Verdict

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Verdict is a multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Roomy Rooms and was released on September 5, 2021. It received neutral reviews from players.

Verdict is a massively multiplayer role-playing game focused on collaborative writing and immersive roleplay. Players shape their character's story through exploration, crafting, and tactical spell-based combat with over 200 unique spells. Time progresses dynamically, encouraging players to build and maintain their legacy in a living, evolving world.

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58%

Audience ScoreBased on 139 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and engaging roleplaying experience, allowing players to immerse themselves in a collaborative storytelling environment.
The community is generally welcoming and helpful, with many players willing to assist newcomers in understanding the game mechanics.
The game features a variety of spells, skills, and crafting options, providing depth and opportunities for character development.

The game suffers from significant technical issues, including lag, bugs, and a lack of direction for new players, making it difficult to engage with the content.
Many players report a toxic community atmosphere, with cliques forming and a lack of support from moderators, leading to a frustrating experience for newcomers.
Progression is heavily reliant on roleplaying, which may not appeal to all players, especially those looking for more traditional RPG mechanics.

story
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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82%
9%
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its collaborative writing aspect and community involvement, while others criticize its lack of meaningful player agency and confusing narrative structure. While it offers a rich roleplaying environment for those who enjoy storytelling, many feel that the overarching plot is restrictive and often leaves individual contributions feeling insignificant. Overall, it caters well to dedicated roleplayers but may frustrate those seeking a more structured or impactful narrative experience.
- “Great roleplay medium for those that like writing and telling a story, all done as a collaborative writing project with the whole of the community - or at least those that wish to partake in the overarching story.”
- “This is a story-driven game with some mechanics that make playing engaging in other ways (i.e. crafting, skill trees, mechanical combat & injuries).”
- “World-events and scheduled group events are regularly run by event managers, following broader world story arcs that progress with the game's long-term plot as well as narrower-scope faction or personal story arcs made on request.”
- “If you want to feel like you matter in a story, do not play the game whose opening hand was trying to fight undefeatable and nearly omnipotent gods just to remind you that your characters are entirely insignificant and useless.”
- “What once was a fun and open-feeling experience has been utterly locked down with apathy and arrogance and world plot railroading far beyond the scope that was intended, which was supposed to be in stark contrast to the beyond game this product was meant to distance itself from.”
- “But if you're in it for the actual writing, character progression, and story-building, I'd probably consider finding something else entirely.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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15%
The gameplay of this story-driven MMO is engaging, featuring a mix of crafting, skill trees, and mechanical combat, with a strong emphasis on roleplay. Players appreciate the welcoming community and ongoing updates that address bugs and enhance mechanics, although some feel the current state is somewhat fractured. Overall, the game offers a rewarding experience, particularly for those who prioritize narrative alongside gameplay.
- “This is a story-driven game with mechanics that make playing engaging in various ways, such as crafting, skill trees, and mechanical combat.”
- “The game is constantly being updated, so any major issues with mechanics or skills can change and improve over time.”
- “As mentioned earlier, the gameplay of this game is focused on roleplay, and the MMO mechanics are there to enhance it.”
- “Doing a fight with the actual mechanics and then writing a short novel of what just transpired feels sort of... redundant?”
- “I feel that expanding the tutorial island to better clarify basic gameplay like gathering/attacking for players new to this type of game would help a ton.”
- “The game in its current state very much feels a bit fractured, but I believe that there is a solid framing at least on a mechanical/coding level.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game currently suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs reported by users since its full release. While the development team is actively working on fixes and has implemented some patches, players still experience a frustratingly buggy experience, particularly outside of roleplaying activities. Overall, the game's stability is a major concern, though there are signs of improvement.
- “As of right now, the game faces several buggy issues that were only noticed upon full release, but the owner and his team of developers have been working hard to get rid of them.”
- “It's one hell of a buggy mess now if you try to do anything aside from roleplaying, but it's being gradually fixed.”
- “Text-based RPG game, potential, new and buggy right now; edit: they patched the game, I think it might be less buggy now.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game feature a retro pixel art style that some players find charming, while others criticize it as outdated compared to modern PC graphics. Despite the mixed opinions, many users appreciate the well-animated elements and the vibrant community surrounding the game, though some bugs may detract from the overall experience.
- “Charming pixel art style.”
- “Cool, well-animated graphics.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “If you can look past the graphics and bugs, you will find a community lively and full.”
- “- Charming pixel art style.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is described as a mixed experience; while some players enjoy the core gameplay and community interactions, others find the overall environment demotivating and affected by negative elements. The setting encourages social engagement, but the presence of passive players can detract from the immersive experience. Overall, the atmosphere is shaped by both the community's dynamics and the individual player's engagement level.
- “When it comes to learning how to play, you don't have to come in here doing quests and all that, but instead interacting with others that come around to enjoy the atmosphere.”
- “You (or the guy writing the plan for the event) will come up with a synopsis, setting, risk level, atmosphere, rewards, the party you want to come with you (can be private or open-invite), and who you want as a narrator/dungeon-master for the event.”
- “Due to the nature of the community, I play Verdict in short bursts since the atmosphere can be demotivating, but I personally love Verdict itself and what it has to offer regardless of the community.”
- “I've watched, slowly but surely, as many of the issues that plagued that atmosphere contaminated this one.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express that while the emotional depth in the game may be excessive for some, it fosters a warm and welcoming community atmosphere, making players feel like valued members. However, those seeking a more roleplay-focused experience might find better options in tabletop RPGs or other alternatives.
- “Most during that time were warm, welcoming, and made me feel like I was an additional member of their community.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is free to play, indicating it is not a cash grab; however, users criticize its low quality, suggesting that its presence on the Steam store is detrimental.
- “The game is free, which means this isn't some kind of cash grab or a scam, but the quality is so deplorably low that it is just polluting the Steam store, which in itself is harmful.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the music in the game, often finding themselves immersed in it during their downtime, such as role-playing at home. The variety of songs enhances the experience, making it enjoyable to engage with the music while leveling up.
- “I spent a lot of my leveling time just sitting in my own home role-playing and singing to myself, a different song each time with about thirty-minute intervals, so it wasn't exactly abusing solo experience.”