- July 9, 2015
- gamigo US Inc.
- 53h median play time
Trove
Trove is a blocky Minecraft-style MMO that's best in short bursts but grinds in the long run.
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Trove is a free-to-play, fantasy open world MMO with voxel-based graphics that allows both single-player and multiplayer gameplay, including co-op. Embark on adventures, battle dangerous monsters, loot epic treasures, explore wild realms, build and customize worlds, and show off your unique style. Whether playing solo or with friends, Trove offers a vast, dynamic world full of possibilities.











- The game features vibrant, voxel-based graphics that create a cheerful atmosphere and appeal to fans of the sandbox genre.
- Despite the heavy reliance on microtransactions, players can still enjoy the game for free and find fun in grinding for progress.
- The developers are dedicated to continuously improving the game with updates, adding new classes and content that enhance replayability.
- The monetization model is heavily criticized for creating a 'pay-to-win' environment, frustrating players who seek a balanced experience.
- Many players find the grinding aspect excessively tedious and repetitive, especially in the late game, leading to a lack of meaningful rewards.
- The game's optimization is poor, with frequent crashes, severe lag, and bugs that significantly hinder gameplay.
- grinding6,258 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The grinding aspect of Trove is a significant point of contention among players, with many describing it as excessively tedious and time-consuming. While some enjoy the grind as a core part of the gameplay experience, allowing for character progression and item collection, others find it overwhelming and repetitive, especially in the late game where the grind can feel unending. The game's shift towards pay-to-win mechanics has also exacerbated frustrations, as players feel compelled to spend money to bypass the extensive grinding required to unlock classes and obtain gear. Overall, Trove is best suited for those who appreciate grind-heavy gameplay, while others may find it too demanding and lacking in meaningful rewards.
“It is indeed pay-to-win but still enjoyable for free-to-play players with a grindy process (of course) (but it's not that grindy in my opinion).”
“That's the main problem: until you have all armor at the 5-star shadow level, everything's not that grindy, but if you want to step up your gear and acquire radiant, then oh boy you'll have to grind, and grind, and grind, and grind.”
“The mid-game isn't that grindy yet; it's where the fun begins.”
“Every new update they don't add anything new other than more grinding to get the same thing but with higher stats over and over again, no new mobs, no new bosses, no new classes, no nothing.”
“A game that's fallen from its prime, nearly too grindy to enjoy anymore, disregarding the abysmal lag as well.”
“Too much grinding for a game that is going to die soon.”
Trove Review
Trove is a blocky Minecraft-style MMO that's best in short bursts but grinds in the long run.
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Trove is an MMORPG that isn’t worth anyone’s time, let alone their money
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I think Trove is a solid game for kids, as well as up and coming MMO players. It’s a game that is a wonderful upgrade from the Minecraft world, but pushes players a bit further with gaming concepts and design that most of us have experienced for a good portion of our gaming lives. I’m sure that it will keep growing as a game and hopefully, audience willing, garnish new add-ons and design that push it into a more rewarding experience that will legitimize it as a go-to MMORPG for a wider audience.
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