RPG METRIA the Starlight

About

Metria is a role-playing game with a captivating plot and fantastic gameplay, offering an engaging adventure with compelling characters. The game boasts outstanding visuals, but be prepared for a grind and numerous bugs that may hinder the experience. According to the game, "A tale of bonds and adventures unfolds! Cooperate with other characters to win!"

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,084 reviews

story45 positive mentions

stability13 negative mentions

The graphics are beautiful and vibrant, providing a visually appealing experience.
The gameplay is enjoyable, with smooth controls and engaging combat mechanics.
The game has potential for improvement and offers a nostalgic feel for fans of previous Asobimo titles like Toram.

There are excessive loading screens that disrupt the flow of gameplay, making it feel tedious.
The game lacks character customization options, which disappoints players expecting a more personalized experience.
Many players experience lag and performance issues, even on high-end devices, affecting overall enjoyment.

story
152 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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11%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and well-crafted, while others criticize it as rushed, cliché, and poorly translated. Many users express frustration over excessive loading screens and a lack of character customization, which detracts from their connection to the narrative. Overall, while the graphics and character design are praised, the storytelling often feels bogged down by technical issues and a lack of depth.
- “The story is great.”
- “So far so good, amazing art, beautiful storyline, captivating.”
- “Very good game and superb story line highly recommend.”
- “The story feels rushed and I can't feel connected with the characters as things happen really fast.”
- “The story is mediocre and no voice cut scenes.”
- “The storyline is a bore and the writing is bad, almost similar to Alchemia.”
graphics
109 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
48%
8%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the visual style and improvements over previous titles like Toram, while others criticize the performance issues, such as lag and glitches. Some users note that the graphics are reminiscent of older games and suggest that they could benefit from further optimization and enhancements. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good, there are significant calls for improvements in performance and detail to meet modern standards.
- “I like the graphics + there's quite a bunch of places to explore.”
- “Smooth controls, exceptional graphics even at the lowest settings.”
- “Beautiful graphics and amazing game layout!”
- “The graphics are very bad, the battle is stiff and the camera is messy, not recommended to play in 2024.”
- “Ugly graphics for today's game, looks like a PS2 game, also too many loadings so disturbing.”
- “Graphics are basic by today's standards and the environment kinda reminds me of modern Pokémon games like Sword and Shield.”
gameplay
81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
48%
5%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its core mechanics and fun elements, while others criticize it for being clunky, laggy, and overly reliant on loading screens. Some users express disappointment over the lack of originality, comparing it unfavorably to titles like Genshin Impact and Toram Online, and highlighting issues such as level gates and optimization problems. Overall, while the gameplay shows potential, it requires significant improvements in performance and uniqueness to meet player expectations.
- “The gameplay is awesome, but the draw rates are just killing me.”
- “Good smooth gameplay.”
- “Overall gameplay and story is pretty interesting, performance the only thing that needs improvement.”
- “Dull and boring gameplay.”
- “Loading times take up to 90% of the gameplay; just rename the game into loading stimulation, what an awful way to make a game.”
- “Badly optimized even with gaming phones; high graphics but poor clunky movement, it's a typical Genshin way and nothing seriously unique about the gameplay.”
optimization
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is widely criticized, with players reporting issues such as clunky combat, frequent bugs, and significant performance drops even on high-end devices. Many users express frustration over the rapid depletion of gathering tools and poor performance on lower-end phones, indicating a pressing need for improvements to enhance overall gameplay experience. While the core gameplay is enjoyable, the lack of optimization detracts significantly from its potential.
- “The app definitely needs some optimization; the core gameplay is fun, but even at the lowest settings, combat feels very clunky and it's overall just slow.”
- “Really amazing game, has a few optimization issues but can be enhanced, I believe, in the future.”
- “The durability of gathering tools should be optimized because they deplete really fast even though they've been upgraded to higher tier tools.”
- “If the devs want this game to compete with other RPGs or MMOs out right now, they're going to need to step up their optimization.”
- “This game's performance is so abysmal... I have a Galaxy Note 10+ and have it set to 60 frames, but it plays at 15 fps. What a shame.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
93%
The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with users reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and graphic glitches, particularly with character models and loading times. While some players noted improvements after maintenance updates, many still experience significant bugs that hinder gameplay, suggesting a need for further optimization. Overall, while the game shows potential, its current stability issues detract from the overall experience.
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes, providing a stable experience throughout.”
- “I appreciate how the game maintains a consistent frame rate, making for a seamless gameplay experience.”
- “The stability of the game allows me to focus on strategy rather than worrying about technical issues.”
- “It would give me my characters then when I try to exit out, the game freezes and then crashes.”
- “Also, it randomly freezes and overheats my phone even with lower graphics settings.”
- “It's a nice game but while playing this game it crashes a lot, freezes the phone for a few seconds, and it also takes a long time to load the data.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding mechanics, noting that farming for upgrade items is tedious and time-consuming, especially without auto-farming options. Many desire more engaging events to reduce the grind, while others feel the game leans too heavily on repetitive tasks like mining and lumberjacking, detracting from the overall experience. Despite some positive aspects like good graphics and the ability to skip storylines, the excessive focus on grinding has led to a perception of the game as more of a farming simulator than an RPG.
- “Farming upgrade items rather than having a dispatch is painful even with daily dungeon.”
- “It's useless though if there's an event in the current status; it takes the whole day to be a lumberjack and miner.”
- “Too much grinding and farming of ores and cutting trees.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some praise it as fantastic and in line with the developer's previous works, others criticize it for being too loud and not fitting the game's atmosphere. Additionally, there are calls for improvements in both the music and voice elements to enhance the overall gaming experience.
- “Music is fantastic, as all Beemo games are.”
- “Excellent RPG game; however, the music and voice should be improved for a better experience while playing.”
- “And seemingly no way to turn off the horrendous background music.”
- “My honest reaction to this game is that it's a very well-made game. I know there is so much more development needed here and there, but overall it's really good. However, when you first play this game, the music is too loud and not suitable for the current story vibe.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game receives mixed feedback, with some players appreciating the character design and storyline, while others criticize the lack of depth and engagement. The overall experience is marred by technical issues such as lag and crashes, which detract from the enjoyment of character interactions and progression. Additionally, the limited means of acquiring gacha currency and a subpar storyline further hinder the potential for meaningful character development.
- “The character development is truly engaging, with a rich storyline that complements the gameplay beautifully.”
- “The character design is impressive, adding depth to the overall experience and enhancing the MMO aspect.”
- “The combination of gameplay, storyline, and character design creates a captivating experience that keeps players invested.”
- “There's barely any way you can get gacha currency aside from logins, subpar storyline, subpar character design, slow and inefficient UI.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is noted for its amusing elements, such as a funny "bug" and entertaining gacha animations, though some players feel that the overall comedic potential could be better developed. While the premise is promising, there are suggestions for clearer communication about the game's testing and originality.
- “The premise is good, but the 'bug' is funny; it needs to be assessed so everyone understands that more testing is needed.”
- “The gacha animation is hilarious!”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized due to poor translation and writing, which contribute to a boring narrative. Players feel disconnected from the experience, exacerbated by frequent loading screens and uninspired combat mechanics that fail to engage them on an emotional level.
- “The emotional depth of the story is completely undermined by poor writing and a lack of engaging characters.”
- “I felt no connection to the characters, making it hard to invest emotionally in their journeys.”
- “The game tries to evoke emotions but fails due to its boring narrative and uninspired gameplay.”