TORN

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TORN is a multiplayer casual role playing game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

TORN is an old-school, text-based, massively multiplayer role-playing game set in a gritty world of crime, cash, and clans. Known for its phenomenal gameplay and hilarious moments, it offers a very grinding experience that challenges players to rise through the ranks. Despite being full of bugs, it remains a cult favorite for fans of multiplayer RPGs.

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,140 reviews

gameplay17 positive mentions

monetization17 negative mentions

The game offers a deep and engaging experience with a strong community that is helpful to new players.
It's a long-term game that rewards patience and strategy, allowing players to choose their own paths and play styles.
The developers are responsive and actively work on updates and improvements based on player feedback.

The app is often slow and buggy, leading to crashes and frustrating user experiences.
New players face significant challenges from higher-level players, making it difficult to progress without being bullied.
The login and account creation process can be problematic, with issues related to email verification and account access.

gameplay
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
64%
5%
The gameplay of Torn is praised for its depth, complexity, and engaging mechanics, offering a unique player-driven experience that evolves over time. However, many players express frustration with the steep learning curve, slow progression due to energy limitations, and a perceived bias favoring veteran players, which can hinder new players' enjoyment. While the community and strategic elements are highlighted as strong points, issues like lag, repetitive gameplay, and a small player base detract from the overall experience.
- “The depth of gameplay is astounding!”
- “Very well thought out concept, game mechanics are excellent, the Torn staff and global community are excellent!”
- “The game is constantly evolving and no one style of gameplay is 'correct,' making for a diverse community and ever-changing gameplay experience.”
- “There is a huge bias towards the highest level elite players and no willingness of Torn staff to take onboard any suggestions to improve gameplay for new players.”
- “The only complaint would be that figuring out the mechanics is left completely on the player.”
- “Gameplay gets boring after 2 weeks as nothing happens in between; nothing to be captivated by. You need to be playing for 'real time' 3 years to get fully amused, yet after this time it's very dull and basic.”
story
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
86%
7%
The game's story aspect is criticized for its lack of direction and clarity, leaving players feeling lost after initial missions. While some appreciate the variety of unique events and missions, many express frustration over repetitive tasks and a slow progression system that hampers enjoyment. Overall, players desire more engaging narratives and clearer objectives to enhance their gaming experience.
- “Every action comes with its own story.”
- “The unique events and missions are like little surprises waiting to be uncovered.”
- “I have played many online games, but this one pulled me in, allowing me to be whatever I wanted to do without many limiters. The intro into the game is not that bad; it helps a lot in showing all the tabs in a story-type of method.”
- “Was really excited in the beginning - doing all the missions, buying new equipment, exploring the menu... and when the starting quests were done, I was just thrown into the game without any clue what my goal was.”
- “There's no cutscenes or story to it, you are basically choosing what type of life you want to live and constantly working towards getting money.”
- “There is no strategy or tactics, no missions or challenges, no journey or storyline.”
monetization
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
3%
59%
Overall, the monetization model of the game is well-received, with players appreciating the absence of ads and the lack of forced in-app purchases, allowing for a free-to-play experience. While some users report issues with in-app purchases and technical glitches, the consensus is that the game does not pressure players to spend money, making it accessible and enjoyable for both new and veteran players. However, there are mixed feelings about the game's marketing and some concerns regarding the developers' engagement with the community.
- “You don't have to pay to play, no ads!!!!”
- “There are no ads at all in the game, and almost no in-app purchases.”
- “Not pay to win, no ads, just game.”
- “Update (8/7/24): the game is still horrible, a cheap cash grab if you may.”
- “Don't even bother, the ads make it look very good, but that's just a smokescreen trash.”
- “Cash grab with tyrant devs who are just greedy.”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
93%
The reviews highlight that the game involves extensive grinding, which can be both tedious and addictive, appealing to players who enjoy long-term commitment and investment in their gaming experience. While some find the grind rewarding and engaging, others describe it as boring and disheartening, indicating that it caters to a specific audience of dedicated gamers. Overall, the grinding aspect is a defining feature, requiring significant time and effort to achieve premium rewards and progress.
- “I've been playing this game for 4 years straight, and their mobile app is the only reason I'm still active. It's not for everyone, but once you understand this game, it becomes like a second life to you. Grinding isn't tedious since you can complete all your dailies in about 5 minutes, but you can achieve even more by investing more time. Plus, it's free-to-play friendly, and I've made a ton of friends from this game who have become real friends outside of it.”
- “The grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding. It allows you to progress at your own pace, and the sense of achievement you get from leveling up and unlocking new content keeps me coming back for more.”
- “I love how the grinding mechanics are designed to be engaging. It feels satisfying to see my character grow stronger, and the game offers plenty of incentives to keep pushing forward.”
- “Very in-depth, a lot of grinding for those premium rewards.”
- “It's definitely a long-term game and requires a lot of grinding.”
- “Very grindy, very boring.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The graphics of the game are minimal to non-existent, with many users noting that it lacks visual appeal and relies heavily on text-based gameplay. Despite this, players find the game engaging and addictive, emphasizing that compelling gameplay can outweigh the absence of elaborate graphics. However, some users report performance issues, such as lag and bugs, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “No graphics, no elaborate game engine, and yet hands down one of the best games online.”
- “It's incredibly immersive, addictive and proves that you don't need fancy graphics to make a 5-star game.”
- “It takes a certain type of person to like this game; I guess it's one of the most compelling games I have ever played with no graphics. It's confusing in the beginning, but soon you'll fall into an addictive routine that feels really good.”
- “Very slow, always lags... although it is just a text game and not a graphics game, it still always lags... I end up dying in the middle of an attack.”
- “Too much jank and graphic layout bugs.”
- “Not a game for the graphically inclined.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is widely praised for its clever and hilarious writing, particularly in the dialogue and character interactions, which many players find engaging and entertaining. While the humor shines during the early stages, some users note a decline in the uniqueness of the dialogue post-tutorial. Overall, the game fosters a wholesome community that appreciates its raunchy and twisted comedic elements.
- “Best part about it is some of the writing done by the developers is absolutely hilarious.”
- “It's smart and funny in a twisted way.”
- “Surprisingly engaging and very funny.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's stability is criticized for being buggy and clunky, with frequent glitches affecting gameplay and user experience. Users report issues with tabs, message notifications, and app performance, particularly for those using screen readers. While some find the game decent, many express frustration over its instability, leading to a less enjoyable experience.
- “Tabs are way too buggy to be useful and now they all get triggered for the login check.”
- “Game itself is okay aside from constant glitches and players using scripts nonstop, which is encouraged by the staff.”
- “I've played this game before but I quit after a day because it's buggy and very clunky, but now I gave it a shot again and it's worse than before.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
Players express a strong desire for background music and sound effects in the game, noting that the absence of audio detracts from the overall experience. Many suggest incorporating thematic music that aligns with different locations to enhance immersion and engagement. Overall, while the game is well-received, the lack of music is a common critique that could improve player retention.
- “What song for everything is incredible.”
- “Like when traveling to South Africa, add some Lion King music (even if it's not South African); traveling to Hawaii, add some Mauna music, but this all can be softly played in the background.”
- “There is no background music (nor sound effects) to hear while playing.”
- “It's an absolutely great game, highly recommend, but after a while of playing it gets just a bit boring; it needs some music or some background sounds like in GTA.”
- “For the next update, please update the entire app and add theme music to the location you're traveling to.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it performs well on mobile and is generally considered excellent for a web game, some users report slow performance and stuttering issues, particularly on less reliable internet connections. Despite these concerns, many players find the game enjoyable and worth the investment in the long term.
- “This game is pretty amazing for a web game and has almost perfect optimization for mobile. Even though I have only played for a day or two, I can tell it's going to be a game I play for a few years!”
- “All in all, Torn City has excellent performance and is a good quality game. I assure you that you will love it.”
- “The game is great, and the community is something else. I do hope in the near future, they optimize mobile to be a little better and more easily usable. It's optimized as a browser, but don't let that small feature deter you from a great game that is worth it long term.”
- “On a side note, it's really slow in terms of performance.”
- “Game is great and the community is something else, but I do hope in the near future they optimize mobile to be a little better and more usable. It's optimized as a browser, but don't let that small feature deter you from a great game that is worth it long term.”
- “I have bad, stuttering internet and figured a text-based RPG would be great.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be a deeply emotional experience, often describing it as heartbreaking yet filled with humor and a surprisingly wholesome community. Many appreciate the game's unique qualities and the supportive environment it fosters, contrasting it with typical online gaming interactions.
- “Heartbreaking.”
- “I appreciate its humor and the oddly wholesome community that has grown around it.”
- “This game is so unique and the community is so wholesome!”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is highly praised for its engaging environment and the positive interactions among players, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.
- “I love the atmosphere and interactions with fellow players.”