Taichi Panda
- March 5, 2015
- Snail Games USA Inc
- 24h median play time
"Taichi Panda is a massively multiplayer role-playing game with an intriguing story and fabulous mechanics, featuring compelling visuals and exciting action-adventure. However, the game is very grinding with many ads and bugs that may hinder the overall experience."
Reviews
- graphics290 mentions
- 77 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their quality and visual appeal, with many users highlighting the impressive character designs, smooth animations, and vibrant environments. While some players noted occasional bugs and performance issues, the overall consensus is that the graphics significantly enhance the gaming experience, making it visually engaging and enjoyable. However, a few reviews mentioned the need for further improvements and updates to maintain high standards.
“The graphics are amazing and just so cool.”
“Amazing graphics, cute characters, and a great story line as well.”
“Great graphics and amazing gameplay, but you won't get 5 stars until you fix this game!”
“I update the new version and when it's done the graphics turn into gray. I can't see my character; please do something about it...”
“Somethings wrong. I got the update and now the graphics are all messed up, nothing but colored squares and a blue ground. I tried restarting and it still doesn't work. I don't want to uninstall it because it will take forever to redownload. Please fix and I will rate higher.”
“Game crashes every 15 or so minutes with graphical artifacting.”
- stability172 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of crashes, freezes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over the inability to log in or complete missions due to these issues, particularly following updates. While some users still enjoy the game, the overwhelming sentiment is that it requires urgent fixes to improve its stability and overall experience.
“Never had a problem with it before and it always runs great with high graphic settings, even though I never use Wi-Fi.”
“Such a great game, runs great on the Moto G, love the controller support.”
“No crashing, no glitches, plain perfect! Plus, I'm VIP and I'm level 25 and I have wings. Snail Games rocks!”
“The game is extremely buggy, crashes for no reason, and stops opening. Customer service is extremely unhelpful and takes too long to reply.”
“I can't even start the game; it glitches out and reloads constantly. If you can't fix it, don't make games, please. I wouldn't suggest downloading it until it's better.”
“Every time I try to log in, it freezes on the main menu. Please fix.”
- story168 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally praised for its depth and engaging elements, with many players appreciating the graphics and character design that complement the narrative. However, numerous users express frustration with technical issues, such as frequent crashes and mission failures, which hinder their ability to progress in the story. While some find the storyline enjoyable, others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking in substance, particularly as they advance in levels.
“I love the graphics and epic story.”
“The storyline has depth, more depth than I knew a mobile game could have.”
“Amazing graphics, cute characters, and a great story line as well.”
“Game cuts off in story mode, can't finish.”
“I can't go to chapter four; it won't continue the plot no matter what I do.”
“After the last update, the game stops responding after I finish any quest. It suddenly stops and I get an alert saying the game stopped responding.”
- gameplay109 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its smooth mechanics, engaging character development, and addictive nature, with many users highlighting the excellent graphics that enhance the experience. However, some players express frustration with unbalanced gameplay, pay-to-win elements, and occasional technical issues like lag and crashes. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable and well-received, there are notable concerns regarding balance and monetization strategies.
“Good gameplay and excellent graphics make Taichi Panda worth downloading.”
“The gameplay is flawless and the graphics are incredible; I can't stop myself from playing this game.”
“Addicting game with great graphics and fun gameplay.”
“I tried getting back into it, but there are way too many new mechanics now that it's hard to make sense of what's happening anymore.”
“Boring game.. this game is pay to win, not play to win.. poor gameplay.”
“The game keeps crashing for no reason while in mid gameplay.”
- monetization47 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 47 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting a heavy reliance on in-app purchases and frequent advertisements that disrupt gameplay. While some users appreciate that the game can be played without spending money, others feel that it is designed to encourage spending, leading to frustration over lost purchases and server issues. Overall, the monetization strategy appears to be a significant point of contention, with players expressing both enjoyment of the game and dissatisfaction with its cash grab tendencies.
“I've been playing it for a few days now and the way that you don't really need to pay for in-app purchases is awesome.”
“There are optional in-game purchases, but the game can easily be played without them.”
“I love this game; no ads, great graphics, and you can progress without paying a thing.”
“This game is the worst cash grab I have ever come across in mobile gaming.”
“Got punked buying in-game products, spent hard-earned diamonds, and didn't get the product. Lag really sucks big time now since the update, also misleading advertisements are happening in this game. Android store really needs to review these greedy people. I'm at the point of uninstalling now, also spent real money on it for nothing. User beware.”
“What is a game that has massive potential to be the leader in its category is just another game that blends with all the other games that push you to make in-app purchases in a very annoying way.”
- music17 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and contribution to the overall experience, enhancing the graphics and storyline. However, players have reported various audio issues, including glitches, echoing, and loud sound levels that overshadow the music, leading to frustration. Additionally, some users have experienced problems with the game freezing or displaying a black screen while the music continues to play.
“I love the graphics and the action in the game; the menu for music could really help.”
“It has PvP, battle areas, quests, loot, gold, the level design is great, the graphics are amazing, the sound, color, music, skills, items, etc. are all incredible.”
“Amazing graphics, wonderful music, awesome weapons.”
“Hey, my audio glitches; it plays the sounds and music twice at once. Other than that, it's a great game, very addictive and overall a good time-waster.”
“When the game is done updating, the screen is all black but I can hear the music.”
“Game started looping the music over itself; everything I did, the game registered as five times, and it started messing with the fluidity of the game.”
- grinding17 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews on grinding in the game highlight a mixed experience; while some players find the initial stages enjoyable with easy farming and an automatic dungeon feature that alleviates the grind, others express frustration with the excessive grind required at higher levels, particularly for free-to-play users. Many feel that the game leans heavily towards a pay-to-win model, making it difficult to compete without spending money, and the lack of new servers exacerbates the grind for newer players. Overall, while some aspects of grinding are seen as manageable, the overall sentiment leans towards dissatisfaction due to the tediousness and perceived unfairness in progression.
“I've played this game for almost three years, and I urge you not to waste your time on it. The game is pure evil as you have to pay-to-play, but no matter how much money you put into the game or grinding, you won't be able to compete or have fun.”
“Only way to get them is to shell out a couple hundred dollars or spend a month grinding for them in-game.”
“And once you get to a certain level, it becomes very grindy unless you want to spend money.”
- optimization11 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 45 % negative mentions
Users report significant optimization issues, including audio stuttering, massive lags, and performance drops, particularly on Android devices. Many express frustration over the game's inability to maintain smooth performance, often leading to crashes and the need for manual adjustments to effects. Overall, there is a strong consensus that the game requires substantial optimization improvements.
“Massive lags and performance issues, and you can add a way to lower down effects manually.”
“Gameplay still runs smoothly.”
“It just needs a lot of optimizations!”
“Massive lags and performance issues, and you should add a way to lower down effects manually.”
“Don't think it's optimized for Android users.”
- replayability7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the variety of playable heroes and engaging content that encourages grinding, others feel it lacks sufficient replay value and character options. Technical issues, such as frequent crashes and login problems, further detract from the overall experience, impacting players' willingness to return. Overall, opinions on replayability range from high praise to significant disappointment.
“All heroes are playable.”
“Admittedly, it has its pay-to-win aspects, but the replayability and grind compensate for that.”
“The game itself is brilliantly written and has high replay value.”
“No replay value... at all”
“Decent game mechanics and pretty fun gameplay, pvp is a 6/10 and story play is a 7/10 but overall everything is alright and replay value is a 6.5/10”
“It could use some more playable characters but still this game is so good!!!!”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted for its quirky and absurd elements, such as mismatched outfits and amusing character designs. However, some players feel that the comedic aspects are overshadowed by the need for extensive grinding or donations, leading to frustration with the developers' lack of support.
“Creating a character and not matching the outfits is just a hilarious snail thing you guys do.”
“Funny, but it requires a lot of grinding or donations.”
“What's funny is the clueless people who created this still have not answered my request for help.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players praise the character development in the game, highlighting it as one of the most exciting aspects compared to other mobile games, alongside beautiful character designs and enjoyable gameplay.
“The gameplay is fun, and character development has been the most exciting aspect so far of the mobile games I have played.”
“Such beautiful character designs.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report experiencing intense emotional reactions, with some expressing feelings of deep sadness and pain that led to tears. The game's ability to evoke such strong emotions highlights its impactful storytelling and character development.
“I cried; I was so very upset.”
“It hurt really bad; I cried!”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by high-quality dungeon crawling reminiscent of Blizzard titles, but the combination of itemization, rewards, and MMO elements creates an awkward blend that feels reminiscent of various Korean online games.
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, blending elements of classic dungeon crawlers with a unique MMO vibe that keeps you engaged.”
“The game creates a captivating environment that feels both familiar and fresh, reminiscent of the best aspects of Korean online games.”
“With its high-quality graphics and rich world design, the atmosphere draws you in and makes every exploration feel rewarding.”
“The game has a high-quality dungeon crawler feel, reminiscent of Blizzard titles, but the itemization and rewards create an awkward MMO atmosphere, making it feel like a mix of various Korean online games.”
“The atmosphere feels disjointed, as if it can't decide whether to be a serious dungeon crawler or a light-hearted MMO, leading to an overall confusing experience.”
“While the graphics are impressive, the atmosphere lacks cohesion, making it difficult to immerse myself in the game world.”