4STORY : The Original
Last updated: 2025-06-12
- Evokes strong nostalgic feelings for original game.
- Accessible, but includes optional paid upgrades.
- Buggy, laggy, and heavily pay-to-win.
- Excessive auto-play diminishes player agency.
- Overcrowded channels impede game progression.
- Significant deviations from the original version.
- Reviews
(sample size) - 163
- Helpful reviews
- 34%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 46%
- Protest reviews
- 20%
- 29%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 71%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 36
- Negative points
- 141
- Gameplay points
- 6
- Perf. points
- 16
- Rec. points
- 31
- Misc points
- 13
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Evokes strong nostalgic feelings | The game evokes strong feelings of nostalgia, particularly for players who enjoyed the original release. Many players are returning, drawn back by the memories and the opportunity to relive the experience with friends. This nostalgia contributes significantly to the game's current appeal and enjoyment. | 87% |
| Accessible free-to-play experience | The game allows players to acquire good equipment and participate in battlegrounds without spending real money. This free-to-play aspect is a significant positive, making the game enjoyable and accessible to a wider audience. The absence of pay-to-win mechanics is a key factor in player satisfaction. | 28% |
| Fair and balanced gameplay | The game's battlegrounds are free of hackers, and players are not rushing through content with fully upgraded gear. This suggests a balanced and fair gameplay environment, where progression is more organic and less prone to exploitation. | 12% |
| Optional paid upgrades available | The game allows players to support it by purchasing upgrades with real money and rewards for the wishlist were distributed. This indicates a system where players can contribute to the game's development and receive benefits in return. | 11% |
| Visually appealing skill updates | The game features visually appealing graphical updates to skills. This enhances the overall aesthetic experience and contributes to a more immersive and enjoyable gameplay. | 8% |
| Polished UI animations | Small UI animations, such as flashing items in the inventory, add a layer of polish to the game. These subtle details enhance the user experience and make the game feel more responsive and engaging. | 7% |
| Battlegrounds drop upgrade items | Battlegrounds provide upgrade items, giving players a way to improve their characters through PvP activities. This adds an incentive to participate in battlegrounds and provides a path for progression. | 7% |
| New summoner abilities added | Summoners can now permanently summon the goddess of light and a demon. This introduces new strategic options and possibilities for summoner characters. | 7% |