New Solo Leveling Action RPG Is Dividing Anime Fans

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The anime Solo Leveling has become incredibly popular recently, and the new action RPG based on it has generated a lot of excitement. While the game was first available on mobile, developer Netmarble has now released a full version, a move that’s been met with mixed reactions. Although Netmarble aimed to create a compelling action RPG experience within the Solo Leveling universe, some fans feel the game hasn’t quite delivered on its potential.

I noticed that Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive officially launched as a paid game on November 24th, moving away from its roots as a mobile game. It’s available on Steam for $39.99, and thankfully, it’s without the usual gacha elements and other things you often find in mobile games. While it currently has a “Mostly Positive” rating on Steam, the Solo Leveling fanbase seems pretty split on it. Looking closer at the reviews, it’s clear there are some complicated feelings about the game.

Players generally love the game’s fast-paced combat, impressive skills, and appealing anime style. However, many are frustrated by ongoing performance issues. On Steam forums, users are reporting problems like extremely low chances of getting important items, bugs that prevent them from defeating bosses, and issues that halt progress in missions. One player described enemies getting stuck and the final boss vanishing, calling these bugs unacceptable given the game’s high production quality.

Players are reporting a lot of issues with the game across all platforms. On mobile, many are experiencing frequent crashes. PC players are dealing with problems like getting stuck on loading screens (often around 1%) and even glitches affecting their keyboards or entire computer. Some users have said they can’t progress in the story mode because they’re stuck on a loading screen that never finishes, effectively blocking access to parts of the game.

Reviewers have pointed out problems with the game’s design, not just technical glitches. Many say that Solo Leveling relies too much on automated gameplay and repetitive grinding, which can make it feel monotonous. However, others appreciate that the game successfully captures the powerful and satisfying feeling of the original anime. For those who already enjoy the anime or webtoon, the combat and character skills are well-executed and offer a visually impressive way to experience the world of Sung Jinwoo.

Adapting a popular story into a video game is always tricky, especially when fans are deeply attached to the original. It takes careful thought to pick the right game style and stay true to what made the story special. Too often, these adaptations feel like quick attempts to make money or leave fans confused and disappointed with how the game plays. Anime series have a lot of possible game styles they could use, making it nearly impossible to please everyone, as we’ve seen with Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive.

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2025-11-25 17:43