The game itself is genuinely good. You can tell thereās a lot of passion put into it, and thereās so much to love about it. But honestly, I feel like the multiplayer aspect has ruined the experience for me.
If AFK Journey were purely a story-driven game, I think I wouldāve enjoyed it so much more. No stress, no competition, no constant pressure to keep up with everyone else. But knowing there are so many servers miles ahead of mine, with players who get to experience the story before I do, makes me feel like a complete larper for starting late.
I also have a love-hate relationship with the progression and reward systems. I tried so many different servers and spent countless hours trying to get somewhere near the top 15, only to realize that there are just way, WAY too many fucking whales, man!! š (Though, on a serious note, I do want to thank the whales for keeping this game alive and running LOL.)
The funny thing is, Iāve barely even read the story. I always skipped through it because my mind was too occupied with climbing the leaderboard and trying to keep up with everyone else. And somewhere along the way, I lost sight of what makes this game so special in the first place: its story, its lore, and the love and care put into building its world.
So, for now, Iāve decided to step away and only return once the main story has ended, or at least a few years down the line, when the lore has had more time to develop. I want to experience the game at my own pace, without constantly feeling like Iām falling behind or turning everything into a competition.
I genuinely hope AFK Journey continues to flourish and grow into something even more amazing. Iām just tired right now, and I think I need a fresh start with a different mindsetāone where I can actually appreciate the game for what it is instead of stressing over ranks, rewards, and progression.
Until then, thank you for everything, AFK Journey. And to all the whales out there, keep funding this brilliant game for the rest of us LMAOOO. ā¤ļø