Kalpa of Sword

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Kalpa of Sword is a free to play action RPG that focuses on fast combat, character progression and collecting increasingly powerful equipment. The game puts me into a fantasy world where I can fight enemies, complete quests and improve my character through a large number of upgrade systems. It has the familiar structure of a modern online RPG, but the fast progression makes it easy to get started. The combat is the main attraction for me. Battles are designed around using abilities, positioning myself against groups of enemies and dealing with stronger opponents as I progress. The action feels fairly straightforward at first, but having several skills and upgrades to manage gives me more things to think about once I reach harder encounters. The progression system is also extremely generous. I am constantly receiving equipment, materials and other rewards, which means there is almost always something I can improve. That fast stream of upgrades makes the early game feel rewarding because I can see my character becoming stronger after only a short amount of time. I also like the amount of character customisation available. There are different equipment systems, skills and other improvements that let me focus on the stats and abilities I prefer. The game clearly wants me to keep experimenting with my build rather than simply reaching a level and stopping there. The biggest weakness is that there are so many progression systems competing for my attention. I can end up spending a lot of time opening reward menus, upgrading equipment and managing resources instead of actually fighting. While I enjoy having plenty of things to improve, the amount of systems can make the game feel more complicated than the combat itself. The free to play structure is another concern. Like many online RPGs, the game includes in game purchases and systems designed around accelerating progression. I can still make progress without spending money, but the constant stream of currencies, rewards and upgrade opportunities makes the monetisation difficult to ignore. The game can also become repetitive once the initial excitement wears off. The basic loop of fighting enemies, collecting rewards and becoming stronger is enjoyable, but I would like more substantial changes to the gameplay as I progress. More distinctive areas, enemy mechanics and meaningful challenges would make the long term experience stronger. Overall, Kalpa of Sword is a fast and progression heavy action RPG that gives me plenty of rewards and upgrades to work towards. I like the combat, constant character improvements and amount of customisation, while the crowded progression systems and free to play structure prevent it from feeling as polished as the best games in the genre. It is still an enjoyable choice if I want a straightforward fantasy RPG where there is always another upgrade waiting for me. Rating: 7.6/10