Blade & Soul NEO

Item: Blade & Soul NEO
Rating: 29
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-06-08

Summary

Fluid combat, best in genre experience.
Visually appealing with beautiful graphics.
Free-to-play friendly, accessible progression.
Repetitive grinding and simplification of mechanics.
Excessive RNG and Pay-to-Win elements.
Frequent disconnects and game instability.

Reviews (sample size): 322
Helpful reviews: 43%
Unhelpful reviews: 40%
Protest reviews: 16%

29%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
71%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 198
Negative points: 373
Gameplay points: 14
Perf. points: 26
Rec. points: 99
Misc points: 12

Point	Description	Importance
Fluid, engaging, best-in-genre combat Description The combat system is frequently praised as fluid, engaging, and a highlight of the game, often compared favorably to other action MMOs. Many reviewers consider it among the best in the genre, citing its fast-paced, satisfying feel and unique style. Importance 51%	The combat system is frequently praised as fluid, engaging, and a highlight of the game, often compared favorably to other action MMOs. Many reviewers consider it among the best in the genre, citing its fast-paced, satisfying feel and unique style.	51%
Visually appealing, beautiful graphics Description Many reviewers highlight the game's beautiful and visually appealing graphics, immersive environments, and stylish character designs. Some note improvements to the graphics over time, enhancing the overall experience. Importance 32%	Many reviewers highlight the game's beautiful and visually appealing graphics, immersive environments, and stylish character designs. Some note improvements to the graphics over time, enhancing the overall experience.	32%
Engaging story, memorable characters Description Reviewers appreciate the engaging story, memorable characters, and cool environments within the game. The revenge story and overall storytelling are frequently mentioned as positive aspects. Importance 15%	Reviewers appreciate the engaging story, memorable characters, and cool environments within the game. The revenge story and overall storytelling are frequently mentioned as positive aspects.	15%
Free-to-play friendly, accessible progression Description The game is noted for being free-to-play friendly, allowing players to earn premium currency and progress without spending money. This accessibility is a significant positive for many reviewers. Importance 15%	The game is noted for being free-to-play friendly, allowing players to earn premium currency and progress without spending money. This accessibility is a significant positive for many reviewers.	15%
Helpful, non-toxic community Description The game boasts a friendly and helpful community, especially in comparison to other MMOs. Players are willing to assist each other with dungeons and advice, creating a positive social environment. Importance 12%	The game boasts a friendly and helpful community, especially in comparison to other MMOs. Players are willing to assist each other with dungeons and advice, creating a positive social environment.	12%
Evokes nostalgic feelings Description The game evokes nostalgic feelings for many players, particularly those who have played it for a long time. The new version of the game brings the original back to life, enhancing the nostalgic experience. Importance 8%	The game evokes nostalgic feelings for many players, particularly those who have played it for a long time. The new version of the game brings the original back to life, enhancing the nostalgic experience.	8%
Distinctive, stylish art style Description The game features a distinctive art style, often associated with Hyung-tae Kim, and incorporates Wuxia art design and music. The stylish character models and overall art contribute to the game's visual appeal. Importance 7%	The game features a distinctive art style, often associated with Hyung-tae Kim, and incorporates Wuxia art design and music. The stylish character models and overall art contribute to the game's visual appeal.	7%
Meaningful player interactions Description Finding a dedicated group of people to play with significantly improves the experience and enjoyment. Meaningful interactions with other players enhance the overall gameplay. Importance 7%	Finding a dedicated group of people to play with significantly improves the experience and enjoyment. Meaningful interactions with other players enhance the overall gameplay.	7%
Active, exhilarating dungeons Description Dungeons are active and exhilarating, featuring fun mechanics and encouraging player communication. The availability of dungeon parties and world boss encounters contributes to an engaging experience. Importance 6%	Dungeons are active and exhilarating, featuring fun mechanics and encouraging player communication. The availability of dungeon parties and world boss encounters contributes to an engaging experience.	6%
Satisfying combat combos Description The combat system provides satisfying combos and impactful hits. Landing a perfect chain of attacks is consistently rewarding for players. Importance 6%	The combat system provides satisfying combos and impactful hits. Landing a perfect chain of attacks is consistently rewarding for players.	6%
Rewarding progression system Description The revamped progression system, including the new card passive stat system, makes the game easier to get into and stay hooked on. This adds an extra layer of depth and reward to the gameplay experience. Importance 4%	The revamped progression system, including the new card passive stat system, makes the game easier to get into and stay hooked on. This adds an extra layer of depth and reward to the gameplay experience.	4%
Variety of classes Description The game offers a variety of classes to choose from, each with a unique feel and playstyle. This provides players with options to find a class that suits their preferences. Importance 4%	The game offers a variety of classes to choose from, each with a unique feel and playstyle. This provides players with options to find a class that suits their preferences.	4%