The Exiled

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The Exiled is a multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Fairytale Distillery and was released on February 23, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

The Exiled is the world's first Open World Survival Arena. The Exiled rests on the three defining pillars; Meaningful Conflict, Skill-Based Combat, and Constantly Changing Worlds. We will throw you into a dark fantasy prison valley. You start each game with nothing but your wits and your PvP skills. Over the course of weeks and months you will explore this world, grow stronger and learn to survive…

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gameplay5 positive mentions

grinding19 negative mentions

Unique full-loot PvP open world game with skill-based combat and no class restrictions offers intense, strategic gameplay.
High customization options for weapons, armor, and skills enable varied playstyles and builds.
Active and communicative developers with regular updates and a 7-day free trial give players a risk-free chance to try the game.

Extremely low player population and limited server hours severely hinder matchmaking and the overall multiplayer experience.
Clunky controls, frequent lag, rubberbanding, and collision issues reduce playability and enjoyment, especially in PvP combat.
Repetitive grinding for resources and skills with minimal PvE content, along with harsh ganking and a toxic community, discourage new or solo players.

gameplay
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
69%
14%
Gameplay features innovative and action-packed combat with skill-based PvP and unique mechanics, such as no-class systems and self-weapon balancing, that differentiate it from typical MOBAs. While some find it engaging and challenging with minimal grinding, others criticize a lack of depth, repetitive elements, and occasional clunkiness or technical issues. Overall, it shows strong potential but requires further development to realize its full gameplay promise.
- “This game has huge potential; the mechanics and ideas behind it are really fun.”
- “Combat has a lot of action, there are weird mechanics that took a while to get used to, but very new and interesting gameplay.”
- “Good and skill-based PvP gameplay!”
- “Gameplay gets quite boring about 10 minutes in; after that, you've seen pretty much everything the game seems to offer.”
- “There's a lack of any depth in the combat system and general gameplay.”
- “The mechanics are very similar to Bloodline Champions but less polished and can feel kind of clunky.”
grinding
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
86%
Grinding in the game is a mixed experience, with some players finding it minimal and manageable, while others describe it as tedious, time-consuming, and essential for acquiring skills, abilities, and materials. The PvP focus requires significant PvE grinding, which can feel repetitive and frustrating, though some appreciate mechanics designed to limit excessive grinding and keep competition balanced. Overall, grinding remains a notable and sometimes divisive aspect of gameplay.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “No grinding you said?”
- “The devs say there is 'no grinding,' but actually, there's plenty of it.”
- “You will be spending 80% of your game time grinding and 20% on losing your loots and getting killed by players in group.”
- “Concept has a lot of potential, but making a game hard on grindy, time-consuming things like pathfinding, grinding only specific monsters and bad combat isn't worth playing for me.”
- “It's basically an arena moba, but you have to grind and then tediously search for hours for another player to fight.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The graphics are praised for their nice visuals and distinct effects that enhance gameplay feedback, with an art style reminiscent of League of Legends. While generally well-received and refreshing, some users note that animations could use more polish. Overall, the cartoonish style is considered advanced and fitting for the game.
- “The controls were fine, the graphics were nice, and the ability to try out all the starting weapons at the start was great.”
- “Effects have distinct sound effects and graphics, so when you get hit by something, or see/hear a friend get hit by something, you'll know, and you can act.”
- “Don't let the cartoonish graphics kid you, this game is very advanced.”
- “The art style is somewhat reminiscent of League of Legends, and the controls are very similar to Battlerite.”
- “- Art style is decent.”
- “Cartoonish graphics may mislead, but the game mechanics are advanced.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The story aspect is generally seen as lacking, with minimal meaningful narrative or adventure, making the game unsuitable for players seeking a strong story.
- “If you want any story, meaningfulness, adventure... not the game for you.”
- “☐ story?”
- “Story: 2”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is plagued by frequent glitches, lag, and buggy character movement, resulting in poor battle experiences and rubberbanding issues. Despite some improvements and new weapon additions, the overall stability remains problematic, contributing to a frustrating and unbalanced gameplay experience.
- “This game = lags, glitches, poor battle experiences.”
- “Movement doesn't feel good, characters seem buggy and are constantly rubberbanding.”
- “Also buggy, laggy, and lacking content.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the soundtrack as excellent and enjoyable.
- “Great soundtrack.”
- “Amazing music!”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor is well-received, described as funny and genuinely enjoyable.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is well-optimized, with smooth performance and no reported bugs at this time.
- “There are no bugs at the moment for me and the performance is quite well.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with aggressive monetization practices, including pay-to-win mechanics, intrusive microtransactions, deceptive free-to-play models, and excessive leveling requirements before accessing the endgame.
- “You are tired of pay to win, microtransactions, fake free to play, and endless leveling before reaching the endgame.”