Tarisland

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Tarisland is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Locojoy Games and was released on October 24, 2024. It received negative reviews from players.

Tarisland, a cross-platform game that brings back the fun of iconic MMORPGs

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27%

Audience ScoreBased on 123 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features decent graphics and enjoyable combat mechanics, making it visually appealing and fun to play.
The catch-up system allows new players to start at a higher level, making it easier to join friends in endgame content without extensive grinding.
It's a free-to-play game that can be played casually, making it accessible for players who want a low time investment.

Players are forced to start at level 41, which removes the opportunity to learn about their classes and the game's story, leading to a disjointed experience.
The game has numerous pay-to-win elements and intrusive microtransactions, which detract from the overall enjoyment and fairness of gameplay.
The controls and camera mechanics are poorly designed, making the gameplay feel clunky and frustrating, especially for PC users.

story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
82%
11%
The game's story is criticized for its lack of depth and coherence, particularly due to a catch-up system that skips early content, leaving new players confused and disconnected from the narrative. Many reviewers express disappointment over poor translation, bad voice acting, and a generic plot that fails to engage, making it difficult for players to invest in the lore. While some elements of the story have potential, the overall execution is seen as uninspired and riddled with bugs, detracting from the immersive experience expected in a roleplaying game.
- “Unfortunately, it comes at a price of skipping the story; should have let in an option to replay the story for the lore-oriented folk.”
- “Onto season 1, now that the story wrapped up, I would say it can be difficult to follow but every NPC got their difficult time due to wars, so they need your power to get through it plus helping the new king, Maren.”
- “While the catch-up system admirably circumvents the early grind, it regrettably does so at the expense of the story, leaving lore enthusiasts bereft of the narrative depth they would undoubtedly crave.”
- “You now inexplicably start at level 41, already halfway through the story with no recap even if you're new.”
- “Good luck getting invested in any type of story in this alleged roleplaying game.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
60%
20%
The gameplay experience is marred by cumbersome movement mechanics, poor camera control, and a lack of innovation, resulting in a disjointed and uninspired feel. Players are bombarded with microtransactions and intrusive prompts, while the combat system suffers from balance issues and frustrating mechanics. Overall, the game is criticized for its generic design, grindy progression, and a mobile interface that detracts from the experience on PC.
- “So far the game looks decent, runs smooth, gameplay is okay.”
- “Dungeon mechanics are fun, so there is that.”
- “+ some classes have interesting gameplay.”
- “The movement mechanics are disappointingly cumbersome, while the camera control lacks finesse, resulting in a disjointed and unpalatable experience.”
- “A generic MMO, with no innovation, the same old tab-targeted formula, with some pretty bad voice acting, shoddy translation, a confusing story, very grindy progression, cookie-cutter art style, mobile interface and mobile gameplay, bad controls for a PC port, limited graphical options, a plethora of microtransactions, and in general just very uninspired.”
- “There are boss mechanics that hit so hard and there is no or almost no counter play.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
50%
19%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the decent visuals, character customization, and overall art style. However, some criticize it as a generic high-fantasy aesthetic that feels uninspired, especially given its origins as a mobile game. While the graphics are generally considered acceptable, they are overshadowed by gameplay issues and a lack of innovation.
- “Its pretty fun, the game has fantastic graphics and it was very easy to level.”
- “Nice graphics, cool character customization options, fresh new game added to Steam's 'free to play' category.”
- “I like the graphics, I like the concept, and the music is nice.”
- “A generic MMO, with no innovation, the same old tab-targeted formula, with cookie cutter art style (generic high fantasy), limited graphical options, and in general just very uninspired.”
- “The performance is okay, graphically speaking it looks acceptable, but it feels like a port of a mobile game, so the graphics are lacking compared to other titles like Genshin Impact.”
- “Graphics are decent, but if the gameplay is bad, who cares? Plus, the pay-to-win elements overshadow any visual appeal.”
monetization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
88%
The monetization in this game is heavily criticized, with players describing it as a blatant cash grab filled with excessive microtransactions, multiple currencies, and constant ads for in-game purchases. While some users appreciate the cosmetic options available, the overall sentiment is that the monetization strategy detracts from the gameplay experience, making it feel grindy and uninspired. Many reviewers express frustration over the aggressive push for spending, suggesting that the game prioritizes profit over player enjoyment.
- “The game features really cool cosmetics, and it currently has a fair monetization system that doesn't allow players to 'buy' their way to the top.”
- “I appreciate that the monetization is balanced, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
- “The cosmetic options are fantastic, and the monetization model feels respectful to players, ensuring that skill remains the primary factor in success.”
- “Another cash grabbing free-to-play game with not even 1 year on Steam will be shut down soon.”
- “A generic MMO, with no innovation, the same old tab-targeted formula, with some pretty bad voice acting, shoddy translation, a confusing story, very grindy progression (like all Asian MMOs), cookie cutter art style (generic high fantasy), mobile interface and mobile gameplay (auto path, auto questing), bad controls for a PC port, limited graphical options, a plethora of microtransactions (you get bombarded with offers as soon as you enter the game), a ton of currencies and systems, daily login bonuses, battle passes, no visible gear progression (you can buy skins), in general just very uninspired.”
- “You get bombarded by 10 ads to buy items in the store as soon as you log in.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The music in the game is generally well-received, described as nice and fitting with decent ambient elements that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the sound design alongside the graphics and concept, expressing enthusiasm for potential merchandise related to the soundtrack.
- “I like the graphics, I like the concept, and the music is nice.”
- “The performance is okay; graphically speaking, it looks acceptable, and the music and sound design are decent.”
- “Nice ambient music and world design.”
- “The performance is okay, graphically speaking it looks acceptable, and the music and sound design are decent.”
- “The music was disappointing and didn't add much to the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack felt repetitive and lacked variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is heavily criticized, with many players noting its tedious and uninspired progression typical of Asian MMOs. However, the introduction of a catch-up event allows new players to bypass much of the early grinding, enabling them to access content more quickly, which some find beneficial. Overall, the game is seen as lacking innovation and burdened by excessive microtransactions and a convoluted progression system.
- “A generic MMO with no innovation, the same old tab-targeted formula, with some pretty bad voice acting, shoddy translation, a confusing story, and very grindy progression (like all Asian MMOs). It features a cookie-cutter art style (generic high fantasy), mobile interface and gameplay (auto path, auto questing), bad controls for a PC port, limited graphical options, a plethora of microtransactions (you get bombarded with offers as soon as you enter the game), an overwhelming amount of currencies and systems, daily login bonuses, battle passes, and no visible gear progression (you can buy skins). In general, it's just very uninspired.”
- “It's weird if you are a new player and you start at level 41, but it is good for those who don't really enjoy catching up or grinding for levels.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with users noting that while the graphics and sound design are acceptable, the PC port suffers from significant performance issues, including overheating and lag. Overall, the optimization is considered poor.
- “The performance is okay; graphically speaking, it looks acceptable, and the music and sound design are decent.”
- “Poorly optimized PC port.”
- “Performance issues (heat, lags).”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant issues with stability, particularly noting that camera controls are often buggy and janky. Additionally, the user interface is criticized for being overly designed for mobile devices, which may contribute to the overall instability of the experience.
- “Camera controls are buggy and janky, and the UI design is very mobile-oriented.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game appears to be lacking, as players find the story unengaging and tedious, leading to a disconnect from the narrative experience.
- “I got to level 45 in about 15 minutes, then did the super boring story for a while until I felt confident to try a dungeon.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its impressive art style and character designs; however, it is criticized for feeling overly simplistic and automated, resembling a mobile game with features like auto-play and minimal player engagement.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in this game is criticized for being shallow and overly simplistic, as it relies heavily on auto-play mechanics and lacks meaningful player engagement. While the art style and character designs are praised, the gameplay experience feels more like a passive amusement ride than a deep exploration of character growth.