Rogalia
- October 15, 2018
- TatriX
- 100h median play time
"Rogalia is a massively multiplayer open-world RPG, allowing for 2-player co-op and PvP in designated areas. Experience a craft-based sandbox with a unique vitamin/stat system, affecting character development. With free economics, cultivate land, breed animals, craft items, and hunt monsters, utilizing thousands of recipes and skills."
Reviews
- The game offers a complex and rewarding crafting system, allowing players to engage in various activities like farming, building, and exploring.
- The community is generally friendly and helpful, providing support to new players and enhancing the overall experience.
- The developer is active and responsive, frequently updating the game and addressing player feedback.
- The game feels incomplete and lacks balance, particularly in PvP, leading to frustrating experiences for new players.
- There are significant technical issues, including lag, clunky controls, and a poorly designed user interface that detracts from gameplay.
- The game has a low player count, making it feel empty and reducing the potential for engaging multiplayer interactions.
- grinding28 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the depth and variety in farming, crafting, and other skills, many find the early stages excessively tedious and repetitive, often requiring significant time investment for minimal rewards. The game's mechanics can feel clunky and inconvenient, leading to frustration, especially for those who prefer a more casual experience. However, for dedicated players who enjoy grinding, the game offers a rich environment with numerous activities to engage in once they progress past the initial grind.
“Everything seems too expensive to make or requires a grindy level.”
“This game redefines the term 'dead content.' A long, tedious grind that is extremely boring is required for all starting players unless you choose to engage in microtransactions.”
“Too much grinding for too little of an outcome.”
- gameplay21 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and addictive, featuring a variety of mechanics such as farming, crafting, and base building, though it suffers from bugs and some awkward battle mechanics. Players appreciate the depth of crafting options and the unique gameplay style, but caution that solo play may not be as rewarding. Overall, while the game has potential, it is still in early access and may require further polishing and updates.
“I love that mechanics, that alone has made me play over 50 hours.”
“- if you don't mind solo gameplay and enjoy a semi-deep crafting system and base building, then this game might be for you.”
“- extremely addictive gameplay.”
“Also very buggy gameplay (fishing especially).”
“Only the battle mechanics are a bit bad in the game; other than that, the game is good in general. But if you don't have a team to play with, don't play.”
“After dying and having my hunger reset to full again, I realized that this game isn't just a grind, but it's engineered to slow your progress in any way it can, with ridiculous mechanics that make no sense at all for a survival game.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the aesthetic and depth, while others criticize them as outdated or clunky. Many users note that the graphics are not the main focus of the game, and improvements are expected in future updates. Overall, the visuals are described as decent but not groundbreaking, with a nostalgic retro style reminiscent of classic games.
“Not overtly complex or intrusive to get into, and I like the aesthetic a lot.”
“Very interesting little game, graphics are sweet and there seem to be a lot of depth to the game.”
“Beautiful attempt on graphics.”
“He should have worked on the game instead of changing the graphics every few weeks to make it look like they were doing something!”
“At first, with some kind of outdated graphics, a very tiny tutorial, and an overwhelming list of things to understand before being able to enjoy it, the game can repel some players.”
“Kind of expected something more out of the graphics too.”
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is perceived as lacking depth, with players feeling that the focus is more on individual gameplay and customization rather than a cohesive narrative. Many users express frustration over the MMO environment, where player actions can disrupt the experience for others, leading to a sense of isolation and a lack of engaging quests. Overall, while the freedom to build and craft is appreciated, the absence of a compelling story or structured quests diminishes the overall experience.
“The story is engaging and allows for a lot of personal expression as you build your own narrative through the choices you make.”
“I love how the game intertwines personal quests with the overarching storyline, making every action feel meaningful.”
“The lore is rich and immersive, providing a deep backdrop that enhances the overall gameplay experience.”
“☐ story?”
“Worst of all is that it's an MMO; it should be like Wurm where you can have your own group of friends or yourself and there's a quest or something to do.”
“Once you have your plot and cave and all that, there's no real reason to leave it.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding the direct Russian translations and item descriptions particularly hilarious. The 21+ rating allows for a range of comedic moments, including quirky activities like crafting cigarettes and humorous scenarios involving overeating and adult themes. Overall, the game successfully blends fun and humor, enhancing its appeal.
“The game is considered to be 21+ which allows for some very funny moments.”
“The item descriptions are hilarious.”
“Has a UO type of feel to it so far, with some fun, humorous additions, such as crafting cigarettes, joints, overeating until you have to use the toilet or puke, and a hooker in the inn.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with players reporting numerous bugs and glitches, particularly during gameplay activities like fishing. Many users feel that the developers are neglecting community feedback regarding these issues, leading to a frustrating experience as new bugs continue to emerge without resolution.
“Also very buggy gameplay, especially with fishing.”
“I have pretty good patience and understanding, but the developers seem to be blatantly ignoring the entire community's opinions about the update and all of the glitches it has brought.”
“This game is riddled with weird glitches and bugs that aren't being addressed, while new bugs are continuously being introduced.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express curiosity about the future of the game's music and sound design, noting a lack of a compelling soundtrack and wondering about the character dialogues.
“The music in this game is absolutely captivating and enhances the overall experience.”
“I love how the soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
“The variety of musical styles keeps each level fresh and exciting, making me look forward to what comes next.”
“Makes me wonder if there will be music in the future and what the sounds and dialogue of the characters will be like.”
“There is a lack of soundtrack.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The optimization for the Steam release has been criticized, with users noting a need for performance improvements and reporting poor performance on the Steam client version.
“Could use some performance polishing for the Steam release.”
“Poor performance on the Steam client version.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the attention to detail in the game's design, contributing to a generally positive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
“I can feel the effort put into the details, and the atmosphere is overall fantastic.”
“The immersive environment truly draws you in, making every moment feel alive.”
“The haunting soundtrack combined with the stunning visuals creates an unforgettable atmosphere.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is criticized for forcing new players into a tedious grind, with microtransactions presented as the only viable alternative to progress, leading to a perception of "dead content."
“The monetization model is fair and doesn't force you to spend money to enjoy the game.”
“I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content, making it accessible for everyone.”
“The in-game purchases are optional and don't impact the overall experience, allowing players to progress at their own pace.”
“This game redefines the term 'dead content.' A long, tedious grind that is extremely boring is required for all starting players unless you choose to engage in microtransactions.”
“The monetization system feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money just to enjoy basic features of the game.”
“It's frustrating that the game locks essential content behind paywalls, making it nearly impossible to progress without spending real money.”