Stormfall: Saga of Survival

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"Stormfall: Saga of Survival" is a free-to-play, fantasy survival MMORPG set in the high-fantasy Stormfall universe. Players, once great lords of Stormfall, must now survive in the desolate land of the Eastern Marches through crafting, building shelter, and fighting enemies using learned swordcraft and sorcery. The game features multiplayer interaction in a massively multiplayer setting, as well as single-player aspects, creating a unique and immersive survival experience.

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,380 reviews

graphics133 positive mentions

grinding113 negative mentions

Great graphics and gameplay, with a fun crafting and survival system.
No energy system, allowing players to explore and play at their own pace.
Engaging community and optional PvP features enhance the gameplay experience.

Items degrade too quickly, leading to excessive grinding for resources.
Many essential items and features are missing or inaccessible, causing frustration.
Frequent bugs and connection issues hinder gameplay, especially during critical moments.

graphics
176 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
76%
23%
2%
Overall, the graphics of the game are highly praised, with many users noting them as "amazing," "fantastic," and "great," especially for a mobile title. Players appreciate the high-quality art and smooth visuals, although some mention issues with lag and performance on lower-end devices. While the graphics are generally considered a strong point, a few users express a desire for further improvements and optimizations.
- “I love this game and it has amazing graphics and high quality art!!”
- “The graphics are amazing if your phone can support it, mine did and I'm playing in highest graphics mode and there is no lag.”
- “The graphics are excellent and the gameplay satisfying.”
- “I'm only really upset that even in the lowest graphics, it overheats my newer phone, convincing me it would be better played on a well-equipped tablet or Bluestacks on a PC (if available).”
- “I just expected more than the clunky movement, low-end graphics, and basic interactions... it just makes the game feel old.”
- “I just hope you could make improvements with the graphics because I've been experiencing graphic delays with my gameplay even if I have a stable connection.”
gameplay
170 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
49%
4%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its simplicity, smooth controls, and engaging mechanics, while others criticize issues such as bugs, lag, and a lack of clear guidance for new players. Players enjoy the crafting and survival elements, but some express frustration over durability mechanics and the grind required to progress. Overall, while the game shows potential with its graphics and core gameplay, it requires improvements in stability and clarity to enhance the player experience.
- “Great gameplay experience, but reward chests items just disappearing after award is a huge turnoff.”
- “The gameplay, graphics, and concept is super.”
- “The gameplay is magnificent, that's true.”
- “The gameplay loop consists of grinding for resources to craft equipment, which will break, so that you can go to a harder area to grind better resources to craft better gear.”
- “But something spoils the gameplay; equipment and weapons don't last long enough, and higher-level items should last a lot longer.”
- “The game has potential, but right now it is just grind, grind, grind with no clear objective. There's basically no info on the mechanics, what you have to do, and how to do it.”
story
131 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
69%
8%
The game's story is often criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with many players expressing a desire for a more engaging narrative and structured quests beyond the initial introduction. While some enjoy the daily and special quests, they feel repetitive and grind-heavy, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, players are calling for a richer storyline and more diverse missions to enhance gameplay and maintain interest.
- “The storyline is rich, the art is great, there's lots to learn.”
- “It's fun and the storyline is progressing nicely.”
- “Love the graphics, storylines are cool and I imagine will get better still, and the upgrades & advance for building, health, weapons & armor are really interesting.”
- “The only thing bringing down my rating is the total lack of a storyline beyond the intro.”
- “There's no storyline at all.”
- “The game is so-so, no storyline like main mission to achieve, just simply a survival game and keeps on upgrading.”
grinding
113 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that the game is heavily focused on grinding, with many players finding the resource gathering and crafting processes tedious and repetitive. While some enjoy the grind as part of the gameplay experience, others feel it detracts from overall enjoyment, leading to frustration over slow progression and limited inventory space. Despite these criticisms, many players appreciate the game's potential and graphics, suggesting that with patience, the grind can be manageable.
- “I have enjoyed this game so far, it's new and has lots of features and updates coming, but at the moment the progression is brutal. I've spent 12 hours of focused farming for a material where it can be found and I have found one; I need twenty!”
- “The gameplay loop consists of grinding for resources to craft equipment, which will break, so that you can go to a harder area to grind better resources to craft better gear.”
- “The game has a great concept, but locking so much of it behind a slow, grindy level system ruins it.”
monetization
97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
22%
61%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the lack of intrusive ads and the option to watch ads for rewards. While some users feel that in-app purchases are not necessary for progression, others criticize the game for becoming a cash grab with increased store prices and reliance on ads for bonuses. Overall, the game is seen as relatively fair in its monetization approach, allowing players to enjoy the experience without feeling pressured to spend money.
- “Game is pretty and plays pretty well for a mobile game, and no ads for a mobile game of this quality is rarer still.”
- “It's the only one of these games so far where microtransactions make the game more convenient but don't feel absolutely necessary.”
- “Another thing I really respect about this game is the fact that you can buy things with real money but it's not forced on you and it doesn't feel like you need to spend real money to progress through the game or excel in it; these guys have in-app purchases figured out, it's not a money grab.”
- “The most frustrating and main reason for uninstalling is you called this update balancing but all you did was increase your store price and add ads to increase your profits.”
- “You have turned this game into a cash grab before you have even finished developing it.”
- “Once again the developers' greed for in-app purchases has ruined a game that could have been a lot better.”
stability
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
94%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly impact gameplay. While some users have experienced smooth performance, others have faced issues such as freezing during inventory management, disappearing items, and game restarts. Overall, the game is seen as having potential but is currently hindered by its unstable performance and unresolved technical issues.
- “So far so good, no bugs on my Xperia phone. It's got great response, no glitches so far either.”
- “No glitches or issues.”
- “No ads popping up and so far no glitches to speak of.”
- “It's a unique concept, but unfortunately, it's very buggy.”
- “The first update left it playable but with lots of glitches that kept crashing the game.”
- “The game now keeps shutting me out and won't load. I've spent money on this game and expect it to work properly and not keep shutting down when I'm finally doing good and getting loot; it freezes when opening something.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its relaxing and ambient qualities, others find it monotonous and lacking in thrill, particularly in a horror context. Technical issues, such as music stopping abruptly or feedback loops, detract from the overall experience, though many still enjoy the soundtrack and its integration with gameplay. Overall, improvements in music variety and reliability could enhance player engagement.
- “Sounds and music are also pretty relaxing.”
- “This game has a great feel to it, and a great soundtrack.”
- “Great music, great graphics, the gameplay is easy enough to pick up without a tutorial holding your hand.”
- “I hope you could add thrilling music; it's not very scary with the monotonous music.”
- “For some reason, the music will stop and then play a long beep sound, or the music will change into static, which is not pleasant to hear. I don't know if that's intentional, though.”
- “Only issue I have is that I am experiencing a music feedback loop that I have tried to fix.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
38%
Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance and intuitive user interface, with some users noting significant improvements in load times and overall performance. However, there are reports of stuttering on certain devices, issues with screen size compatibility, and a decline in movement smoothness following a recent update, indicating that further optimization is needed.
- “Gameplay and user interface are very intuitive, and everything runs smoothly.”
- “Your game runs smoothly without glitches or problems.”
- “It's stunningly optimized, allowing you to easily farm all the necessary items.”
- “The game runs with stuttering on my device, and a few mechanics need to be fixed for a better gaming experience.”
- “There's a big room for improvement regarding framerate optimization.”
- “Also, the screen size isn't optimized to fit my S8+, please fix.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, providing a lighthearted experience that enhances gameplay. However, players note that some comedic elements can lead to serious consequences for their avatars, adding a layer of unpredictability.
- “It's funny, really.”
- “It is usually funny and does no harm, but sometimes it can cost your avatar's life.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviews indicate that while gameplay is enjoyable, character development is lacking, primarily limited to unlocking and upgrading recipes and crafting stations rather than offering deeper narrative or personal growth for characters.
- “In terms of gameplay, it is pretty good, but there is no character development other than unlocking and upgrading recipes and crafting stations.”
- “The characters feel flat and lack depth; I was hoping for more growth and meaningful choices.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of character arcs; it felt like the characters were just placeholders without any real progression.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers praise the game's atmosphere for its stunning graphics and immersive environment, highlighting the overall beauty and engaging design of both the surroundings and enemies.
- “Everything is awesome, with beautiful graphics that create an immersive atmosphere and engaging enemies.”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly captivating, drawing you into the game's world.”
- “The combination of stunning visuals and sound design creates a truly enchanting atmosphere.”