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Stash

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69%Game Brain Score
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grinding, story
69% User Score Based on 569 reviews

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Stash is a multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Frogdice and was released on September 7, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Stash is an MMO with turn based grid combat, highly customizable housing, a tabletop art style, and more loot than you can fit in a portable hole. Our incredible community of players shape the world and determine the path of an intriguing world story.

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Audience ScoreBased on 569 reviews
gameplay26 positive mentions
grinding100 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique blend of turn-based combat and crafting, reminiscent of tabletop RPGs, which many players find enjoyable.
  • The community is friendly and helpful, with active developers who engage with players and respond to feedback.
  • The game is free-to-play, allowing players to try it without financial commitment, and offers a nostalgic experience for fans of old-school RPGs.
  • The game suffers from a lack of clear instructions and tutorials, leaving new players feeling lost and confused about how to progress.
  • Combat can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with many players finding the grind to level up tedious and unfulfilling.
  • The user interface and movement mechanics are clunky, leading to frustration during gameplay, especially in crowded areas.
  • grinding
    101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate that the game is heavily focused on grinding, with many players finding the experience tedious and repetitive, particularly in crafting and resource gathering. While some players appreciate the grind as a core aspect of the genre, others criticize the lack of variety and user-friendly mechanics, leading to a dull solo experience. Overall, the game appeals primarily to those who enjoy grinding, but it may deter players seeking a more dynamic or engaging gameplay experience.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The game feels like someone took out the most tedious, underdeveloped elements of Runescape and Everquest, sparsely dabbed a bit of the resulting mixture onto a very bare-bones, flash-game-style framework and then slapped a decidedly poor, unresponsive, information-lacking user interface on top of things, all just before promptly deciding that developing games was simply too much effort and dropping the project completely.”
    • “Progress is very slow, crafting is grindy and very slow (unless you buy in-game currency for real money and spend it to speed up crafting), and there just was not enough variety of gameplay in any way to keep my interest up.”
    • “Yes, I suppose I have to elaborate on these points so ok....ok so grindy isn't bad but in this game it's so repetitive, boring, and without any innovation whatsoever.”
  • gameplay
    89 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay reviews for the game are mixed, with some players appreciating its unique mechanics and retro feel, while others find it slow-paced and lacking in excitement. Many highlight the depth of crafting and combat systems, but some criticize the dullness and grindiness of the gameplay, particularly in the early stages. Overall, the game offers a casual experience with potential for strategic depth, but may not appeal to those seeking fast-paced action or polished mechanics.

    • “I've had a great time playing this game; while it may not be as flashy as some other games, the retro feel hides several deep mechanics and some entertaining gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay can be casual or intense depending on the desires of the individual; it does not cater to a specific gameplay style.”
    • “Great game with simple yet fun mechanics.”
    • “Progress is very slow, crafting is grindy and very slow (unless you buy in-game currency for real money and spend it to speed up crafting), and there just was not enough variety of gameplay in any way to keep my interest up.”
    • “With just a bit more than an hour of consecutive gameplay, this game already burned my patience.”
    • “Sadly I cannot endure boring gameplay for too long.”
  • graphics
    61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users noting a nostalgic, old-school RPG aesthetic that may appeal to fans of tabletop gaming. While some appreciate the charming, colorful art style, others criticize the graphics as outdated and plagued by glitches, with a user experience reminiscent of games from the 90s. Overall, the visuals are described as simple and functional, but not particularly impressive by modern standards.

    • “I find this game appealing from the visuals to the open-ended nature that caters to my exploratory nature.”
    • “The graphics give it a very bright, tabletop RPG feel that is definitely inviting.”
    • “I love the cartoonish fantasy art style they've chosen.”
    • “The graphics are really bad for the time it came out.”
    • “Graphics look like they're from 2006 but higher resolution.”
    • “The graphics look like a 95' CD-ROM game, no excuse for this day and age.”
  • story
    46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story aspect is largely criticized for being underdeveloped and lacking engaging quests, with many players feeling it resembles a grindy sandbox rather than a narrative-driven experience. While some users appreciate the potential for future story expansions, the current state is described as empty, with minimal lore and no clear objectives to draw players in. Overall, the game fails to provide a compelling narrative, leaving players to create their own stories or focus on repetitive gameplay.

    • “The game has quests, lore, and storyline.”
    • “There are already hints of world story developments that I cannot wait to expand and be part of.”
    • “The world has a richly developed story behind it that other games often lack.”
    • “Boring, tries to be a D&D clone and sucks; there's no interesting story, and I never felt like my character was in danger.”
    • “This game has no story, no quests, and does nothing to keep you interested in the game.”
    • “Quest lines, story, events, and exploration are basically non-existent in this game.”
  • music
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it generic, monotonous, and repetitive, often comparing it to older titles like RuneScape. While some appreciate the ambient tracks and find them fitting for the game's atmosphere, others criticize the lack of variety and the jarring volume differences between battle and exploration music. Overall, the soundtrack seems to detract from the experience for many, despite a few positive remarks about its charm.

    • “It's a cute little game with great music, and a very helpful base of players who are always engaging in the game, as well as on the Discord chat.”
    • “It’s obvious that the game is a little rough around the edges, but the art style and the music make it a pleasant experience.”
    • “The music gives you a bit of a rush in combat as it sets the tone of 'ok this is serious!'”
    • “The music is bad, monotonous, constantly ominous, always the same except for encounters it seems.”
    • “To begin with, the world map music is the same as the city music and the inn music.”
    • “The sound effects were too low compared to the forgettable background music.”
  • monetization
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing it as a cash grab due to high prices for cosmetics and inventory expansions, while others appreciate that all purchasable items can also be earned in-game. Although the game is free-to-play, concerns about the impact of expensive microtransactions on player experience and game development persist. Overall, while some players find the monetization acceptable, others feel it detracts from the game's enjoyment.

    • “If you are looking for a free-to-play RPG that won't break the bank with in-game microtransactions, then you should check this title out.”
    • “Microtransactions that are actually micro.”
    • “The game does have microtransactions, but don't let that dissuade you; everything you can buy with real money you can earn in-game as well, the only exception being a few cosmetic 'transmogs'.”
    • “This company Frogdice is filled with egotistical scammers who made this game as a cash grab, forcing people to pay for overpriced cosmetics to have any change in their appearances, or spend tons of money buying bags to store items in their inventory.”
    • “The game is free to play, so you know there's cash grabs going on like a $60 'founders pack' and cosmetic stuff for your base.”
    • “In-game purchases of the medallion are costly and only through the main website with a vague fill-in credit form.”
  • stability
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many users reporting various bugs, glitches, and performance issues, including graphical and UI problems, lag, and freezing. While some players find it runs smoothly and is enjoyable, others describe it as heavy and unresponsive, indicating that it still requires significant improvements. Overall, the game is playable but shows signs of being an unfinished product in early access.

    • “The game is great, and it runs smoothly for me.”
    • “The game works well and isn't buggy.”
    • “This means that there are bugs, glitches, and unfinished features.”
    • “It lags continually, freezes often, and connection dies regularly.”
    • “Has a lot of glitches and awful performance for such simple 3D graphics.”
  • humor
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is a standout feature, with players appreciating its funny graphics, comedic quest and item descriptions, and the lighthearted nature of the community. Many find the negative reviews amusing, viewing them as comedic rather than serious critiques. Overall, the game's humor adds to the enjoyment, making it a fun experience despite its flaws.

    • “Tons of humor in the content.”
    • “+funny quest and item descriptions sometimes ;)”
    • “The developers are available, responsive to the community, and pleasantly subtly humorous.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is praised for its unique tabletop art style and a generally kind, social environment that evokes nostalgia for past gaming experiences. Players appreciate the casual pace of crafting and strategy combat, contributing to an enjoyable and immersive atmosphere.

    • “I've been enjoying the generally kind player atmosphere and the casual-paced crafting and strategy combat.”
    • “If, like me, you miss that social atmosphere from games in your past, you'll happily find it again here.”
    • “+tabletop art style gives the game a very unique atmosphere.”
    • “The game lacks any real sense of atmosphere, making it feel empty and uninspired.”
    • “Despite the beautiful graphics, the atmosphere feels flat and fails to engage the player.”
    • “I expected a rich, immersive environment, but instead, I found the atmosphere to be dull and lifeless.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it performs well on older laptops with minimal settings, many users report significant issues such as poor performance, glitches, and an unoptimized user interface. Despite its potential, the overall experience is hindered by these shortcomings, leading to frustration among players.

    • “Really good point for laptops as you can save more PC memory. I play from a 10-year-old laptop, and the game’s minimum settings combined with no need for the Steam client allow smooth 3D performance even on such an old PC.”
    • “This game is optimized really well for lower-end systems, making it accessible for players with older hardware.”
    • “The optimization in this game is impressive; it runs smoothly even on my outdated setup, which is a huge plus for casual gamers.”
    • “So this game for me is the type of game where I would always be asking myself, 'Why didn't they do this or that?' and 'Why do they have it that way?' which is so unoptimized.”
    • “Has potential, I guess, but the controls and UI are not good, the world is lackluster, very grindy, and performance is poor.”
    • “Has a lot of glitches and awful performance for such simple 3D graphics.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game demonstrates a mix of opinions on replayability; while some praise its originality and niche gameplay, others find it limited and lacking in replay value as a complete product. Overall, it shows potential for early access but may not sustain long-term engagement for players.

    • “This game surprised me with its niche gameplay and replayability value. I give it two thumbs up for originality and success where many others have failed lately.”
    • “This game would be good for an early access or a beta, but as a complete game, it has very limited replay value.”
    • “The game lacks a lot of things, but it's already more playable than many other early access games on Steam, I'd say.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is robust, with players noting that it becomes more intricate around level 10, allowing for the enhancement of specific stats through food consumption. Additionally, the variety of development options is already extensive and appears to expand further as players progress.

    • “Character development (non-story-related): once you get to level 10 or so (might take a while), you can eat certain types of food to increase certain character stats in the long run.”
    • “Character development options are already numerous, and I can tell things will be branching out more as I keep playing.”
    • “Character development (non-story-related), once you get to level 10 or so (might take a while), you can eat certain types of food to increase certain character stats in the long run.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express that the game evokes strong emotional connections, reminiscent of their favorite tabletop RPG experiences, enhancing their overall engagement and immersion.

    • “It really made me feel like I was playing my favorite tabletop RPG right on my computer.”
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Stash is a role playing game.

Stash is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Stash.

Stash was released on September 7, 2017.

Stash was developed by Frogdice.

Stash has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Stash is a multiplayer game with local co-op support.

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