Utopia: Origin
- January 7, 2019
- HK Hero Entertainment Co., Limited
- 10h median play time
"Utopia: Origin" is a single-player action game set in the beautiful world of Beia, where you are the first of a new wave of adventurers. With good gameplay, visuals, and humor, you'll build your own house and defend against enemies, but be prepared for a lot of grinding, ads, and bugs. The game promises a good plot and splendid soundtrack to accompany your adventures.
Reviews
- graphics524 mentions
- 66 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their beauty and artistic style, often comparing them favorably to other mobile games. However, some users report issues such as lag, graphical glitches, and a lack of optimization for lower-end devices, which detracts from the overall experience. While the visuals are generally considered appealing, there are calls for improvements in performance and more realistic textures to enhance gameplay.
“The graphics are amazing, and it runs perfectly on my Galaxy A8.”
“The graphics are so much real and so peaceful; everything sometimes I keep hearing the background music because it is so much peaceful.”
“I love this game, awesome graphics and gameplay.”
“The graphics are just bad; it does not look anything like the pictures. Bad game.”
“The graphics and character movement are very bad; there's maintenance every Thursday for updating the shop, not for fixing some bugs or improving the game. This is a completely sucky game.”
“This game has very low graphics and very poor quality, but the game concept is very good. I suggest you please fix the graphics.”
- gameplay190 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its unique mechanics, engaging activities, and immersive world, but it suffers from issues such as lag, connectivity problems, and a lack of character customization options. Many players appreciate the variety of tasks available, but express a desire for improvements in tutorials, server stability, and resource availability to enhance the overall experience. While the graphics are often highlighted as a strong point, the gameplay can feel clunky and repetitive, especially at higher levels, leading to mixed reviews on its long-term enjoyment.
“The gameplay is great, but there should be different servers for different countries.”
“Amazing game with great mechanics.”
“The gameplay is so fun, you can hunt, mine, find some food, tame a pet, ride a mount, and play with your friends.”
“The gameplay overall is decent, although it gets boring when you are maxed out.”
“The gameplay is very clunky, the UI is also very confusing, the text on the buttons has different sizes and some don't even have complete words.”
“The new update with the hearth disappearing ruined the entire gameplay for me, because I kept getting kicked out of hearths for unknown reasons.”
- story145 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and structure, with many players expressing frustration over the absence of quests and NPC interactions. While some enjoy the freedom to create their own narratives, the overwhelming sentiment is a desire for a more defined storyline, including quests and character development, to enhance engagement and provide direction. Overall, players feel that the game would greatly benefit from the addition of a quest system and a more cohesive narrative framework.
“It's a great game but I'd like it more if it had some story elements added to it. For example, the new islands look really fascinating and mysterious, but there are just some bosses and new creatures and not much story in it. You should add some bigger quests.”
“But if you follow the storyline, you'll be engaged for hours (without a blood-curdling action plot most RPGs have).”
“This game is good, but it needs more quest lines to do, not just up to level 15 because after that it does get boring.”
“There is no fixed quests after the initial tutorial.”
“It's boring right now; it needs a storyline and quests to do.”
“This game is great, but there is no story or a lead to the end of the game.”
- stability119 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of glitches, freezes, and lag affecting gameplay. Many players experience issues such as getting stuck in walls, freezing on loading screens, and crashes after updates, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction. While some appreciate the game's concept and graphics, the overwhelming number of bugs and the lack of effective fixes from developers have resulted in a negative perception regarding its stability.
“1st star for good graphics, 2nd star for no glitches, 3rd star for open world game.”
“Congratulations Utopia! You are getting more popular. I don't want anything for free; I'm just saying make the game bug-free. New players who get scammed think this game is not good and quit. If you can do something for newcomers, more people will join Utopia and love to play it. Also, please solve the ping problem; we have good ping in other games, but in Utopia, our ping drops too much, which I don't like.”
“Glitches occur when I start a new account, but when I connect to my old account, there are no glitches.”
“System lags and after you reach a certain level, the game freezes.”
“Now I can't even enter the game; it just freezes on the loading screen.”
“The game is good, but it has too many bugs and glitches that you should really fix because it's annoying and ruins the game.”
- grinding66 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game is heavily focused on grinding, with many players finding the process tedious and time-consuming, particularly for resource gathering and leveling up. While some enjoy the grind as part of the gameplay experience, others express frustration over the lack of significant rewards and the repetitive nature of tasks, leading to a sense of boredom. Additionally, issues such as bugs, player interference, and a perceived pay-to-win model further exacerbate the grinding experience for many users.
“Level grinding is practically impossible as the best way is to spend 2 minutes on mining steam stone, just for 1,000 exp.”
“Then realize at level 40 or so that honestly there isn't that much to do beyond grinding for your next pet slave and collecting 16,000 piles of sand for a property upgrade.”
“The grinding bores me to death and the ingredients that I want are hard to get because there's no guide for it. Please make something like an ingredients indicator or a guide to know where certain ingredients are and make them easier to be farmed.”
- music39 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its calming and beautiful qualities, enhancing the overall experience. However, many players express a desire for more variety, suggesting that the limited number of tracks leads to repetition, and they recommend adding different music for various environments. Additionally, some users have reported issues with sound functionality and editing capabilities in the music workbench, indicating a need for improvements in these areas.
“Great graphics, soundtrack, and gameplay.”
“The music keeps repeating over and over; I mean, the music is nice and calming, but maybe it needs more variety?”
“I am not going to mention anything about gameplay in this because it is good. What's amazing about this game, bar none above all else, is the soundtrack; the music is phenomenal. Good job on the soundtrack!”
“Many people worked very hard to build a way to share music for this game and all their work is for nothing now.”
“The music keeps repeating over and over; I mean, the music is nice and calming, but it needs more variety.”
“Just did a recent update and the volume (music, etc.) is completely gone.”
- monetization30 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 63 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews; while players appreciate the absence of intrusive ads and the fair microtransaction system, many criticize the high prices of in-game purchases and perceive it as a cash grab. Some users enjoy the ability to play for free and earn content through gameplay, but others express frustration over the temptation to spend money on low-value items and the lack of equitable rewards for different player demographics. Overall, the game is seen as a balance between free-to-play accessibility and monetization strategies that could be improved.
“It's got no ads and it's not pay-to-win either (so nice!).”
“The game is free to play with in-game purchases, and you can actually play the game as much as you want and earn content in the game through grind-heavy gameplay.”
“Microtransactions are fair and it's not pay-to-win.”
“Entertaining and great gameplay, but... loses stars for freakishly overpriced in-game purchases in the shop.”
“This game is a cash grab, pure and simple.”
“Every new item they add has to do with in-app purchases.”
- optimization30 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with users reporting frequent lag, connection issues, and crashes, particularly after updates. While some players appreciate the graphics and gameplay, many express frustration over poor server performance and a lack of optimization features, suggesting that improvements in these areas could enhance the overall experience and attract more players. Overall, the consensus is that the game requires urgent optimization to address its performance and connectivity problems.
“I love playing it, it's got great graphics & runs smoothly.”
“A little bit more improvements on physics animation and a boost in performance, and bam, perfect!”
“I like the game, the game is awesome but it needs optimization. I'm pretty sure if the game gets optimized, more people will play.”
“The game is really good, however what ruined it for me is its poor optimization and bad servers.”
“Plz make some optimization for the game it's laggy and sometimes crashes on me... and make the targeting system better.”
“The devs focus more on cosmetic content rather than fixing the most important issues: performance and connectivity.”
- humor20 mentions
- 90 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding it genuinely funny due to quirky translations and absurd gameplay mechanics. However, some users express frustration over the game's design and developer responses, which they find more amusing than intentional humor. Overall, while the game offers entertaining moments, it also highlights issues that lead to player dissatisfaction, creating a blend of humor and irritation.
“The game is a lot of fun and you can tell that they tried really hard to put it in English, but some parts are not translated perfectly and it's so funny.”
“Totally hilarious dev ever.”
“Banning players for devs' fault is pretty hilarious.”
“It is not funny!”
“That's not funny, please do something about it.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, highlighting its ability to create lasting memories and a sense of belonging within the online community. The game's beauty and immersive experience evoke strong feelings, making it a standout title that resonates with players on a personal level. Overall, it is praised for its heartwarming impact and the emotional journeys it facilitates.
“One of the best games I've ever played in my entire life. I miss everyone that I've played with in-game. Even though it's just an online game, it made me feel as if I could become someone inside the game. Being one of the players when it was just released, overall a 10/10 based on my experience.”
“This game is very beautiful and heart-touching. My rating is 5 stars.”
“It was a freely explored game that made me feel alive!”
- character development4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a significant dissatisfaction with the character development in the game, highlighting a lack of customization options and diversity among characters. Players express a desire for more unique character designs, as the current uniformity detracts from their overall enjoyment and engagement with the game. While the gameplay itself is appreciated, the absence of substantial character development is a notable drawback.
“Customized character design with different shapes of faces, height, etc. will be super fun.”
“I think the character development is amazing, but I would suggest adding more character design options. Many players love unique character designs, and it can really enhance the experience.”
“I love the survival and exploring aspects of the game, but I also want to look unique and not just like a bland character.”
“What I dislike is the lack of substantial character development.”
“Graphics are nice but I can't really get into the game with the total lack of character design (like literally no character design at all) and no diversity of characters.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere effectively conveys a sense of survival, with balanced mechanics for hunger and durability enhancing immersion. However, technical issues like glitches and lag detract from the experience, and players desire more realism in environmental details, such as improved lighting and interactive elements like fire. Overall, while the atmosphere is appreciated, there are significant areas for improvement.
“The game creates a strong survival atmosphere, making you truly feel the weight of hunger and durability.”
“I enjoy the game, but I wish it had more realistic elements, like windows that can be seen from both the inside and outside, and better lighting to enhance the atmosphere at home.”
“The game is great; the gauge for hunger, durability, and other elements feels balanced, and you can really feel the survival atmosphere. However, the game is glitchy and buggy, with too much lag. I could play other online games without any problems, but for some reason, I got lost and didn't know what to do regarding the story quest.”
“I like this game, but there are weaknesses. Please make it more realistic, as the windows can be seen from both the outside and the inside. Additionally, add more light to enhance the atmosphere at home, and include a fire that glows; everything that should glow should actually glow.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players feel that increasing the variety of mounts, companions, enemies, and items such as armor and weapons would significantly enhance the game's replayability, making it more enjoyable and engaging for multiple playthroughs.
“The variety of mounts, companions, enemies, and gear really enhances the fun and replayability of the game.”
“I love how each playthrough feels different with the diverse options available for mounts and companions.”
“The addition of new items, armor, and weapons keeps the game fresh and encourages multiple playthroughs.”