Seal M is a massively multiplayer fantasy role-playing game that brings the Seal Online experience to mobile devices. Explore a colorful and magical world filled with unique creatures and characters, but be prepared for lots of grinding and frequent advertisements. Immerse yourself in an enchanting adventure, but be aware of the game's more demanding aspects.
Reviews
- The game brings back nostalgic memories from the original Seal Online.
- The graphics and character designs are cute and engaging.
- The developers are responsive and have made improvements over time.
- The game is plagued with bugs, frequent disconnections, and server instability.
- Players experience long loading times and are often required to redownload large amounts of data after updates.
- The game has a pay-to-win model that makes it difficult for free-to-play players to progress.
- story71 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 90 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's story is marred by numerous bugs and connectivity issues, leading to frequent quest resets and frustrating gameplay experiences. Players report being unable to progress due to persistent disconnections and quest-related errors, which detracts from the overall narrative engagement. Despite some initial appeal, the overwhelming technical problems have left many feeling that the story lacks depth and coherence.
“The game was so cool, good graphics, good quests, and more exciting missions. It looks like a real world. I hope there are more players to come and play this awesome game, so see you in PvP mode!”
“I thought it's because of a different timeline, but the main quest is the 4 heroes quest?”
“Main quests and side quests are not enough.”
“The first few hours are already such a turn off; the whole starting quest is meaningless.”
“This game is a waste of time; I was stuck at a quest early on and it has too many problems, issues, and bugs.”
“Game is broken; can't progress because the quest is bugged.”
- monetization48 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that disrupt gameplay and often fail to provide promised rewards. Many users report technical issues related to ads, such as crashes and disconnections, which further diminish the experience, leading to accusations of the game being a cash grab. Additionally, free-to-play players feel pressured to watch an unreasonable amount of ads to progress, while in-game purchases for ad removal are seen as overpriced and ineffective.
“The monetization in this game feels excessive compared to other MMOs with more mature features and similar in-app purchase prices.”
“I've played gacha games like Genshin Impact, and the monetization here isn't as aggressive.”
“The game encourages players to spend more, claiming it will resolve server issues, rollback problems, and in-game purchase difficulties.”
“There are ads almost everywhere and the rewards aren't even worth your time.”
“The ads system sucks... the ads always crash, the system says you canceled watching an ad even though you already watched those useless ads until the end.”
“Too many bugs, like your ads.”
- grinding34 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express significant frustration with the grinding mechanics in the game, citing issues such as high potion costs, low drop rates for essential crafting materials, and an overall lack of balance in experience gain. Many feel that the game forces a pay-to-win model, making it particularly challenging for free-to-play users, and the frequent bugs and disconnections exacerbate the grinding experience, leading to a sense of monotony and dissatisfaction. Overall, the grinding aspect is viewed as overly tedious and poorly implemented, detracting from the enjoyment of the game.
“The resources you get from grinding are not going to help you at all; it just increases your level. More grind equals more level increased, which means you need new equipment, but to make new equipment takes years!”
“If you're a free-to-play player, welcome to grinding hell and have fun grinding your soul away.”
“The grinding is too much, and the potions are also expensive.”
- gameplay31 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users highlighting a variety of mechanics and nostalgic elements reminiscent of earlier versions. However, persistent bugs, connection issues, and a lack of clarity in item mechanics have led to frustration among players, with some calling for improvements and a return to original gameplay mechanics. While some appreciate the nostalgic feel and graphics, the overall experience is marred by lag, instability, and perceived pay-to-win elements.
“For first impression and a short gameplay, this seal-m really makes me bounce back to 2006, reminding me of playing this game like before. Hope the overall gameplay can make me nostalgic. For the GM, please keep this atmosphere for the game. I really appreciate it. A big thanks from me to the developer for creating this game.”
“Gameplay is fun and engaging, bringing back memories of the original Seal PC game.”
“After trying this game, I was very impressed with its beautiful graphics and enjoyable gameplay.”
“You get so much criticism from users and yet the game still has a lot of bugs (I mean the same bugs)... sometimes cannot move in gameplay, connection unstable with or without Wi-Fi, request board sometimes errors, sometimes my phone restarts because of this game, and the worst thing is when the update comes and I need to download 1.4GB again!?”
“Too many bugs and maintenance, gameplay is hard to explore due to lack of information on items that are not in inventory, and auto attack is poor; I can't even target the nearest monster, and party members can follow each other just to hit the same monster, so please take note.”
“Lots of bugs, generic gameplay, lag issues even with limited players on each server.”
- graphics21 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 24 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users criticizing the low quality and lack of optimization for a 2023 release, describing them as "ugly" and "bad." While some players appreciate the cute designs and character customization, they also report significant bugs and performance issues, including lag and overheating devices. Overall, the consensus suggests that the graphics do not meet modern standards and require substantial improvement.
“So far, the graphics are really good.”
“Cute graphics, weapons and armors actually change how your character looks. Surprisingly great control despite having an auto feature. I didn't encounter any lag, but the game heats up my phone super fast and also drains the battery really quickly.”
“The game was so cool with good graphics, good quests, and more exciting missions. It looks like a real world. I hope there are more players to come and play this awesome game, so see you in PvP mode!”
“Poor graphics and lots of bugs; I can't even see my character on the map. I can't play at all.”
“Worst mobile MMORPG I ever tried; bugs everywhere and bad graphics for a game released in 2023.”
“The server is terrible, and the graphics are very bad, but it makes my phone so hot. It's an unoptimized game.”
- optimization16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users reporting severe performance issues, including frequent crashes, poor server stability, and excessive battery drain. Many players express frustration over the lack of optimization for various devices, particularly low-end models, and call for immediate patches to address these critical bugs. Overall, the consensus is that the game is currently unplayable for many due to its inadequate optimization.
“I'll be revisiting this game in a year, hoping there will be optimization patches.”
“Please optimize performance for low-end devices, like disabling shadows and enabling high frame rates. Thank you.”
“I really like this game, but with poor performance like this, it will disappoint a lot of people. You guys really need to fix this game immediately.”
“Weak server connection status, the game is not yet optimized, can drain and heat the phone's battery so fast, very poor performance, many bugs, uninstall this game!”
“The game needs work in optimization and maybe customizable performance settings.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting persistent login issues across various network types, frequent crashes, and significant lag. Many players express frustration over server overloads and overall poor performance, leading to a negative impact on their gaming experience.
“I can't log in using mobile data, Wi-Fi, VPN, DNS, or even airplane mode. I'm still stuck on the loading screen. The server is always full, and I've experienced declined connections on several mobile service providers. Better shut down this game; congratulations on ruining my childhood with this buggy mess.”
“The game is very buggy at the moment; crashes and lag are your friends.”
“This is a trash, buggy game.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be nostalgic and entertaining, particularly appreciating the funny gacha mechanics and the quirky interactions that arise from collaboration and exchanges. Despite some technical issues, the overall comedic elements contribute to a lighthearted experience that resonates with fans of the genre.
“This is a very nostalgic game with a funny gacha for accessories, and it still offers options for equipment like in the old times. We can collaborate with others for materials through exchanges.”
“There are a lot of funny things that happen here.”
“So funny!”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game evokes strong feelings of nostalgia, particularly in the city segments, but many users feel it is not enough to redeem the overall experience, leading to disappointment with the game's other aspects. While the soundtrack is appreciated, it seems to be the only highlight for some players, resulting in mixed reviews.
“Very nostalgic; when I set the sound and hear the music, it brings back memories.”
“The music evokes a strong sense of nostalgia, especially in the city sections.”
“Don't bother to download this game. It's a waste of your time. Don't expect the original soundtrack in this game; only the music made me give it 2 stars.”
“Very nostalgic when I set the sound and hear the music.”
“Nostalgia is only present in the city section, the original soundtrack and the character themes are lacking.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game evokes a strong sense of nostalgia, reminiscent of gaming experiences from 2006, which players find appealing. Reviewers express appreciation for this nostalgic ambiance and hope it is maintained throughout the overall gameplay.
“This game truly captures the essence of nostalgia, transporting me back to 2006. I hope the overall gameplay maintains this atmosphere, as I really appreciate it. A big thanks to the developers for creating this experience.”
“The atmosphere in this game is incredibly immersive, making every moment feel alive and engaging. It's a world I want to explore endlessly.”
“From the moment I started playing, the atmosphere enveloped me, creating a sense of wonder and excitement that kept me hooked.”
“The atmosphere feels stale and uninspired, lacking the depth and immersion I was hoping for.”
“Despite the nostalgic elements, the overall atmosphere fails to engage and feels flat.”
“The game’s atmosphere is underwhelming, making it hard to stay invested in the experience.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The character development in the game has been criticized for poor design, indicating a lack of depth and engagement in the characters.
“The character development feels shallow and uninspired.”
“There is a lack of meaningful growth for the characters throughout the game.”
“The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any emotional connection.”