Spire Horizon Online

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Spire Horizon Online is a multiplayer casual role playing game. It was developed by Mendoka and was released on December 6, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant and mystical world of Spire Horizon Online, an MMORPG set in the fantasy kingdom of Aetheria. The Kingdom of Aetheria was once a prosperous and peaceful land, but it has been invaded by demons and monsters, turning it into a battleground between light and darkness. Players take on the role of resurrected skeleton warriors, brought back to life by ancient magic …

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Audience ScoreBased on 81 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging experience for its low price, with enjoyable graphics and a charming aesthetic.
Flying mechanics are a highlight, providing a unique way to explore the game world.
Despite its flaws, the game has potential and is being actively developed by a responsive developer.

Combat mechanics are clunky and repetitive, leading to a grindy experience with little depth.
The game suffers from a lack of essential MMO features, such as party systems and trading, making multiplayer interactions limited.
Monetization practices are concerning, with many features locked behind paywalls and a heavy reliance on microtransactions.

story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
63%
21%
The game's story is criticized for being simplistic and repetitive, primarily revolving around mundane quests such as killing a set number of monsters, with little narrative depth or humor. Players express frustration over the lack of main story quests after reaching level 20, leading to grinding for experience, while the initial introduction to the story is noted as engaging. Overall, the lore feels basic and fails to elevate the gameplay experience.
- “The story revolves around us trying to get our trusty capybara back after various dimension rifts appear.”
- “The intro that introduces you to the story is amazing.”
- “Early quests reward a lot of experience, but by level 25, you’ll have to grind to reach level 30 to unlock the next map (where I assume there will be more quests).”
- “The gameplay is pretty repetitive and mindless, and the story/lore is pretty basic.”
- “What has irked me the most so far is that you run out of main story quests that give you a lot of XP before you reach level 30.”
- “Not bad but really not the best MMORPG; the quests are only like kill 50 of that monster or 15 of that monster, all the class quests are: kill 100 of that monster... so you just do the same things again and again.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing its repetitive and mindless nature, broken mechanics, and heavy reliance on potions for progress. While some appreciate the variety between classes and the seamless quest loop, others find the monetization tactics and gacha mechanics off-putting, suggesting that the game feels more like a grind than an engaging experience. Overall, it appears to lack depth and polish, leading to a recommendation to avoid it unless significant improvements are made.
- “I do like that between classes, the gameplay does feel a bit different, but most of the time, you will be holding the left mouse button while pressing the other keys for your other skills.”
- “Graphics are nice, gameplay and quests give a seamless loop, lots to do and collect, price is cheap and it's just plain fun.”
- “Barebones basic gameplay that was fun until it became a game where you have to use 40 potions a minute to fight literally anything in the game and became one of those annoying MMORPGs where you have to spend 20 hours grinding for potions to make any progress since everything else literally takes out huge chunks of health.”
- “The gameplay is pretty repetitive and mindless, and the story/lore is pretty basic.”
- “If you are looking for a deep-lore, gameplay-intensive game, I would recommend looking somewhere else.”
- “If this game was released in this state as an early access title, with a party mechanic, projectiles that don't collide with players, and with less scummy monetization tactics, I might have been less negative, but as it is, I suggest you avoid it.”
monetization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The monetization model in the game has drawn mixed reviews, with many players criticizing it for being overly aggressive and reminiscent of mobile game practices, featuring numerous microtransactions for essential features like storage access and experience boosts. While some acknowledge that these purchases are not strictly necessary for progression, the overall sentiment leans towards viewing the monetization as exploitative and rushed, raising concerns about the game's long-term viability and player experience.
- “While monetization is present (it is an MMO after all), it is completely optional.”
- “Taken in context, however, I feel these microtransactions (with the exception of storage) aren't actually necessary for progression and are a necessary evil to fund the development and operation of this game.”
- “The developer mentions (in- and out-of-game) that they are reliant on Ko-fi donations and microtransactions in order to keep the servers up and new content rolling in.”
- “I get everyone needs to make a living and have some form of sustain, but this game mirrors mobile phone monetization!”
- “Sure, devs need to make money, but this feels like a rushed, untested cash grab with exploitative monetization tactics.”
- “There are a lot of microtransactions, including a $25 one for access to a storage system, which frankly seems necessary beyond a certain point in the game.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite pronounced, typical of mobile-friendly MMOs, often requiring extensive time investment for experience points and resources. While some enjoy the mindless fun of repetitive tasks like fishing and farming for items, others feel it can become tedious, especially when managing health and potion usage. Overall, the game offers decent entertainment value, particularly when on sale, but players should be prepared for significant grinding.
- “The game is about as grindy as you would expect a mobile-friendly MMO to be (very).”
- “Barebones basic gameplay that was fun until it became a game where you have to use 40 potions a minute to fight literally anything in the game and became one of those annoying MMORPGs where you have to spend 20 hours grinding for potions to make any progress since everything else literally takes out huge chunks of health.”
- “Or maybe you want to stack certain stats and really like some cards, so you end up farming the same mob for hours because the cards stack.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and smoothness, with many users highlighting the stunning landscapes and overall visual appeal. Despite being an affordable title, the graphics are considered impressive and contribute positively to the enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “Gorgeous graphics, very fun MMO, basically kill quests, kill bosses, fly and gear, surprisingly lots of fun.”
- “I like how smooth the graphic style is.”
- “Beautiful graphics and landscapes.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, making the game visually unappealing.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding the humor in the game. While some players appreciate the silly premise of a skeleton searching for a capybara and find moments of amusement, others feel it lacks engaging humor and a compelling story, resulting in a less impactful comedic experience. Overall, it seems to serve as a lighthearted distraction rather than a source of consistent laughs.
- “I mean it's at least funny that the plot's kind of funny and you get to play as a skeleton. I saw a guy named Bonemeal, so overall it's a fun, turn-off-your-brain game.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been criticized for poor performance, with some users experiencing severe issues like kernel panics. Many players feel that it requires significant patches to improve both content and overall optimization before they can continue playing.
- “Horrible performance and even caused a kernel panic somehow; probably unrelated, but still thought it was interesting.”
- “I'm not ready to continue playing yet; the game needs patches for both content and optimization.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the fishing mechanics in the game are plagued by significant bugs, impacting overall stability and gameplay experience.
- “Fishing is extremely buggy.”