Realm of the Mad God

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 181 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 111 out of 181
  2. Mixed: 38 out of 181
  3. Negative: 32 out of 181

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  1. Morfos
    Aug 24, 2013
    6
    I started this game almost 2 years ago. It was an amazing game. The old Realm of the Mad God would easily get a 9 out of 10. But since Kabam took it over, many things have gone wrong. Some problems with this game include, easily accessible hacks, loading problems, somewhat pay to win, and many more. But the game is extremely addictive even with these problems. Unless you are ready to grindI started this game almost 2 years ago. It was an amazing game. The old Realm of the Mad God would easily get a 9 out of 10. But since Kabam took it over, many things have gone wrong. Some problems with this game include, easily accessible hacks, loading problems, somewhat pay to win, and many more. But the game is extremely addictive even with these problems. Unless you are ready to grind like hell until you have the best possible character, I wouldn't recommend it. This game in my opinion deserves a 6 out of 10.… Expand
  2. TheGrindeR
    Jul 12, 2012
    5
    This game have 2D 8-bit graphics and it's okay. When i started to playing looked like than a good game, but when i played 4-5 hours gone to booring, because this game very monotone. You only need to push WASD and the left mouse. Easy to play and not complicated. I think the RotMD not really MMORPG, but contain some MMO parallel. Free to Play so if u like "MMORPG" may you give it a try.
  3. Darkkillerus
    Apr 5, 2012
    5
    Not bad.. But i think there are better Free To Play Games.....This is a Game for 30 minutes of "Funny" Playing. Ok its have Funny Idea make 2d 8-bit Graphic On-Line RPG. But its not that what i expect from This Game.
  4. Suspect1001
    Jul 9, 2012
    5
    Realm of the Mad God will keep you entertained for a couple of hours. Since its free to play there is no harm to try it and give it a whirl. There really is not much meat to this game. After playing 2-3 hours you will probably see and know what this game has to offer. There seems to be a lot of incentive for you to spend real money on things in this game, but I can not blame the developersRealm of the Mad God will keep you entertained for a couple of hours. Since its free to play there is no harm to try it and give it a whirl. There really is not much meat to this game. After playing 2-3 hours you will probably see and know what this game has to offer. There seems to be a lot of incentive for you to spend real money on things in this game, but I can not blame the developers since they need to make some money for their time and effort. Overall the game is entertaining, but I believe in the long run you need to be extremely bored to continue on with this game.… Expand
  5. Diodra13
    Feb 27, 2013
    7
    This game is kinda enjoyable and i suggest it for everyone who don't have enough spare time for games like the most of mmo-rpg and who likes the atmosphere of old school games Every player has the ability to try and max lvl up many different classes till he/she choose his/her favourite one. And the game allows you with every class to have fast progress. Of the other side if you are aThis game is kinda enjoyable and i suggest it for everyone who don't have enough spare time for games like the most of mmo-rpg and who likes the atmosphere of old school games Every player has the ability to try and max lvl up many different classes till he/she choose his/her favourite one. And the game allows you with every class to have fast progress. Of the other side if you are a very experienced player and you don't even like the retro style games don't try it ^^… Expand
  6. GolovA
    Aug 11, 2012
    6
    I fail to see what is so special about this game. Yes - it is free to play. What else?
    You run around holding the left mouse button to attack and... And THAT'S IT!
  7. MadclownJack
    May 14, 2013
    5
    It's fun for a while, but after that it just serves as bait for people to spend real money on so they can progress through an endless game. It's a dick move and it's not worth it.
  8. Omap
    Mar 7, 2012
    7
    For a free game, it is quite fun. the permadeath feature makes it so you'll never be able to truly keep a character forever, but that's not the point of the game. It's a fun little pick up and play game, and while the grind "Train" has taken over on most parts, it can still be pretty fun if you get a few friends. I think the game would have been a little better if you were able toFor a free game, it is quite fun. the permadeath feature makes it so you'll never be able to truly keep a character forever, but that's not the point of the game. It's a fun little pick up and play game, and while the grind "Train" has taken over on most parts, it can still be pretty fun if you get a few friends. I think the game would have been a little better if you were able to specialize or manually level up your characters a bit, but other than that it's spot on for a lite free game that you can pick up and play anywhere.… Expand
  9. Blackstar0_0
    Jun 24, 2012
    7
    This is a very fun game to pick up and play. The art style is wonderful, the battles are chaotic, and the community is great. And it is free! No reason not to get this game really.
  10. TheFiddler
    Jul 3, 2012
    7
    For what it is, a free mmo shooter with 8bit graphics and relatively limited options for those not willing to spend real money on it, Realm of the Mad God is a really enjoyable and easy to learn game.

    Each time you make a character and choose a class, the goal is to survive as long as you can, reaching level 20, and earning "fame," when the character dies, and you might die relatively    For what it is, a free mmo shooter with 8bit graphics and relatively limited options for those not willing to spend real money on it, Realm of the Mad God is a really enjoyable and easy to learn game.

    Each time you make a character and choose a class, the goal is to survive as long as you can, reaching level 20, and earning "fame," when the character dies, and you might die relatively soon, it doesn't matter too much because you live on to unlock other classes, get different items, and try again with other characters. It's a good game and considering it's free to play, everyone should check it out. It's fun to have for when you don't know what else to do.    … Expand
  11. Noobly
    Aug 31, 2012
    7
    For me, I started realm of mad god simple, when I needed only level 5 too get to classes
    Until I had to get to level 20, witch I would freaking RAGE
    its addicting and simple, dont let those graphics fool you!
    But it gets borring after you played like 1-2 weeks
    Im stiill giving a 7 because it wasent a waste of my time either
  12. Twirkkhu
    Jun 11, 2014
    7
    Even though this game is simple and decent fun, it's pretty dull and repetitive once you play it for a while. There are micro-transactions of some level, which is pretty much inevitable in today's free to play titles. At least it's free, and you can play it a fairly decent amount without investing any money in it.
  13. UnturnedAntics
    Oct 6, 2021
    6
    if I reviewed this game 6 years ago I would give it an 8/10 but now its just disappointing with all the pay to win and lag just not as fun as it used to be I spent lots of hours grinding this game just for you to be able to buy the things now for a couple of bucks. but Besides that, it's still fun just I won't grind it. in all its a good game but devs got greedy.
  14. stupidopinion
    Dec 1, 2022
    7
    The game is a lot of fun and I'd recommend trying it out with a friend or two. The game can be played for free, but you will probably find the lack of character slots and storage frustrating. $20 is probably enough to enjoy the game to the fullest (I should mention I've paid $40), but obviously only buy stuff if you feel paying $X on a free game is justified. The game struggles withThe game is a lot of fun and I'd recommend trying it out with a friend or two. The game can be played for free, but you will probably find the lack of character slots and storage frustrating. $20 is probably enough to enjoy the game to the fullest (I should mention I've paid $40), but obviously only buy stuff if you feel paying $X on a free game is justified. The game struggles with performence, especially if your computer is lacking. Hackers are unfortunately common (maybe as much as 10% of the playerbase) and while they won't have a direct effect on your experience it is annoying that DECA does so little about them. The game is also not very friendly to new players and practically demands you to learn about it through online resources like Realmeye and guide videos. The game deserves a major rework to mechanics revolving around the new player experience, which the developers have said they are working on, but it will probably be a while before these issues are really solved. Still fun though, if not a bit niche. Play if you like bullet-hells and have friends.

    Oh yeah it's also one of those communities where the players you meet in game have a 50% chance of being a racist POS, so keep that in mind. The reddit is nice    … Expand

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. PC Gamer UK
    Apr 16, 2012
    80
    An anarchic lo-fi MMO with a refreshing disregard for your sanity. Unrepentantly simplistic and fun. [May 2012, p.94]
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  2. RPG Fan
    Apr 4, 2012
    78
    Lag was an acceptable issue in games up until five or so years ago. At this point, most high-quality online experiences are relatively lag free. That's why I have to say that RMG is not a high-quality experience, but not just because of lag; Realm of the Mad God suffers in its simplicity.
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  3. Eurogamer
    Apr 2, 2012
    90
    Superb. It's a game that can be played in 30-minute bursts or sessions that stretch long into the night, and its balance of instant gratification and long-term pay-off is beautifully done. It's the perfect game for people who love the idea of raiding, but can't afford to invest the time all MMOs require before the really good stuff - and all for free.
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