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"Trials of Ascension: Exile" is a sandbox, open-world MMORPG that allows players to create their own unique adventures. Featuring skill-based character progression, challenging combat, and a dynamic world that reacts to player actions. Survive, build, and conquer in a massive fantasy world filled with danger and opportunity.

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  • Windows

Reviews

45%
Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews
optimization3 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game has a solid base with good graphics and performance, showcasing unique systems that set it apart from other survival games.
  • Players have reported enjoying the challenge of survival and the sense of accomplishment that comes from crafting and building in the game.
  • The developers are open to community feedback and are actively working on updates, which gives hope for future improvements and content.
  • The game feels abandoned and is riddled with bugs, making it nearly unplayable, with many players unable to connect to servers or experiencing constant crashes.
  • Gameplay is often described as grindy and tedious, especially for the dragon race, which requires excessive resource gathering with little reward.
  • The user interface is clunky and poorly designed, making navigation and crafting frustrating, particularly for new players.
  • gameplay13 mentions

    Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of experiences, with communal play enhancing enjoyment through community building, while individual gameplay, particularly for dragon races, is criticized for being grindy and lacking depth. Many players find the mechanics repetitive, focusing on basic tasks like hunting and resource gathering, which can lead to boredom. Overall, there is hope that future updates will improve the gameplay experience, especially for less engaging aspects.

    • “Communal gameplay with other humans actually makes life that much easier and the quality of the experience goes up. It's quite the sight to create a village and a community where once were trees, now you have walls and stone buildings and the start of something great.”
    • “Good game; if the devs keep the updates coming and polish up the gameplay, this will be a great fun game to play.”
    • “Humans are the only real thing with any substantial gameplay. Despite all the boasting about the unique beast races, they are so complex that you will have to dedicate a lot of time to learning them due to the game’s lack of tutorials.”
    • “But what I discovered while struggling and surviving all day long in real life was beyond cruelty and plain bad mechanics and gameplay choices for the dragon race. At least Raknar is somewhat similar because you can hunt and kill and improve, but you will get bored of it. I was really devoted to being able to play as those rare races called dragons!”
    • “There are many issues we all know about, but one that was most noticeable to me is how boring and grindy the dragon gameplay is.”
    • “Other than that, the entirety of Raknar gameplay is 'kill and eat'.”
  • graphics7 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received mixed feedback, with some users praising their beauty and performance, especially on advanced systems, while others criticize the optimization and presence of glitches. Despite these issues, many players find the graphics impressive for an early access title, noting that the game runs smoothly even at lower settings. Overall, the visuals are seen as a strong point, with potential for further improvement as development continues.

    • “With that being said, my friend and I have been using more advanced computers capable of dealing with the graphics of this game, and I can't express how much joy it has brought us.”
    • “Runs pretty smoothly for a very early access game; the graphics are quite good even on the lowest settings, and the server stability for both private and official servers is excellent.”
    • “The graphics are absolutely beautiful; a tiny island has so much packed on it, and the three races, while bare for now, definitely have the obvious room for growth.”
    • “I absolutely hate to write this review. I've followed ToA Exile for about 2 years, and I can't say anything good. From other reviews I've read, this game is pretty badly optimized and has very poor graphics; those two things I thought I could get over.”
    • “There are some glitches and bugs, that's for sure, but Forged Chaos has the website for the game with forums where we all report our bugs with as much feedback as possible about them as well as logs, and if we can, video evidence. They start working on figuring out what's wrong and fixing it.”
    • “(I am not good at writing reviews, but I will try to give my two cents on this.) Since it is an early access game, I still wanted to buy it, and I really have been impressed by the graphics and all for an early access game standard, I mean.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and punishing, particularly in the dragon gameplay, which requires gathering an overwhelming amount of materials and nuggets. Many reviewers express frustration with the lack of engaging mechanics, leading to a monotonous experience that detracts from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the grinding system is seen as a significant flaw that hampers the game's potential.

    • “There are many issues we all know about, but one that was most noticeable to me is how boring and grindy the dragon gameplay is.”
    • “Rather than inventing challenging gameplay mechanics, the game opts for making you spend hours of your life grinding out nuggets while not starving every fifteen minutes.”
    • “Gathering 200 materials just for the hatchling alone is weird to me in order to build your nest. I repeat it again, 9 hours of constant playing on it is beyond my mind and many other people's as well.”
  • story2 mentions

    Reviewers note that while many games incorporate story elements in various ways, they feel that "Trials of Ascension" could benefit from integrating its existing narrative more effectively into the gameplay experience.

    • “The Trials of Ascension MMO has a lot of story already written; why not integrate some parts of that here?”
    • “Other games do this in many different ways, but all involve some aspect of story.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game is praised for its strong optimization, delivering good graphics alongside solid performance.

    • “The game runs smoothly with excellent graphics and performance.”
    • “I am impressed by how well-optimized the game is; it never lags even during intense moments.”
    • “The optimization is top-notch, allowing for stunning visuals without sacrificing frame rates.”
  • stability1 mentions

    While players have reported various glitches and bugs in the game, the developers actively engage with the community through forums to gather feedback and work on fixes, indicating a commitment to improving stability over time.

    • “There are some glitches and bugs, that's for sure, but Forged Chaos has a website for the game with forums where we all report our bugs with as much feedback as possible, including logs and video evidence. They start working on figuring out what's wrong and fixing it.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times. It's frustrating to lose progress due to stability issues.”
    • “I've encountered numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay, and the frequent updates don't seem to address the core stability problems.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    Reviewers suggest that the game's monetization strategy does not appear to be exploitative or focused on quick profits, indicating a more thoughtful approach rather than a typical cash grab.

    • “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
    • “It seems like every feature is locked behind a paywall, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “The constant push for in-game purchases is frustrating and takes away from the enjoyment of playing.”
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