Sojo
- August 17, 2023
- bagoDev LLC
- 8h median play time
Get on Steam"Sojo is a 2-player co-op and massively multiplayer online RPG, set in a persistent world with open world exploration and fast-paced active turn-based combat. The game features four classes, level 20 max, and item-based progression with 400+ unique items, 100+ abilities, and 70+ quests. Group with up to four players, engage in PvP, and experience interactive day-night cycles affecting enemy spawns."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a solid foundation with a passionate player base and an active developer who engages with the community.
- The gameplay offers a refreshing take on the genre with unique mechanics like platforming and turn-based combat.
- Exploration is rewarding, and the absence of hand-holding encourages players to engage with the world and community.
- The game lacks essential features like a map, minimap, quest log, and NPC name tags, making navigation and questing frustrating.
- It is unpolished, with many technical issues such as awkward NPC interactions and clunky movement mechanics.
- The player base is small, leading to a lonely experience, especially during off-peak hours.
- story22 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's story and quest system are praised for their creativity and resemblance to classic RPGs like Asheron's Call, but players express frustration over the lack of a quest log, map, or indicators, making navigation and quest tracking challenging. Despite these issues, the engaging battle system and nostalgic character design contribute to an overall positive experience.
“The game is so awesome, it's the most respected role-playing game to me. I very much like the battle system that was shown and I played, and the quests I saw in the video are much more creative and similar to Asheron's Call 1. The best dungeon for me was the Jahannan Vault, because I like to jump in the game. It puzzles me that the game has its battle system up close and similar to Final Fantasy games. The character models remind me of Legos, which I had so much fun playing with as a boy, role-playing with Lego toys, equipping armors, and interacting with a past cousin in a house in the Bay Area. The game is trustworthy; I bought it, it plays well, and I have seen other players in the game. I recommend playing it as it progresses; it seems to be getting perfected.”
“The music is reminiscent of Asheron's Call 2, creating a great domain feeling and emotion with an ambient soundtrack.”
“Really hard to figure out where to go for quests when there's no map, mini map, or quest markers.”
“There's no quest log, minimap, or any sort of UI to help the player or any guides.”
“There is no quest journal; the quest info just pops up in chat, so you better write it all down.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while farming for gear can be satisfying and rewarding, many feel forced to spend excessive time grinding in starter areas due to over-leveled enemies and limited abilities. The need to repeatedly farm for resources can detract from the overall enjoyment, especially when basic game functions, like exiting, are problematic.
“I keep dying to over-leveled enemies. I should be grinding the starter area more, but I want to learn some class abilities. So far, it's just click attack or flee, which is frustrating.”
“This means I'll have to spend hours farming stuff to sell to get some better gear, which is fine, but not when it's just me and I have only 1 attack.”
“I can't exit the game; I have to use Alt + F4 sometimes. You'll move the mouse trying to click on exit or logout, and you can't.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the core gameplay mechanics, particularly the inclusion of swimming, which is often overlooked in other games. There is a positive sentiment towards the current gameplay experience, with a suggestion for continued community engagement to enhance future development.
“However, the main functions and mechanics are there, including swimming (which, believe it or not, many games do not have). Please keep working on this, listen to the community, and it'll grow.”
“Enjoying the gameplay so far.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its ambient soundtrack, drawing comparisons to "Asheron's Call 2" and effectively creating a strong sense of atmosphere and emotion. Players appreciate how the music enhances the overall experience, contributing to the game's immersive qualities.
“The music is similar to Asheron's Call 2; it creates a great sense of domain feeling and emotion with its ambient soundtrack.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are consistently described as pleasant, indicating a visually appealing aesthetic that enhances the overall gaming experience.
“The graphics are absolutely stunning, creating a visually immersive experience.”
“The vibrant colors and detailed textures make the game world come alive.”
“Every environment is beautifully crafted, showcasing impressive artistic design.”
