New World: Aeternum
Last updated: 2025-03-22
- Engaging, dynamic action-oriented combat system.
- Fun, addictive, and immersive open world.
- Rewarding crafting and gathering systems.
- Worth trying, significant improvements and potential present.
- Lacking and repetitive endgame content.
- Persistent bugs, crashes, and instability.
- Reviews
(sample size) - 2000
- Helpful reviews
- 62%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 30%
- Protest reviews
- 8%
- 73%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 27%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 3122
- Negative points
- 2478
- Gameplay points
- 455
- Perf. points
- 169
- Rec. points
- 980
- Misc points
- 199
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Engaging, dynamic combat system | The combat system is a major highlight, praised for being dynamic, fluid, and skill-based, setting it apart from other MMOs. It requires active participation through dodging, blocking, and aiming, making battles engaging and rewarding. This extends to both PvE and PvP, with viable builds and strategic depth. | 97% |
| Fun, addictive, and immersive | Many reviewers express general enjoyment and find the game fun, addictive, and immersive. The game provides a good value for the money, offering many hours of entertainment and a relaxing experience. Some reviewers have played for hundreds or even thousands of hours. | 81% |
| Significant improvements and updates | The game has undergone significant improvements since its initial release, addressing bugs, optimizing performance, and adding new content. These updates have enhanced the overall gameplay experience, making it more enjoyable for both new and returning players. The Aeternum update is frequently mentioned as a turning point. | 52% |
| Rewarding crafting and gathering | The crafting and gathering systems are well-designed and rewarding, offering a satisfying sense of progression. These systems are deeply integrated into the game's economy and provide a relaxing alternative to combat. Crafted gear is useful and can even surpass quest rewards. | 43% |
| Great foundation and potential | The game has a great foundation and potential, with interesting mechanics and a constant sense of progress. The core player base is passionate about its improvement. The game is considered underrated and deserves more popularity. | 33% |
| Impressive graphics and story | The game boasts impressive graphics, a detailed world, and a captivating story. The visuals create an immersive experience, while the narrative provides context and motivation for exploration and questing. The story has been improved since launch with voice acting and cutscenes. | 23% |
| Diverse and explorable open world | The game offers a diverse open world with varied biomes, enemy types, and activities. Players have the freedom to explore, conquer, and switch between different weapons and playstyles. The game blends elements from other popular MMOs, creating a unique experience. | 23% |
| Substantial amount of content | The game offers a substantial amount of content, including endgame activities, side quests, and events. There is plenty to do, preventing boredom and providing a constant stream of activities. The game is a significant time sink, implying substantial replayability. | 18% |
| Flexible character customization | The game features a flexible character customization system with no fixed classes, allowing players to experiment with different weapons, skills, and builds. The combat system is skill-based and action-oriented, requiring players to aim, dodge, and use a variety of skills. The grind is less painful than other MMOs. | 16% |
| Engaging dungeons and expeditions | Dungeons (Expeditions) are engaging with cool visuals and mechanics. They require teamwork and offer worthwhile rewards. The dungeon designs are well-done and represent some of the game's most focused content. | 9% |