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Steam reviews

What players say

Mixed reception: players praise the anime look, fluid combat and casual MMO feel, but many call the monetisation, time-gating and gear resets a dealbreaker for long-term play.

Many players enjoy the anime visuals, the character creator, the fluid action combat and the movement options such as flying and multiple jumps. Several describe the game as a casual, social MMO that works well with friends and a good guild, and free-to-play players say they can keep up without spending much. Complaints centre on the gacha and cash-shop design, with many players saying limited banners, currencies and convenience purchases push them towards paying. Many also criticise time-gated progression and season resets that make earlier gear obsolete, and some report server instability, dull open-world exploration and a weak story. Reviews from the last year lean more negative than Steam's totals, with several players citing an in-game premium currency mail that was later partly reversed as a reason to stop playing.

Who it suits

Players who want a casual, social anime MMO they can play at their own pace, ideally with friends, and who will not feel pressure to spend.

Who should skip it

Players who want long-term progression that is not reset, a deep endgame or a story that holds up, or who dislike gacha and cash-shop systems.

Short vs. long playtime: Players with under 20 hours are more mixed and often praise the look and combat, while players with hundreds of hours mostly complain about time-gating, gear resets and the cash shop.

Summarised by AI from 60 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 28, 2026.