The MMORPG Eternal Magic has launched on Steam. However, the ratings are not particularly positive, and there are reasons for this.
What kind of game is it? It is the MMORPG Eternal Magic from the Chinese developer Duoyi. Essentially, it is a fairly classic online role-playing game in which you explore a large fantasy world with your hero and battle monsters and complete quests together with friends. PvP also plays a role. In special MOBA maps, you fight each other and try to take down the enemy team.
The MMORPG officially launched on April 17 after a long beta phase via Steam. However, the ratings are not very good.
Just a rip-off of other MMORPGs?
What are players criticizing about Eternal Magic? The MMORPG shamelessly steals from genre colleagues like World of Warcraft and Guild Wars 2. For example, assets and layout of maps are taken from these games.
But that is not the only problem. Players also criticize it for Pay2Win, as it is possible to buy weapons with real money that provide advantages in the game. Additionally, the performance of the MMORPG is not good and there are frequent disconnects.
What is the rating on Steam? Eternal Magic currently has a Steam rating of 42% and is described as “mixed”.
What exactly are players saying? We have summarized some of the voices from the community for you:
- Luna writes on Steam: “It’s just a huge rip-off of other games. The two biggest games they ‘stole’ from are WoW and Guild Wars 2. Do not support this game!”
- MultiDarkZen explains on Steam: “Probably the worst game I’ve played this year, and I’ve played a lot. It’s mediocre at best, with an overly expensive cash shop that is Pay2Win. You can buy weapons and other items that have stats and other players won’t get unless they spend money.”
- Lakan sarcastically says on Steam: “On the day I die, I will last think of the 23 minutes I wasted playing this game!”
- Weilan finds on Steam no kind words for the MMORPG: “A generic Asian MMO; feels like a mobile game that was ported to PC.”
- Scyogenesis writes on Steam: “There is so much copyright crap from other games and media in this MMO, and it plays like a mobile game. I just don’t believe it’s worth spending time and money on this title.”
However, there are also positive voices:
- Burritooo on Steam sees it differently: “Even before the release on Steam, I was never forced to buy anything to make progress, and I was able to maximize my character without any kind of microtransactions. I see it as a day-to-day game. I complete a few quests, maybe explore one or two dungeons and just have fun. It’s worth at least giving it a try.”
- Rippero explains on Steam: “After just starting the game, it seems like it has a lot of depth. I can’t wait to play hardcore dungeons and raid with friends. Animations and cartoon graphics style are fantastic!”
- z3rodown writes on Steam: “There’s a lot to do in this game. Even at level 40, I am overwhelmed by the number of systems available for character development. As a pure PvE player, I’m not really affected by the Pay2Win aspects of the shop.”
What does it cost to participate? Basically, Eternal Magic is Free2Play. So if you want to try it out, you can do so and get a personal impression of the MMORPG. It is possible to purchase additional content such as the Keeper Pack, which offers this content for around €63:
- Exclusive “Golden Vanguard” title
- Sunmane Mount (exclusive)
- Dark Harbinger Outfit (exclusive)
- War Wolf Companion
- Resurrection stone x10
- Lvl. 3 Spirit stone x5
- Tactics Guidebook x10
- Explorer Coupon x20
- Pendant Stats Reset Crystal
- Rare Treasure Map
- Enhancement Talisman
Eternal Magic is not the only MMORPG to be released this year. We have compiled a list for you that shows the most promising online role-playing games to look forward to in 2020. Perhaps there are one or two games for you in there.
