The Ninth Relic

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The Ninth Relic is a multiplayer role playing game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Build unique heroes, explore dungeons at your pace, forge bonds that last.

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Role Playing

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 90 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and smooth animations, making it visually appealing.
It offers a decent amount of content and social features, allowing for player interaction and cooperation.
The game is relatively free-to-play friendly compared to others, providing some enjoyment without heavy spending.

The game is heavily reliant on auto-play mechanics, which can make it feel less engaging and overly simplistic.
There are significant pay-to-win elements, making it difficult for free-to-play players to compete effectively.
Many players have noted that the game feels like a recycled version of previous titles, lacking originality and innovation.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics are widely praised for their beauty and smoothness, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience. While some users note that minor improvements could enhance the visuals further, the artwork and character designs are generally considered impressive. The graphics are a standout feature, making the game visually appealing and engaging.
- “Beautiful graphics, okay storyline.”
- “Good game, especially the graphics and skills of the characters; smooth to play and level up quickly.”
- “Good smooth graphics.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
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The gameplay has been criticized for feeling unoriginal and overly reliant on auto-battling mechanics, leading to a lack of engagement and interest. Many users noted that it resembles a reskinned version of other games, resulting in a repetitive and uninspired experience. Overall, the gameplay fails to offer anything new or compelling, prompting some players to uninstall the game shortly after trying it.
- “The gameplay feels like they took a template, reskinned it, and thought no one would notice.”
- “The manual combat feels weird, leaning heavily on auto-battling mechanics.”
- “I just uninstalled a game just to reinstall the same gameplay with a different name.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy is heavily reliant on microtransactions, which has drawn criticism from users for potentially detracting from the overall gaming experience.
- “The game offers a fair balance between free content and optional purchases.”
- “I appreciate that the monetization system allows players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
- “The in-game store has a variety of cosmetic items that enhance the experience without affecting gameplay.”
- “The game is very heavy on microtransactions.”
- “It feels like you can't progress without spending money.”
- “The monetization model is frustrating and feels exploitative.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The story has been criticized for its lackluster writing and reliance on clichéd fantasy tropes, resulting in a narrative that many find unengaging despite the game's beautiful graphics.
- “However, the story is a snooze, recycling every fantasy cliché.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the humor in the game to be highly entertaining and effective, often describing it as genuinely funny.
- “It's so funny!”
- “The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch!”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations!”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's soundtrack is praised for its appealing oriental theme, complementing the fast-paced gameplay and immersive environment. While the music, along with other elements like dialogues and voice acting, is well-received, the overall experience is marred by the presence of auto-battling.
- “It's an oriental-themed RPG that has a nice soundtrack and is pretty fast-paced.”
- “Everything is good from the map, environment, music, dialogues, and voices.”