Stormfall: Rise of Balur

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"Stormfall: Rise of Balur" is a strategy game for Android featuring dragons, magic, and MMO elements. Its engaging plot and impressive game mechanics make it a standout in the genre, despite occasional bugs. Immerse yourself in a visually stunning world, where you'll build your empire, form alliances, and harness the power of magic in your quest for domination. Overall, a solid choice for fans of mobile strategy games.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 16,216 reviews

graphics638 positive mentions

stability102 negative mentions

graphics
774 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
82%
17%
1%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their quality and detail, with many users highlighting them as a standout feature. While the visuals are often described as beautiful and engaging, some players have noted issues with lag and occasional glitches that detract from the experience. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it visually impressive compared to similar titles in the genre.
- “The graphics are amazing and lots of fun.”
- “This game has some of the best graphics and the game always has something for you to do.”
- “Great graphics, very minimal glitches, I recommend to everyone!!!”
- “Their problem is pushing their sales = too many in-game graphics, equaling constant lag and crash issues.”
- “Why does my game graphic look kind of different from the picture you promote?”
- “After reinstall, graphics are still showing black and purple squares over all the icons and most menus... hope the Plarium team can fix this...”
gameplay
182 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
41%
2%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics, addictive nature, and impressive graphics, with many players enjoying the strategic elements and competitive aspects. However, issues such as lag, crashes, and high costs for in-game items have been significant setbacks for some users, leading to frustration. Despite these drawbacks, frequent updates and new features have generally enhanced the gameplay experience, keeping players invested.
- “Fantastic gameplay.”
- “Awesome gameplay, interactive leagues, and easy understanding.”
- “Very in-depth and immersive gameplay.”
- “Poor gameplay.”
- “Gameplay looks nothing like the game trailer...”
- “Don't get the point of this game, the pictures show battles but all I get when using battleground, raiding or reinforcing is a short mission report. Finished the tutorial and first few missions with no mention of any real gameplay, I'm uninstalling.”
story
125 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
60%
2%
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players praising its engaging narrative and rich lore that enhances the gameplay experience. Users appreciate the variety of quests and missions that keep them occupied, although some express frustration with technical issues and the complexity of certain mechanics. Overall, the storyline is considered a strong point, contributing to the game's addictive nature and enjoyment.
- “It's an awesome story quest, with a lot of activity!”
- “Very in-depth characters with great storylines and graphics!”
- “Storyline and quests are outstanding.”
- “Don't get the point of this game, the pictures show battles but all I get when using battleground, raiding or reinforcing is a short mission report. Finished the tutorial and first few missions with no mention of any real gameplay. I'm uninstalling.”
- “No story or engagement whatsoever.”
- “The rewards for the quests are too low; they don't give enough resources, units, or experience. If you were to fix this somehow, I would rate this game higher.”
stability
115 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
3%
89%
The game's stability has been a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent freezes, glitches, and connectivity issues, particularly following updates. While some players have experienced smooth gameplay, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game is plagued by bugs that detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration and consideration of quitting. Despite occasional praise for its fun elements, the persistent technical problems overshadow the positives, indicating a pressing need for improvements in stability.
- “Runs great smoothly and that's fun.”
- “Made well, not buggy, no force stops.”
- “Runs great and tons of things to do to keep your castle and army going.”
- “I had gotten so I dreaded every update because of the glitches that followed, but I couldn't even enter the game for over a week after the last one.”
- “Game used to be better when it was less buggy. Now it crashes to the point that after 2 years I'm considering just moving on to something playable.”
- “Every time the game updates there are usually problems even from my league mates like login faults, crashes, hanging, and sometimes in-game glitches like quests and tournaments.”
music
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
50%
8%
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many users describing it as relaxing and fitting for the game's atmosphere. However, some players have reported issues with the game interfering with their music players, making it difficult to listen to other music while playing. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that complements the game's graphics and gameplay.
- “The music is so relaxing.”
- “This is actually a surprisingly good game... so far I haven't found any need for in-app purchases, which is really good... the graphics are amazing and the music that goes with the game is a match made in heaven.”
- “Although typical RPG, the music and artistry sets this apart.”
- “Sound & music turned off, but it dramatically drops the volume of music on my music player when the game is active, making it impossible to listen to music and play at the same time.”
- “I can't listen to any music player while playing the game, and I've tested other games that work fine, but Stormfall stops any music.”
- “It's good game and I really like it, but why does it control the sound even when I closed all the in-game sound like music and sounds?”
monetization
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
27%
41%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting the prevalence of in-game purchases and ads that interrupt gameplay. While some users appreciate the game's addictive nature and beautiful graphics, others criticize the aggressive push for microtransactions and the high costs associated with them. Overall, players feel that while the game can be enjoyable without spending money, the monetization strategy may detract from the overall experience.
- “This is actually a surprisingly good game... so far I haven't found any need for in-app purchases, which is really good... the graphics are amazing and the music which goes with the game is a match made in heaven.”
- “While the game does constantly encourage in-app purchases, it is fantastic for keeping you involved in building your kingdom.”
- “The in-game purchase super deals are worth it if you got the few bucks.”
- “The developers say it is up to us, but why do they interrupt our gameplay with ads?”
- “Hands down, this is the greediest developer with in-game purchases.”
- “It's a cool game, but not quite like I thought it would be, because ads made the look way different.”
grinding
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
95%
The grinding aspect of the game is heavily criticized, with players noting that it is tedious and slow, particularly when farming resources like sapphires. Many express frustration over limitations on attacks and the inability to farm effectively due to restrictions, leading to a lack of engaging content after reaching higher levels. Overall, the grinding experience is described as monotonous and frustrating, detracting from the enjoyment of the game.
- “Grinding is fun and not too tedious, making the construction process enjoyable.”
- “The grind feels rewarding and keeps me engaged without becoming a chore.”
- “I appreciate how the grinding mechanics are balanced, allowing for progress without overwhelming me.”
- “The game's very outdated; it's pretty much just a grinding game, and there's barely any players left, especially in 'forgotten lands' and below.”
- “You can't just play and level up; they limit the number of attacks you can make. When you find a target with enough reward, they block you from farming the target for 4 days and say you stripped it to the bone, even though it's loaded with resources. You are always out of food and have nothing to do after level 50 except battlegrounds, which are just a big hole to throw your troops in for a small reward—a loss overall.”
- “It can be played for free, but it will be slow, tedious, and frustrating.”
optimization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
9%
27%
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while many users appreciate the smooth performance and superior graphics compared to similar titles, there are significant issues such as force closures, login problems post-update, and performance drops due to constant prompts. Improvements are needed, particularly in the opening credits and addressing connectivity issues.
- “Can be very addictive... graphics are better than many games of this kind and it runs smoothly.”
- “Game runs smoothly and is easy to learn.”
- “Graphics and performance are so much better than Game of War, for example.”
- “Somehow it should be optimized... until that moment, not more than 3 stars.”
- “The constant 'deals' prompt that appears would also cause immense performance issues.”
- “I really enjoy the game, but it keeps force closing and runs slowly.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it genuinely funny and enjoyable, particularly in moments like a dragon eating a lamb. However, others criticize the humor as superficial or tied to negative experiences, suggesting that it often feels forced or irrelevant to the gameplay. Overall, while some appreciate the comedic elements, others feel they detract from the overall experience.
- “Star game! I like the game too much; this game is really good and so funny while playing.”
- “Support is okay, but they have funny lines in the EULA.”
- “It is funny when the dragon eats the lamb!”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the emotional impact of having to constantly interact with the screen, particularly when waiting for events to finish, as it disrupts their engagement and immersion in the experience.