I’ve been playing GraalOnline Era since 2013, and it’s been quite the journey. This game is a huge part of my childhood, filled with unforgettable memories—especially from my time in the in-game gang, NBK. The late-night turf wars, raids, and hanging out with friends made Era an incredibly fun and unique experience.

One of the standout features of Era is its extensive character customization. As a pixel artist, I loved designing and customizing my character from scratch, bringing my creativity to life in this pixelated world. This level of personalization adds a special touch, making your avatar truly feel like an extension of yourself.

The game’s retro aesthetic, open-world design, and fast-paced combat still have a charm that keeps pulling me back. But for all the fun and nostalgia, it’s impossible to ignore the glaring issues that have plagued the game for years.

Let’s address the elephant in the room: Era is a huge pay-to-win game. While it’s possible to grind your way up, the gap between free players and those willing to spend money on guns, gear, and items is massive. This paywall can be discouraging for new players and frustrating for veterans who want a fair playing field.

Then there are the admins, who are a mixed bag at best. Over the years, I’ve encountered everything from helpful staff to outright favoritism and poor decision-making. Bad administration has often made the community feel unheard, and that’s disappointing for a game with so much potential.

Despite its flaws, GraalOnline Era still has a special place in my heart. If you’re here for the nostalgia, the gang culture, or just to relive some old-school MMO fun, you’ll find something to enjoy. Just be prepared for the grind, the chaos, and the occasional frustration.

A nostalgic classic with impressive character customization, but weighed down by pay-to-win mechanics and questionable administration. Play it for the memories, but manage your expectations.

PS: If you ever want to say hi or hang out in-game, my nickname is Maxos Schnyder!

the game is OK now but was peak i would say before 2020 (guessing). i played around 2013, i loved it and have about maybe 300+ hours total? the game is very grindy so is good for those who like that but has become super p2w for the best weapons. when you start and have below 10 hours they now at least offer you a free starter pack with a decent gun and melee but you still barely have a chance at those who play this game religiously. also the support for this game is near nothing, it takes about 2 weeks on average to just get a response back. the community is great, almost the same as i remember but the admins have declined heavily. keep in mind you’re still able to earn everything for FREE basically, but it takes soooo much time. if you’re ok with that then this game isn’t bad at all. always has been doing seasonal updates with every holiday. just bad support and admins. i wouldn’t recommend it currently but i would if i see more improvement which is unlikely sad to say.

I opened the game one time, I got banned for "altering files" after joining an event; Apparently, many players did and it was due to a false positive by their bots. Happened too many times.