, summon creatures as allies and work out clever strategies to win the battle alone or as a team.

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gameplay4 positive mentions

graphics6 negative mentions

Brings strong nostalgia and childhood memories, providing a unique and enjoyable PvP combat experience.
Features varied classes with distinct playstyles and strategic gameplay requiring skill and tactics.
Runs on low system requirements and offers multiple game modes including PvE and PvP, suitable for casual play and some competitive moments.

Severe lag and unreliable peer-to-peer connection causes frequent disconnects and unplayable gameplay, especially for players far from servers or in different regions.
Heavy pay-to-win mechanics dominate, with overpriced cash shop items giving significant advantages and unbalanced gameplay, discouraging free-to-play players.
Outdated graphics, low resolution support, persistent bugs, and lack of meaningful updates or server improvements leave the game feeling neglected and dead in many regions.

graphics
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
77%
15%
The graphics are widely described as outdated, low-quality, and in need of a major upgrade to meet modern standards, with many users comparing them unfavorably to early console eras (N64/PS1). While some appreciate the nostalgic, low-poly style that allows smooth performance on most PCs, the lack of high-resolution options, frequent glitches, and poor optimization detract significantly from immersion and visual appeal. Overall, users urge the developers to improve graphics and resolution support alongside server and gameplay enhancements.
- “The graphics and gameplay mechanics are decent, providing a good experience for players.”
- “The graphics are old but meaningful, with basic textures but awesome complete models and low poly models that allow any computer to run it. Excellent gameplay and people take years to master every movement.”
- “After downloading, the game looks cool graphics.”
- “No US/Canada servers online, couldn't play this dead game which is fine because the graphics look like N64/PS1 tier beef jerky and the classes are gender locked which is never a good sign lol.”
- “Has not aged well graphically (will need some extra fiddling to get it running at high resolutions).”
- “Used to play this game with friends when I was a kid, made some of the happiest memories of my childhood.. sadly greedy game devs made the game unplayable for those who didn't purchase in-game cash items as it would take forever to gain certain items playing free and your cell creatures would never be as good as lvl 99 high class musketeers and black taurus etc.. things have changed a little now, however graphics remain pretty much the same and even changing to a higher resolution is kinda difficult or might not work depending on your screen resolution.”
gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
72%
12%
Rakion Chaos Force offers unique, solid real-time combat mechanics that appeal to both nostalgic and skilled players, though its gameplay has seen little innovation over the years. Persistent issues like lag due to peer-to-peer connections, pay-to-win elements, and exploitable mechanics hinder the experience, despite the developers' efforts and dedicated community. Overall, gameplay is engaging but marred by technical and monetization problems that impact longevity and fairness.
- “Comparing it to other MMORPGs, Rakion Chaos Force stands out with its real-time combat mechanics.”
- “I want to start with this game. My background is a game designer and programmer. I want to tell that this game is one of a masterpiece. The graphics are old but meaningful, basic texture but awesome complete models and low poly models that allow any computer to run it. Excellent gameplay and people take years to master every movement. The problem was always the lag, but developers are working on relay servers which could be the next big movement in the game to bring players back. Patience will be the key for this game to succeed.”
- “The core mechanics of the game are solid; even though there are cash items and really expensive ones, the ability to play the game still prevails as a core mechanic to win a match in most cases.”
- “One of the best games ever made but unfortunately, the developers added a pay-to-win system, and the game has many exploitable mechanics, such as players 99% of the time just trading wins per round and not playing the game as intended.”
- “No graphical improvements, no mechanical improvements, everything is laggy, most of the time players die in a 'T-pose' animation, pay-to-win items, peer-to-peer connection.”
- “Now I learned it's because they never had servers and rely on peer-to-peer, which explains the laggy gameplay.”
monetization
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
17%
65%
The game's monetization is widely criticized for being predatory and heavily reliant on pay-to-win microtransactions, which create imbalanced gameplay and deter players. Many users view the developers as prioritizing cash grabs over meaningful updates or fair balance, contributing to the game's decline and negative community sentiment.
- “The game's monetization model heavily relies on microtransactions, which adds an accessible option for players who wish to invest more into the game experience.”
- “The microtransaction system provides players with various customization options and in-game boosts, enhancing the overall gameplay for those who choose to engage with it.”
- “Monetization through microtransactions is implemented in a way that allows players to support ongoing development and content updates.”
- “It's a pity the company did not give the game any love and implemented predatory monetization strategies instead, eventually killing the game.”
- “Additionally, the game's monetization model heavily relies on microtransactions (heavy pay-to-win), which may deter some players.”
- “The only reason this really came to Steam at best was for a cash grab; it's still a pay-to-win game and they have yet to actually balance the game.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from persistent bugs and glitches that have lasted for years, often making it frustrating or even unplayable. Stability issues include frequent freezes, lag, and exploit-ridden stages, significantly detracting from the overall experience despite its potential.
- “With all the glitches, the game is unplayable.”
- “This game needs a serious graphics upgrade and a skin purchase system without stats (armor and cell creatures with the same stats as free items, only with different designs), making it fair for those who can't afford to buy in-game items, and maybe fix the glitches that still remain from 15 years ago. Some stages still have bugs you can exploit to finish the stage faster.”
- “Unfortunately, it was quite buggy and worse than that, it was said to have various security problems.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is criticized for lacking depth and failing to provide an immersive experience, with mission design and difficulty detracting from enjoyment. Additionally, issues with glitches, multiplayer functionality, and outdated mission updates further undermine the narrative engagement.
- “However, its graphics fall short and the storyline lacks depth, which hinders a fully immersive experience.”
- “3: the mission system is shabby, there's no new update since 2005.”
- “Game with incredible potential but you can't even play quests with your friends; hope you bankrupt Neosonyx. You just need to get better servers but you want the money.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is often described as tedious and unrewarding, with leveling and gearing feeling more like a chore than fun. Despite ongoing PvE content, the lack of effective cooperative play and persistent issues like lag and pay-to-win mechanics hinder the overall experience. Additionally, farming encounters restrictions that can result in penalties, further detracting from the grind.
- “More like Rakion chaos 'chore' - grinding level-up ain't no party!”
- “As well, none of the prevalent problems from over the years have been fixed. The game is still the same I played years ago; a pay-to-win gacha mess that doesn't reward grinding in the slightest.”
- “The game doesn't allow users to cooperate with each other to level up, but there are many instances in which no rooms are available to play except for farming rooms.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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60%
Optimization in this game is generally poor, with outdated performance compared to modern standards and issues like uneven ping due to peer-to-peer connections impacting PvP gameplay. Despite some skill-based balance, the lack of server support and emphasis on cash items further hinder its optimization. Overall, attempts to improve performance, such as the Steam reboot, have fallen short.
- “The pay-to-win and free-to-play gap isn't large since gameplay depends largely on skill; however, uneven ping due to peer-to-peer connections can impact PvP performance, but overall it remains a fun game.”
- “Fantastic optimization; I played this game about 13 years ago and it had better performance than now.”
- “Missed opportunity to revive a good game with improved performance.”
- “Had some hope for the Steam reboot and I really wanted to like this game again, but it's so poorly optimized compared to today's modern games that I can't deal with it.”
- “Fantastic, I did play this game like 13 years ago and it had better performance than now.”
- “The servers, emphasis on cash items, graphics, etc. basically have no support or optimization for anything at all.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is characterized by playful and lighthearted moments, often involving amusing chases that keep players laughing throughout the experience.