Lost Ark

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User Score
5.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 603 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 252 out of 603
  2. Mixed: 87 out of 603
  3. Negative: 264 out of 603

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  1. OneOnlyKIHA
    Feb 14, 2022
    5
    An average MMORPG. Not terrible, but not outstanding either. The bird's-eye view isn't unheard of. Combat is okay, I found it rather similar to TERA, with most of attacks and abilities trying to be grandiose, and big numbers flying all over the screen, although I did find killing things satisfying. I also found myself always using one combo most of the time, even though I tried to changeAn average MMORPG. Not terrible, but not outstanding either. The bird's-eye view isn't unheard of. Combat is okay, I found it rather similar to TERA, with most of attacks and abilities trying to be grandiose, and big numbers flying all over the screen, although I did find killing things satisfying. I also found myself always using one combo most of the time, even though I tried to change it. Progression is just meh, with the equipment increasing the same stats all the time and nothing else. You basically level up just so you can kill stronger monsters so you can do it all over again. Story is generic, not much to say. You just materialize in this world and all of a sudden you are tasked with the mission to save the world. There is some kind of backstory to your character, but it feels like it's there for sake of it being there. Most of the quests are straight up unnecessary, with you having to talk to several people before you get to see some action. The only thing I found interesting are the songs your character performs for teleporting and other things.… Expand
  2. GStyleMagazine
    Feb 14, 2022
    10
    I'll give it a 10 alleviate the unnecessary 0's.

    Lost Ark is a game that's been anticipated since 2013? Promising engaging combat in huge cinematic scenery with fundamental MMO elements. It does just that, giving players Zones to organize the overall chaos of seeing dozens of players and NPCs on screen. The plot is incredibly straight forward and easy to follow with some hilarious    I'll give it a 10 alleviate the unnecessary 0's.

    Lost Ark is a game that's been anticipated since 2013? Promising engaging combat in huge cinematic scenery with fundamental MMO elements. It does just that, giving players Zones to organize the overall chaos of seeing dozens of players and NPCs on screen. The plot is incredibly straight forward and easy to follow with some hilarious B-listed voice acting. It's pretty monotonous. Overall though, the game isn't as deep as Path of Exile in terms of builds, it's more of a Brawler MMO than a dungeon crawler and sometimes that's OK- not everything needs to be lifelonging progression. I notice the people complaining are ones that spends dozens of hours a day grinding and build crafting for years at a time, which is an opinion you shouldn't take seriously because if the game doesn't cater to their insurmountable free time, it's deemed garbage. Which is a terribly imbalanced viewpoint. Just try it, it's free and judge for yourself.    … Expand
  3. ZippoZanias
    Feb 14, 2022
    0
    No Italian language - Bad optimalization - Bad Story - Bad Classes: No necromancer - no summoners
  4. nurfedx
    Feb 14, 2022
    0
    We’re sorry. Cannot connect to the server due to heavy traffic.

    Ugly Cinematics, Poor Artwork, Ingamegraphics are Okayish.
    Absolute grindfest and Pay2Win in the rest of the world.

    Game Crash/Que Time Simulator 2022
    Unplayable 0/10.
  5. Nofearmonger
    Feb 14, 2022
    0
    Refunded this game on Steam and I recommend you do the same, too. Boring, repetitive. Dialogue is of the most poorly written I have ever experienced. It’s like a super cheesy mobile game that everyone will forget about after a month of its release.
  6. DiabloHades
    Feb 14, 2022
    1
    Praised as the best thing since sliced bread but mediocre in its execution, and no the queues are not the reason for this review
  7. Loafer
    Feb 14, 2022
    0
    Скуууучная! Графика хорошая, тут без спору, но все остальное на низком уровне
  8. Abomlol
    Feb 14, 2022
    9
    The end game really opens up and let's you play in a variety of fun ways. Core combat loop is addictive. Systems has tons of depth. I've 60 hours in and will continue enjoying the game.
  9. kot_creep
    Feb 14, 2022
    0
    it can't be played in russia via steam.
    Why??????
    Why should I use for this local publisher with tons of ads and viruses.
  10. Macaronieri
    Feb 14, 2022
    0
    Never gona buy anything from amazon.
    Bezos is billioner, beceuse you people are stupid like piece of mud.
    Amazon is cancer.
  11. danszthedude
    Feb 14, 2022
    8
    I think its a really good game. Its really popular, therefore it has some server issues at the moment, but once everything settled down it will become one of the bests MMO-s out there. Dont believe the naysayers, it isnt a pay2win game.
  12. Czwora
    Feb 14, 2022
    8
    - Fetch quests
    - Grind
    - Typical MMORPG
    Good part? No Italian Localization.
  13. amonlok2
    Feb 14, 2022
    0
    I've already put solid 30 hours into it, but the cash shop and clear p2w there was just very off putting. I know I know a free to play game they have to make money right, well there are plenty of games out there that are free to play and make plenty of money without impacting the gameplay balance and experience. Just because a game is free doesn't give it an excuse for the absurd cash shopI've already put solid 30 hours into it, but the cash shop and clear p2w there was just very off putting. I know I know a free to play game they have to make money right, well there are plenty of games out there that are free to play and make plenty of money without impacting the gameplay balance and experience. Just because a game is free doesn't give it an excuse for the absurd cash shop this game has, and neither do I mind paying for a game or a subscription if it means they devs are not constantly focusing on how can they create a new system (slot machine) of RNG to drain my wallet.

    You might argue that the systems are reasonable for f2p, but you just need to look at the engravings system to see it's not the case.

    Anyway I decided to give it a try with Amazon at the helm since they mentioned they'll change it for western release by cutting down on the monetization, but after playing it for a bit it's definitely not the case, nothing has changed from RU to this version that I could see.

    Straight of the bat this game feels like the typical free mobile game by showering you with different currencies, items, systems and notifications all over the screen every time you do something, there are like 5 screens where you're claiming one box or another getting some new currency. Might be due to the fact that the game has been out for a few years but it still felt like a super cheap mobile game.

    The combat is okay, I would not call it great, it's made to feel impactful and it achieves that very well, but every hit you do staggers the groups of enemies you're fighting making it feel a bit boring. The best part are the bosses this is where it shines and it was the only thing that kept me playing trough tier 1 and 2.

    But that would not be enough for me to overlook the hyper aggressive p2w monetization of the game, as it's everything bad with a lot of today's games.

    The whole game has this design where it's trying to keep you playing one way or another by showering you with crumbs of loot, and making you engage with RNG systems, it just leaves a bad taste even though the game looks and plays very nice.    … Expand
  14. wkd608
    Feb 14, 2022
    5
    Combat moves feel flawless and flashy skills are candy to my eyes. However the story line is full of cliche and MSQ takes too long. Once you get passed that the guardian raids and abyssal dungeons are a ton of fun
  15. Karma_police
    Feb 14, 2022
    9
    TBH most of the 0 out of 10 comments seem a bit suspicious, they revolve around the game either being isometric or about the gameplay inherent for these kind of games which led me to believe those reviews come from console players who are not used to this kind of games as they just play mainstream stuff, so acknowledging that console players will always play console wars let's get intoTBH most of the 0 out of 10 comments seem a bit suspicious, they revolve around the game either being isometric or about the gameplay inherent for these kind of games which led me to believe those reviews come from console players who are not used to this kind of games as they just play mainstream stuff, so acknowledging that console players will always play console wars let's get into what I think about Lost Ark.

    So far I have only played like 10 hours so I have only scratched the surface of the game, the graphics are nice and the characters are aesthetically pleasing, there is a lot of difference between classes some requiring more skill than others, at the start the game might be a bit of a borefest as it starts very slow, once the game starts to open and you get an idea of the world it starts to become engrossing and the mechanics addictive, I have had no issues playing with friends going on random quests, the MMO elements so far are fairly light but again I have only scratched the surface.

    So far I have enjoyed my ride but as everyone know you can only review an MMO based on it's end game, Raids and events, I just felt the urge to let people know the game is fine there is nothing inherently wrong with it as some of these reviews suggest.

    I will update my review once I have sank enough hours into it to form a firm opinion.    … Expand
  16. d1versify
    Feb 13, 2022
    5
    I don't know I just can't get into it, even though i'm open minded and not hating on hyped things.
    I also bought a 15$ version and I couldn't refund even though i played for some minutes because Steam said something like DLC cannot be refunded.
    Don't get me wrong, for a free game I think it's pretty good, I just can't get into it
  17. dafunkk
    Feb 13, 2022
    8
    "I give this game a zero because I'm stuck in a queue."

    Smh... this is why the user score is so low. This game is fantastic. With 1.3 million people playing, how you could expect there NOT to be a queue is beyond me. It's far from perfect but this is a really fun MMO. Lots of vertical and parallel progression, varied classes, fun combat, solid graphics, good voice work (especially    "I give this game a zero because I'm stuck in a queue."

    Smh... this is why the user score is so low. This game is fantastic. With 1.3 million people playing, how you could expect there NOT to be a queue is beyond me.

    It's far from perfect but this is a really fun MMO. Lots of vertical and parallel progression, varied classes, fun combat, solid graphics, good voice work (especially for a localized Korean game.) If you're thinking it looks like Diablo, that's about where the similarities end -- looks. Beyond the isometric perspective, this game plays much more like a cross between Albion and Black Desert Online.

    I'm hooked, I'm out $0 and I could not be happier with the situation. Best game I've played in at least a year. I've tried pretty much every MMO (beyond the utter garbage) for the past 15 years. Not since first starting EVE have I had this much fun with an online game. Honestly I cannot imagine giving this game a zero for any reason other than being salty. Even if it's not your thing, it's at least a 5 if not a 6. If you like MMOs, I think you'll like Lost Ark.

    8.5/10    … Expand
  18. Metacreator
    Feb 13, 2022
    10
    Very Fun Game with nice graphics.
    lots of ppl should try it when its server gets stable.
  19. thiago12321
    Feb 13, 2022
    10
    The best MMO I've ever played, with amazing graphics and fast gameplay, with lots of action and fun. No other MMO has delivered what Lost Ark did. The 0/10 reviews are from frustrated people, who can't get into the game on launch day because of the queues. The queues are understandable, as it's the second most played game EVER on Steam. 10/10.
  20. youg3306
    Feb 13, 2022
    0
    game Looks like a mobile mess, and spamming skills feels like ****, Also the quests are really annoying
  21. ItsmeDavinci
    Feb 13, 2022
    10
    Not sure why there are so many 0s... I guess it's because of the wonky launch.

    The game is fun and pretty addictive.

    Giving it a 10 to counteract the unnecessary 0 ratings.
  22. AndyMXM
    Feb 13, 2022
    0
    As much as I want to recommend this game, I just can't, personally I find it totally unplayable, this perspective together with the mouse movement is all very confusing and not enjoyable, I can see why people could like it, but for me it's a 0 and can't recommend it all if you are used to a 3D perspective
  23. DrBrakbek
    Feb 13, 2022
    3
    The queues and stuff will be better soon enough so this review is not about that.
    I rated 3 because of the difficulty lvl. There is 0 skill required and because of that the game gets boring fast. Ppl say the end game is good but then you have to waste 15-20hours time playing a boring click game. If only the mobs had some more health/diffuculty because the gameplay is fluid, combat is nice    The queues and stuff will be better soon enough so this review is not about that.
    I rated 3 because of the difficulty lvl. There is 0 skill required and because of that the game gets boring fast. Ppl say the end game is good but then you have to waste 15-20hours time playing a boring click game. If only the mobs had some more health/diffuculty because the gameplay is fluid, combat is nice (storing is boring but i find every mmo story boring:p)    … Expand
  24. Delta38boss
    Feb 13, 2022
    0
    Amazon is not giving a crap about EU players, out of 56 hours of game time I queued for 30+ hours and played less than 26... And after a 8 hours of queue disconnects me for server errors.
    Literally unplayable.
    Please do not buy, and do not download till they fix the servers, because the game does not exists till then.
  25. Aigimu
    Feb 13, 2022
    0
    queues, queues, queues. server maintenance at prime time. laggy in a location with multiple ppl. Sometimes you cannot even get into a queue because 'too many ppl trying'. No character transfer, locked servers, you will never play with friends, no language servers on EU. That's all the content of this game
  26. ferekene
    Feb 13, 2022
    0
    2/10 bad connection, childish dailogues etc. same as other playesr says before
  27. kokomokoko
    Feb 13, 2022
    0
    Game is good if u can join server and play lol. EU servers have long queues... Dunno how and when they will fix it... min 10k+ queues at EU servers...
  28. Kejci
    Feb 13, 2022
    0
    hm Steam says i played the Game 22 hours.
    Sad thing is, 16h of that time I spent in queue.
    The Game is ok to play, but not worth the Hype.
  29. StravenMajere
    Feb 13, 2022
    0
    Another queue simulator from Amazon. But while you in queue I highly recommend to do a research on official forum to choose the right server, because game don't show you server language and some servers are already occupied by some language communities. And still this western version don't have full content from original. I think this game will die after some month so better register onAnother queue simulator from Amazon. But while you in queue I highly recommend to do a research on official forum to choose the right server, because game don't show you server language and some servers are already occupied by some language communities. And still this western version don't have full content from original. I think this game will die after some month so better register on Russian servers (they have english language).… Expand
  30. xCruzz
    Feb 13, 2022
    0
    Trash queue simulator. They say they gonna upgrade the servers so the queue is less but now the queue is doubled im now at 25k which i have to wait about 6hours for at 19:30. What a joke trash companay amazon is..
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81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 49 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 49
  3. Negative: 0 out of 49
  1. CD-Action
    Apr 11, 2022
    70
    Interesting character classes, enticing atmosphere, visual attractiveness, satisfying combat – Lost Ark hit the mark on everything one expects from a good action RPG. I could feel my character’s power from the very first step in this interesting, varied world, and saw potential for one of the best Diablo’s cousins in years. It’s a pity that the MMO aspects of Lost Ark forced some compromises and simply get in the way of enjoying the satisfying Diablo-esque side.
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  2. Hey Poor Player
    Mar 30, 2022
    90
    Lost Ark is literally great enough to re-ignite my passion for MMORPGs after 15 years. That’s not a joke, and it’s not something that I’m just saying for the sake of this review. Because of that, I don’t know that I should be reviewing this game so much as I should be thanking it. I’m incredibly happy to have finally found an MMO that I can look forward to playing every day, and, if you’re willing to take my word at all, I think you’ll find that you’ll end up the same way once you sit down with this game for yourself.
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  3. Edge Magazine
    Mar 24, 2022
    70
    No classic, then, but Smilegate has delivered a big, silly, characterful romp that's best experienced with friends. [Issue#370, p.118]
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