Realm of the Mad God

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7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 181 Ratings

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  1. Jerrika
    May 26, 2013
    9
    Awesome, free, can't go wrong. The Tutorial actually feels like its teaching you something, unlike most RPGs, and has a nice Bullet-Head indie feel. RPG elements are not lacked, and loot is common. Quests are optional, and it is kind of Sandbox. The shop is pretty cool, every Class with different abilities, and Guilds can be easily made after you have grown experience. One of the best RPGAwesome, free, can't go wrong. The Tutorial actually feels like its teaching you something, unlike most RPGs, and has a nice Bullet-Head indie feel. RPG elements are not lacked, and loot is common. Quests are optional, and it is kind of Sandbox. The shop is pretty cool, every Class with different abilities, and Guilds can be easily made after you have grown experience. One of the best RPG games on Steam for free? COOL!… Expand
  2. Hugo_Saenger
    Nov 5, 2015
    9
    Increible juego. Los graficos de la era 8-bit son geniales, el permadeath esta muy bien y hay una gran variedad de items. Pero lo que mas me gusta es la facilidad que uno tiene para volverse "pro", no hay que tardar horas en levear pero hay muchos bugs y eso es lo unico en lo que hay que mejorar.
  3. poll56
    Jul 24, 2013
    10
    realm of the mad god i have it lol then why am i here im nuw to meta score 4 evreyone im
    lvl 20 sorcarer i died in the spider cave im eating thats why i have words wrong
  4. Christianreveiw
    Aug 4, 2013
    10
    Realm of the mad god is a very good game,
    it teaches respect and is co operative so your child will not be
    anti social. I would strongly recommend this game opposed
    to violent killing games.
  5. BestReneNA
    Sep 21, 2013
    8
    Fun game! Great to play with friends and doesn't get boring quickly. Only problem is that its definitely pay 2 win so when it comes to late game you feel a bit weak. Plenty to do and if you have some money to spend its even better
  6. jamieboy9billio
    Dec 27, 2013
    10
    I can never get high powered items but that doesn't matter as it's a very well made game. The damage system is good and despite the lo-res graphics, the colours make it look great.
  7. mailmancer
    Jan 17, 2014
    8
    It all depends on preference as to whether or not you'll find this game enjoyable. If you're not the kind of person willing to start over often, this game isn't for you. The pros of this game are the simple, straightforward playing style, as well as it's addictive loot system. Cons are mostly related to the fact that you can buy essentially every equipment item in the game for real money,It all depends on preference as to whether or not you'll find this game enjoyable. If you're not the kind of person willing to start over often, this game isn't for you. The pros of this game are the simple, straightforward playing style, as well as it's addictive loot system. Cons are mostly related to the fact that you can buy essentially every equipment item in the game for real money, defeating the purpose of working to get good gear. Overall, I'd say it's a good game, but not for everyone.… Expand
  8. Slashdash07
    Apr 28, 2014
    9
    I love this game so much! The 8-bit graphics are awesome, there is little to no lag, its fun to play with friends, the list goes on and on. I cannot stress how good this game is. The best part is it's free 2 play which makes it 10 times better. The only reason I rate it 9 instead of 10 is because it seems like pay to win. You can only buy armor and weapons from shop which cost coinsI love this game so much! The 8-bit graphics are awesome, there is little to no lag, its fun to play with friends, the list goes on and on. I cannot stress how good this game is. The best part is it's free 2 play which makes it 10 times better. The only reason I rate it 9 instead of 10 is because it seems like pay to win. You can only buy armor and weapons from shop which cost coins which cost real money. You can find decent weapons and armor in the game world, but this seemed annoying how players with a bunch of cash could get the best weapons and armor right as they start. Overall, its a great game that I love.… Expand
  9. Jerseylicious88
    Apr 12, 2014
    8
    I would consider this to be the best "shooter" game out there. No not the FPS games, the ones with a bunch of bullets on the screen. One way to describe this game is satisfying. When you get that tier 11 or 12 armor you are really happy. It's a great game to take a 3-4 month break and come back. It is a fun little game, I like the pixelated style (although it doesn't have any purpose andI would consider this to be the best "shooter" game out there. No not the FPS games, the ones with a bunch of bullets on the screen. One way to describe this game is satisfying. When you get that tier 11 or 12 armor you are really happy. It's a great game to take a 3-4 month break and come back. It is a fun little game, I like the pixelated style (although it doesn't have any purpose and it would be the same game without it), it's satifying, and it's a great game to play with your buddies, 6/8… Expand
  10. Gritteh
    Jun 5, 2014
    10
    This game is pure brilliance. Whenever I start to play it I get addicted, why? Well, it's the hardcore aspect of the game which makes encounter with any reasonably difficult monster exhilarating, and with a large mob of gods coming after you, it can even give you the adrenaline rush you get from the DayZ mod!

    There's a lot of content in the game, with all the gear, monsters and dungeons    This game is pure brilliance. Whenever I start to play it I get addicted, why? Well, it's the hardcore aspect of the game which makes encounter with any reasonably difficult monster exhilarating, and with a large mob of gods coming after you, it can even give you the adrenaline rush you get from the DayZ mod!

    There's a lot of content in the game, with all the gear, monsters and dungeons - there's always something to do. The trading is SO GOOD - there's no implemented trading system really, but it's just players shouting what they want to sell - it feels like you're fighting in a marketplace to be the most attractive salesman. Alternatively, the RealmEye website makes trading pretty and slick.

    The players have created their own economy and item-worth over time, and I find that so interesting, and I have spent hours trading my way up the items for profit.

    The best way to play this game is use 2 characters (you can just make another account free if you want) make one character the class you want in the long run to be super powerful. Make a second with the necromancer or wizard class. Level them both to 20 and use the second class to farm for potions in the godlands (where the cluster of people are). This farmer can die, and it doesn't matter too much, but the point is that we all make mistakes, and we want our main to be strong before we go into the world, so we don't die to these mistakes. This makes the game fun and not frustrating! (Defense pots are main priority btw).

    Anyway, there's so much to the game, when you get into it and look up a few things it becomes one of the best games you'll ever play. If you can't take the chance of losing a character, then don't play the game!    … Expand
  11. Conrado_
    Oct 5, 2014
    8
    "Realm of the mad god" is a coop MMO shooter that starts out simple at first, but turned out really hard with a lot to it. Its an interesting idea and its not hard to find hours of gameplay if its your style of game and genre.
  12. Firelawa
    Jul 28, 2016
    10
    good game i enjoyed akpgajgpawgkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk liinkii has u jjj
  13. batata190
    Jul 28, 2016
    10
    Awesome, free, can't go wrong. The Tutorial actually feels like its teaching you something, unlike most RPGs, and has a nice Bullet-Head indie feel. RPG elements are not lacked, and loot is common. Quests are optional, and it is kind of Sandbox. The shop is pretty cool, every Class with different abilities, and Guilds can be easily made after you have grown experience. One of the best RPGAwesome, free, can't go wrong. The Tutorial actually feels like its teaching you something, unlike most RPGs, and has a nice Bullet-Head indie feel. RPG elements are not lacked, and loot is common. Quests are optional, and it is kind of Sandbox. The shop is pretty cool, every Class with different abilities, and Guilds can be easily made after you have grown experience. One of the best RPG games on Steam for free? COOL!… Expand
  14. 42yamato42
    Jul 28, 2016
    8
    Excellent bullet hell with lots to do. I love how the game is coming back into popularity thanks to Deca Games. I would like to see updates such as class modifications or new classes in my personal opinion. Also I believe Deca Games is doing a good job with the updates and events, but there is still more things to fix about the game such as lag and hacking for which they are aware of. BestExcellent bullet hell with lots to do. I love how the game is coming back into popularity thanks to Deca Games. I would like to see updates such as class modifications or new classes in my personal opinion. Also I believe Deca Games is doing a good job with the updates and events, but there is still more things to fix about the game such as lag and hacking for which they are aware of. Best of luck for them now and in the future.… Expand
  15. Raikovm
    Nov 26, 2018
    10
    There is a perfect video game:
    1. Friendly community
    2. Responsive developers
    3. A lot of interesting content
    What else do players need?
  16. Devfede
    Apr 11, 2013
    0
    Been playing this game for 2 years, USED to be good, Now it has been bought by KABAM which damaged the game content to an extreme level, making it completely broken under every point of view.

    0/10 Friendly to beginner.
    0/10 Endgame content (Doesn't exist)
    0/10 Customer support (Mods and GM don't care and only Delete message from people pointing out flaws)
  17. TheQuietGamer
    Jun 6, 2013
    9
    Addictive like you wouldn't believe. Realm of the Mad God provides a unique and refreshing take on the free to play MMO genre. It's got a charming 8-bit graphics style, a perma-death feature, and loads of fun content. That's right when you die in Realm of the Mad God you're dead for good. It's not actually a bad thing, sure you lose all of your gear and your character progress, but youAddictive like you wouldn't believe. Realm of the Mad God provides a unique and refreshing take on the free to play MMO genre. It's got a charming 8-bit graphics style, a perma-death feature, and loads of fun content. That's right when you die in Realm of the Mad God you're dead for good. It's not actually a bad thing, sure you lose all of your gear and your character progress, but you never feel like the game is over for you. With numerous classes death gives you a fresh start to try something new. The gameplay is simple but addictive. You basically just run around and shoot everything in a large open world. As you gain levels you can fight tougher monsters and get better gear. There's no PVP, but rather the game encourages you to team up with people to take on the games more difficult monsters. The beauty of it is that you don't have to team up with other people if you don't want to. You can very well be a lone wolf, but the game is easier if you team up with others. The best part of this game is that you can play the game any way you want to. You can choose if you want to max out one character class, or you can stick with the class just long enough to unlock another one. You can play for hours at a time or just in short bursts. It's simple, addictive, and very accessible. The only real complaint I have is the lack of friendly players. So far most of the people I've come across are only interested in talking to you if you have something to offer them. In the end though I'm completely addicted to Realm of the Mad God. It's tons of fun and truly free to play outside of micro-transactions. So if your looking for a fun experience and are strapped for cash, or just love fun games, check of Realm of the Mad God.… Expand
  18. lasagnafeeder
    Feb 21, 2012
    10
    Awesome game, and its free! Its an incredibly addictive mix of diablo, legend of zelda, and various indie games such as binding of isaac. I can't recommend it highly enough.
  19. Barrowsx
    Apr 6, 2012
    9
    Realm of the Mad God's description sounds unorthodox and downright strange, but it is entirely accurate: it's a co-op fantasy MMO shooter. The game itself is simple: run around, shoot stuff, get better stuff by shooting stuff, shoot more stuff. If you want to get further, however, you need to cooperate with others (the co-op part of the description). If you just run out into the GodlandsRealm of the Mad God's description sounds unorthodox and downright strange, but it is entirely accurate: it's a co-op fantasy MMO shooter. The game itself is simple: run around, shoot stuff, get better stuff by shooting stuff, shoot more stuff. If you want to get further, however, you need to cooperate with others (the co-op part of the description). If you just run out into the Godlands at level 5 with nobody else, you'll get your ass handed to you on a silver platter quicker than you can say "What?" You NEED to travel in a group to survive, and you need to be able to dodge the enemies' projectiles. The only complaint I have is the Realm Gold, which you need to purchase, but it IS free to play, and the items you purchase with Realm Gold are mostly cosmetic.… Expand
  20. Lechero29
    Apr 6, 2012
    9
    Realm of the Mad God is as addictive as it is simple. Unlike most MMORPG's, you can, master this game in roughly a few minutes. The combat is smooth and rewarding, and the class unlock system encourages players to try different classes and see which on esuits their needs. Although lacking in depth, its accessability makes it hard to quit until you reach the magical level 20.
  21. HOBS
    Jan 21, 2013
    8
    Don
  22. pimathbrainiac
    Jan 23, 2013
    10
    This game rocks! Enough said!

    Myth: The game is pay to win Fact: The only items bought in the store with coins bought with $$$ are cosmetics, extra dungeons, and some potions (MP and HP restore) which can be picked up in game. Myth: You must die to win. Fact: The whole point is not to die. You MUST beat Oryx (the final boss) alive. You gain fame (the free currency) when you die for    This game rocks! Enough said!

    Myth: The game is pay to win
    Fact: The only items bought in the store with coins bought with $$$ are cosmetics, extra dungeons, and some potions (MP and HP restore) which can be picked up in game.

    Myth: You must die to win.
    Fact: The whole point is not to die. You MUST beat Oryx (the final boss) alive. You gain fame (the free currency) when you die for some cosmetics and access to some dungeons (not all require real $$$)

    Enough of the Myth-Fact, here's my take:

    The game is fun for several reasons: here are my top 10:

    10: "Trains" - Groups of players who travel around the map to defeat mobs and gain massive XP. This helps you gain fame and be able to take on bosses later.

    9: The graphics - 8-bit, you must love that

    8: The trade system - While you can't sell your stuff for currency of any sort, you can trade with other players to get weapons and supplies to help you win.

    7: The simple UI - click to shoot, numbered item slots, you can press a button to shoot all the time

    6: The gameplay - Shoot and don't get hit. Simple and effective

    5: CO-OP style - You can't win without other players to help you.

    4: No kill steals - Everyone in your party/train gets XP when a mob is killed, not just the killer

    3: Permadeath - So frustrating, it's addicting

    2: Selection of characters - You earn classes by leveling up on other classes and you can get any class with skill

    1: Adrenaline-Releasing/Heart-Pumping action - THIS is what gets you hooked on the game    … Expand
  23. 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
  24. refdxf
    Apr 26, 2012
    1
    Sure you can go grab loot in the battlefield and its fun for about 40 minutes. Then you have a full loot bag and wonder what to do with it. You decide to go back to the city and sell your loot. Or so you thought, but no vendor can be found? That's right, instead you have to stash it in your 1 vault box or drop in on the ground for others. The ONLY way to get gold is to put down $CASH$. SoSure you can go grab loot in the battlefield and its fun for about 40 minutes. Then you have a full loot bag and wonder what to do with it. You decide to go back to the city and sell your loot. Or so you thought, but no vendor can be found? That's right, instead you have to stash it in your 1 vault box or drop in on the ground for others. The ONLY way to get gold is to put down $CASH$. So have fun paying to win if you want, but I would recommend looking elsewhere or simply being realistic and buying a game where it's cash up front and gameplay isn't designed to make you spend.… Expand
  25. 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.
  26. Larux18
    May 19, 2012
    8
    I assure you that the level of awesomeness of this game is high, its just something free, different, and fun which is what ultimately matters, who knew that such a simple game would be so entertaining? This is probably one of the free games that has a lot of time and gameplay to see before it gets old, and we don't get that ofter, especially in free steam games. The classic feel is greatI assure you that the level of awesomeness of this game is high, its just something free, different, and fun which is what ultimately matters, who knew that such a simple game would be so entertaining? This is probably one of the free games that has a lot of time and gameplay to see before it gets old, and we don't get that ofter, especially in free steam games. The classic feel is great just like the enjoyable graphics and good character design, I found though, that what brings this game down is variation, things don't vary that much, classes specially. If the developers had of just mixed up a few things this would be extremely good, I want to see how this game evolves over time and if this gets fixed with updates which would be good. Overall you should download this game and at least give it a good try and enjoy it.… Expand
  27. a_big_favor
    Sep 7, 2012
    1
    This game fails to achieve the goal of a fun fast pace shooting MMORPG. The lack of customization and depth in design is terrible. Stopping to judge equipment to pick up is such an ugly chore. And health and mana potions should have a hot key. I would like to have auto pick up settings. All this tedium could be forgiven if killing the monsters themselves weren't empty and joyless.This game fails to achieve the goal of a fun fast pace shooting MMORPG. The lack of customization and depth in design is terrible. Stopping to judge equipment to pick up is such an ugly chore. And health and mana potions should have a hot key. I would like to have auto pick up settings. All this tedium could be forgiven if killing the monsters themselves weren't empty and joyless. There is no fun to be had. This game is missing everything that makes a game a game.… Expand
  28. Lordeldar
    Aug 13, 2012
    9
    Other then occasional lag ever now and again, there really isn't much wrong with this game. The concept is simple, but the game is fun no matter how long you want to play. You can play just for 5 minutes when you have some spare time, or you can play with friends for hours and not get bored. One of the highlights of the game for me is Oryx's castle. Once all of Oryx's minions are killed,Other then occasional lag ever now and again, there really isn't much wrong with this game. The concept is simple, but the game is fun no matter how long you want to play. You can play just for 5 minutes when you have some spare time, or you can play with friends for hours and not get bored. One of the highlights of the game for me is Oryx's castle. Once all of Oryx's minions are killed, he sends the whole server to his castle. The game also is completely free to play, and won't force you to spend hundreds on enjoying the game. The game can also be fun alone too. Although I would like to see a slightly higher level cap and more weapons to keep people even more interested (While I haven't reached the point where I'm bored of the game yet, many have), it's definitely worth trying. Small download, and you don't need to spend even 1p on the game… Expand
  29. 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.
  30. Theral
    Mar 28, 2012
    9
    Very simple game - you pick a class, run around, and kill stuff.

    No real plot, no real learning curve - once you unlock a few classes it gets really fun. The only really big annoyance I have is that death is permanent. You lose all your stuff. I'd prefer items to be retained but only for so many deaths; such as if you die twice, it vanishes.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
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  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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