Ring of Elysium
- June 24, 2019
- Aurora Studio
- 10h median play time
Get on SteamIn Ring of Elysium, players are trapped on a snow-covered mountain amid a deadly storm, competing to secure one of four spots on a rescue flight. Using the Quicksilver X engine, this multiplayer battle royale game challenges survivors to outrun the encroaching storm and outsmart their opponents. To win, players must eliminate competitors and secure their place on the rescue flight before time runs out.
PC
Windows
Cloud
NVIDIA GeForce NOW
Reviews
- The game features unique mechanics such as auto-attaching items and a variety of traversal options like snowboarding and gliding, making gameplay engaging and fun.
- It is free to play and offers a solid experience with good graphics and smooth gameplay, making it a great alternative to other battle royale games.
- Many players appreciate the game's unique take on the battle royale genre, particularly the helicopter extraction mechanic at the end of matches.
- The game suffers from a significant hacker problem, with many players reporting encounters with aimbots and other cheats, leading to a frustrating experience.
- There are complaints about the game's declining player base, making it difficult to find matches, especially in North America.
- Recent updates have led to dissatisfaction among players, with many feeling that the game has strayed too far from what made it enjoyable, including the removal of popular modes like solo and duo.
- gameplay49 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally praised for its smoothness, fun mechanics, and unique features like mobility kits and the rescue helicopter, which add excitement to the battle royale experience. However, there are criticisms regarding gun mechanics, optimization issues, and the presence of lag and cheaters. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable and engaging gameplay, some players feel it suffers from poor developer support and monetization practices.
“The maps are fun and the gameplay is smooth.”
“Gameplay feels fast and fun and the rescue heli in the final circle is the best thing to happen to battle royale.”
“Overall this game is really fun, has some great features, and the developers put in a lot of thought into realistic gameplay.”
“Over the years I've waited for it to come back, but it seems the developers want to milk every penny they can from paid items and ignore gameplay and feedback.”
“Really bad mechanic; you just teleport into the helicopter if you have the most oxygen.”
“Now it's just a poorly optimized game with broken mechanics and money-grabbing practices.”
- graphics30 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising their quality and smooth performance across various hardware configurations. While some players appreciate the eye-catching visuals and overall refinement, others report significant graphical issues that hinder gameplay, suggesting a need for further optimization and options. Overall, the graphics are generally considered a strong point, though not without notable flaws.
“I have to say that this is one of the more refined games that runs smoothly while having great graphics.”
“It's a great game, great graphics, and lots of travel options.”
“The game idea is very unique and cool, and the graphics are so good. I like everything about the game except for one thing... actually, the controls are so heavy and hard to get used to.”
“The entire community just is a dick and it has huge graphic problems which make it unplayable for 30 seconds after spawning.”
“Also needs a graphics overhaul because this game feels like a PUBG mobile spinoff.”
“Man, the graphics and movements, ugh, it feels disgusting.”
- optimization11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players report excellent performance with high frame rates, others highlight significant optimization issues and broken mechanics. Despite these concerns, many believe that the minor issues will be resolved by the full release, and the graphics and overall performance are generally considered superior to similar titles like PUBG.
“It's extremely optimized; I tried it on my Nokia and had 200+ frames.”
“What an amazing game! Yes, there are some minor optimization issues, but it is early access. When I say minor issues, I mean minor.”
“Obviously, there are optimization issues, but I think they'll be cleared up by the 1.0 release.”
“Now it's just a poorly optimized game with broken mechanics and money-grabbing practices.”
“There are optimization issues, but I think they'll be cleared up by the 1.0 release.”
“The game was a tad bit unoptimized, and you were still able to get onto the game through a loophole as it was currently region locked to another country.”
- stability10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, user feedback on stability indicates a mixed experience; while some players report minimal issues with crashes and glitches, others experience significant problems, including frequent freezes and account bans without cause. These issues can render the game unplayable, particularly for those using high-end systems.
“Still buggy as hell.”
“I bought a DLC for the game before I played it. Every time I get into a game, I play for around 30 seconds and then it freezes, forcing me to reset my PC. It's basically unplayable on a brand new $1200 PC.”
“My account should not be banned; I do not use cheats, hacks, or glitches. I'm not sure what's going on with this.”
- monetization8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's monetization model primarily revolves around optional in-game purchases, particularly for premium currency, and is perceived as fair and supportive rather than exploitative. Players appreciate the opportunity to contribute to the developers through small purchases, such as the founder pack, while enjoying a fully free-to-play experience. Overall, the monetization strategy is viewed positively, especially in comparison to other popular titles like PUBG and Fortnite.
“I have 'donated' to this company through in-game purchases because they offered what I enjoyed.”
“In-game store/loot - there are in-game purchases for this game, mostly for the premium currency.”
“It's not a cash grab like PUBG and Fortnite; you'll find yourself wanting to spend the 3 dollars or so for the founder pack to help the developers because otherwise, for the time being, this game is 100% free-to-play.”
“In-game store/loot - there are in-game purchases for this game, mostly for the premium currency.”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the game's attention to detail, particularly in terrain elevation and building design, enhances immersion and contributes to a more enjoyable gameplay experience, though specific narrative elements are not discussed.
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players find grinding to be a time-consuming process, especially if they are not consistently winning, which can make earning coins feel tedious. Many suggest that purchasing the battle pass or loot boxes may be a more efficient alternative to grinding for rewards.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“If you aren't consistently winning, farming up coins will most likely take a long time. Otherwise, you're better off getting the battle pass and maybe buying a few loot boxes.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the humor in the games, particularly highlighting the amusing bugs and glitches that occur, which add an unexpected comedic element to the experience. The prevalence of cheating is also noted as a source of humor, contributing to the overall lightheartedness of the gameplay.
“I find it kind of funny that both games have so much cheating.”
“Absolutely not, they're actually funny bugs.”
- character development2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight strong character design as a key aspect of character development, indicating that the visual and conceptual elements of the characters are well-executed and engaging.
“The character design is exceptional, showcasing a deep level of creativity and attention to detail.”
“I love the character development; it feels organic and truly enhances the overall experience.”
“The characters are well-crafted, with unique backstories that make them relatable and engaging.”
