stein.world

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Stein.world is a massively multiplayer open-world fantasy game, playable in any modern internet browser with no downloads required. Explore the world, battle enemies, and learn professions to craft equipment and consumables. With a flexible item-based system, players can customize their characters and unite in groups to face the threats of dungeons together, on a quest to recover the family beer stein.

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 384 reviews

gameplay11 positive mentions

story15 negative mentions

Charming pixel art style and relaxing music create an enjoyable atmosphere.
The game offers a lot of quests and content, providing hours of gameplay.
The community is friendly and helpful, making it easier for new players to get assistance.

The lack of a mini-map and quest markers makes navigation confusing and frustrating.
Inventory space is severely limited, leading to frequent management issues and the need for real money purchases.
Combat mechanics feel clunky and slow, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.

story
110 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
73%
14%
The game's story is often criticized for being vague and lacking depth, with many players feeling that it primarily revolves around repetitive fetch quests and grinding rather than a compelling narrative. While some enjoy the abundance of quests and the exploration aspect, the absence of clear quest markers and guidance leads to frustration and confusion. Overall, the storyline is seen as underdeveloped, with players frequently left to navigate the world without sufficient context or direction.
- “The quests keep you extremely occupied and the storyline is interesting.”
- “So far, Stein World is a great game, lots of things to do, great visuals, developed story, and is being actively worked on.”
- “The only critic that I’d like to point out, which is important for me, even in an MMORPG, is the story, which has a very good initial hook, but then falls a little bit off in the later stages, and lacks a true and proper lore that connects the dungeons.”
- “No story???”
- “I don't think there is a story; all you do is quest and stuff.”
- “There is a very large lack of information given to you by quest givers about the actual quest you're accepting; you get one or two lines of dialogue and then it's figure everything else out by yourself.”
grinding
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is characterized by extensive grinding, particularly in crafting and leveling, which some players find tedious and time-consuming. While many enjoy the grind as a relaxing aspect of gameplay, others criticize it for being overly slow and repetitive, often exacerbated by a pay-to-win model. Overall, the experience of grinding varies significantly among players, with some embracing it as part of the MMO charm, while others feel it detracts from the enjoyment.
- “This game requires a lot, and I mean a lot, of grinding.”
- “The crafting system as it is, is a joke; it requires incredible amounts of grinding, and by the time you are capable of creating your first gear, its stats will be far below what your current gear found while farming monsters.”
- “Spent a ridiculous amount of time farming to level professions and skills, only to find out that the next area would be exactly the same.”
gameplay
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
59%
16%
The gameplay of the game is characterized by a simple and accessible learning curve, with enjoyable combat mechanics and a variety of classes, though it suffers from inventory management issues and a lack of rewarding progression past level 20. While many players appreciate the quests and community support, others find the mechanics repetitive and the crafting system tedious, leading to a mixed reception overall. The game offers a nostalgic feel reminiscent of older RPGs, but it lacks depth and quality-of-life improvements that could enhance the experience.
- “I really enjoy the different classes, the combat mechanics, and the quests are great too.”
- “The community is great and helpful (the wiki is ever-growing!), the gameplay is interesting, and the quests send you all sorts of places.”
- “Its gameplay is very well done; I love it.”
- “This game seriously gates your gameplay with inventory issues if you want anything to do with leveling professions before level 20.”
- “It was free and I still feel scammed; the game mechanics are so badly designed that the creation of my character itself was frustrating.”
- “The entire start of the game is either boring as hell gameplay or infuriating mechanics.”
graphics
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
67%
7%
The graphics of Stein World are characterized by a charming retro pixel art style that evokes nostalgia for classic games, reminiscent of titles like Final Fantasy and Stardew Valley. While many players appreciate the aesthetic and find it relaxing, others criticize the dated visuals, lack of graphical options, and occasional blurriness. Overall, the graphics are seen as a mixed bag, appealing to fans of retro art but potentially off-putting to those accustomed to modern visuals.
- “Honestly, this could be an excellent game; I genuinely enjoyed the art style, it was wonderfully reminiscent of old Final Fantasy games.”
- “Charming art style, I personally love the graphics as it gives off a very Stardew Valley feel, very relaxing and easy on the eye.”
- “So far, Stein World is a great game, lots of things to do, great visuals, developed story, and is being actively worked on.”
- “The game's graphics and sound design feel dated, and may not appeal to players who are used to more modern visuals and audio.”
- “There's no graphics settings, the graphics are blurry, really zoomed in, and their custom fonts are impossible to read.”
- “Game is way too pathetic to be called a game... clunky controls, item duplicates when you pick it up off the ground... graphics are rips from RPG makers and other sources!”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
31%
23%
The music in the game is generally described as nice and relaxing, contributing to a calming atmosphere, though it suffers from repetitiveness, particularly in the green biome where players spend most of their time. While some players appreciate the soothing soundtrack, others find it tedious due to the lack of variety and additional sound effects, leading them to seek alternative audio entertainment. Overall, the music enhances the aesthetic experience but may become monotonous over extended play sessions.
- “Go in and just enjoy the art and music.”
- “World's simple aesthetic and relaxing music are immediately seductive.”
- “Very relaxing, has nice pixel graphics, chill music and average gameplay.”
- “Only one song for the green biome, which you will spend 90% of your time on; it gets boring and annoying at the same time!”
- “It has a never-ending loop of the same music that plays on and on forever, only ever changing for boss fights and caves.”
- “As for the music, it's kind of repetitive... so I usually watch YouTube on my other monitor or have Spotify in the background.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, particularly in combat mechanics. Users report difficulties with the storyline and progression, making it less suitable for newcomers. While some minor bugs can be easily resolved, the overall experience is marred by instability.
- “Stardew Valley ripoff, very buggy, hard to follow storyline, hard to get new stuff. Very bad; would not recommend if it's your first time.”
- “Holding the mouse button to continuously attack is buggy. At first, it works fine, but after a while, you can't do it and need to repeatedly click your mouse instead of holding it in to deal damage.”
- “Combat isn't very good, and there are a lot of glitches, but overall I recommend trying it out.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting significant performance issues such as character stuttering and erratic movement, particularly in multiplayer mode. Many users describe the experience as frustrating and unplayable due to these persistent technical problems.
- “I experienced many performance issues in this multiplayer game.”
- “My character kept stuttering, moving back and forth between the tiles I wanted to go to and the tiles I came from.”
- “This game will be a stuttering, shuddering nightmare for you.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the game's emotional impact, noting technical issues that detract from the experience and highlighting a community that may contribute to a negative emotional atmosphere.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players find the game to be very funny, with many expressing their enjoyment of its humor. Overall, the comedic elements contribute positively to the gaming experience.
- “Very funny, I like this game.”
- “This game is hilarious!”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch!”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Users express significant concerns regarding the monetization model, with many complaints about its structure. However, some players acknowledge that understanding the game's intricacies can mitigate these frustrations.
- “The most important part I'd like to clarify is the monetization and full account system. I see a lot of complaints about it, and I would also be complaining if I didn't understand the nuances of the game.”
- “The monetization model is fair and allows players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers various ways to earn in-game currency, making it accessible for both free-to-play and paying players.”
- “The most important part I'd like to clarify is the monetization and full account system. I see a lot of complaints about it, and I would be complaining too if I didn't understand the nuances of the game.”
- “The monetization model feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “It's frustrating that so many features are locked behind paywalls, which detracts from the overall experience.”