Realm of the Mad God

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7.2

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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  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. 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.
  6. 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
  7. Firelawa
    Jul 28, 2016
    10
    good game i enjoyed akpgajgpawgkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk liinkii has u jjj
  8. 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
  9. TheBuster7
    Nov 24, 2018
    10
    Tons of fun plays many hour best with friends 10/10 jus everything about it is fun the bosses are fun the ideas are great and love having guilds
  10. 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?
  11. DarkSoda
    Jun 11, 2020
    10
    If this game one of the best RPG game?
    Yes,of course.
    If you want play this game,you must have
    OS:Windows XP or later
    Processor:2.33GHz or faster x86-compatible
    Memory:1 GB RAM
    Hard Drive:100 MB HD space
    All people can play this game,because it is free
  12. GoldenPhoenix
    Dec 10, 2020
    10
    Do not look at all the negative reviews from 2013, this game has been taken on by DECA who have literally revived the whole game! They ported it to Unity (from flash) and every month new dungeons, content, and features come in! not to mention they host lots of community competitions and events! And communicate with the community frequently, I have spent more than 1,100 hours on this gameDo not look at all the negative reviews from 2013, this game has been taken on by DECA who have literally revived the whole game! They ported it to Unity (from flash) and every month new dungeons, content, and features come in! not to mention they host lots of community competitions and events! And communicate with the community frequently, I have spent more than 1,100 hours on this game and still am not close to mastery, Still enjoying it more than ever though!… Expand
  13. zxcykiller
    Nov 6, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hello, this game is very cool, I can even say that it is the best mmorpg game and world of warcraft is weaker than this game… Expand
  14. DME
    Apr 25, 2012
    9
    RotMG feels very simple at first, but there's a pretty good amount of depth buried within. Pros include permanent deaths, exploration, trading, balanced classes, challenging dungeons, and assortment of items. Only cons are the fact that it's difficult to tell how valuable an item is without playing the game for a long time, and you can expect some lagging (some days there's no problem andRotMG feels very simple at first, but there's a pretty good amount of depth buried within. Pros include permanent deaths, exploration, trading, balanced classes, challenging dungeons, and assortment of items. Only cons are the fact that it's difficult to tell how valuable an item is without playing the game for a long time, and you can expect some lagging (some days there's no problem and other days it's borderline unplayable). But overall, it's a smart, charming, and awesomely addictive game. I'll be spending a lot of time with it. [Steam version]… Expand
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. keefbaker
    Aug 17, 2012
    9
    Is this the most intelligent and in depth game ever? No. Is it mad stupid fun where everything explodes and the mechanics make it so that helping others out benefits everyone, YESYESYES!! Basically it's an old school hyper-fats isometric shooter you can (and will when you get to the realm) play with about 80 people all firing at the gigantic monsters coming towards you. As opposed to mostIs this the most intelligent and in depth game ever? No. Is it mad stupid fun where everything explodes and the mechanics make it so that helping others out benefits everyone, YESYESYES!! Basically it's an old school hyper-fats isometric shooter you can (and will when you get to the realm) play with about 80 people all firing at the gigantic monsters coming towards you. As opposed to most MMOs which reward you for being bored, waiting for a raid or walking from one area to another, this is constant destruction and masses of fun. And it's free, so there you go.… Expand
  18. Billick
    Feb 24, 2012
    9
    RotMG is a 2D MMORPG shooter that features retro NES style graphics, and permadeath. 3 things I love about this game: It's fun, it's free, and you can jump right in any time and play for as long or short as you like. The game does have some flaws. The graphics obviously aren't the best, lag will occasionally hit at the most inopportune times, and the game isn't particularly deep. ARotMG is a 2D MMORPG shooter that features retro NES style graphics, and permadeath. 3 things I love about this game: It's fun, it's free, and you can jump right in any time and play for as long or short as you like. The game does have some flaws. The graphics obviously aren't the best, lag will occasionally hit at the most inopportune times, and the game isn't particularly deep. A lot of players will be turned off by the permadeath. This game is a lot of fun for a f2p title though.… Expand
  19. saint11
    Feb 22, 2012
    9
    This MMO is unlike any others I've ever seen, its simple, charming and original. The emergent gameplay of this is amazing, I would definitely recommend this one to anyone.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. Loyka
    Jun 1, 2012
    9
    Fun, simple and addictive, although there are a few glitches and issues it is still a great game. Controls and game-play aren't too hard to learn and easy to get used to, permadeath is annoying at first but adds challenge
  24. NDHCemployee
    Aug 9, 2012
    9
    Realm of the Mad God is a game that does all of it's mechanics extremely well. It's free-to play, and has micro-transactions, but it doesn't force paying money down your throat. The game play is simple, yet incredibly fast and satisfying. It doesn't concern itself with upgrading character stats, which is a breath of fresh air. Fighting Oryx and his minions is among the most satisfyingRealm of the Mad God is a game that does all of it's mechanics extremely well. It's free-to play, and has micro-transactions, but it doesn't force paying money down your throat. The game play is simple, yet incredibly fast and satisfying. It doesn't concern itself with upgrading character stats, which is a breath of fresh air. Fighting Oryx and his minions is among the most satisfying things I have experienced in a game thus far. It's simple graphics make the game run smoothly and give it personality. I recommend this game with all my heart, if only because everybody deserves to take a breather from photo realistic customize-all-the-things games and play something easy and simple.… Expand
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. JamesHead
    Apr 25, 2012
    8
    The producer of this game must be plain mental or a genius. So Realm of the Mad God mixes up the MMO genre with the arcade shooter style. Does it work? It works even better then you would think. The game dynamics are quite simple: Enter a realm, find a raid, shoot things. The rpg element is symbolized by the different character classes you can play with. actually you will unlock even moreThe producer of this game must be plain mental or a genius. So Realm of the Mad God mixes up the MMO genre with the arcade shooter style. Does it work? It works even better then you would think. The game dynamics are quite simple: Enter a realm, find a raid, shoot things. The rpg element is symbolized by the different character classes you can play with. actually you will unlock even more character classes as you level up. The twist of the game is that it features a perma-death mechanic. If you die your character is gone. and he took all of the items in his inventory with him. Thank (the mad) god, the level cap is at 20 and if you find a group you can grind your exp pretty fast.
    So why no 10/10? Well it takes A LOT of players to get some high level God raids going and sometimes it is pure random luck that will let you survive. Anyways if you havesome friends to play with, this game is a unique and funny experience. (Did i mentions that you can play it for free? And it is Steam now!)    … Expand
  30. RexMan85
    May 8, 2012
    8
    Realm of the Mad God is a very interesting and difficult game, it has some interesting things, but the lag is annoying, but its understandable, after all its an indie game...
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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
  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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