Warlords Awakening

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Warlords Awakening is a multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by PLAYWITH Inc. and was released on November 28, 2018. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

Warlords Awakening is a free-to-play MMORPG set in a fantasy world with diverse races and classes. The game features strategic combat, a deep class and talent system, and an engaging storyline. Players can explore vast landscapes, conquer territories, and participate in PvE and PvP battles.

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 215 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

grinding22 negative mentions

The game features fun and engaging combat mechanics, with a unique multi-stance system that allows for varied gameplay.
Players appreciate the pet system, which adds an enjoyable layer to the gameplay and allows for customization.
Despite its flaws, many players find the game enjoyable and worth the low price, especially for fans of the genre.

The game suffers from a lack of content and a dwindling player base, making it feel empty and uninviting.
Many players criticize the grind-heavy nature of the game, with repetitive quests and a slow leveling process that can become tedious.
There are concerns about the cash shop and potential pay-to-win elements, which could impact the overall balance and enjoyment of the game.

story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
78%
11%
The game's story is criticized for being generic and uninspired, with a quest system that relies heavily on repetitive tasks and linear progression. Players find the quests mundane and lacking in depth, often requiring long grinds for minimal rewards, which detracts from the overall experience. While the initial training and quest guidance are clear, the lack of engaging narrative and diverse quest paths leaves much to be desired.
- “One of the first quests is to help find someone called Natz, so you depart Baragan Fortress towards the wild lands outside of the fortress’s safe walls, into the Forest of Hallucination.”
- “As you progress and talk to others, you’ll get more and more quests to complete.”
- “You’ll come across new quests through talking to others, or you can find more on notice boards as you travel around.”
- “The story is totally generic and not worth the read.”
- “I really wanted to love this game... but after this was nothing. The quests are so linear; you don't have different paths to play. The game is so expected in a ridiculous way.”
- “Most quests are the same: kill 10/20/30/40/50 of some monster.”
grinding
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is heavily criticized, with many players finding it excessively tedious and mind-numbing, particularly in the early and mid-game stages. While some enjoy the grind as part of the hack-and-slash experience, others feel that the lack of engaging content and the absence of auto-grind features make the process feel unrewarding and overly time-consuming. Overall, the game appeals to dedicated grind enthusiasts, but may deter casual players due to its repetitive nature and the significant time investment required to reach enjoyable content.
- “After 13 hours of playing, I feel numbed by mindless and boring grind. Maybe endgame is fun, but there is no way I'm grinding this way to get there.”
- “There is literally no content after this other than grinding the same dungeon over and over for gear.”
- “Some might say, 'well you haven’t reached endgame yet, give it a chance.' I’m sorry, but the average player that’s interested isn’t going to endure 15-20 hours of grinding to level 40 to reach the 'fun' content.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
59%
14%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the solid mechanics and addictive nature, especially when playing with friends, while others find it repetitive and lacking in innovation compared to other titles in the genre. The controls are likened to Diablo, but the pacing is slower, requiring more strategic thinking, particularly in dungeons. Overall, while there are enjoyable elements and a wealth of content to explore, some players feel the gameplay can become dull and grind-heavy.
- “The mechanics are actually really good, and at the end, it will be tough to finish the 'end game' they have at the moment.”
- “Great and fun gameplay, a little addictive, better with friends for sure, and like I said, this game doesn't bring anything new to the table as far as grinding looters.”
- “It got boring because MOBA was popular back then and the enemies here are just standing... I was hoping for a more action-oriented gameplay, but hey, it's an MMO.”
- “The controls feel exactly like Diablo, but the gameplay feels more like Crystal Chronicles in that it's slower and you have to think about your moves.”
- “Maybe it's not pay-to-win, maybe it is... it really doesn't matter if the gameplay itself is dull.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
33%
28%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the creative and whimsical art style, particularly the anime-inspired character designs, while others criticize the overall quality as outdated and poorly optimized. Although the visuals are described as decent and aesthetically pleasing by some, many agree that they do not meet modern standards, leading to a general consensus that while the graphics are not the game's strongest aspect, they are serviceable enough to support the gameplay experience.
- “The world is aesthetically stunning.”
- “I enjoy the lighter/wackier side along with the anime-inspired graphics for character designs; I wouldn't bother playing a title if the aesthetics didn't appeal to me.”
- “Pros - beautiful graphics, old style RPG; the combat skill system is not unique but gives players room for creativity.”
- “Graphics are bad”
- “It's pay to win, has early 2000's graphics, awfully optimized.”
- “Graphics aren't great, it even has things like auto-potion.”
monetization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
88%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players labeling it a "cash grab" due to the necessity of purchasing experience potions to reach the level cap. While there are concerns about poor communication and marketing from the developers, a few players believe that the monetization strategies may stem from genuine intentions rather than exploitative practices. Overall, the sentiment leans towards skepticism regarding the game's financial model and its impact on player experience.
- “The in-game purchases are fairly priced and offer great value for the content provided.”
- “I appreciate that the monetization system is not pay-to-win; you can enjoy the game fully without spending extra.”
- “The game offers a variety of cosmetic items for purchase, allowing players to customize their experience without affecting gameplay balance.”
- “It is a cash grab too; maybe not pay-to-win, but if you want to reach the level cap (50), you may have to invest in some experience potions (50% experience for 3 hours) that can help you gain more experience.”
- “I would not buy this because it seems like a cash grab right now. There is zero communication between the publishers and the players, and to be honest, I don't think they even listen. It's sad; the game can be fun, but what we have right now you can't call a game.”
- “If the devs steer clear of the usual cash grab behavior, it could work.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
Overall, the game's optimization receives mixed feedback; while some players praise its performance and ability to run on lower-end systems, others criticize specific issues like controller responsiveness and outdated graphics. There are calls for improvements, particularly regarding stuttering and general optimization, indicating that while the game is playable, it may not meet everyone's expectations.
- “Good game, with perfect optimization.”
- “Great experience so far, the game is well optimized and the 3 stances switching make it very interesting.”
- “Good optimization, yeah seriously managed to run the game and stream it using my grandpa's PC. :haha:”
- “The controller is bad; using the right stick to move the cursor is stuttering. I don't even want to create a profile for this on Steam Controller because the game will just crash.”
- “This game is not impressive in any respect regarding graphics, performance, combat, or questing.”
- “Let's wait and see if they can fix the optimization. It's not critical, but it's definitely annoying.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
20%
40%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the combat and art style alongside the music, others find the repetitive looping of the same track, especially in the early levels, to be grating and detrimental to the overall experience.
- “Great music”
- “I like the combat, art style, and music.”
- “Playing with two characters in this game was a mistake, as I found myself struggling against the field music that was already making me sick!”
- “The same music keeps playing on a loop in all fields, at least from level 1 to 10.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in this ARPG MMO is generally viewed as enjoyable, featuring appealing character designs that blend whimsical and anime-inspired aesthetics. While it may not be the best in the genre, players appreciate the fun and engaging nature of the characters.
- “This is one of the ARPG MMOs I've been waiting for. It may not be the best out there, but it's definitely not the worst. It's pretty fun with good character design.”
- “I enjoy the whimsical and lighter side of the game, along with the anime-inspired graphics for character designs. I wouldn't bother playing a title if the aesthetics didn't appeal to me.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game to be delightful, particularly appreciating the colorful and amusing pets that add to the overall fun experience. The game's comedic elements are consistently praised, contributing to its enjoyable atmosphere.
- “I love the pets; they are so colorful and funny!”
- “Funny game; it's awesome!”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is impacted by the limited player base, as the maximum of 100 players leads to a lack of engagement with lower-level content, potentially diminishing the overall emotional connection and experience for players.

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Warlords Awakening is a role playing game.

Warlords Awakening is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 15 hours playing Warlords Awakening.

Warlords Awakening was released on November 28, 2018.

Warlords Awakening was developed by PLAYWITH Inc..

Warlords Awakening has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Warlords Awakening is a multiplayer game with local co-op support.

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