Trials of Ascension: Exile

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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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55%

Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game has a unique concept with three distinct races (humans, dragons, and Raknar) that offer different gameplay experiences.
The crafting system is intricate and rewarding, providing a sense of accomplishment as players progress.
The developers are open to community feedback and are actively working on updates to improve the game.

The game feels abandoned, with many players reporting it as unplayable due to lack of updates and server issues.
Gameplay is often frustrating, especially for dragons, as the grind to progress is excessive and punishing.
The user interface is clunky and poorly designed, making it difficult to navigate and manage inventory.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of experiences, with some players enjoying the communal aspects and base-building mechanics, while others criticize the grindy and repetitive nature of certain gameplay elements, particularly for dragon races. The lack of tutorials and complex mechanics can lead to frustration, although improvements in fluidity have been noted. Overall, the game shows potential for fun, especially with ongoing updates, but significant gameplay issues remain.
- “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 there were trees, you now have walls and stone buildings and the start of something great.”
- “Gameplay is a lot more fluid than it was beforehand; great job!”
- “Good game! If the devs keep the updates coming and polish up the gameplay, this will be a great fun game to play.”
- “The mechanics of building a base are complex and no help is provided.”
- “But what I discovered while struggling and surviving all days long in real life was beyond cruelty and plain bad mechanics and gameplay choices for the dragon race, at least Raknar as well somehow, because you can hunt and kill and improve but you will get bored of it. I really was devoted to being able to play as those rare races called dragon!”
- “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.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautiful visuals and solid performance, especially on higher-end systems. However, others criticize the game's optimization and overall graphic quality, noting issues like glitches and bugs. Despite these concerns, many acknowledge that the graphics are impressive for an early access title, with potential for further improvement.
- “The game has great graphics, and the RPG and survival aspects are exactly what you would want from a game like this.”
- “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 really have been impressed by the graphics, especially for an early access game standard.”
- “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 very poor in graphics; those two things I thought I could get over.”
- “Unfortunately, I can't give a thumbs up due to the very poor optimization and low graphic quality.”
- “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.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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, as the focus on grinding detracts from the overall enjoyment and immersion of the experience. Overall, the grinding system is seen as a significant drawback 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, and gathering an excessive amount of nuggets in a crowded server or even without those servers is beyond my mind.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its strong optimization, delivering good graphics and solid performance, which enhances the overall gaming experience.
- “The game runs smoothly with impressive graphics and performance.”
- “I love how well-optimized the game is; it never lags even during intense moments.”
- “The optimization is top-notch, allowing for a seamless gaming experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users finding it engaging and enjoyable, highlighting the fantastic concept behind it.
- “The idea is fantastic, and I truly enjoy the atmosphere!”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
While players have reported various glitches and bugs in the game, the developers actively engage with the community through forums on their website, encouraging users to report issues and provide feedback. This proactive approach suggests a commitment to addressing stability concerns and improving the overall experience.
- “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 frustrating to play for extended periods.”
- “I've encountered numerous stability issues, including random freezes and disconnects that ruin the experience.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers suggest that the game's monetization strategy does not appear to be exploitative or focused solely on profit, indicating a thoughtful approach rather than a 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.”