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Riders of Icarus

With hundreds of ground and aerial mounts to collect and train, the sky is no longer the limit.
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60% User Score Based on 5,333 reviews
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Riders of Icarus is a single player and multiplayer open world role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by WeMade and was released on July 6, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

"Riders of Icarus" is a free-to-play MMORPG that allows players to capture and train mounts for combat and exploration in a vast fantasy world. The game features both PvE and PvP modes, with a heavy emphasis on aerial combat and epic boss battles. Players can choose from various classes, each with unique abilities and playstyles, as they uncover the mysteries of the world of Icarus.

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story216 positive mentions
grinding266 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique taming system that allows players to capture and ride a wide variety of creatures, including dragons and other mythical beasts.
  • The graphics are visually appealing, with beautifully designed environments and character models that enhance the overall experience.
  • Playing with friends adds to the enjoyment, making it a fun multiplayer experience despite the low player base.
  • The game has significant issues with bugs and crashes, often disconnecting players and causing frustration during gameplay.
  • Many players have reported losing their accounts and progress during the migration to a new publisher, leading to dissatisfaction and distrust in the game's management.
  • The game has become increasingly pay-to-win, with essential items and advantages locked behind a paywall, making it difficult for free-to-play players to compete.
  • story
    1,077 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in "Riders of Icarus" has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its engaging elements and well-written quests, while others criticize it for being generic and repetitive, often revolving around typical MMORPG tropes like "saving the princess." Many players noted that the pacing can be slow, with long stretches between significant story beats, and that quest bugs can hinder progress. Overall, while the narrative has potential and features interesting lore, it often falls into the trap of standard fetch and kill quests, leading to a lack of immersion for some players.

    • “The main story quest is very well written, the flying/riding beasts is fun, the gear system makes sense and it isn't grueling hours of grinding like Black Desert.”
    • “The story is very rich, and the gameplay is amazing.”
    • “The storyline is both forgettable and very much a theme park MMO - this is fine, but it's generic at best.”
    • “The concept itself is amazing and unique, but its execution is crappy, and so is the plot and the worldbuilding.”
    • “The story is also largely forgettable, generic army that I belong to is good and the other is mustache twirling evil; I get captured and immediately rescued then queue starting zone conveniently outlined and orderly…even in the chaos of an airship crash.”
    • “The story is nonsense.”
  • graphics
    765 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players praising the stunning visuals and detailed environments, especially for a free-to-play title. However, some users noted issues such as graphical glitches, performance problems, and dated textures that detract from the overall experience. While the game showcases impressive graphics for its release period, it may require a powerful PC to run smoothly, leading to frustration for some players.

    • “The graphics are amazing, the storyline & characters are well built, and the fact you get to jump on the back of mythical creatures is awesome!”
    • “There are so many things to love about this game, from the breathtaking graphics and stunning landscapes to the thrilling combat and exciting adventures that await at every turn.”
    • “The graphics are beautiful, and just flying around looking at the scenery is quite enjoyable in itself.”
    • “Many graphical glitches across multiple maps.”
    • “The graphics are terrible—considering it's running on CryEngine.”
    • “The graphics are very basic, nothing really exceptional to see, the combat is very ho-hum, and it's really not something that will keep many real MMO players interested past a couple of days of playing.”
  • gameplay
    549 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Riders of Icarus" is a mixed bag, featuring a unique taming mechanic that allows players to capture and ride a variety of creatures, which many find enjoyable. However, the overall experience is marred by repetitiveness, grind-heavy quests, and clunky combat mechanics that can feel outdated compared to other MMORPGs. While the graphics and mount system are praised, the game suffers from technical issues and a lack of engaging content, leading to a less satisfying long-term experience for many players.

    • “An absolutely goated entry for the MMORPG genre, top-tier gameplay and unique taming mechanic where any creature you come across you could tame and use as a mount, from kangaroos to boars to dragons to flying whales.”
    • “Unlike many MMOs that keep you grounded, Riders of Icarus introduces aerial combat and flying mounts as a core mechanic, making exploration feel grand and exciting.”
    • “The mounts system is really well thought out; not only are there an awesome amount of tamable creatures, but the mechanics behind taming, riding, and fighting while mounted are all really smooth and intuitive while still being challenging.”
    • “The gameplay could get repetitive over time, and the lack of new content made it tough for returning players to stay engaged.”
    • “Yet, its repetitiveness and grind-heavy gameplay make it less of a soaring epic and more of a turbulent flight.”
    • “The combat is not very interesting and doesn't feel very impactful, with generic skills and animations.”
  • grinding
    271 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of "Riders of Icarus" is a significant point of contention among players, with many describing it as excessively repetitive and tedious, particularly at higher levels. While some appreciate the grind as a means to achieve rewards and enjoy the game's features, such as taming mounts, others find it frustrating and feel it detracts from the overall enjoyment, especially when compounded by pay-to-win elements. Overall, the game is characterized by a heavy reliance on grinding for materials, levels, and gear, which can lead to a monotonous experience for some players.

    • “I definitely recommend trying this game. Amazing graphics, great fighting system, and the taming system is great so far. Just finished the first area, and it's one of the rare games I'm going to continue playing. It is slow leveling but rewarding and not grindy or anything. 10/10 so far :)”
    • “It's not too grindy nor cash-grabby.”
    • “Finding/buying materials is cheap and not grinding for the most part.”
    • “Leveling up, farming materials, and upgrading gear can become repetitive, and some areas of progression feel like they slow down too much.”
    • “After hundreds of hours of collecting and grinding, I can honestly say this game, for being free-to-play, is pretty awesome and amazing.”
    • “The unnecessary amount of grinding and the lack of variety in quests with the whole 'kill this x times' or 'collect this from x location' really leads to a dulled down experience.”
  • stability
    171 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous players reporting frequent crashes, graphical glitches, and various bugs that hinder gameplay. Many users express frustration over persistent issues, such as lag, disconnects, and problematic quest mechanics, which detract from the overall experience. While some players find enjoyment despite these flaws, the consensus is that the game requires significant improvements in stability and performance.

    • “Runs great and fantastic for a free to play.”
    • “A few issues with the cinematics, but all in all a very fun and mostly bug-free game. Can't wait to see what they add and how they fix it.”
    • “Okay, so now that the game has had a full release, I can write up a more fair review of the game. The game now runs great on my computer, which is good, because the game is very beautiful.”
    • “Game's still a buggy crash-happy mess.”
    • “I love this game however it's just too buggy and crashes a lot, gets network errors, etc. I've tried reinstalling, verifying files, etc., but it crashes nonetheless.”
    • “The game is very buggy with pretty much everyone having something to complain about, from the game starting with the HUD written in programmer's language to the fact that if you don't turn off your antivirus and your firewall (adding the game to the exception list doesn't work), the game can't be played at all.”
  • optimization
    135 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players reporting severe performance issues, including frequent frame rate drops, lag, and crashes, even on high-end systems. While some users have experienced smooth gameplay under certain conditions, the general consensus is that the game is poorly optimized, particularly in comparison to other titles in the genre. Overall, significant improvements are needed to enhance stability and performance for a better gaming experience.

    • “The overall experience is just as fun, and with the right settings, the game runs smoothly.”
    • “Graphics are astounding and it's optimized amazingly.”
    • “The game is pretty, addictive, not repetitive, very optimized; I can run it in ultra with my GTX 750 Ti and i7 3770K.”
    • “From a technical standpoint, I think this game could use more bug fixing and optimization. Bugs aside, I also noticed things like some servers operating slower than others, for example.”
    • “This game is quite literally the best example of the worst optimization for a game using Crytek's CryEngine, and is a contender for the worst optimized game I have played, period.”
    • “The game is very fun, but the lack of optimization makes the game hardly playable for a lot of players.”
  • monetization
    60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization system in "Riders of Icarus" has drawn significant criticism, with many players labeling it a cash grab that heavily favors those willing to spend money. While some players report enjoying the game without making purchases, the overwhelming presence of microtransactions, ads, and the perception of pay-to-win mechanics have led to frustration, particularly regarding endgame content and progression. Overall, the game's monetization practices are seen as excessive and detrimental to the player experience.

    • “Given this game is free to play, it seems to have an enormous amount of content, and at no point do you feel pressured into spending real money on microtransactions. Even if you do decide to invest in the game, it is merely a convenience/cosmetic buff rather than a pay-to-win scenario.”
    • “There are microtransactions, but no game balance-breaking items.”
    • “(Most of the microtransactions are cosmetic; the exception being certain 'convenience' things, like stash space or auction house space, which you can obtain through normal gameplay and daily quests anyway.) I recommend it, and I certainly think you should avoid letting the Steam review score sway your decision.”
    • “One of the biggest drawbacks of Riders of Icarus is its monetization system.”
    • “Cons: the cash grab is a bit excessive, making it extremely difficult for players who don't spend a lot of money to play certain content like endgame dungeons and PvP.”
    • “This game is nothing but a cash grab that has not gotten a real update in around 2 years.”
  • music
    56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for being memorable, fitting well with the various environments, and enhancing the overall atmosphere, with some tracks described as epic and charming. However, there are criticisms regarding the volume levels, repetitive looping, and occasional similarities to music from other games, which detracts from its originality. Overall, while the soundtrack is enjoyable and contributes positively to the gameplay experience, some players feel it could benefit from more variety and refinement.

    • “The music is simply stunning and fits so well into each area, creating a memorable experience.”
    • “The music is enjoyable and fits with the different areas of the world very well.”
    • “Sound design is amazing and the music is so epic and fairy!”
    • “The game is stuck; it does nothing but the music plays while I can force quit the game... why does that happen anyway?”
    • “My only beef with the game is the way the music loops in the background. They're only short songs and they loop continuously, and you can hear the break before it loops again.”
    • “Not only does the game feel bland, rushed, and like every other eastern 'MMO' out there, they even go as far as blatantly using music scores from other games.”
  • humor
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in "Riders of Icarus" is often described as light-hearted and whimsical, with players enjoying the absurdity of gameplay moments, such as defeating enemies with a giant teddy bear or creating hilariously named characters. Many find the interactions with guild members and the game's quirky mechanics amusing, although some note that the humor can wear thin over time, especially as the game ages. Overall, the game successfully incorporates a playful tone, making it entertaining for both casual and dedicated players.

    • “Straddling a dragon like a circus clown on a unicycle, Riders of Icarus made me laugh harder than a hyena on helium!”
    • “So far, Trickster is my favorite because it's just hilarious to beat the crap out of someone with a giant teddy bear. While the lack of quests isn't deterring me from playing, I thought it was worth mentioning.”
    • “Now we needed to beat the boss, but he was hidden and we couldn't fly there. So me and him were trying our best to avoid any NPCs by literally breaking the boundaries of the game. It was so funny because I was like, 'Dude, we should go to the stairs and jump on the fence,' and he goes like, 'Look here!' and jumps to the corner of the castle, almost getting caught by the five NPCs. I thought he was gonna die.”
  • atmosphere
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and engaging qualities, featuring vibrant graphics, a friendly community, and a captivating audio experience. Players appreciate the unique taming abilities and the bustling MMORPG environment, which enhances the overall enjoyment and encourages family bonding. However, some critiques mention that certain aspects of the atmosphere can feel repetitive or lacking in excitement.

    • “I'm always a solo player, but I like the atmosphere of a bustling MMORPG.”
    • “I like taking my time and really enjoying the atmosphere of the game.”
    • “Great atmosphere, plenty of content, good game structure.”
    • “The atmosphere is terribly boring.”
    • “Although the beginning is a bit cliche, I love the atmosphere.”
    • “The tab-targeting combat makes for a familiar 'atmosphere' in a new game, which I quite appreciate.”
  • character development
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is noted for its in-depth design options, allowing players to create unique characters, though some reviews criticize the overall character aesthetics as bland and in need of improvement. While the bestiary and character customization provide engaging gameplay, the visual quality of character models could benefit from enhanced detail and creativity.

    • “The character design is in-depth, and I appreciate that!”
    • “Decently detailed character design.”
    • “Beautiful scenery and character design.”
    • “Character designs and concepts felt the same.”
    • “The overall art and character design are bland - so they shove blur and particle effects to make it pretty.”
    • “Good game but could use a little more work on the meshes and character design.”
  • replayability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while dungeons offer high replay value with multiple difficulty settings and varied loot, technical issues like lag spikes can significantly detract from the experience. Some players find the initial gameplay boring, which may hinder their desire to replay, but the option to customize controls adds a layer of enjoyment for others.

    • “Dungeons are very replayable with a difficulty setting.”
    • “It's highly addictive and replayable.”
    • “The dungeons are definitely replayable, offering multiple difficulties, changing armor types, and loot chances.”
    • “While this game begins extremely boring, and sort of hinders the replayability factor, because let's be honest, nobody has said 'I'm so excited to go back to the Braghin Forest!'”
    • “Be a good thing for some, but to me that just limits replayability.”
    • “The dungeons are definitely replayable, offering multiple difficulties, changing armor type and loot chances.”
  • emotional
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional responses to the game are largely negative, with players expressing frustration over its clunky mechanics, uninspired story, and numerous bugs, leading to feelings of disappointment and annoyance. Some users noted moments of dark humor, such as accidentally killing a pet, but overall, the game's execution left many feeling emotionally drained and dissatisfied.

    • “Has a lot of potential, but has many annoying points when I just want to cry.”
    • “I laughed out loud when I went to catch my first pet, which was a unicorn, because I accidentally killed it, which made me feel really evil.”
    • “Everything else is uninspired grinding, a boring story, rushed content, and cash grabs.”
    • “Boring story.”
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Riders of Icarus is a open world role playing game with fantasy theme.

Riders of Icarus is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 215 hours playing Riders of Icarus.

Riders of Icarus was released on July 6, 2016.

Riders of Icarus was developed by WeMade.

Riders of Icarus has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Riders of Icarus is a single player game with multiplayer support.

Similar games include Aura Kingdom, Bless Unleashed, Vindictus, Tree of Savior, AdventureQuest 3D and others.