Zone4

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Zone4 is a multiplayer casual role playing game. It was developed by Infovine co.,Ltd. and was released on November 20, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 298 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

Zone4 offers a nostalgic experience for players who enjoyed it during its original run, with fun combat mechanics and a variety of fighting styles.
The game has a unique blend of PvP and PvE modes, allowing for diverse gameplay experiences and opportunities to engage with friends.
Despite its flaws, many players appreciate the community aspect and the potential for growth if the developers address current issues.

The game suffers from severe lag and connectivity issues, especially for players outside of the primary server regions, making it frustrating to play.
There are significant pay-to-win elements, with players who spend money gaining unfair advantages over free-to-play users, leading to an unbalanced experience.
The lack of proper updates, communication from developers, and a dwindling player base contribute to a sense of abandonment and dissatisfaction among the community.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
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The gameplay is generally well-received, praised for its fun mechanics, fluidity, and potential, particularly in PvP scenarios. While some players note issues with stat-based elements and latency, the overall experience is enjoyable, featuring a colorful atmosphere, customization options, and a nostalgic combat feel. However, it may not appeal to those seeking a more advanced mechanical fighting style.
- “Awesome mechanics.”
- “The gameplay (PvP) itself is really good and it has a lot of potential, but if it were managed in a way that made it less stat-based, it would be significantly better.”
- “The gameplay is fun; however, at its roots, without the pay-to-win items, the combat really does require good strategy and timing.”
- “If you are looking for a mechanical fighting style game, this is not one; yes, you have many buttons, but they are useless.”
- “Latency during gameplay, especially on PvP, was horrendous.”
- “The gameplay may not be the most advanced, but it can still be heavily enjoyed fairly easily between both the PvP aspect as well as PvE aspects such as arcade mode and the hunting field.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally considered basic and somewhat outdated, with many users noting that they have not significantly improved over time. While some find them decent and aging well, others express disappointment in the lack of customization options and overall visual appeal. Overall, the graphics are seen as a minor issue, but an overhaul is desired, particularly for the UI and character models.
- “Lovely basic graphics.”
- “The graphics are good, they age well but nothing impressive.”
- “Decent graphics.”
- “The game hasn't graphically changed, and today that won't cut it; but that's one of the minor things.”
- “Please overhaul the UI graphics, character customization menu, player models, and soundtrack.”
- “Barely any graphic settings available.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
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The story aspect of MapleStory is not a primary focus, as players emphasize the game's engaging quests and fun gameplay mechanics rather than a deep narrative. While some players appreciate the variety of missions and classes, the overall sentiment suggests that the story is secondary to the game's free-to-play elements and competitive features.
- “Best free quest game I've ever seen.”
- “Fun combos, fun classes, fun missions.”
- “Somehow, MapleStory is still around.”
- “---{story}---”
- “☐ story?”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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86%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessively tedious, particularly at higher levels where obtaining strong armor requires significant time investment in repetitive arcade farming or spending money. The disparity in player power due to this grind leads to frustration, as success heavily relies on luck and the upgrade system is seen as a grind or pay-to-win model, making it more demanding than even traditional Korean MMOs.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
- “And that's not even the main problem; at levels above 20+, you're able to wear really strong armor (especially rares) collected from arcades (boring PvE) or purchased from other players who have already obtained the items from tedious arcade grinding.”
- “Some people could have 1.1k hit attack and 20k HP due to having spent days or weeks of farming arcades, and they could be pit against someone with, like, 800-900 hit attack and 10k HP who only plays arcade casually.”
- “The upgrade system is the very definition of grind or pay to win; getting gear is extremely grindy, even more so than Korean MMOs, which is saying something.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is significantly compromised, with users reporting persistent issues such as server instability, lag, disconnects, and frequent crashes. Additionally, glitches and unbalanced competition detract from the overall experience, making it frustrating for players, especially newcomers. Despite attempts to troubleshoot, many players continue to face login issues and other technical problems that hinder gameplay.
- “I have tried reinstalling it, restarted my laptop, and troubleshooting the game, and it still won't log me in.”
- “The only problems around the game now are the lag, some disconnecting, the friends list is glitched and sometimes deletes your friends, and sometimes the game freezes and crashes.”
- “I will name some of the problems that urgently need fixes: server instability; input delay; lag spikes; glitches like infinite combos from some classes like boxing and taekwondo; rebalance the range, speed, and number of hits of some skills from classes like boxing, taekwondo, and hapkido, because it breaks the fairness in a clean PvP fight; the PvP channel is dead, because there's no incentive (better prizes) to play it.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the character designs are generally well-received, the overall character development is overshadowed by disappointing combat mechanics, leaving players wanting more depth and engagement in the characters' growth.
- “The character designs are kind of good, but the combat is lacking.”
- “The character development feels shallow and uninspired, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
- “I expected more depth in character arcs, but they all seem one-dimensional and predictable.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed feedback; while some users find it generally acceptable, others criticize the village background music as lacking quality and suggest a complete overhaul of the soundtrack alongside other game elements.
- “The music is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience of the game.”
- “The soundtrack is diverse and keeps the gameplay engaging.”
- “The music perfectly complements the game's atmosphere and adds to the immersion.”
- “The village background music still sucks.”
- “Please overhaul the soundtrack.”
- “The music is okay for the most part.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the strong replayability of the game due to its diverse character classes and progression systems, allowing for various combinations and playstyles. This variety encourages multiple playthroughs to explore different strategies and experiences.
- “The level and character progression offer incredible replay value, with so many different classes and unique combos to explore.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh thanks to the diverse character classes and their unique abilities, making you want to dive back in for more.”
- “The variety of gameplay options and character builds ensures that no two runs are ever the same, enhancing the overall replayability.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices that would encourage replayability.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The limited variety in missions makes replaying feel tedious rather than enjoyable.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized as nostalgic and quirky, reminiscent of old-school arcade games, with players finding amusement in its retro style and absurdity. However, some users also express a sense of irony, suggesting that while the game is funny, it may not be worth recommending.
- “It's kind of funny to see this game return.”
- “This game is like a ghetto old school arcade game that you used to play for 25 cents back in the day. I do not recommend it, lol, this is so funny!”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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100%
The game's optimization appears to be questionable, particularly in full-screen mode, suggesting it may be better suited for windowed play. However, players appreciate that it is no longer pay-to-win and emphasize that performance is primarily skill-based.
- “It's not pay to win anymore; it's easy to learn, and the quality of your performance depends on how skilled you are.”
- “This was in full screen mode - not sure if this is only optimized for windowed mode?”
- “It's not pay to win anymore, easy to learn, and the quality of your performance depends on how skilled you are.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a vibrant and playful hip-hop party atmosphere, complemented by engaging gameplay mechanics.
- “This game has a cute, colorful hip-hop party atmosphere to it and a solid system of gameplay.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is subtly integrated, with players able to promote themselves and their in-game roles, such as leading clubs, which enhances community engagement without overtly pushing for purchases.