ROG CITADEL XV

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ROG CITADEL XV is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Moonshine Creation CO., LTD. and was released on January 12, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Explore a rebel armory filled with the latest ROG gear, uncover secret surprises, and put your skills to the test in a unique virtual experience.

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Single-Player

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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 278 reviews

graphics11 positive mentions

monetization16 negative mentions

Impressive and visually stunning showcase of ASUS ROG products with detailed 3D models and sci-fi environments.
Includes some enjoyable gameplay elements like mini-games, shooting range, and aim trainers that offer casual fun.
Free to play and a creative way to interactively explore and learn about gaming hardware, appealing especially to ROG fans.

Poor optimization and frequent performance issues causing lag, crashes, and unplayable experiences even on higher-end hardware.
Lack of depth in gameplay and story; mainly serves as a hardware advertisement with minimal plot and progression.
Controls and interface issues including mouse lag, no controller full support, and limited customization hamper the experience.

graphics
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
59%
9%
The graphics are generally praised for their detailed, realistic, and visually impressive design, often likened to a tech showcase with strong branding elements. However, many users report significant performance issues, including poor optimization, frequent frame drops, and unplayable lag even on high-end hardware. Overall, while the visuals are attractive, technical drawbacks and inconsistent quality hinder the experience.
- “Stunning graphics, great aim trainer and good story line.”
- “Graphics quality is so realistic.”
- “The aesthetic is cool, the product models are detailed, and the graphics are actually pretty good.”
- “On the other hand, there were some wonky parts, the graphics weren't quite right, and overall I would've set a higher par for ASUS.”
- “Unplayable even with their lowest graphics settings.”
- “The graphics is several generations old, all is blurry and low res.”
story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
52%
16%
The story aspect of the game receives mixed feedback, with some users appreciating the interesting narrative and accompanying robot character, while others criticize it as shallow, slow, or merely a backdrop for graphics showcasing. Technical issues such as bugs and control problems also hinder story progression for some players. Overall, the storyline is seen as minimal and overshadowed by gameplay and graphics, leaving some wanting more depth and engagement.
- “Honestly, this game has a really great storyline, and the graphic design has a lot of details to match.”
- “Stunning graphics, great aim trainer and good story line.”
- “It's basically a quick ad for their products, but it has this cool bot taking you around the place and has an interesting little story to it too.”
- “You will learn exactly zero about the plot once you realize you’re mostly here to stare at RTX reflections on spaceship walls.”
- “Starts with a painfully slow, boring escort quest, and I uninstalled before finishing that.”
- “Waiting and walking simulator; there's no story, no advancement in the plot, just a 5-gig advertisement that no one asked for or cares about.”
monetization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect is centered on the game functioning primarily as an innovative and interactive advertisement, which many users appreciate as a fresh and engaging replacement to traditional ads. However, some criticize it for lack of gameplay depth and technical issues that hinder the experience, with a few feeling misled expecting a full game rather than a promotional tool. Overall, it’s seen as a creative marketing approach that could be improved with smoother performance and more engaging content.
- “Very buggy and runs badly, not exactly a good advertisement for products.”
- “Waiting and walking simulator, there's no story, there's no advancing in the plot, it's just basically a 5GB advertisement that no one either asked for, nor cares for.”
- “The game is mainly for advertising, so don't expect anything much from it.”
optimization
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
23%
54%
The game suffers from poor optimization, causing frequent crashes, stuttering, and heavy lag even on high-end hardware like RTX 2070 and RTX 3080 GPUs. Visual settings are limited despite graphical potential, and performance issues persist across various systems, making it unplayable and frustrating for many users.
- “The game should offer larger visual settings given this is a product to test a new PC's performance.”
- “It needs to be optimized for low-spec computers too.”
- “The app needs a lot of improvement and optimization.”
- “And the performance... I have an RTX 2070, 16GB RAM, and i5 9th gen desktop. This doesn't even max out my hardware but runs way worse than Cyberpunk 2077 on release day. For a PC company showcasing their gear, it certainly doesn't bode well for their software included on the machines they sell. I suppose this might run smooth on the latest ROG-branded 4090 Ti.”
- “Unfortunately, this game is very poorly optimized and crashes very often for me (Unity 2019.4.8f1_6078d942082).”
- “I mean, I have 90 frames per second on an ASUS TUF RTX 3080 with an Alienware AW3420DW, which has a G-Sync module, so it's G-Sync capable and not just compatible, yet this game is the only thing that has this stuttering.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
Gameplay in this game offers a short but visually impressive experience with some integration of in-game products, though it suffers from performance issues like stuttering and mouse lag that hinder enjoyment. While the storyline and mechanics show potential, they lack depth and polish, making the gameplay feel limited and somewhat gimmicky.
- “It's placed in the game as the tools the characters use, and so they have their lineup of laptops, PCs, and phones stored in side rooms that are supposedly armories at the very start of the game, and the products really blend into the gameplay.”
- “Aside from that, if you want a decent FPS with a really great storyline, I recommend this game (just keep in mind it only has about 2 hours of full gameplay on first play).”
- “Also was kind of neat how my computer and keyboard lighting reacted with the gameplay.”
- “Unfortunately, my laptop wasn't able to keep up with the game and constantly stuttered, which made me abandon the gameplay after visiting the internal advertisement system.”
- “Questionable story, gameplay and overall point except just to showcase their products.”
- “But chapter 2... the 'campaign' actually goes for more gameplay, though it has real performance problems and heavy mouse lag.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, glitches, FPS drops, and occasional freezes that can impede progress. These problems often require restarting the game and detract notably from the overall experience.
- “The game is buggy and has FPS issues.”
- “This game is extremely buggy too; sometimes you have to restart just for the game to finally register and advance with the storyline.”
- “Main character has no voice, constant freezes.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The music in the game is highly praised, especially for featuring Emi Evans, known for the Nier soundtrack, which adds a standout quality to the soundtrack. However, some users report technical issues with the game starting and responding properly.
- “The soundtrack is really good.”
- “The music kicks ass too.”
- “They get Emi Evans to sing their Re:Ignite music video, which is awesome!”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the game's humor entertaining and appreciate its funny elements, though some desire more product presentations in the gallery to enhance the comedic experience.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's replayability is hindered by performance issues such as lag and camera jerking, which detract from the experience despite users' interest in practicing aiming in the shooting gallery. Overall, technical problems limit the incentive to replay.
- “There is no replayability, although I really want to train my aiming in the shooting gallery.”